I’ve had to make a number of trips to Victoria recently and as weather has improved it’s reminded me what a great getaway spot we have waiting for us just across the Salish Sea. As a former resident and someone who gets to regularly fly over to Victoria (via Helijet) I thought I’d assemble a…
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Clean Air Day 2012
Clean Air Day In 1992, the Government of British Columbia proclaimed the first Wednesday in June, every year, as Clean Air Day, which takes place during Environment Week. The purpose was to raise awareness about air quality issues, and to encourage British Columbians to make clean air choices. The federal government proclaimed National Clean Air…
Taste spring’s bounty at Cento Notti
With exuberant enthusiasm Executive Chef Paul Marshall introduced the new spring menu for Opus Hotel’s Cento Notti at hotelier John Evans’ private Vancouver residence. A stunning view over Coal Harbour complimented the simply prepared spring flavours sourced from local farmers and fishermen bringing out the best of the season. Produce from the Fraser Valley, fresh…
Pink Shirt Day 2012
Tomorrow is Leap Day! So why not take a leap of faith and wear pink to support Pink Shirt Day, helping prevent bullying. Inspired by two noble high school students in Nova Scotia who wore pink to supported a fellow student who was bullied for wearing the colour to school, Pink Shirt Day has been…
Top Rated Hotels In BC
In honour of the BC Hospitality Industry Conference happening this week in Vancouver I thought we’d take a look at some of the properties around the province. Searching Trip Advisor for the 1191 hotel properties listed, it turns up a surprising Top 10 rankings based on the public’s reviews. Some of these properties are very…
What’s on Weekend – September 29 – October 02, 2011
Busy Busy Bizzay! Thursday Sept 29 – Ongoing until October 14th is the 2011 Vancouver International Film Festival – head down to 455 Abbott St in Vancouver for Vinyl: retro lounge’s Grand Opening – International Design Show West brings together some of the best and brightest in interior design to the Vancouver Convention Centre until…
Andrew Allen wraps up the PNE
Andrew Allen – PNE Westjet Stage – September 5, 2011 Wrapping up a successful 101st edition of the Pacific National Exhibition, with a double-bill of BC acts, Andrew Allen and Hey Ocean! seemed a great way to bring the Fair to a close. Starting off the night, a standing room only crowd packed the main…