Chow Down before you take off! Today at 1230pm, Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and renowed Japanese Hot Dog cart, Japadog, launch the first Japadog Eating Contest. Big prizes and bragging rights are on the line as six of the hardiest hotdog lovers, chosen at random among the many registrants, will put their stomachs to the…
Tyrell Witherspoon takes “One Step Closer”
After making the challenging decision to alter his career path in 2011 from dancer to singer, Vancouver out-artist Tyrell Witherspoon is ready to take One Step Closer to pop superstardom. In May of 2011, Tyrell debuted a new side of himself with his first solo single, “Letting Go.” Known primarily as a dancer on stage…
Jamie’s Italian
Rustic, simple, authentic…three words that easily sum up Jamie’s Italian. Chef Jamie Oliver is well known for his love of rustic Italian food, first learned alongside his mentor Gennaro Contaldo, now with 40 Jamie’s Italian across Britain they are bringing this passion to the people. I stopped in for a light snack at the branch…
Fly Over Canada flies into town
Look to the sky today and you may see a Helicopter flying overhead. Wave and you might be on camera. FlyOver Canada today, August 15, from 4pm to 8pm will be filming Vancouver segments for the coming $15 million virtual flight visitor attraction gets underway. A specially outfitted helicopter will take the Sherpas Cinema film…
What’s On Weekend – August 16 – 18, 2012
Ongoing Activities: – mountain biking, music and a whole lot of adrenaline is in order as the final weekend of Crankworx happens in Whistler – world, classical and jazz music abound as MusicFest Vancouver wraps up its closing weekend all around the city – visit Vanier Park for Bard On The Beach now presenting Taming Of…
Rdio New Release Tuesday – August 14, 2012
Another Tuesday has come around and a selection of new music has been released for our aural pleasure. This week we have, a tribute to Fleetwood Mac, singles from Mariah, Taylor and Green Day along with new material from Bloc Party and the return of Loverboy. Various Artists – Just…
English Country Pub vs London City Pub
Everyone visiting the United Kingdom should have experience the classic British Pub. Having just returned from a visit to London and visiting other friends out in the country it was interesting to note that there is two versions of the pub. The traditional English country side village pub and the more upscale London city neighbourhood…