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The Top 5 Things To Do This Week
Jan05The first week of 2009 has brought us more storms and snow. Hopefully those of us who traveled over the holidays made it back safely after battling flight delays, cancellations and snowy roads. While you're getting back into your daily routine, here are some things to do in and around Vancouver this week: 1 - Monday, January 5, 2009 - The House of the Ghosts See the artwork of Marianne...
The Top 5 Things To Do This Week
Dec19We did get that snow we were promised, just in time for the holiday season. There are lots of Christmas festivities taking place around the city, so if you're celebrating the 25th you have a variety to choose from. It's almost time to make those New Year's resolutions that you vow you're going to keep this year, and here are some things to do in and around Vancouver as we near the end of 2008...
FINALLY, Mats Sundin is coming back to the NHL….as a CANUCK
Dec19Well….it took a loooonnnngg time (almost as long as it’s been since his former team sipped from Lord Stanley’s Mug)…but late Thursday afternoon, Mats Sundin finally made up his mind as to which city he would resume his NHL career with. Mats Sundin Welcome to Vancouver Mats! He had narrowed his choices to the Canucks and the New York Rangers. But the Rangers did not h...
December 17 in Review...
Dec18Wednesday was a truly special day for the Vancouver Canucks franchise and their heart and soul for 16 years, Trevor Linden.As pretty much the entire city knows by now, prior to the game vs the Edmonton Oilers, the Canucks honoured their former captain in a ceremony to retire his #16.Linden wiped away a tear as he watched his #16 raised to the rafters in front of a capacity crowd cheering loudly...
Trevor Linden Night Wednesday December 17th
Dec17Trevor Linden What can you say about Trevor Linden? He quietly ended his playing career with the end of last season, and we have barely heard from him since, but he continues to discretely go about doing what he does. Helping out with various charities, foundations etc. The Canucks 2nd all time leading scorer has always been known as much or more for his class off the ice, as he was ...
Bad News for Canucks (Fans)…Luongo Suffers Setback
Dec15In an interview yesterday, Vancouver Canucks goaltender Robert Luongo admitted that he pushed his recovery from a groin injury too aggressively and has suffered a setback.This was the first time that the Vancouver captain has spoken with the media since leaving practice early on Wednesday, and he said that there was no timetable for his return to even begin practicing again, let alone playing a...
The Top 5 Things To Do This Week
Dec12Have you heard that this weekend might bring snow? Those of us who have to commute in the ice and slush won't be as delighted as those of us who can walk to work or spend our days making snowmen. But even if you're stuck in traffic, watching overly cautious Vancouver drivers weave back and forth on the wet city streets, try to appreciate how lovely the snow looks under the streetlights, and...
Luongo’s Status still week to week
Dec10The good news for Canuck fans is that Roberto Luongo has begun skating, two weeks after going down with a groin injury. He underwent an MRI about a week ago that revealed a strained left groin muscle. It was originally expected that the star goaltender was going to be shelved for a while.He must be itching to get back and his teammates are probably just as restless. Vancouver has lost four of t...
Sundin coming to Vancouver?
Dec10Well, we haven’t heard about this in a few months, but the rumours have started to fly once again, especially after Canuck GM Mike Gillis was on the team 1040 last Friday.Mats Sundin’s agent JP Barry confirmed today that the Super Swede will be resuming his NHL career, and will announce with what team by December 15. Barry also confirmed that the Canucks, the Ottawa Senators, the Ch...
Weekend Canuck Review
Dec10On Thursday night the Canucks entered Motown to face the Detroit Redwings. Despite the auto industry struggles, Motown was rocking this night in the barn burner at Joe Louis Arena. As Detroit coach Mike Babcock put it, “last shot wins”.Curtis Sanford started the game, but he finished it watching from the bench, as Cory Schneider was brought in to replace him after Detroit’s th...
Sean Avery Runs Off His Mouth Again…Suspended Indefinitely By NHL
Dec03Self-proclaimed NHL bad-boy Sean Avery has done it again.He has said and done a lot of idiotic things over the years, and his comments made in Calgary prior to the Dallas Stars’ game versus the Flames were no exception. The league stepped in and issued an immediate indefinite suspension order for the super pest, after he referred to his ex-girlfriends as sloppy seconds.All I have to say i...
Opportunity Knocks For Young Canuck Goaltender
Dec03Well, they could have probably been a little bit more cautious when giving goaltender Cory Schneider his first career start. They could have waited until Monday night in Columbus, rather than throwing him into the Hockey Night In Canada spotlight on Saturday night, against the divisional rival Flames in Calgary.Canucks coach Alain Vigneault went with his gut, stating that it just felt like the ...
Burke Set To Join The Center Of The Universe
Nov28Former Vancouver Canuck General Manager Brian Burke and the Toronto Maple Leafs have agreed to terms on a six year deal that will see Burke take over as team President and General Manager.The deal is reported to be worth around $18 million dollars and includes the rest of this season and the next five. The deal has not yet been made official, but it is expected to be announced Saturday. Brian ...
Flames Extend Winning Streak With Win Over Canucks
Nov28Calgary’s off season pickups paid dividends last night in their 4-3 victory over the Vancouver Canucks. Forward Mike Cammalleri, who was picked up in a trade with the LA Kings, scored three goals and Curtis Glencross, who was plucked away as a free agent from northern rivals Edmonton, netted the winner Thursday evening at GM Place. Henrik Sedin Battles Robin Regehr With 13:29 to go in ...
