Category Archives: vancouver

Last Days of Summer 2010

Posted on August 31, 2010 by GusF

As the last day of August comes to an end, and the rain continues to fall in Vancouver, I begin to reflect on the last days of summer. The leaves are slowly beginning to change with the days becoming shorter … Continue reading →

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Dining Out For Life Vancouver

Posted on March 25, 2010 by GusF

Every year over 200 restaurants in Vancouver (and Whistler), participate in a the annual Dining Out for Life in support for people living with HIV and AIDS. These restaurants will donate 25% of your food bill to A Loving Spoonful … Continue reading →

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Fighting Chance Productions – Matt & Ben

Posted on March 5, 2010 by GusF

Last night I attended the premier of Fighting Chance Productions – Matt & Ben by invitation from the Artistic Director, Ryan Mooney with my good friend Theresa. Written by Mindy Kaling (The Office) and Brenda Withers, Matt & Ben tells … Continue reading →

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The Unsung Heroes of Vancouver 2010 Olympics

Posted on February 25, 2010 by GusF

With the hundreds of thousands people coming into the downtown core each and everyday one would expect to see trash everywhere in this city, but you’d be surprised how clean Vancouver looks. Not only are the people in town doing … Continue reading →

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Vectorial Elevation – Vancouver 2010

Posted on February 7, 2010 by GusF

From February 4 – 28 between dusk to dawn, 20 robotic spotlight will create a canopy of lights over English Bay known as Vectorial Elevation. The art work was created by Rafael Lozano-Hemmer from Montreal for the Vancouver 2010 Cultural … Continue reading →

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Vancouver City – Video

Posted on January 26, 2010 by GusF

Today while reading some news sites, I came across this wonderful video featuring our lovely city Vancouver as it gets ready to host the world for the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics. What is fasinating about the video is it is … Continue reading →

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VanDusen Botanical Gardens – Festival of Lights

Posted on December 28, 2009 by GusF

In my 8 years that I’ve lived in Vancouver I had yet to visit VanDusen Botanical Gardens. I had always wanted to get my camera and walk around the 55 acres and just go crazy, but never just got off … Continue reading →

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My 8th Year in Vancouver

Posted on October 23, 2009 by GusF

How could I have forgotten, that 8 years ago yesterday, I stepped out of a plane in Vancouver with just my luggage and computer and set up roots here. I blame the fact that I have been fighting a flu/cold … Continue reading →

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I’m a BarCamp Virgin No More

Posted on October 5, 2009 by GusF

This past weekend I attend my very first BarCamp in Vancouver at the wonderful Discovery Parks (formerly QLT Inc. building). I’ve always heard great things about BarCamp and they are always sold out very quickly. This year I jumped at … Continue reading →

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Keeping Your Dog Cool

Posted on July 29, 2009 by GusF

With Vancouver breaking their record for the hottest day today and no end in sight for this “heat wave”, we all try to keep ourselves cool in many ways, but let’s not forget about our 4 legged friends. Now smaller … Continue reading →

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