The boys of summer are ready to hit the diamond, Monday June 17 the Vancouver Canadians come out swinging for the 2013 season. The two time defending Northwest League champions are hoping to make it a three-peat. Playing at Scotiabank Field at Nat Bailey Stadium near Queen Elizabeth Park, a Canadians game is a great…
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Picks Of The Week : June 12, 2013
We’re midway through June already, the days are getting longer and summer is fast approaching! Laughter: Head to The Junction on Thursday night for laughter and fun as The Ryan & Amy Show takes over the floor for a live comedy show. Festival: The 24th Annual Festival d’Ete Francophone kicks off Thursday June 13 at…
BC Lions 60th Season is ready for kick off
BC Place in Vancouver is ready to start glowing Orange as the BC Lions get ready to kick off their 60th year. BC Lions began in 1954 making them the youngest franchise in the Canadian Football League but the oldest pro-sport club in Vancouver. With 6 Grey Cup wins and having made the playoffs 16…
Have A Splash! Vancouver Pools Open for Summer
While this long weekend may not be as sunny as we’d like there’s still a chance to hit the water as soon as the clouds part. Vancouver public parks have opened the outdoor swimming pools for the 2013 summer season. While Kits Pool and Second Beach are the best known, there are other outdoor pools…
Picks Of The Week: May 15, 2013
The summer doesn’t officially start for another month but the May long weekend is the unofficial kick-off to the season. Blockbuster Movies, Fairs and Midways, Concerts all begin get people out and about to take in Victoria Day. Spit: After a too long hiatus, SPIT returns for a Thursday night adventure, Kiss Of Life, at…
Get Fairmont Fit
In the competitive world of hospitality there are many options for our travel accommodation. Service standards, room size and price may vary according to category but in the end it’s all about a bed and a bath so it’s the additional features and amenities that make the difference. Breakfast, wi-fi, executive lounges, points programs are…
Picks Of The Week: May 8, 2013
It’s time to celebrate our Mom’s! Remember Mother’s Day is this Sunday May 12th. Show: Take Mom out for some fun and step back a few decades with The Music Of Abba featuring Arrival a cover band from Sweden when they bring the music to River Rock Show Theatre on Sunday May 12th Stage: Dreamgirls…