Canucks Quarter Season Report Card
Nov27With the 2008-2009 NHL Season a quarter of the way through, so far the Canucks season has been a great success. With a record of 14-6-2, Vancouver is 1st place in the Northwest Division. They have not lost a regulation game in their last 10, and have been playing elite hockey.Their last win was against the defending Stanley Cup Champion the Detroit Redwings on Monday. Backup goaltender Curtis S...
The Top 5 Things To Do This Week
Nov26We're starting to see a lot more Christmas activities starting up in the city this week. You may have heard rumours we'll soon see snow, though our forecast predicts a mix of cloudiness, sunshine and - of course - rain for the next seven days. As we enter the last month of 2008, here are some things to do in and around Vancouver: 1- Thursday, November 27, 2008 – Disney's High School Musi...
Buono’s Boys Clean Out Lockers
Nov21This Sunday, November 23, 2008, the Calgary Stampeders will be playing the Montreal Allouettes for the Grey Cup. The Stampeders made it to the big game by ousting the BC Lions last week in the Western Final 22-18. While the Lions dominated the first half, the Stampeders endured and will, therefore, get to represent the Western Conference this weekend in Montreal.What I find baffling however, i...
Canucks Visit Broadway & Face Former Captain Naslund
Nov19I was on my way to an appointment yesterday and was tuned into the Team 1040 on the radio, where I heard a poll being conducted on whether or not the Canucks did the right thing in not re-signing their former captain Markus Naslund. Tonight, the Canucks enter Madison Square Garden and will face off against the New York Rangers and their former Captain. Naslund, the all time franchise leader ...
The Top 5 Things To Do This Week
Nov19With the sunny weather we've had recently, it's difficult to tell we're well into the holiday season. Some tip-offs include the loop of Christmas carols being played in every retail store, gingerbread and peppermint flavoured drinks at coffee shops and the Xmas decorations starting to pop up around the city. Here are some things to do in Vancouver this week: 1- Thursday, November 20, 2008 &n...
Calgary Stamps BC’s Grey Cup Hopes
Nov17The Calgary Stampeders advanced to the Grey Cup for the first time since 2001 with a 22-18 home win over the B.C. Lions in the Western Final played on Saturday.Calgary will play the host to the Montreal Alouettes on November 23. Montreal made it to the final by beating the Eskimos 36-26 in the East Semi.The Stampeder defense was able to hold the Lions to 6 field goals and no touchdowns. They he...
Luongo breaks his own shutout record...
Nov14On Wednesday evening, in front a national audience on TSN (a network that loves to show off the former Hockey Night in Canada theme song that they acquired in the offseason), the Vancouver Canucks took on the Colorado Avalanche at home. Roberto Luongo entered the game with a very impressive three consecutive shutouts. In Wednesdays contest, he eclipsed his own franchise-record scoreless streak ...
Lions invade McMahon Stadium in Western Final
Nov14On Saturday the BC Lions take their show from Saskatchewan, where they defeated the Roughriders handily 33-12 last week in the Semi-Final of the CFL’s Western Division, to Calgary, where they will face off against the Stampeders.The Stamps finished the regular season with the best record in the CFL, and beat the Lions in the last game of the regular season pretty convincingly. The one ...
Things To Do In Vancouver, Nov 13-19, 2008
Nov13The Manvils play the Nearly Famous Music Fest The 11th marked Remembrance Day, and there were a number of ceremonies taking place in the Lower Mainland. Hopefully we all took the time to remember those who gave their lives for our freedom. We're just about at mid-November, which means it's getting dark in the afternoon, and it looks like we've seen the beginnings of some winter weather. Here ...
Main Street's Cascade Room Serves Up European Comforts
Nov13By Leslie HorneLocated at 2616 Main Street, The Cascade Room is the latest addition to the growing Main Street restaurant scene. Situated next door to its sister restaurant, Habit, this gastropub-style eatery is quickly becoming a popular hangout among local and destination diners alike.The restaurant features a diverse selection of European food styles prepared classically alongside West C...
Canucks Back To Their Old Tricks Again
Nov07The Vancouver Canucks have reverted back to what has made them successful in the post-lockout era, and that has been winning games by holding the opposition to minimal opportunities.Last night, they beat the Phoenix Coyotes 1-0. They limited the chances but Roberto Luongo had to be sharp early when he stopped Garth Murray on a shorthanded breakaway. He was also called upon late, and he didn&rsq...
Things To Do In Vancouver This Week: Nov 6.-12, 2008
Nov07Many of us are still finishing off leftover Halloween candy, and hoping to get back on track with a healthier lifestyle (just in time for those diet-busting holiday parties). Here are some things to do in and around Vancouver this week, including a list of Remembrance Day ceremonies in and around Vancouver. Thursday, November 6 Rock Band: Battle Of The Bands See seven teams compete in an a...
Lions will travel to Regina to face Riders in the West Semifinal
Nov06BC Lions The playoff picture in the CFL was settled over the weekend. While the BC Lions playoff opponent was already determined prior to the final week of the regular season, a loss to the Calgary Stampeders in week 18 determined that the Lions would be on the road for their playoff matchup.The Leos are going to be facing the Saskatchewan Roughriders in the Western Semifinal on Saturday after...
