For 50 years the UN has been waging a global battle on multiple fronts, the War On Drugs. Unfortunately, it appears to be a losing battle; illicit drugs are a billion dollar industry, all in the control of criminals. Drugs are cheaper and more available than ever before. Millions of people are in prison for…
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Fave events of 2012
As the old year closes and a new year begins, it’s a time for all of us to reflect on the events that past before we reboot for the year ahead. Here’s a few of my favourite activities of 2012 (in no particular order): – London 2012 – my visit to London to visit good…
Top Grossing Movies of 2012
The holidays are a big season for movie going, with big movies opening and big ticket sales ringing in the new year. Box Office Mojo totals up the box office each year and here’s the domestic and international tally for the year. Domestic Box Office: 1 Marvel’s The Avengers – $623,357,910 2 The Dark Knight…
Top Grossing Concert Tours of 2012
As 2012 draws to a close, it’s time to tally up the totals from the year’s big headlining concert tours. As one would expect, the top tours are those names that can pack in the stadiums. Coincidentally the top 3 tours all held the same number of shows, 72, with each of them having a…
Vancouver Christmas Market crowns first X-Mas Factor Winner
The Vancouver Christmas Market added a new feature for its 3rd year, X-Mas Factor, a talent competition showcasing Vancouver’s undiscovered talent. Frankie Cena has been crowned the first X-Mas Factor winner during Saturday’s Finale, with his rendition of “Grown Up Christmas List”. Runner-up prizes were awarded to Monica Song, who sang “This Christmas”, and Stephen…
Music BC presents first Beautiful Heart Award at Celebration 2012
Friday, The Vogue Theatre was host to an evening long concert and fundraiser for Music BC Foundation, Celebration 2012. Various BC artists donated their time to benefit the Charitable Foundation which supports music education throughout British Columbia by providing instruments to underfunded music programs in public…
Celebration 2012 – Music BC Foundation
On December 7th, 2012, the Vogue Theatre in Vancouver plays host as the city comes together to support and thank those who contribute to the Music BC Charitable Foundation. Hosted by the PEAK 102.7FM’s Tamara Stanners, this one of a kind event features performances by some of BC’s best artists and bands, including: Chilliwack…