Category Archives: vancouver

I’m a BarCamp Virgin No More

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

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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Freaky Vancouver Day

This has been making the rounds on the internet, but on July 25th, Vancouver experienced a crazy weather day, especially during the end of the day when a freak thunder storm hit the city and not only was that strange, … Continue reading

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HSBC Celebration of Lights 2009

Tomorrow begins a 4 day event spanning 2 weeks of a fantastic display of pyro-musical fireworks by HSBC dubbed Celebration of Lights. 100 thousands of people will flock to English Bay and Kitsilano beach areas to get the best views … Continue reading

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Rodney's Oyster House Restaurant Review

This past birthday Russ had asked where I wanted to go for dinner. As we had previously gone to Rodney’s Oyster House in Yaletown before, I decided to go there and have some fish for dinner. When I arrived from … Continue reading

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Illuminate Yaletown – 2009

Illuminate Yaletown happened over this past weekend with what looks like to be a great success. What is Illuminate Yaletown you might ask? On Saturday, February 21st, 2009, light art will illuminate yaletown. As the only outdoor event to take … Continue reading

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First Day Of Winter

Well the first official day of winter has come and gone and as you can see, here in Vancouver, we got our share of winter. I don’t recall ever seeing this much snow in Vancouver in my 7 years that … Continue reading

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Parade of Lost Souls – 2008 Review

Last night Russ and a few of our friends attended the Annual Parade of Lost Souls which is put on by the Public Dream Society. This event brings people from around the city, most who dress up, walk along Commercial … Continue reading

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Parade of Lost Souls

This Saturday night between 6:30pm and 10:30pm on Commercial Drive at Grandview Park the Public Art Society will be hosting their annual Parade of Lost Souls. Parade of the Lost souls is a lively commemoration of the cycle of existence … Continue reading

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Vancouver Canary Derby

Last night when I was attending the BCTIA’s IMPACT Speaker series, they were promoting the 1st Annual Vancouver Canary Derby. On September 21st Tech Companies will “Race to the Steamclock” in Gastown to raise money for the BC Cancer Foundation. … Continue reading

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