Tonight Hot Deals Live and r.tl Regional Tasting Lounge hosted a very successful tweet-up. What was expected to be about 15 people turned into nearly twice that many. For many of us it was our first experience at r.tl and they did an excellent job of introducing us to a sampling of their menu. Warm marinated Olives,…
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JDRF – Rockin For Research Auction
Looking for a unique gift for a music lover? Check out the Rockin For Research On-line Auction! Supporting the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) the Rockin For Research Gala has earned over $6 million, via its live/silent auctions, since it’s inception in 2000. For the first time, some of this year’s most exclusive items; including guitars…
Doolin’s Pub – Anniversary Party
DOOLINS 8th Anniversary Party It’s hard to believe it’s only been 8 years since Vancouver’s Granville Entertainment District first welcomed this traditional yet modern Irish Pub. High tech audio visual equipment combine with old world flavour as the Celtic tunes are played in the corner stage by the live house band. Always a popular place to…
BC Lions – Empire Field
BC LIONS vs SASKATCHEWAN ROUGHRIDERS : EMPIRE FIELD – 31October2010 Finally, on the last home game of the season, I made it to Empire Field! While BC Place is under renovations the CFL’s BC Lions have ventured across town to their old East Van stomping grounds and encamped at a temporary 27,000 stadium at Empire Field. I’d…
Metropolis Hot Seats – Rogers Arena
Last night I had the privilege of watching the Vancouver Canucks overtime win against the Colorado Avalanche from the comfort of a Penthouse Executive Suite at Rogers Arena. The game also featured a pre-game induction of the Canucks first Captain Orland Kurtenbach into the new Ring Of Honour. The great folks at Metropolis at Metrotown hosted a Social Media night to introduce us to Metropolis…
Farewell To Swangard Stadium
With Whitecaps defeated in the semi-finals and the USSF D-2 league final about to take place this weekend, now is a good time to say goodbye to the USL/USSF leagues and Swangard Stadium. Home to Vancouver 86ers and Whitecaps FC soccer teams since 1987, this 41 year old multi-use stadium will no longer be home…
Candlelight Conversation Dinners
Looking for a reason not to cook or just a great excuse to go out for dinner? This Thursday October 21st make it a date night and head out to one of the many restaurants in Vancouver, Victoria & all around the province, participating in this year’s Candlelight Conservation Dinners. With the lights dim and the candlelight flickering…