1shareWith the falling leaves comes dropping temperatures around Metro Vancouver and a need to bundle up. For those who do not have the resources to purchase the the basics like socks and scarves — or for those who do not even have a roof over their head — the Lookout Society is ramping up its […]

1shareThe iconic red Salt Building in the Village on False Creek is about to get another transformation to add even more life to the up-and-coming neighbourhood. After the Olympic village was built up around this historic building it got a facelift and has recently become the city’s hottest event space — hosting everything from photography […]

0sharesOver the years I have profiled bloggers from the Northwest Territories to the Fraser Valley, anyone that interests me and that I hope will interest you as well. A few years ago I started asking a standard set of questions and I’ve sent these out to a few local bloggers for this week’s series. Click, […]

0sharesThe Vancouver Beer Tweetup (@YVRBeerTweetup) is hosting two events this week in partnership with the Hopsctoch Festival and Donnelly Group. Photo credit: John Bollwitt on Flickr The first event is on Tuesday, October 16, 2012 at Smiley’s Pub with the second at The Bimini on Wednesday, October 17, 2012. Tickets are just $5 and if […]

0sharesThe Vancouver Curling Club is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year with a special event on Saturday, October 13, 2012. This quintessentially Canadian sport is enjoyed by all ages and has a continuing legacy in Vancouver. What Celebrate the Decades Funspiel Where Hillcrest Centre (4575 Clancy Loranger Way) When Saturday, October 13, 2012 from 10:00am […]

0sharesOver the years I have profiled bloggers from the Northwest Territories to the Fraser Valley, anyone that interests me and that I hope will interest you as well. A few years ago I started asking a standard set of questions and I’ve sent these out to a few local bloggers for this week’s series. Click, […]

0sharesBeing one of the most historic places around, Fort Langley is serving up Halloween festivities in style. There are two main events this season at the Birthplace of BC: Family Fright at the Fort and Grave Tales. Photo credit: Jug Jones on Flickr Family Fright at the Fort Fort Langley is hosting Family Fright at […]

1shareI’m a huge fan of exploring beyond the sea wall and into the trails of Stanley Park so I’m excited to share the news that Google has added Canadian parks and attractions its Street Views. View Larger Map This documentation is the biggest update of Street View imagery ever and it includes dozens of Canada’s […]

114sharesVancouver’s favourite amusement park turns out the lights and turns up the horror as Fright Nights return to Playland this month. Photo credit: John Biehler on Flickr Running from October 17th to 31st Fright Nights will have a new haunted house this year called “Fear” to go along with Car-n-Evil, Hollywood Horrors, Asylum, Darkness and […]

28sharesIt was on this day in 1939 that Vancouver’s first aquarium opened, headed up by Dr. Leonard Klinck who was the President of UBC. According to Chuck Davis’ Vancouver History, it was “a tiny thing, dimly lighted” at the old English Bay Bathhouse and its main attraction was Oscar the Octopus. The aquarium’s first manager […]