After labour day, even non-students and non-parents find back-to-school an influence on their lives as traffic builds and thoughts turn to autumnal activities for the picks of the week; Kicks: Tonight, Whitecaps FC look to continue their rise up the MLS table as they take on Colorado Rapids at home in BC Place. Laughs: The…
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Picks of the Week – August 26, 2015
Wrapping up the 5th weekend of this August, we have a bonus week to squeeze the most out of our summer with these picks of the week: Finals: The Amway Canadian Championship will be decided tonight when Whitecaps FC host Montreal Impact at BC Place. Taste: Explore Chinatown tonight when Vancouver Foodster’s Tasting Plates explores…
Picks of the Week – August 19, 2015
We’re heading into the final weeks of August, in Vancouver that means the Pacific National Exhibition will open soon (often meaning some rain will follow) but that’s not the only thing happening in the picks of the week… Roar: Tonight, the BC Lions host Montreal Alouettes for a Thursday night game at BC Place Rose:…
Know Show 10th Anniversary (video)
The 10th Anniversary of Know Show took place at the end of July 2016. Canada’s premier lifestyle and fashion trade show, buyers and media flocked to Vancouver Convention Centre to find out what’s coming for Spring/Summer 2016. The show is more than just business, it’s a lifestyle – from Breakfasts to BBQs, haircuts to hiphop,…
Picks of the Week : August 5, 2015
It’s already the second weekend of August and summer’s festivities are showing no signs of letting up, the picks of the week are packed with fun Champions: Vancouver gets its first taste of CONCACAF Champions League soccer as Whitecaps FC kicks off their campaign hosting Seattle Sounders tonight then on Saturday the return to MLS…
Picks of the Week : July 22, 2015
July is drawing to a close and in Vancouver that means the start of Pride Season and Celebration of Light is about to shine a light on the picks of the week; Taste: Tonight, Vancouver Foodster’s Tasting Plates makes its annual visit to North Vancouver and a taste exploration of Lower Lonsdale. Icon: If you…
Vans presents Van Doren Invitational
Today and Saturday, local and international skateboarders are gathering at Hastings Park for the second Canadian edition of the Van Doren Invitational skateboarding event at Hastings Bowl. Presented by global footwear brand Vans, the free event brings fans and families to watch the international skate jam.  Last year a crowd of about 3000 came out to watch…