This weekend marked the CFL’s 99th Grey Cup Championship, held in Vancouver for the 14th time, this edition ended in storybook fashion with a home team win for the BC Lions, 34-23 over Winnipeg Blue Bombers. One of the first major tests for the new and improved BC Place stadium, although due to very unpredictable…
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BC Lions Raise The Roof on BC Place
BC Lions vs Edmonton Eskimos – BC Place – Sept 30, 2011 A crowd of 50000+ packed into the new and improved BC Place to witness the Lions beat the Eskimos 33-24. It seemed many arrived early to get their first glimpse of the interior of the new Lion’s Den for the first time since…
What’s on Weekend – September 29 – October 02, 2011
Busy Busy Bizzay! Thursday Sept 29 – Ongoing until October 14th is the 2011 Vancouver International Film Festival – head down to 455 Abbott St in Vancouver for Vinyl: retro lounge’s Grand Opening – International Design Show West brings together some of the best and brightest in interior design to the Vancouver Convention Centre until…
BC Lions Host Rugby Sevens Half-Time Game
This week, on June 22nd, during the BC Lions and Saskatchewan Roughriders game at Empire Field, the BC Lions is proudly showcasing the exciting sport of rugby sevens and supporting the Abbotsford International Sevens Event by hosting a half-time game between the Dog River Howlers and the Pacific Tyee -a select team of Canadian National…
Who’s Your Fave Vancouver Mascot?
Sports team Mascots are important members of a team, responsible for building enthusiasm in the live sporting arena. Sometimes this is a difficult, thank-less job for those underneath the felt and foam head. [cincopa AUNAwkaFm60W] In Vancouver, we are blessed with some mascots with exceptional personalities who truly deliver the entertainment value.
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…