What's the best way to beat winter blues? Getting the rental process started for this summer's dream beach vacation. In just a few months, you'll be asking, "Why don’t we live here all year long?" Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]
Decision on future of Patullo Bridge could be made by the summer
December 8, 2012 by
It's been a question for years: what to do about the aging Patullo Bridge? In a few months, there may be an answer. Sany Zein with Translink says they’re hoping to work towards a short list of options this winter and spring, and to reach consensus on a solution sometime around next summer. "This is a very public and transparent process, when … [Read more...]
Summer over, but not wildfire season
September 2, 2012 by
We may be nearing the end of summer, but B.C.’s wildfire season is far from over. Coastal fire information officer Marg Drysdale says the season typically ends after a long-term cooling trend, and that's not in the forecast. In the coastal fire zone, Drysdale says more fires have actually sparked this year than last. "Last year, we had 94 … [Read more...]
Canadian Blood Services asks for summer donations
August 24, 2012 by
Canadian Blood Services is calling on people to roll up their sleeves in a final summer push for donations ahead of the long weekend. "In B.C., we need probably about 220-250 people to come in and book an appointment. If we can get at least that many people, I think it would go a long way to meeting our needs for that particular weekend." The … [Read more...]
08/18/2012 – Summer TheatreSports
August 18, 2012 by
This summer, Olympians wont be the only gold medalists: at Summer TheatreSports®, the audience chooses a new improv comedy champion at every show! Watch as teams of Vancouvers finest improvisers compete for laughs from the audience; youll see why The Improv Centre carries the torch as Vancouvers most popular improv comedy venue. Summer … [Read more...]
08/11/2012 – Summer TheatreSports
August 11, 2012 by
This summer, Olympians wont be the only gold medalists: at Summer TheatreSports®, the audience chooses a new improv comedy champion at every show! Watch as teams of Vancouvers finest improvisers compete for laughs from the audience; youll see why The Improv Centre carries the torch as Vancouvers most popular improv comedy venue. Summer … [Read more...]
Best Outdoor Summer Movie Series (Still Going On)
August 2, 2012 by
As the last weeks of summer arrive, we find ourselves clinging to warm weather activities, like catching a movie under the stars. Here are the best outdoor movie series continuing through September. Here's to denial! Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]
Better news on summer roadblock campaign
July 30, 2012 by
Better news from the Vancouver Police's summer roadblock campaign. 39 driving prohibitions were handed out over the weekend, down from 86 given during the same weekend last year. Out of those 39-impaired drivers, six received immediate roadside suspensions. Two more new drivers were given twelve hour prohibitions. So far, more new drivers have been … [Read more...]
America’s Best Summer Food Festivals
July 24, 2012 by
From garlic to lobster and from Maine to California, there are endless food (and drink) festivals throughout the summer that celebrate the bounty of this delicious season. Here are our top picks. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]
John Furlong not heading to London for start of Summer Games
July 22, 2012 by
The former head of Vancouver's Olympic Organizing Committee says he won't be going to the Summer Games in London when they start next week. John Furlong says not only has he been busy as Executive Chair of the Vancouver Whitecaps, but as Chair of the Own the Podium program, he says money is better spent elsewhere. "We sort of made a decision this … [Read more...]
