0sharesI had the chance to catch up with Jillian Harris (The Bachelorette, Extreme Makeover: Home Edition) to chat about this Thursday’s Cocktails for a Cause supporting Big Brothers of Greater Vancouver. Ever-grounded and with her lovely mother at her side, we had a great chat at a local coffee shop. On Vancouver… Visiting Vancouver (from […]

12sharesIt was 124 years ago last Sunday (June 13th, 1886) that Vancouver was completely destroyed by fire. It began as a controlled fire to clear brush on the land, however it quickly spread out of control. The Great Vancouver Fire of 1886 Vancouver before the Great Fire, Water Street 1886. Archives item #Str P8 The […]

3sharesFor the third year in a row we’ll be covering Canada Day in Surrey live from the Cloverdale Millenium Amphitheatre. John and I head out to Western Canada’s largest Canada Day celebration each year to provide live blogs, Tweets, photos, and videos. This year is no exception and with an ever-impressive line up, this free […]

3sharesI was just sent a link to this “Dear Vancouver” video on YouTube and I have to say, it’s pretty neat. One night after dinner a few months ago, John and I went for a walk in the West End. Even though I had traveled the same path hundreds of times before, I took out […]

3sharesThe 3rd annual Wish Upon a Star: An Evening of Hope event benefiting the BC Cancer Foundation takes place Saturday June 19th. Happening at J Lounge on Bute (at Davie) the theme is a semi-formal masquerade ball and entertainment will include improv comedy and circus performances. Your $25 ticket also includes door prizes, cocktails, hors […]

1shareWhile making my way around the region with the Canada Day series, I am happy to include Whistler’s Canada Day event. Whistler is a part of the “604” after all and they have a great lineup of activities and entertainment to compliment their Canada Day festivities this year. Where The resort municipality of Whistler When […]

4sharesThis weekend we hosted WordCamp Vancouver at the Museum of Vancouver. This is my second time co-organizing a WordCamp and it was a lot of fun to put together.

0sharesThere are few places in Vancouver where public can get a panoramic view of the city without heading up one of the North Shore mountains. There’s the Lookout at Harbour Centre (which recently celebrated a birthday), then Cloud 9 restaurant atop the Empire Landmark Hotel. The other vantage points are mostly from private suites. However, […]

0sharesCanada Place is hosting a Canada Day celebration downtown this year. Canada Place has done an amazing job of restoring the “fun” downtown for Canada Day when just a few years ago we weren’t allowed any parades or fireworks. For 2009, Canada Day at Canada Place was awarded the 2010 IABC Gold Quill Communication Management […]

0sharesNorth Vancouver is hosting Canada Day festivities this July 1st at Waterfront Park. Photo credit: Derek Miller Where Waterfront Park in North Vancouver, very easy to get to from the Sea Bus [Google Map] When July 1st, 2010 12:00pm – 4:15pm Activities The Rotary Club presents a full line up of activities for the entire […]