Last week I was invited to a sneak preview at Vancouver City Hall, as The City and Vancouver Bike Share Inc. debuted the soon-to-be-launched Vancouver bike share program, dubbed – Mobi (pronounced moe-bee). Attendees at the launch got to see one of Vancouver’s Mobi bikes. The “Smart Bikes” and can be activated and unlocked from…
Author: Jay Minter
PNE Summer Nights Concerts 2016
Once again the Fair at the PNE has another line-up of stellar Summer Nights Concerts for the 2016 Fair. The PNE Amphitheatre is planning two-weeks of back-to-back music to please every fan. From Canada’s own Simple Plan to The Monkees’ 50th Anniversary Tour throw in, The Sheepdogs to Culture Club and the Summer Nights Concerts…
Picks of the Week – May 25, 2016
Wrapping up May with some fun and entertainment in the picks of the week. ThriftShop: Get ready to sing a long to Macklemore & Ryan Lewis‘ catchy tune when they perform tonight at the PNE Forum Oz: At the Commodore, Australian singer/songwriter Matt Corby takes the stage on Thursday night Duel: On Wednesdays at XY…
Strongbody Apparel Launches Rewards Program
Strongbody Apparel, the local fitness gear company has now added even more incentive to purchase their high quality odour-free gear. Strongbody Rewards, was just launched this last week, bringing a bonus to your buying. The program is one of the simplest I’ve seen, sign-up, shop, earn points, redeem points for Strongbody store savings. Just click the…
Origins & Celebrations of Victoria Day
Well before confederation Canada has been celebrating the May Long Weekend, in 1845 the colonial government recognized May 24th as Queen Victoria’s Birthday. Over a century later, we still celebrate Victoria Day on the Monday before May 25th. Not only a celebration of Queen Victoria but also the Canadian Sovereign’s Official Birthday. The status of…
Friday Find : Get Buffer stink-free gym shirt
Today’s Friday Find is another Kickstarter that will hopefully payoff for the company. Buffer, the Odor-Free Gym Tee is the creation of a trio of fitness-preneurs who were sick of stinking when they had to finish up work after working out. As anyone who regularly works out knows your favourite gym shirt doesn’t retain its freshness…
Billy Elliot dances at The Arts Club
Now playing at The Arts Club Theatre Company Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage, Billy Elliot is a feel good, good-time of a musical. Based on the critically acclaimed 2000 film of the same name, the musical is itself a multiple award-winning production with music by Elton John and book/lyrics by screenwriter Lee Hall. Set in County…