March 28, 2024

03/15/2013 – Vancouver Chamber Choir – A Cappella Panorama, the great choral repertoire

The six-century choral repertoire is vast – surely the greatest in all of music, and conductor Jon Washburn always finds a wide range of choral favourites and discoveries when planning the program for the Vancouver Chamber Choir's annual Canadian tour. This year’s program – called A Cappella Panorama – includes Mozart, Schubert, Palestrina, Rutter, … [Read more...]

Vancouver: Fun city once more

It looks like chances are improving for Vancouver hosting a New Years' celebration again.  NPA Vancouver Councilor George Affleck is pushing Council to revisit the idea saying it's time for an event allowing people to ring in the New Year downtown.  Mayor Gregor Robertson was asked if the city will move on the idea, "Well, we have … [Read more...]

Education minister downplays carbon offset concerns in Vancouver

The Minister of Education is panning a Vancouver school district complaint over a funding disparity when it comes to carbon offsets. Don McRae says Vancouver needs to look at the big picture when it comes to money to help  schools become carbon neutral. "Well last year they recieved $ 860,000 in investment and put in less than half of that so … [Read more...]

03/09/2013 – Vancouver Winter Farmers Market

Calling all local food enthusiasts! Visit Vancouver’s Winter Farmers Market at Nat Bailey Stadium. Find delicious locally made food and enjoy knowing where your food comes from and who cultivates it.   Vancouver’s Winter Farmers Market Date: Every Saturday from November 3, 2012 – April 27, 2013 (closed December 29) Time: 10am – 2pm Cost: Free … [Read more...]

House fire in West Vancouver may have been linked to drug lab

Police have confirmed a drug lab is now being dismantled at a house in West Vancouver, but no arrests have been made.  A search warrant was executed Tuesday afternoon at the home in the 5500 block of Greenleaf Road where fire broke out Monday. It's believed the hazardous materials involved the production of crystal methamphetamine at … [Read more...]

Clinic break-in prompts warning from Vancouver Police

Vancouver Police have a warning for drug users after a clinic on Abbott Street was broken-into early Sunday morning. They say it was reported that nine syringes containing various amounts of heroine and morphine were taken from the Crosstown Clinic. The drugs were being used in a research program designed to wean users off drugs. Police say there … [Read more...]

Vancouver records third homicide of 2013

Vancouver has recorded its third homicide of the year. According to police, a 47-year old man was involved in a fight last night after being ejected from the Ivanhoe Pub on Main Street. The victim -- David William Floyd -- was unconscious when paramedics found him shortly before 10:00 p.m. He died in hospital. A 50-year old man is in police … [Read more...]

Digital Strategy Conference – Vancouver

Where management teams get strategic with digital. Take a deep dive into the essentials of planning, integrating and improving digital initiatives. Three days of educational sessions designed to help organizations stay relevant, competitive and resilient. Key areas of learning: • Digital landscape and eco-system • How-to assess digital … [Read more...]

03/02/2013 – Vancouver Winter Farmers Market

Calling all local food enthusiasts! Visit Vancouver’s Winter Farmers Market at Nat Bailey Stadium. Find delicious locally made food and enjoy knowing where your food comes from and who cultivates it.   Vancouver’s Winter Farmers Market Date: Every Saturday from November 3, 2012 – April 27, 2013 (closed December 29) Time: 10am – 2pm Cost: Free … [Read more...]

Vancouver city councillor: land titles show Kits Base property is federal crown land

After the Department of Fisheries and Oceans told CKNW the land the Kits Coast Guard base sits on is owned by the province and leased to the federal government, a Vancouver city councillor says that doesn't match the information he has. Councillor Kerry Jang. "I did some looking around and I found in all documents I could find that it is actually … [Read more...]