Vancouver is home to the most expensive hot dog in the world. DougieDog Hot Dogs, a hot dog eatery on Granville Street, introduced a $ 100 wiener to their menu Tuesday. The Dragon Dog is made up of a foot-long bratwurst infused with 100-year-old Louis XIII cognac — which, on its own has a price tag of $ 2,000 — Kobe beef seared in olive and … [Read more...]
Determined Team World claims Continental Cup
January 15, 2012 by
LANGLEY, B.C. - Team World claimed the World Financial Group Continental Cup of Curling over Team North America on Sunday night, avenging a one-sided loss a year ago.Thomas Ulsrud of Norway clinched the title for Team World early in a men's skins game against defending world champion Jeff Stoughton of Winnipeg.Team World needed just one point from … [Read more...]
World maintains lead at Continental Cup
January 12, 2012 by
LANGLEY, B.C. - Despite Jeff Stoughton's best efforts, the World opened a 30-24 lead over North America at the Continental Cup on Thursday after splitting Draw 3.Winnipeg's Stoughton downed Niklas Edin of Sweden 8-3 to claim six points for North America. Stoughton broke the game open with four points in the fourth end.Scotland's Tom Brewster led … [Read more...]
The Prime Minister and BC’s Premier toured the new look Science World today.
November 25, 2011 by
The work isn't completed yet, but Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Premier Christy Clark were all smiles as they toured Vancouver's newly-renovated Science World. Ottawa and Victoria each contributed $ 10.5 million to the $ 35 million regeneration project. Upgrades include extra gallery space, a new lobby and an 11,000 square foot … [Read more...]
Desert Riders explores world of camel jockeys and child trafficking
October 3, 2011 by
Vancouver director Vic Sarin felt compelled to tell the dark story of child-trafficking that producer Noemi Weis pitched to him two years ago about the Middle Eastern tradition of camel racing. “How can we see the war on television but we don’t know anything about this,” he said. “Where is our humanity?” The documentary Desert Riders follows the … [Read more...]
Video: Surrey singer nets karaoke bronze at world championship
September 25, 2011 by
Anyone who has ever gotten behind the mic to belt out scrolling lyrics to a cheesy 90s pop song or 70s rock ballad may have been struck with the dream of karaoke stardom. But for Surrey, B.C.’s Jerrica Santos that dream is reality as the 23-year-old can honestly say she is among the world’s best karaoke singers. Santos’ smooth R&B vocals merited … [Read more...]
Movie artist draws his inspiration from around the world
September 9, 2011 by
The creative mind behind the prawn-like aliens in District 9 is debuting a bronze sculpture exhibit of eight emotive sculptures inspired by people he met travelling through 45 countries. “Travel is not about a destination but the people along the way,” James Stewart said about his exhibit, Pangea, which will be displayed at a remodelled building … [Read more...]
School Projects at Walt Disney World: An Age-by-Age Guide
September 2, 2011 by
If the idea of working on a school project while on a trip to Walt Disney World has your kids groaning, take heart. Disney is full of educational opportunities—some more obvious than others, but all of them packed with fun! Fodor's Travel Wire … [Read more...]
Top Princess Experiences at Walt Disney World
August 15, 2011 by
At Disney, your little princesses can eat, sleep, and dress up just as princesses should. They can also hobnob with Cinderella, Belle, and other Disney royals. Here’s how. Visit the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique Want your own fairy godmother? Look no... Fodor's Travel Wire … [Read more...]
Paramount Opens “World War Z” Xmas 2012
August 10, 2011 by
Paramount Pictures have locked down a December 21st 2012 release date for "World War Z", the Brad Pitt-led film adaptation of Max Brooks' best-selling darkly comic satire about a zombie apocalypse and its political ramifications. Many have been wondering how the studio would adapt the book which is essentially an anthology of different people's … [Read more...]
