Today’s Friday Find, the Honda CR-V, is more like a rediscovery than a find. I used to regularly drive a first generation Honda CR-V and recently had the opportunity to drive the new model Honda CR-V Touring Edition. I was still impressed by the space and handling of the CR-V, a great all-round sport utility…
Category: Lifestyle
Sunwave 2015 kicks off June 4
This Saturday, Sunwave 2016 kicks off with Open Air, the start to a season of great electronic music events. Throughout the summer, the 3rd Annual Sunwave brings exciting electronic music, cold craft brews and good times for all. Koerner’s Pub at UBC is the place to be, with one of the largest open air patios in…
June is Provence Rosés month
June is Provence Rosé month and in celebration of the world’s oldest Rosé and French wine region, Provence in Southern France, Vancouverites are invited to free tastings across the Lower Mainland. Provence has been a leading wine region in France for generations, known for its specialty in making Rosé wines. The popularity of Provence Rosés…
Cross the Canyon at Hell’s Gate Air Tram
Staring down from the upper terminal at Hell’s Gate Air Tram, it’s easy to see why in 1808 Simon Fraser wrote in his journal “no man should ever pass through here it was truly like passing through the Gates of Hell”. Located on Highway 1, in the scenic Fraser Canyon between Boston Bar and Spuzzum, BC,…
Friday Find: Mobi Vancouver Bike Share
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…
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…