Sedin Twins and Bernier still feeling each other out...
Nov05The two most notable forwards to join the Vancouver Canucks in the off-season were Pavol Demitra, from division rivals Minnesota Wild and Steve Bernier from the Buffalo Sabres. The task of the newcomers was not a simple one. They were expected to fill the shoes of Brendan Morrison (off to Anaheim) and Markus Naslund (starring on Broadway), who had been the 2 offensive mainstays with the Canuc...
Vancouver Giants Week in Review
Nov04To say it’s been a great week for the Vancouver Giants franchise is a massive understatement. The Giants wrapped up two wins, the head coach reached a major milestone, the franchise player earned some revenge and the captain took home some league honors. All this while a former Giant stormed into town and grabbed headlines. Vancouver Giants The Milan Lucic ShowThe Boston Bruins arrived ...
Rick Rypien out with injury….AGAIN
Oct31Poor Rick Rypien. The hard luck Vancouver Canucks' forward will require surgery for a sports hernia that will sideline him indefinitely. Once again, after working hard to make the big club, and doing reasonably well in the role and the minutes he was asked to play, the 24 year old spark plug is out again due to injury. Rick Rypien Rypien was skating on his own, trying to get back in shape aft...
Luongo’s early season struggles
Oct30Vancouver Canucks' captain and backbone, goaltender Roberto Luongo, has admittedly started the season off slowly. On the radio yesterday, Canucks colour-man Tom Larscheid was critical of the goaltender’s early season play. According to good ol’ Tom, the Canucks would be 6-2 if their goaltending was a little bit better. Roberto Luongo On Tuesday night the Boston Bruins came to town...
Your Best Bet For A Spooky Vancouver Halloween
Oct29Pumpkin patches, haunted houses, crafts, games and treats: find family Halloween fun happening in and around Vancouver this October: Haunted Vancouver Trolley Tours Oct. 17 – Nov. 1 These two-hour trolley tours take you to locations like the Mountain View Cemetery and the autopsy room of the Vancouver Police Museum. Tickets are $28 at www.ticketmaster.ca, ; more info and schedule...
BC Lions...Finishing Ahead a Disadvantage?
Oct29With only one week left in the CFL regular season, the playoff match-ups are already set. The BC Lions will be facing the Saskatchewan Roughriders. What’s left to be determined is whether the Lions will get to host the Roughriders at BC Place or if they’ll be heading to Saskatchewan. BC Lions Huddle While BC and Saskatchewan are currently tied in points, the Lions hold the tiebr...
BC Lions: Buck Pierce or Jarious Jackson?
Oct24The B.C Lions are looking to keep pace in the Western Division with a win this week, after a roaring comeback road victory in Edmonton last week. Quarterback Buck Pierce put his team on his back and led the way to a 21-point 4th quarter which lifted the Lions to a 43-28 win. Pierce, who was pulled the week before, in what he later deemed as the worst performance of his football career, made up ...
Things To Do In Vancouver This Week - Oct 23- 29, 2008
Oct23Maybe you're trying to put together the perfect Halloween ensemble for next Friday, or just relishing the unseasonably sunny weather we've been enjoying for the last few days. It's hard to believe we're getting close to the start of full force Christmas mode in the stores. Here are some things to do in and around Vancouver this last week of October – also check out our Halloween guide for...
Canuckswatch: Kyle Wellwood's Ups & Downs
Oct23This week, desperate for some offensive creativity, the Vancouver Canucks recalled forward Kyle Wellwood from the Manitoba Moose, their AHL affiliate in Winnipeg, and inserted him into the lineup in on Tuesday.Wellwood made the best of this opportunity, figuring in on both goals with a goal and an assist in Vancouver's 4-2 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets.The shifty 25-year-old native of Oldca...
The Eatery Serves Sushi With a Touch of Rock 'n' Roll
Oct23The Eatery3431 West Broadway604 738 5298Open daily between 4:30pm and 11:30pm and for lunch on weekends. Take-out and delivery is also available. By Leslie Horne It's clear The Eatery is no traditional sushi joint. The Eatery is one of my favourite Japanese restaurants in Vancouver. Hip, edgy and the perfect spot for pretty much any occasion, it's basically sushi on steroids. Situated on t...
Lions Seek Redemption in Edmonton
Oct17Friday evening, the BC Lions will have their rematch against the Edmonton Eskimos at Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton. The Eskimos beat the Lions at BC Place last Friday 27-20, and the Lions are eager to redeem themselves.Edmonton halfback Jason Goss still has a sore neck and back after Lions left tackle grabbed his helmet “…to get his hands around my throat”, alleges Goss. M...
Off-Season Or On- The Westin Whistler Is A Slice Of Scenic Paradise
Oct15From the spacious lobby to each of the 419 suites, the Westin Whistler has the relaxed feel of a cozy winter ski chalet – just a more stylish, luxurious version. The large fireplace in the contemporary lobby is just one of many (you'll find fireplaces in all of the suites), natural wooden cabinetry in the rooms and spectacular views of Rainbow Mountain or the woodlands outside make ...
