Last Saturday June 28, 2014 marked 100 years since the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, an event that led to the beginning of World War I. In the lead up to the 2017 Canada 150 celebrations, there will be a number of similar milestone anniversaries of events that are of historic importance to Canada and…
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NYE 2013 Vancouver
There’s only one week until 2013 comes to a close, have you got plans for your New Year’s Eve yet? It’s a time to gather with loved ones and reflect on the year that has passed, whether you do that in a quiet intimate setting or at a big bash is up to your preference…
Origins of Labour Day
Labour Day (or Labor Day in the USA) is a national holiday that has come to signify the end of summer and for many young people the return to school. However, after hearing some people discuss the holiday I thought I’d look into the true origins of the holiday. In Canada and the US, the…
Boca del Lupo : Fall Away Home
As part of the Stanley Park 125th Anniversary Celebrations, Boca del Lupo and The Shadbolt Centre for the Arts present Fall Away Home, a modern fairy tale about a young girl who, in an effort to help others, falls down a hole and finds herself falling all the way through the planet. After a series…
Vancouver Canada Day Fireworks
This evening the city will explode with the sounds and colours of the Burrard Inlet Fireworks Show as Canada Day celebration come to a close. In recognition of a national holiday that represents the inclusiveness of Canada, the Burrard Inlet Fireworks Society has the goal to produce a spectacular fireworks show for all the Burrard…
Chinese / Lunar New Year – Gung Hei Fat Choi
Today marks the beginning of the Chinese New Year 4709, also known as Lunar New Year or Spring Festival. In the Chinese Zodiac this marks the year of the Dragon, the sign for those born in years, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012. This is also the year of the Water Dragon, each year…
2011 NA Outgames – more than just fun & games
With just over 2 month to go before the 2011 North America Outgames begins, preparations are in full swing for all components of the week-long festivities. Athletes will be competing in 18 sporting events including Soccer, Volleyball, Hockey, Eco-Challenge 10K Run, Golf and many more taking place throughout the Lower Mainland and Whistler. In addition…