Canada will play host to the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup from June 5 to July 5, 2015. This will be the seventh quadrennial tournament, the first for Canada, and the first to expand the format to 24 teams. As a warm up the host country also gets the rights to host the previous year’s…
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Picks Of The Week – June 26, 2013
Suddenly it’s summer! How do we make it to all that happens in the summer months as well as take advantage of the great summer weather on the first true long weekend of summer and Canada Day! Spin: Swedish DJ / Producer Eric Prydz know for his creative and catchy remixes and mashups like “Call…
Batter Up! Vancouver Canadians 2013 Season
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…
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…