After U.S. Thanksgiving, the Holiday shopping season kicks off with Black Friday. The day has become renowned for it’s massive shopping bargains south of the border. While more Canadian retailers are offering ‘Black Friday Sales’, ,many still head south for deals. Today has become known as Cyber Monday as people head back to work and…
La Soirée ONE DROP In Vancouver
This evening, the big top of Cirque du Soleil`s Amaluna in Vancouver was home to La Soirée ONE DROP, a spectacular fundraiser in support of water for all. ONE DROP is a Montreal based initiative created by Guy Laliberté, Founder of Cirque du Soleil, with a goal to develop access-to-water and sanitation projects in countries where access…
Wild Rice New Westminster 1st Anniversary
It’s been a year since Wild Rice opened a new location in the rejuvinated River Market in New Westminster. Tomorrow, Saturday, November 24th they are celebrating their first anniversary by throwing a party with a Chinese Market theme starting at 9pm. Entry is free but a $5 suggested donation to the New Westminster Food Bank…
Candytown comes to Yaletown
Just in time to kick off the holiday season, Concord Pacific presents Candytown, a new Yaletown Holiday Festival. The fun, free and family friendly festival takes over Mainland Street through the heart of Yaletown tomorrow and Saturday. Interactive activities include an Ice Rink, Horse-drawn carriage rides, visits with Santa and reindeer plus a Christmas Street…
Canuck Ryan Kesler debuts new Public Service Announcement
Even without stepping on the ice, Vancouver Canuck Ryan Kesler is still finding a way to put his name to good use. The hockey star is featured in a new Public Service Announcement aimed at breaking the silence on children’s exposure to violence against women that has debuted to highlight the annual 16 Days of…
Fluevog Sample Sale 2012
Today is the day footwear fans look forward to all year as they flock to the Gastown Store for the Annual Fluevog Sample Sale. John Fluevog has always been famous for his “unique soles for unique souls” philosphy and this year was rumoured to be particularly creative for the designer. This may result in some…
American Music Awards 2012
The 40th American Music Awards were presented Sunday night, live from the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles. Nominees for the AMAs are based on based on sales, airplay, activity on social networks, and video viewing, this year’s top nominees are Rihanna and Nicki Minaj with 4 nods each. The 2012 edition of the awards featured…