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9 Years and Counting in Vancouver

WOW, it’s hard to believe that 9 years ago today I packed up my bags in Toronto and boarded a plane to Vancouver to begin my new life. Boy 9 years can sneak up on a guy without warning and … Continue reading

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Parade of Lost Souls 2010 – Secret Souls Walk

This October 30th Public Dreams Society partners up with Dusty Flowerpot Cabaret to bring Parade of Lost: Secret Souls Walk back to it’s roots. This event will be different than the usual Parade of Lost Souls that saw Commercial Drive … Continue reading

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Last Days of Summer 2010

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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