When a sport team gains a reputation as ‘rough’, ‘dirty’ or ‘poor sports’, where does that mentality come from? The Coaches, the players or the fans? Is it a combination of all of the above? Recently Whitecaps FC beat Montreal Impact in a semi-final Nutrilite Canadian Championships in a hard fought battle at Empire Field….
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What’s On Wednesday – April 28 – May 1, 2011
This week’s fun and games! Thursday April 28th – MOGO Wear and Little Sister’s present the Power of G event supporting Out In Schools and LOUD at J Lounge – Over at The Cobalt – The Sad Comedy Show 2 features stand-up, improv and sketch performances to raise funds for Sad Mag issue #7 –…
No Place Like Home – Whitecaps FC V Chivas USA
Whitecaps FC V Chivas USA – Empire Field – April 16, 2011 Keeping their undefeated home streak alive, Whitecaps FC held the visiting Chivas USA to a nil-nil draw at Empire Field. It seems that the Whitecaps have a hard time travelling as both losses of the season have been away matches and neither has…
Vancouver Sun Run 2011
Vancouver Sun Run 2011 Somehow the Sun must like this race being named in it’s honour (in fact the title sponsor is local paper; The Vancouver Sun) as the wacky weather of the previous week gave way to beautiful sunshine. An estimated 49,365 participants lined up along Georgia Street in downtown Vancouver to start theĀ 27th…
Urban Culture Conference & Awards 2011
In spite of the “no-fun city” naysayers, Vancouver is a city rich in culture and diversity with unique artists, creators and performers around every corner. The first annual Urban Culture Conference & Awards (UCC) aims to capitalize on this rich tapestry of arts and culture by gathering them all together for one great weekend this…
The POP Tour -“Pre-Outgames Party Tour” is coming!
The GLISA 2011 North America Outgames will be held in Vancouver from July 25th to July 31st 2011! To put on an 18 sporting events, a Human Rights Conference and nightly cultural, entertainment events takes a lot of people and volunteers are needed. The POP Tour is making it’s way around the city signing up…
Watch Vancouver Canucks Playoffs from the Metropolis Hot Seats!
The Vancouver Canucks regular season is now over…the best in the league team is coming home to start the playoff run for the Stanley Cup. Metropolis at Metrotown has some of the best seats in the house! I recently caught a game from the Metropolis Hot Seats…it’s an awesome experience! From the 5th level suite…