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 the 27th…
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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…
Top 10 Do’s & Don’ts at the Gym
Since this week marked one year of me working out at Steve Nash Sports Club I thought what better time to pass on some of the observations I’ve learned or had pointed out to me that incorporate good gym etiquette. 1. DO wear proper gym attire; flipflops, jeans, cut-offs, sports bras, street shoes do not…
Canucks from the #MetropolisHotSeats!
Vancouver Canucks vs Minnesota Wild – Roger’s Arena – April 7, 2011 The final home game of the regular season is always a special one. Sometimes it’s bittersweet if the team hasn’t made the playoffs, other times there’s excitement in anticipation of a playoff run to come. This night was the later…the Canucks are best…
Who referees the referee?
Whitecaps FC vs New England Revolution – Empire Field – April 6, 2011 The Dictionary defines a referee as: referee n 1. (in some sports) an official who watches a game or match closely to enforce the rules and arbitrate on matters arising from the play. The FIFA rules of football (soccer) state: “Laws of…