0sharesThe Vancouver Public Spaces Network is bringing a global event to our city September 17th. “Park(ing) Day is a annual open-source global event where citizens, artists and activists collaborate to temporarily transform metered parking spaces into “Park(ing)” spaces: temporary public places.” Photo credit: Laughing Squid on Flickr The VPSN is hoping to get many people […]

1shareThe other day, fresh out of ideas for activities, we explored the Vedder River Rotary Trail in Chilliwack. This 15km network of gravel pathways for walking and biking is a vibrant farm-country oasis. With tributary ponds and creeks, this is a natural Sockeye and Coho salmon habitat and home to make other little creatures and […]

1shareOver the last few years there’s been a boom in Vancouver’s public art — aside from the bears, eagles, or orcas in the city campaigns. While the city has long-standing sculptures, fountains and statues, events such as the Vancouver Biennale and even the 2010 Winter Games have introduced a contemporary and colourful splash of public […]

1shareThe third annual West End Dog Show takes place tomorrow at the Nelson Dog Park. Photos by: Tawcan, PiscesDreamer, Keira-Anne When: Saturday August 21, 2010 from 10:00am until 3:00pm Where: Bute and Nelson at the off-leash area of the park More info: Facebook Event The West End Dog Show is free and all dog are […]

66sharesThe following has been contributed by Brian Wawryshyn, owner of the BC Lions fan blog BCLionsDen.ca The bye week is upon the BC Lions and the timing probably couldn’t be better for fans and players alike. The Lions are off to a 1-6 start and struggling to find their winning ways. With a young roster […]

8sharesThe 2010 Vancouver Zombiewalk is this Saturday as hundreds of “undead” will take to the streets of Vancouver. All 2009 Zombiewalk Photos by John Biehler All willing zombies are to meet at the Vancouver Art Gallery at 4:30pm for the annual walk around downtown. The route will take the procession down Robson to Denman, toward […]

1shareOne of the most memorable moments during the Vancouver 2010 Olympics and Paralympics was walking down a pedestrian-only Robson or Granville at any hour and being able to high-five almost everyone you passed. Now, Paralympic silver medallist Josh Dueck is leading the Raise Your Hand for the Record campaign with WorkSafeBC to see if he […]

5sharesLast night I was hosted by Tourism Richmond for a walking and tasting tour along with over a dozen food and travel writers. The theme of the evening was Demystifying “Food Street” which is a nickname given to Alexandra Road, home to over 200 restaurants within 3 city blocks. We were split into two groups […]

3sharesWhen I was young I remember waking up summer mornings, sun blazing through my East-facing window and warming the foot of my bed. My cat would hop across my sheet-covered legs to sprawl then bask in the rays. She would lay there until either her movements or the heat forced me to get up and […]

0sharesSubway is offering up a free breakfast combo as a part of a customer appreciation campaign tomorrow, August 19th. The offer is valid 7:00am until 10:00am for a ham & cheese egg muffin melt and a coffee. This is available only at participating restaurants in BC so you may want to call ahead to your […]