I set out to Surrey this morning for a lovely morning stroll with my sister and Jakob along the right of way greenway – a network of trails that practically cross the entire city. We must have run into about 4 different groups of school children out and about for a class walk as well. […]

Today I’ll be out and about around town using a Camry Hybrid to get around, thanks to @ToyotaCanada. I have a few destinations and I’ll be blogging throughout the day with updates on the events. The first stop on my Earth Day tour of Vancouver today is King George Secondary in the West End. The […]

Tris by jmv on Flickr Here I thought March was a busy month — April has just passed by so quickly that it’s already time once again for Third Tuesday. Tonight’s event will take place at Republic on Granville @ 7:00pm with feature speaker, Tris Hussey. Topic: “Do you get the message? At any given […]

Each year in Vancouver the Canstruction competition and exhibition showcases talented individuals and teams who can design and create magnificent structures and sculptures by using nothing but cans of food. What Canstruction Vancouver – Public viewing of the exhibition Where The new Vancouver Convention Centre, use Thurlow street entrance When April 26 – May 3, […]

Tomorrow evening Dress for Success Vancouver will host its 10th annual IMPACT fundraising event. When Tuesday April 21st from 5:30-7:30pm Where Birks (698 West Hastings Street, Vancouver) Tickets Available online, starting at $75 Dress for Success is a non-profit organization founded in 1997 to help clients find jobs by offering up the appropriate attire needed […]

You may recognize the name Anthony Nicalo if you’re familiar with Farmstead Wines, but he is also the co-founder of the non-profit, FarmFed which encourages people to consider just where their food really comes from. UBC Farm – Photo credit: David Bradbeer on Flickr Over the next few months, they will be hosting a series […]

This year’s Earth Day celebrations in Metro Vancouver aren’t just taking place April 22nd, but they’re spanning across a week and two full weekends. Here’s a quick rundown of events around the region. Evergreen’s Earth Day Kicking things off the weekend before Earth Day, Evergreen’s Earth Day will see the planting of 4,000 native trees […]

With the Canada Line nearing completion it’s about time the businesses and shops along Cambie Street see the return of some much-needed foot traffic. Photo credit: John Bollwitt on Flickr To celebrate the re-opening of the street that felt the pains of the “cut and cover” construction there will be a street party April 25th […]

The Vancouver Public Spaces Network was formed in 2006 and its goal is to, “preserve and celebrate public space as an essential part of a vibrant, inclusive city.” The VPSN has campaigns regarding public vs privatized spaces, public art, security, democratic spaces, green spaces, and the corporatization of public spaces. Photo credit: rodefeld on Flickr […]

I love this time of year in the city. The grey and dreary winter days are behind us and although the rain still showers down every few days (or for a few days on end) it just makes everything so lush, green, and full of life. Walking up from Burrard SkyTrain the other night I […]