What To Know Before Renting Your Home Out For 2010
Oct15By Mark Szekely VANCOUVER -As tickets go on sale for the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics and Paralympics, many foreign spectators are now turning their minds to the question of lodging. While most Olympic spectators will stay in traditional hotels, others will seek to rent private houses or condominiums instead. Thanks to recent developments in information technology, it has becom...
Caps Provide Canucks with Reality Check
Oct15Canucks vs. Capitals @ Washinton Capitals win 5-1. It had been nearly eight years since the Vancouver Canucks last lost to the Washington Capitals. On Thanksgiving Monday, the Canucks strolled into town looking to extend their winning streak over the Caps to six games. The last time they lost to Washington was on Valentine's Day, 2001, by a score of 4-3 in overtime. After the first two games ...
Things To Do In Vancouver, Oct 16-22, 2008
Oct15It's been an ideal October week to get active after Thanksgiving dinner and round three or four of turkey leftovers, but expect the weather to turn dreary before the 16th and stay that way until we hit the weekend. Luckily there are some great indoor events going on as well to keep you from being stuck at home. Check out some things to do in and around Vancouver this week: Thursday, October 16...
Hats off to the Whitecaps!
Oct14Puerto Rico Islanders v Vancouver Whitecaps Vancouver wins 2-1 By Aleem Peermohamed VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Whitecaps won the USL-1 championship this past Sunday with a 2-1 victory over the regular season champions, the Puerto Rico Islanders, at Swangard Stadium in front of a sell out crowd of 5,822 cheering Whitecap faithful. After a scoreless first half, Charle Gbeke’s h...
Film Biz: How To Rent Your Home Out To A Vancouver Film Production
Oct10VANCOUVER- Are you sick of doing the dishes and cleaning up after your kids and the dog, like me? I can’t offer a permanent solution to this existential dilemma, but you might be able to temporarily rent out your digs as a filming location to a movie company. If you do you can both pocket some fast cash, and also leave the tidying up to the maids and kitchen staff at the...
Your Coach Awaits: Daters in Vancouver Get A Little Help
Oct10Dating in Vancouver is no Mystery By Alana Berg VANCOUVER - We may not be reinventing the wheel anytime soon, but we've yet to grow tired of revamping the “how to’s” of the dating world. There may be hope for those aspiring Casanovas out there, as dating experts prove money can buy you love (or at the very least a first date!). Perhaps a sign of our busy, harried ...
Vancouver Canucks to Honour Luc Bourdon
Oct09By Aleem Peermohamed Thursday evening, before the puck drops, the Canucks will pay tribute to Luc Bourdon. Luc Bourdon The young Canuck defenseman was killed in a motorcycle accident on May 29 in his hometown at the age of 21. Gone but certainly not forgotten, the life of the highly touted blue-line prospect will be celebrated. Bourdon was drafted in the first round, 10th overall by the Canu...
Things To Do In Vancouver- Oct. 8-15, 2008
Oct09It's nearly Thanksgiving, which means the long weekend is creeping up quickly, and if you're celebrating the holiday you'll have three whole days to enjoy turkey – or Tofurky or Turducken if that's more your style – and figure out ways to avoid going up a pant size. If you're around town for the next portion of the week, here are some things to do in and around Vancouver: Thursday,...
BC Lions In the Midst of Tight Western Division Points Race
Oct09By Aleem Peermohamed The BC Lions currently sit tied with the Saskatchewan Roughriders for second place in the West. The Leos have won four straight contests including a 40-10 drubbing of the struggling last place Hamilton Ti-Cats in their most recent tilt at BC Place. The four straight wins have been very timely for the Lions, since the tight Western division features a spread of only four...
Sizing Up The Vancouver Canucks Season Opener
Oct09By Aleem Peermohamed Vancouver Canucks Tonight, the Canucks host the Flames at the garage, to open the 2008-09 season. Yesterday we looked at the other 3 teams in the Northwest, and today we will touch on the match-up and take a closer look at the final 2 Northwest combatants.Beginning with the Canucks first opponents of the year, the Flames from Cowtown produced 94 points good for third in t...
Canucks' Regular Season: Sizing Up The Competition
Oct08By Aleem Peermohamed With the NHL already in full swing on another continent, the Canucks are set to open up at the garage Thursday evening, so let’s have a look at their competition in the Northwest Division. With a great deal of parity in the division, the Northwest standings are likely going to be tighter than spandex pants on Homer Simpson. Edmonton Oilers Last year the boys in...
Trafalgars Bistro – A Best-Kept Neighborhood Secret
Oct07Trafalgars Bistro 2603 W 16th Avenue Vancouver, BC Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday- Friday11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Weekends and HolidaysBy Leslie Horne Trafalgars Bistro is one of those hidden gems; off the beaten path of the hustle and bustle of busy Kitsilano. Located on Trafalgar and 16th, this delightfully cozy French bistro is welcoming and unpretentious; a great pick for any dining occas...
Vancouver names new Captain: Luongo?
Oct06Roberto Luongo By Aleem Peermohamed Last week, in a bold move that breaks tradition and NHL rules, the Canucks named goaltender Roberto Luongo team Captain. Luongo and head coach Alain Vigneault were at the press-conference held last Tuesday to announce the news.According to league guidelines, goaltenders are prohibited from wearing the C on their jersey, but the new Canuck Captain will be sp...
