Archive of posts tagged "sports"

Strike Out Heart Disease Celebrity Softball Game

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The Vancouver Canadians have invited local media personalities (myself included) to step up to the plate at Nat Bailey Stadium on June 11th 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 […]

Vancouver Canadians Next Top Mascot

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Last September the Vancouver Canadians won their third straight Northwest League title and these champions want to engage the loyal and fun-loving fans in Vancouver in their latest promotion, helping them name their Next Top Mascot. Vancouver Canadians Next Top Mascot He is already being touted as one of Minor League Baseball’s most intriguing and […]

Blue Jays Home Opener Viewing Party

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The Vancouver Canadians, the Class A Short Season affiliate to the Toronto Blue Jays, are hosting a party at Mahony and Sons to celebrate the Blue Jays home opener at the Rogers Centre this Friday, April 4th. Canada’s team is looking for a strong start to the season as they take on the New York […]

Red Mitten Weekend at BC Sports Hall of Fame

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I’m a big fan of Vancouver’s museums and galleries, including the BC Sports Hall of Fame which is located right at BC Place. From February 8th until February 10th they’ll be celebrating Family Day in BC along with the 4th anniversary of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games. Red Mitten Weekend at BC Sports Hall of […]

BC Lions Tailgate Empire

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Although it’s prevalent in America, you don’t see much pre-sport game tailgating in Vancouver — that is unless you find the right group on BC Lions game day. “The point is to get together with friends before the game to celebrate and partake in the long time football tradition of the tailgate party, which includes […]