As we continue Tourism Week, May 24 – 30, 2020, to highlight why #BCTourismMatters, especially in the Covid-19 era let’s take a look at what else is opening to help get the BC tourism industry back on its feet. Many of our destinations and attractions remain closed but slowly activities, many of them outdoor, are…
Author: Jay Minter
Tourism Week 2020 Shows #BCTourismMatters As BC Reopens.
Tourism Week, May 24 – 30, 2020, is normally a celebration of tourism and a way for the $20+ billion BC industry to kick off the upcoming season whilst showing that #BCTourismMatters, but Tourism Week in the Covid-19 era is anything but normal. With local and international travel restrictions to be upon us for the…
6 Local Charities Team-up for ‘Fighting Covid Together’ Auction
As a result of the COVID-19 era restrictions, non-profits are in for a very tough year of fundraising. As most events and galas are cancelled for the season the organizations are being force to come up with creative and innovated ways to raise funds to continue their good works. Six of British Columbia’s most well-respected…
Get a Taste of the PNE : Mini Donut Edition
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…
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…