Bernier Makes Impact as Canucks Continue Winning Ways
Oct06Vancouver Canucks vs San José Sharks @ GM Place, Oct 2 2008Pre-seasonCanucks:3, Sharks: 2 By Aleem Peermohamed The gritty Steve Bernier helped the Canucks top the San José Sharks Thursday evening to remain undefeated in the pre-season, much to the delight of the home crowd at GM Place. Bernier’s play cleared the way for his line mates, Henrik and Daniel Sedin, al...
VIFF: A Sense of Wonder Director Christopher Monger On the Legendary Spirit of Rachel Carson
Oct03A Sense of Wonder is part of the Vancouver Film Festival section The Ark, showcases environmental and nature-themed films. The film details the last year of marine biologist and writer Rachel Carson's life before she died of breast cancer. Considered a pioneer of the environmental movement, Carson was an often reluctant social critic, scientist, and lover of nature, stirred by the simple ...
VIFF news RAV line construction threatens screenings at Granville 7
Oct02Ellie O'Day, spokesperson for the Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF) announced today that some screenings at the festival are under serious threat, due to intrusive noise from the construction of RAV line on Granville Street downtown "The the Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF) is doing everything in its power to avert a serious disruption of our event byconstruction work j...
Things To Do This Week - Oct. 1- Oct. 8, 2008
Oct02With all the current reports of the dismal economy and both Canadian and American national elections heavy on many of our minds, we could all use some good news. How about we celebrate the removal of the toll on the Coquihalla? Put aside arguments about political motivation, budget shortfalls and toll booth job-loss for the moment - it is a plus for those of us who are planning on ...
Vancouver Canucks 2008-2009 Season Preview
Sep30Canucks are perfect so far in the pre-season with a 6-1 triumph over the Flames.Earlier on this week, one of the newest Canucks, and probably their highest profile free-agent, Pavol Demitra, compared Taylor Pyatt to St. Louis Blues power forward Keith Tkachuk and Mason Raymond to Wild Sniper Marian Gaborik. Many people were amused and passed it off as a joke. Sedins & Bernier But nobody...
VIFF Pick of The Day : Peace with Seals
Sep29Peace With Seals (Mír s tuleni) Director: Novak Miloslav Showing tonight (September 29), 7:30p.m. Empire Granville 7; Tuesday Sept 30, 1:30 p.m., Empire Granville 7; Monday, October 6th 11:00 a.m, Vancity Theatre By Erin Stringer The documentary fable Peace With Seals explores the domestication and lengthy exploitation of animals, and dissects what we perceive a...
Vancouver ProCounsel Can Ease The Stress For Immigrants
Sep29Vancouver ProCounsel is an alliance of professionals who work with clients intending a permanent move to Vancouver. You and your immigration lawyer or consultant may have already successfully completed the first step - your immigration application. But what’s next and how do you prepare? Thesenext steps are different for all of our clients. Some clients need information on ...
Olympic News: VANOC announces motto for 2010 Games
Sep26The Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games (VANOC) announced yesterday the official motto for the 2010 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games. Looking to our nation's anthem for inspiration the English motto which will represent the games is “With Glowing Hearts”, drawn, of course, from the first verse of “O Canada&rdqu...
Things To Do This Week - Sept - 25 - Oct 1, 2008
Sep25The rain may be here for the foreseeable future, but take heart: the leaves may be falling and puddles amassing, but Fall is always the best time for cultural events in Vancouver: BC Fashion Week continues until the 26th, the local theatres are all performing new works, and, best of all, it's time again for the Vancouver International Film Festival. Strap on your rubber boots and dig out your u...
Vancouver Film Festival: 20 Films To Watch
Sep25The 27th Vancouver International Film Festival kicks off today, and we couldn't be more excited. Or overwhelmed. With over 300 films from 60 countries, it can be a daunting task to narrow down which VIFF screenings to take in. If you're unsure which ones to skip and which ones you don't want to miss, here's a start: 20 audience favourites, award winners and ones to watch for the 2008 fest. ...
Famous Hand-Holding Sea Otter Dies at Vancouver Aquarium
Sep24Vancouver.com is sad to report that Nyac, international YouTube sensation, delighter of children and adults, companion to Milo and longterm resident of the Vancouver Aquarium, passed away in the early hours of Sept 24, 2008, after an earlier diagnosis of chronic lymphocytic leukemia. Nyac was 20 years old, and one of the last remaining survivors of the 1989 Exxon ...
Jacqueline Conoir's Lush Take On Spring 2009 Kicks Off BC Fashion Week
Sep23Hide your fleece and give your Lululemons a couple days off – it's BC Fashion Week in the city, with West Coast designers showing off their latest collections from Sun, Sept 21 – Sat, Sept 26. The week kicked off with an invite-only gala on Sunday, and then the first fashion show, from the 23-year-old Jacqueline Conoir Design Studio, on Monday night. Conoir founding de...
Things To Do This Week - Sept 18-24, 2008
Sep18What do you want to do this week? If you're feeling uninspired, get off the couch and take your pick: break up your daily routine with a local comedy fest, enjoy the last bits of nice weather at a lantern festival, or polish up your version of “Cherry, Cherry” to sing along with the one and only Neil Diamond. If you're still not sold, simply enjoy the beauty of the ...
