VANCOUVER - Avalanche forecasters are strongly urging skiers and snowmobilers across British Columbia to resist the lure of new snow and sunshine over the coming weekend, warning that what appear to be inviting backcountry conditions are only surface deep.Below the fresh powder rests a legion of weak snow layers that have stacked up during the past … [Read more...]
Best Spa Weekend Escapes
February 14, 2012 by
Sometimes, a girl just needs to get away for the weekend for a little relaxation and rejuvenation. At these luxury hotels, ladies can pamper themselves while indulging in the finest spa treatments. Just make sure you don’t enjoy yourself so much that you miss work on Monday! Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]
Weekend Escape: Family Fun in Monterey Bay, CA
February 4, 2012 by
With abundant wildlife, spectacular scenery, and plenty of stuff to do, a trip to the Monterey Peninsula is perfect for a weekend getaway with the kids. Your biggest challenge just might be squeezing it all into three days. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]
Jetting Across Europe: A Long Weekend in Stockholm
January 14, 2012 by
Since the film The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, set in Sweden's capital, is up for a few Golden Globes this Sunday, we thought it would be fun to call on our Stockholm correspondent for a roundup of the city's highlights. Hop aboard a flight on EasyJet or Ryanair for a mere $ 30 from London, or about $ 60 from Paris, and within a couple of hours … [Read more...]
Grey Cup weekend begins!
November 26, 2011 by
Well over 100,000 people are expected downtown Saturday as the Grey Cup weekend kicks-off with the annual parade. The parade starts at Smithe and Hornby and will run the length of Burrard Street down to Canada Place. "We got a great parade, over 70 entries." Parade Chairman and former CKNW weatherman Phil Reimer says actor Corey Monteith will serve … [Read more...]
Vancouver Startup Weekend
November 19, 2011 by
No Talk, All Action. Launch a Startup in 54 hours. Startup Weekend is a global network of passionate leaders and entrepreneurs on a mission to inspire, educate and inspire individuals, teams and communities. Come share ideas, form teams and launch startups. Ticket are on sale now but they won’t last long. Get yours now. Start: Fri, November 18, … [Read more...]
Hoarding bylaw in-question after weekend fire
October 10, 2011 by
The City of Vancouver says it will be sometime before officials can review records of a property at 23rd and Willow badly damaged by fire Sunday morning.Neighbours say they called the city numerous times to report hoarding.Sure enough, when firefighters arrived on scene, they couldn't get in the doors or windows because of all the junk.It was piled … [Read more...]
VIFF: Capsule reviews from the opening weekend
October 3, 2011 by
The Skin I Live In 4/5 Globes By Matt Kieltyka Metro On the surface, The Skin I Live In is a bit of an odd choice to open the Vancouver International Film Festival. While Spanish director Pedro Almodovar may well be the biggest name attached to this year’s festival, his latest film – a meticulous thriller staring Antonio Benderas as troubled … [Read more...]
Weekend picks at the Vancouver International Film Festival
September 30, 2011 by
A lot can change in 30 years. For proof of that, look no further than the Vancouver International Film Festival. The idea behind the showcase has always been the same: to give Vancouver film buffs a taste of fine cinema from around the world. But the film festival that kicked off with Thursday’s opening gala presentation of Pedro Almodovar’s The … [Read more...]
BCTF says it is a win for teachers in weekend arbitrator ruling
September 18, 2011 by
BC Teachers Federation President Susan Lambert is calling an arbitration ruling yesterday a victory. Lambert says a decision was made in favour of the teachers, that will send more items back to local bargaining tables. She says it is much more efficient and effective to bargain local items locally, find local solutions, … [Read more...]
