“May Long” “May Two-Four” “Victoria Day” Whatever you call it, it’s the traditional start of summer fun. The first long weekend, it’s time to shed the winter doldrums and have some fun! Thursday – May 19 Start the long weekend early with – While wishing Jay Brazeau a speedy recovery from his recent stroke, the…
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Government House Victoria – A Home for all British Columbians
High on a hill overlooking all of Victoria, majestic Government House is the Ceremonial Home of all British Columbians. As the official residence of the Lieutenant Governor, the representative of Her Majesty The Queen of Canada, Government House is the Province’s centre of hospitality, hosting royalty, dignitaries, and honoured guests of the Province. However, the house is…
Top 10 Phobias
In honour of yesterday’s occurance of Friday the Thirteenth and people with triskaidekaphobia, I found this list of the Top Ten Common Phobias: 1. Acrophobia – Fear of Heights 2. Claustrophobia – Fear of Enclosed Spaces 3. Nyctophobia – Fear of the Dark 4. Ophidiophobia – Fear of Snakes 5. Arachnophobia – Fear of Spiders…
2011 NA Outgames – more than just fun & games
With just over 2 month to go before the 2011 North America Outgames begins, preparations are in full swing for all components of the week-long festivities. Athletes will be competing in 18 sporting events including Soccer, Volleyball, Hockey, Eco-Challenge 10K Run, Golf and many more taking place throughout the Lower Mainland and Whistler. In addition…
What’s on Weekend – May 12-15
Here’s my picks list for this upcoming weekend Thursday May 12 – Just three more nights left of The Graduate at Arts Club Theatre Company – Continuing is Hairspray also from Arts Club Theatre Company Friday May 13 …yes it’s Friday the 13th! And indeed my name happens to be Jason! – in Victoria, Jill…
Be A Tourist In Your Own Town Vancouver
When you’re on vacation do you check out sight, attractions and events? Do you do the same when you are at home? Probably not unless you have a visitor in town, right? Well now’s your chance to experience some of the great local attractions and sights without costing you a cent! Free is the best…
Top 10 Etiquette Do’s & Don’ts Of Being A Pedestrian
Since I recently saw a pedestrian nearly cause an accident the other day, I thought I’d put out some helpful ‘reminders’ 1. DO walk in a straight line down the sidewalk 2. DON’T stop randomly on the sidewalk without checking that people are right behind you. 3. DO stop at crosswalks and pay attention to…