Chef's Special: Colleen Mc Clean of Executive Chef of The Irish Heather, Salty Tongue, Shebeen and Salt
Sep17Who: Colleen McClean What: Executive Chef of The Irish Heather Gastropub / Salty Tongue Café / Shebeen Whiskey House / Salt Tasting Room. Where: The Irish Heather Gastropub is at 212 Carrall St. in Gastown. The Café and Shebeen are at the same address. Call: 604 688 9779. Salt is halfway down Blood Alley between Carrall St. and Abbott St., also in Gastown. C...
Things To Do This Week - Sept 11-17, 2008
Sep12Once you've gotten past hump day – whether it's partaking in mid-week cocktails to get by or enjoying a taste of crisp fall weather in your off time – the weekend is only a few short days away. The Fringe Festival continues until the 14th, so if you haven't stopped by to check out some local theater, do so before next week. Here are a few other ideas to keep you occupied durin...
2010 Olympics Tickets To Go On Sale October 2008
Sep11The tickets for the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympic Games will go on sale next month, according to Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games (VANOC). The first phase of tickets sales begins Oct 3, 2008. As per VANOC's rather complicated description, this first phase will include four stages Application Period: The...
Film Biz: Get Your Big "Brake" In Local Productions
Sep10Want to rent your Ferrari for a cool $1000 to $1500 a day to a film shoot? If you have a Ferrari – a big if, of course – Paul Lavigne, self-described “agent to the cars” of Reel Cars in Vancouver, may be able to help. It wasn’t a Ferrari that first brought Paul and I together. It was my 1975 Dodge Dart, which Paul successfully rented to numerous ...
Spa Kwus Organic Spa Lets Client Indulge Without Waste
Sep10By Erin Stringer It's hard to walk a block in downtown Vancouver or trendy Yaletown without stumbling across a boutique spa or high end salon-slash-spa. While one can never be pampered too much, what stands out about one hotel spa's hydrating facial, or another ones hot stone massage? How's a lady or gentleman of leisure to choose? It's refreshing, then, to find a unique spa t...
Vancouver On The Rise- A Preview of 2010 Olympic Venues
Sep08The “Water Cube” in Beijing, China was an impressive feature of the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics. Photo courtesy the Beijing Organizing Committee for the Olympic Games It was a question likely on the minds of many a Vancouverite as they watched the spectacular opening ceremonies at the recent Beijing Summer Olympic games. As the dazzling firework...
Things To Do This Week - Sept 4-10, 2008
Sep04Autumn is definitely in the air – no more bikini-clad Vancouverites strolling Kits Beach, fewer outdoor events, and a general dreariness on those really gray days as we make our way to work. Whether you're lamenting the decline of summer or looking forward to a beautiful Vancouver fall, here are some things to do this week: Thursday, September 4, 2008 – The Black Crowes T...
Things To Do This Week - Aug 28 - Sept 3, 2008: Long Weekend Special!
Aug28Coming up soon is the long weekend, and the week leading into September brings musicians who were first popular in the era of grunge and MTV reality television, 16th century Renaissance performers, and an eclectic mix of modern-day plays in the Vancouver Fringe Festival. Here are some things to do around Vancouver this week: Thursday, August 28, 2008 – Beck Beck is in Vancouver t...
Local Restaurants Add More Green to Their Menus
Aug27By Erin Stringer Restaurants have got to be some of the worst offenders when it comes to consumption and waste: major energy and water use, uneaten portions scraped into the trash, eco-unfriendly takeout packaging, and imported foods that are often grown in unsustainable ways. Add to that tonnes of emissions to get the food and drink from whatever corner of the world to diners' tables, a...
Regional Assembly of Text Reaches New Frontiers
Aug26By Christy Nyiri Alright, it’s no secret anymore. If you haven’t stepped foot into The Regional Assembly of Text (Main at 23rd) by now and oozed sloppy awe for the alphabet-themed and present-perfect gifts lining the shelves, you either don’t live in Vancouver or you have a spelling phobia. Owned and operated by a pair of women armed with a flair for letters, hand crafting an...
Vancouver International Film Fest Still Requires Volunteers
Aug25The 27th Annual Vancouver International Film Festival is putting out a call for cinephiles and general do-gooders to volunteer at this year's events, happening Sept. 25 - Oct. 10. Volunteers must be able to work a minimum fo 32 hours, during or before the festival. In exchange, they will receive a festival pass which is good for admission to most VIFF screenings. Interested vo...
Web Business Tips: Build Your Brand with an E-Newsletter
Aug25Presented by Domain 7 Crafting an email newsletter is one of the easiest and most effective ways to connect with your clients and build your brand. Here are seven reasons to invest a little time and money into building an e-newsletter: 1. Save money.Your initial up-front costs to design the e-newsletter and set up the system willusually be under $2,000. Your real savings are in the ongoing co...
Vancouver Style: Canvas the Town With Fall's Most Beautiful Bags
Aug22Aside from an umbrella, this Fall, the must-carry item for fashionable Vancouverites will be the canvas bag. Not the Eco-friendly grocery kind, that look best with carrot tops spilling out in abundance, but the kind that suggests you may go hunting, or away for a weekend of small town charm. The rich history of Barbour has directly resulted in rich and earnest clothing and accessories. Est...
