Clean Air Day In 1992, the Government of British Columbia proclaimed the first Wednesday in June, every year, as Clean Air Day, which takes place during Environment Week. The purpose was to raise awareness about air quality issues, and to encourage British Columbians to make clean air choices. The federal government proclaimed National Clean Air…
Category: Lifestyle
Tourism Richmond reveals “Richmond Foodie Blogger”
Tourism Richmond announced today that popular Vancouver-based blogger Lindsay Anderson has accepted the highly coveted “Richmond Foodie Blogger” job as part of the award-winning organization’s 365 Days of Dining campaign. “We are thrilled to welcome Lindsay to our team,” says Tracy Lakeman, CEO of Tourism Richmond. “Lindsay has an engaging personality and a special way…
Eat.Give.Grow – Growing Chefs
Need a great excuse to eat out this month? Why not give while you dine, for the month of June, several Vancouver restaurants will be adding one dollar to the price of a menu item to support Growing Chefs’ Eat.Give.Grow fundraiser. Each restaurant will offer a specially marked item on their menu, simply, order it…
Personal Training with Alex Jack
As many of you know, I regularly work out regularly, as a formerly very overweight person it’s been a constant challenge to keep up the battle of the bulge. Since starting working out last year I managed to lose about 90lbs of fat and replace it with muscle, thanks in no small part to the…
Shop the globe at espace d. in Yaletown
On the corner of Richards and Helmcken Streets in Yaletown, Vancouver lies what may seem at first passing to be an unassuming gift shop. Instead espace d. [pronounced es-pass day] is a shop filled with stylish and unique gifts and products from around the globe. After moving to Vancouver French interior designer, Pierre Derreumaux, founded…
It’s a Playland Long Weekend!
A sure sign that summer is just around the corner, Playland opens its doors will be open all May long weekend long for fun and excitement. Over 30 rides and attractions are ready and waiting, including favourites; Hellevator, AtmosFear, DropZone, and the Wooden Roller Coaster. Food, games, entertainment and family friendly areas like Kids Playce…
Family Day – help choose the holiday
In October 2011, the BC Government announced the creation of a new provincial statutory holiday – Family Day. Taking effect in February 2013, the government is allowing the public input on which date the holiday will fall within the calendar. This is a rare opportunity for the public to make an impact on the decision….