Jane Austen aficionados know that this week is the 200th anniversary of Pride and Prejudice. To honor it, we've drawn up an Austen-inspired itinerary (i.e. another excuse to hit the English countryside). Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]
“Doctor Who” Gets 50th Anniversary E-Shorts
January 5, 2013 by
The BBC have announced eleven "Doctor Who" 'eshorts' in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the science fiction series. Each short story will focus on one of the eleven incarnations of the Doctor thus far, starting with William Hartnell and ending with current Doctor Matt Smith. The original story series is being done in collaboration with … [Read more...]
One year anniversary of Matthew Huszar’s disappearance
December 16, 2012 by
Sunday marks one year since 25 year old Matthew Huszar disappeared, seemingly without a trace. The geologist was last seen leaving the Lamplighter Pub in Vancouver’s Gastown on December 16th, 2011. Matthew's father Rodney says he and his family met with police a couple of weeks ago, and he says the case is still active. "There hasn't been a … [Read more...]
“Occupy” anniversary marked in Vancouver
September 15, 2012 by
Over a 100 Vancouverites are gathering to celebrate the one-year anniversary of Occupy Wall Street.On September 17th 2011, New York City's Zuccotti Park became the focal point of what would spark similar worldwide protests against perceived social and economic inequality, including Vancouver's own occupation at the Vancouver Art Gallery.Stephen … [Read more...]
Air India anniversary marked with vigils
June 23, 2012 by
27 years after the Air India disaster, family and friends of the victims are once again marking the anniversary.Vinay Sharma is organizing a candlelight vigil in Surrey Sunday afternoon. "As a Canadian citizen, I think it's our moral duty to keep on reminding us and our government... that things should not happen in this country anymore... and not … [Read more...]
Riot anniversary marked by delays in justice
June 15, 2012 by
One year after the Stanley Cup riot, only two people involved have made their way through the justice system. Ryan Dickinson and Emmanuel Alviar - both 20-years old - are currently serving jail terms, after pleading guilty. But the majority of riot suspects have not even been charged. In fact, out of the 225 files Vancouver Police have referred to … [Read more...]
Retro San Francisco and the Golden Gate Bridge’s 75h Anniversary
May 25, 2012 by
From fireworks displays to foodie tours, there are endless ways to celebrate the Golden Gate Bridge's 75th Anniversary throughout the year in San Francisco. Here are our top picks. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]
Hansen anniversary relay ends Tuesday
May 21, 2012 by
Premier Christy Clark will be among the crowd as the "Man in Motion" officially marks the 25th anniversary of the end of his world tour Tuesday.Rick Hansen will end his journey outside BC Place stadium, where he finished his first quest back in 1987.Hansen says the 273 day anniversary tour has brought back a flurry of memories. "This was way before … [Read more...]
Celebrate the 200th Anniversary of the Beer Garden in Munich
April 8, 2012 by
Celebrate the 200th anniversary of the German beer garden all summer in Munich. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]