Careers: Resume-Building Practices for New Grads
Aug21By Kaye Liao, Klic Consulting You worked hard getting good grades in school and made sure that your academic standing is outstanding. School was your number-one priority and besides thevolunteer hours you put-in for credits and perhaps taking part in extracurricular activities, you have never had a real job! Now, you have graduated from high-school or a post-secondary institution...
Things To Do This Week - Aug 21-27, 2008
Aug21During this bleak week that is supposedly right in the heart of summer, you may have been more inclined to keep cozy in the warmth of your home rather than spend any time outside. Looks like the sun is returning on Thursday and will last until Sunday, so there will be at least another short stretch of summer before fall appears. Here are some things to do this week: 1 - Thursday,...
Motor City Vancouver's Newest Rival for Film Industry Dollars
Aug20Ah Detroit, the beautiful! In recent years Detroit has experienced a renaissance. The downtown core, gentrified and rebuilt, now boasts pleasant walkways through historic districts dating back to the War of 1812. Lovely parks and fountains, green spaces and public artworks have been installed, creating innumerable ambient, pleasing places around the city. An influx of immigrants from ...
Chef's Special: Andrey Durbach of Parkside, La Buca, and Pied-a-Terre
Aug19Who: Andrey Durbach What: Chef/owner Parkside, La Buca, Pied-a-Terre Where: Parkside, 1906 Haro St, 604-683-6912 La Buca, 4025 MacDonald St, 604-730-6988 Pied-a-Terre, 3369 Cambie Street, 604-873-3131 What's your specialty? “High-quality classic cuisine, laden with luxuries and whimsy.” Who is your culinary hero? “Shawn Hill, who gained one Michelin ...
Vancouver.com Exclusive Offer!
Aug19Get the most out of your Vancouver sightseeing and get entry to Vancouver's top attractions with the See Vancouver & Beyond Smartvisit Card. Book before September 3rd and enjoy 10% off your purchase for even greater savings. Simply follow the link below for more details and enter the coupon code "vancouver.com" upon purchase. Visit the Smartvisit website at www.seevancouverc...
'Round The Bend: A Vancouverite's Guide to Yoga in the City
Aug19By Erin Stringer Where in Vancouver do you go to practice your downward-facing dog or to forget about the daily drain of city life? Vancouver is bursting at the seams of its Lululemon pants with places to go and practice the ancient art of revitalization. Are you a Hatha yogi, or do you lean more towards a gentle Yin style? Untangle some of the confusion of the different branch...
Things To Do This Week - Aug 14 - 20, 2008
Aug14Things To Do This Week The month of August features a number of concerts coming to our fair city: Jack Johnson on the 21st, adored by the hemp necklace and Abercrombie-wearing college crowd and loathed by, well, everyone else, big names Oasis, Beck, Blue Rodeo, Bonnie Raitt, Stone Temple Pilots - even the accordion-playing Weird Al Yankovic is back. Bret Michaels is onstage with P...
Personal Touches Make Opus Hotel In Demand
Aug14If you're a frequent traveler, chances are that standard hotel rooms have long since ceased to impress you. Sure, you get to leave the bed unmade and the towels on the floor guilt-free, but if you're away from home long enough, even the biggest bed or the fluffiest bathrobe can't compensate for the fact that you're in a big ol' room without your stuff. This perennial dilemma of profession...
Responsible Tourism: Eco-Friendly Family Vacations
Aug14By Erin Stringer While many of us toss bottles into the recycling bin rather than the garbage, turn our kitchen leftovers into compost, or carpool to combat both toxic emissions and the steep incline of gas prices, we give no thought at all to the environment when we're packing a suitcase for our next family getaway. Our first priority usually isn't to reduce consumption and be kind to t...
How to Choose the Right Higher Learning Education
Aug11A To-Do List for Mature Prospective Students By Kaye Liao It is ironic that living in a very technical and “instant access” world, more and more young people feel lost and isolated because more and more interactions are taking place in “virtual reality”. There is so much information in cyberspace of what to do, where to go, how to get there and why ...
Vancouver.com Computing Tips - Getting the Most From Your Keyboard
Aug116 ways to use your Windows Logo key! You’re sitting on the patio or in the backyard (or maybe the airport) with your laptop enjoying the weather or catching up on a few things. Life is good - except you’re getting carpal tunnel on your index finger because you don’t have your external mouse - ouch! To save your poor wrists - use that Windows Logo key on the keyboard ...
Things To Do This Week - Aug 7 -13, 2008
Aug06Now this is summer – and hopefully you've had a shorter work week thanks to BC Day on Monday. Our next stat holiday is Labour Day on September 1st, so some of us have only a few more weeks of nine to fives till we see one again. Whether you're working hard, enjoying a sunny Vancouver vacation or taking some time off, here are a few activities and events to keep you busy this week: ...
Water Warning Still in Effect for False Creek
Aug06Water health advisories are still in effect for False Creek, according to the Vancouver Coastal Health Authority. The advisories came after a sewage spill was reported August 1. The affected area, waters from Science World to the Burrard Street Bridge, is not popular with swimmers, but is an active spot for dragon boaters and kayakers. While VCH has identified the source of the spill, which at...
