A full house is expected at BC Place on Saturday, June 27th as Canada takes on England in the FIFA Women’s World Cup quarter finals. In anticipation of the crowd, with upwards of 53,000 fans attending the match not to mention thousands in bars, restaurants, and at the Fan Zone, BC Place issued a statement […]

Fireworks displays are always popular in the summer and when you have a dazzling show in the sky, following a full day of Canada Day activities, it makes a night out that much more magical. Photo credit: Rikki / Julius Reque on Flickr Canada Day Fireworks Surrey The City of Surrey’s Canada Day in Cloverdale […]

In the fall of 2014 I sign on as the official blog partner of the Jessie Awards (“the Jessies”) which celebrate excellence in Vancouver theatre. Over the last few months I have profiled dozens of shows around town and tonight the season culminates with the awards show at the Commodore on Granville. I’ll be live […]

Surrey Doors Open is happening on Saturday with dozens of local organizations, recreation centres, cultural institutions, and businesses opening their doors for free for public tours. In the heart of Downtown Surrey, the Whalley’s Corner Community Festival will be one of the free shuttle bus stops available during Surrey Doors Open. Whalley’s Corner Festival On […]

This summer I have the enviable task of sharing adventures and writing about some of the Sunshine Coast’s many festivals through a partnership with FestivalSeekers. Once I’ve published my story for them, I’ll be posting an accompanying photo collage on Miss604. Follow all of these stories through my Sunshine Coast tag. Synchronicity Festival in Gibsons […]

Free outdoor movies return to Stanley Park for 2015 and Fresh Air Cinema is also bringing its big screens to communities across the Lower Mainland and BC again this summer. Photo credit: Robert W. White on Flickr Free Outdoor Movies Richmond Paddington Friday, June 26, 2015 at McLean Park (22500 McLean Ave) Insurgent Thursday, August […]

For Father’s Day in Vancouver there are fewer brunches and teas like Mother’s Day, but there are still of activities and events around the city that the whole family can enjoy. 10 Father’s Day Events in Vancouver 10. No Driving at Car Free Day on Commercial Drive, around Kitsilano, and on Main Street. 9. Playing […]

The Vancouver Canadians have invited local media personalities (myself included) to step up to the plate at Nat Bailey Stadium on June 24th for the annual Strike Out Heart Disease Celebrity Softball Game. We’ll play in a six-inning ball game at this historic stadium in support of the St. Paul’s Hospital Foundation. I’d like to […]

Free Outdoor Movies in Stanley Park 2015 – Fresh Air Cinema’s EVO Summer Cinema Series every Tuesday night in July and August at Second Beach, Stanley Park

Listed among the NY Times’ places to go in 2015, Squamish is home to world-class recreation and a mountain lifestyle like no other. They also have a major music festival, one of the largest loggers sports shows in North America, and an award-winning craft brewery that was recently named Best Brewpub in BC. Squamish knows […]