This weekend is the 20th annual Women in Film & Television Festival. Each year there are screenings, workshops, and plenty of social opportunities to mingle with movers and shakers from the West Coast. Photo credit: wexnercenter on Flickr As proven by Kathryn Bigelow’s Academy Award for Best Director on March 7th, women thrive in front […]
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Today is the 3rd annual Pink Shirt Day in BC. In conjunction with Anti-Bullying Day which was created a few years ago by local radio host Christy Clark, it is a time to stand up and speak out against bullying. The pink shirts symbolize the story of a boy who was bullied for wearing a […]
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The Telus World Ski & Snowboard Festival takes over Whistler April 16th until the 25th. The festival brings with it world-class downhill events, athletes, parties and some choice concerts. Kokanee Freeride Club Series The Club Series hosts free apres concerts all week long. Friday April 16th – Breakestra @ GLC Sunday April 18th – Kellar […]
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The fourth annual Jane’s Walk returns the weekend of May 1st and 2nd. This series of free neighbourhood walking tours are all planned, plotted and led by those who want to share their knowledge about their community. Photo credit: Pat Z on Flickr The goal of Jane’s Walk is to raise urban literacy and build […]
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The Vancouver Area Cycling Coalition‘s Great Rides series presents Bike the Blossoms April 17th. Photo credit: Kyle Bailey on Flickr This is the third annual Bike the Blossoms event that runs alongside the Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival. Starting points for the bike ride are at the Museum of Vancouver as well as the Britannia Community […]
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Some of Western Canada’s top comics will be performing in Vancouver April 16th, raising funds for the Union Gospel Mission. Photo credit: zdenadel on Flickr “The Legion Of Stand-Up Comedians and Drive by Comedy presents the comedy show of the year. Some of Canada’s funniest stand-up comedians will deliver a fantastic show while raising money […]
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This past Saturday I had a book signing event at London Drugs. Earlier this year, I co-authored Blogging to Drive Business along with Eric Butow of California. This was my first book signing event and it was a fantastic experience. Many people came and went throughout the day including my Blogger Starter Kit contest winner, […]
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A few weeks ago I took a behind the scenes tour of the Sinclair Centre buildings, one of which just celebrated its 100th anniversary. To share this milestone with all Sinclair Centre is hosting an entire week of festivities including entertainment and snacks for all. The first 50 people to bring in the Sinclair Centre […]
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If you’re into local history there are a few events coming up with Heritage Vancouver this month that may be of interest. Saturday, April 17, 2010 Annual Top Ten Endangered Sites Release and Bus Tour Each year Heritage Vancouver publishes a list of its Top Ten endangered heritage sites and this ride (inside a Transit […]
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On Saturday May 8th at 8:00pm the Wailin’ Jennys and Jeremy Fisher will take the stage at the Chan Centre at UBC. Wailin’ Jennys This trio of singers/songwriters took home their first Juno Award in 2005 for Roots and Traditional Album of the Year (Group). Their 2009 album Live at the Mauch Chuck Opera House […]
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