Van-tastic! - House prices fall, berries are ripe for picking
Aug06They said it couldn't happen: it has – Vancouver housing prices fall for the month of July, with the average price of homes in Metro Vancouver (excepting Surrey) falling 2.3 per cent since May to hit $556,605 at the end of July. - (Chinese In Vancouver breaks down the latest release from the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver.) “Outdoor movies have taken Metro Vanco...
Vancouverites! Have Your Say!
Aug05Vancouver.com is looking for photographers, bloggers and storytellers to help us tell the world what's going on in our city! We're looking for people who are passionate about our city life, and want to be a part of shaping Vancouver's culture. Whether it be fashion, politics, sports, music, arts- whatever you're excited about- We want your voice on Vancouver.com. Positions are on an unpaid, v...
X Marked the Sweet Spot For Vancouver Film Crews
Aug05Tales from the Set On July 26, Vancouver Mayor Sam Sullivan presented The X-Files TV series creator Chris Carter with a framed certificate in recognition of his contribution to our city. A framed certificate? It should have been a solid gold key to the city, at the very least, but it’s the thought that counts. Who is this Chris Carter, and why is he important to Vancouver?...
Things To Do This Week - July 31 - Aug 6, 2008
Jul31While it might feel like we're on the cusp of fall thanks to our gray weather these past few days, let's not forget that we're just starting August, which means lots of outdoor festivals, family activities, and fun-filled ways to pass the time in and around Vancouver. Here's what's happening this week: 1 -Thursday, July 31, 2008 - Amp Your Game Whether you're a serio...
Van-Tastic! A Roundup of Vancouver Blogs
Jul31From rockslides to rock stars, here'e what Vancouver's best bloggers are talking about this week: A rockslide has closed the highway leading to several 2010 Winter Olympic venues. While there were no known injuries reported, a vehicle was struck by rocks that police described as “the size of a room or semi-trailer truck, about 20 to 30 feet (six to nine meters) in diam...
Labour Woes Spell Uncertainty For Vancouver Film Industry
Jul28The Latest From the Set The film industry by definition is about money, celebrity and power. Lately it has also been about strikes, labour unrest and union power plays -- nothing too surprising there. The Screen Actors Guild (SAG) labour impasse in Los Angeles has been impacting our film industry here in Vancouver in a big way. It has been a difficult time for many who depend upon the ...
Art and Food Endure a Marathon Meeting at Grace-Gallery
Jul24By Christy Nyiri I'm not quite certain why anyone would want to do anything for forty consecutive hours, especially an activity that would require some amount of mental soundness and physical dexterity at hour thirty nine, but apparently torturous endurance seemed like a good idea to grace-gallery director Rachel Zottenberg. The even bigger mystery, though, is how she cajoled gourmet chef...
Things to Do This Week - July 24- 30, 2008
Jul23Things To Do This Week – July 24- 30 Grab your golf clubs, favourite summer read or chilled beverage, because it's looking like the rest of this week will be heating up. If you're wondering how to spend the next few days, here are a few options – both air-conditioned and outdoors. Don't forget that the HSBC Festival of Lights continues this week, with fireworks on July 26 an...
Things To Do This Week - July 17-23, 2008
Jul16Top 5 Things to do Today The dog days of summer are upon us, and we're willing to bet you've got plenty to do on your days off. On the off-chance that you're stuck for fair-weather fun, here's our recommended intinerary for the week of July 17-23, 2008, 1 - Thursday, June 17, 2008 - Think City: Dream On Join the prestigious Dream Vancouver organization as they outline their next steps...
Restaurant Review: Kakurenbou Japanese Izakaya
Jul16Thanks to its proximity to the Pacific and its high number of Japanese immigrants, Vancouver is known for having some of the best, freshest sushi outside of Japan. Indeed, many ex-Vancouverites who have moved East state that, besides friends and family, sushi is what they miss most about living here. However, while Vancouver has long been famous for California and Philadelphia Rolls, one ...
Electronics Recycling Round-Up - June 11
Jul11Sure we'd all like to take our old, rickety printer to the countryside and give it a good kicking, a la Office Space, but in our hearts we know the responsible thing to do with obsolete technology is to recycle it. Indeed, so-called “e-waste” is a growing concern for the planet, as landfills are overflowing with outdated computers and gadgets that leak hazardous chemicals, ...
Things To Do This Week - July 10-16, 2008
Jul10From garden parties to city planning, there's no shortage of events happening around the city this week. Here's our pick of the best for each day – if you can tear yourself away from the beach for long enough, they're well worth checking out. Thursday, July 10 - California Dreamin' at Van Dusen Botanical Gardens Find a slice of paradise in the city, as VanDusen Botanical Gar...
Tips To Keep Your Laptop Safe While On Vacation
Jul08As you may have already heard, a Ponemon Institute study found that over 10,000 laptops are stolen every week at US airports. 53% of those claiming the loss say that the laptop contains confidential company information, and 65% of those have done nothing to protect that information. It doesn't take a genius to figure out what you need to do - protect your laptop data by encr...
Vancouver's Black Mountain Make Polaris Prize Shortlist
Jul07Local psychedelic rock outfit Black Mountain have made the ten-act shortlist for this year's Polaris Music Prize, it was announced Monday. The critically-lauded 5 piece were nominated for their 2007 album, In The Future, a record whi