Calling all local food enthusiasts! Visit Vancouvers Winter Farmers Market at Nat Bailey Stadium. Find delicious locally made food and enjoy knowing where your food comes from and who cultivates it. Vancouvers Winter Farmers Market Date: Every Saturday from November 3, 2012 April 27, 2013 (closed December 29) Time: 10am 2pm Cost: Free … [Read more...]
Winter weather helps start house fire
December 20, 2012 by
The hazardous materials team was called in Wednesday afternoon to deal with the aftermath of a fire at Granville and 35th, forcing the evacuation of over 20 homes, "It would appear to be a downed power pole in the laneway of 5200 block of Granville. Upon arriving at the scene, we discovered that the energized pole had in fact, ignited an adjacent … [Read more...]
12/15/2012 – Vancouver Winter Farmers Market
December 15, 2012 by
Calling all local food enthusiasts! Visit Vancouvers Winter Farmers Market at Nat Bailey Stadium. Find delicious locally made food and enjoy knowing where your food comes from and who cultivates it. Vancouvers Winter Farmers Market Date: Every Saturday from November 3, 2012 April 27, 2013 (closed December 29) Time: 10am 2pm Cost: Free … [Read more...]
Expert Tips for Saving Money on Winter Trips
November 25, 2012 by
Our favorite financial expert is back to give us some solid tips on how to save big money on upcoming winter trips, whether they're road trips to Grandma's house or international jaunts. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]
The Robson Street oasis disappears for winter
November 22, 2012 by
A recommendation is going before Vancouver Council on the future of a popular stretch of Robson Street. City Hall staff is recommending the 800-block Robson Street behind the Art Gallery be re-opened to traffic but closed again next summer. Staff's been looking at a permanent public plaza in that block after the popularity of the street's … [Read more...]
How to Survive Winter Travel Delays
November 13, 2012 by
The holidays are a perfect storm of travel—crowded airports, winter storms, and high prices meet at once. Here are some tips for avoiding air travel issues and getting back on the go. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]
Ben Foster Enjoys A “Red Light Winter”
September 2, 2012 by
Ben Foster ("Contraband") is attached to star in Adam Rapp's indie drama adaptation of his own bleak play "Red Light Winter" says Variety. The story follows two male friends who travel from New York to Amsterdam and become caught up in a love triangle with a prostitute (Kirsten Dunst), bringing to the surface dark undercurrents in their troubled … [Read more...]
How to survive winter in Vancouver
January 19, 2012 by
With temperatures in the Lower Mainland dipping down to a brisk -7 C, things are definitely getting chilly on the West Coast. Be thankful it’s not Prince George, where temperatures reached -30 C Wednesday. The Arctic cold is expected to continue to keep the temperatures low for the next couple of days. With that in mind, here are five ideas to … [Read more...]
The Lower Mainland gets a blast of winter
January 14, 2012 by
Snow fell overnight all over the Lower Mainland. Forecasters called for up to 5 centimetres in Vancouver and up to 10 on higher terrain. Driving was treacherous in many areas, including the Walnut Grove area of Langley. CKNW sports reporter Lynden Mcbeth was in the area early Saturday morning, near 96th Avenue, just south of the Fraser … [Read more...]
Columbia’s line of electric Omni-Heat jackets, gloves and boots on sale, just in time for Old Man Winter
November 5, 2011 by
It took 'em a bit longer than expected, but Columbia's still pushing out its complete line of Omni-Heat electric (and in turn, heated) jackets before the holidays. In fact, a few more of these guys have cropped up since we reviewed the (admittedly excellent) Circuit Breaker back in March, including the Electro Amp, Wader Widgeon and Big Game … [Read more...]
