Many of us are lamenting the cancellation of this summer’s Pacific National Exhibition due to COVID-19 restrictions. While the Fair wasn’t due to open until August 22nd the impact of the cancellation is already being felt across BC. Many of us have fond memories of the Fair’s nightly concerts, SuperDogs, the Wooden Coaster, baby pig races…
Author: Jay Minter
Picks of the Week – May 20, 2020
As BC starts down the path to phase II of lifting pandemic restrictions, we still find Arts and Entertainment locked down or performing at home. Summer: Vancouver’s Indian Summer Festival marks its 10th anniversary by transforming itself into a spectacular digital season streaming on digital channels at 7:01pm every Saturday for 10 weeks, until July…
Royal BC Museum Wants Your Stories
The Royal British Columbia Museum (RBCM) and provincial archive is responsible for collecting and documenting the history of British Columbia, even as it’s happening. The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the lives of almost everyone in BC, disrupting daily routines, changed personal interactions and relationships, plus unexpected shifts in community life. During these uniquely uncharted times, the…
6 Shows To Watch Queen Victoria On Victoria Day
As we celebrate Queen Victoria’s birthday this weekend, there might not be any parades or 21-gun salutes due to pandemic restrictions. Instead you can take a glimpse into the Queen’s life by streaming one of the following shows or films. Victoria (2016-2019): Starring Jenna Coleman as Queen VictoriaITV/PBS produced series. Follows the young Victoria from…
Get Out! BC Parks Reopen
The much anticipated reopening of BC Parks is underway! After more than a month of closures, the majority of provincial parks and protected areas and marine parks have now reopened. This allows people across the province to have more access to safe outdoor recreation opportunities, while remembering to follow the guidelines of Dr Henry, the…
Indian Summer Festival: Begins Digital 10th Anniversary Season
The Indian Summer Festival, was in the midst of planning for its 10th anniversary season when the global pandemic put the brakes on its planned line-up. Instead, Vancouver’s ‘festival for the curious mind’, marks its 10th anniversary by innovating and transforming itself into a spectacular digital season. To mark 10 years of creativity, the festival…
Picks of the Week – May 13, 2020
Another week at home, but there seems to be a light at the far end of the tunnel, as restrictions may ease we’re probably still a long way off from the arts and entertainment returning like we once knew so we’ll look at more ‘at home’, virtual and online activities to pick from this long…