0sharesThe Vancouver International Film Centre (aka the Vancity Theatre) is hosting a Cinema Salon screening of The Big Lebowski on Tuesday November 3rd. Cinema Salon takes place once a month when “Melanie Friesen invites a distinguished guest to present his/her favourite film. After the screening, audiences and guests will have the opportunity to discuss the […]

5sharesThis Saturday is International Day of Climate Action and will see events and symposiums taking place across the globe. In Vancouver, we’ll have Bridge to a Cool Planet kicking off with a banner draping on the Cambie Street Bridge at noon. Photo credit: ecstaticist on Flickr This December, world leaders are meeting in Copenhagen to […]

13sharesThe Yellow Pages phone book directory is set to be delivered to homes and businesses this fall and they’ve got a new way of going about it. Image source In this digital age, people are just no longer looking to paper directories for their information. To accommodate this yet still supply the printed version for […]

5sharesI first heard about Thrill the World Vancouver a few weeks ago and when I received a follow-up email yesterday, which included a link to my friend John’s videos (below), it was the reminder I needed. Thrill the World is far more than a zombie dance flash mob and in preparation for the event, over […]

2sharesThe third annual Boobalicious Vancouver event will be happening Saturday November 7th in support of breast cancer awareness and research. Taking place at the Rocky Mountaineer station in Vancouver, this is not your average club night fundraiser. It will be a Pink Playground as art, fashion and music displays host a carnival for your senses […]

2sharesCanadian Forces Appreciation Night at GM Place is November 1st when the Canucks take on the Colorado Avalanche. Photo © Department of National Defence To make this event a success, season ticket holders are being asked to donate their tickets for this particular game so that someone from our nation’s armed forces can attend. There […]

6sharesOver the last year or so I’ve had the opportunity to check out more theatrical productions around Vancouver than I have in the last ten years or so. From the back of Havana to the Stanley’s stage and Bard’s towering tents, I’ve experienced musicals to shocking thrillers. With arts funding getting slashed in BC, It’s […]

3sharesA few months ago I did a tour of the Cowichan Valley and surrounding areas on Vancouver Island. During that tour, one of our stops was the Merridale Estate Cidery, photo of which I just rediscovered in my iPhoto album. The Cidery was a beautiful place and since it’s definitely worthy of coverage, here’s what […]

1shareToday is the Closing Gala of the 2009 Vancouver International Film Festival however due to popular demand, VIFF films will continue to be screened next week. This Way of Life – Saturday October 17, 7:00 pm Queen to Play – Saturday October 17, 9:00 pm Only When I Dance– Sunday October 18, 6:30 pm At […]

1shareThe Daniel Igali 5K Walk/Run for Kids will take place in Bear Creek Park on Saturday October 17th, 2009. In 2000, Daniel Igali won the gold medal for Canada in men’s wrestling at the Olympic Games in Sydney. The Nigerian-born, Surrey resident’s moving display of placing the Canadian flag down on the mat, circling it […]