I’ve exchanged tweets with some big names. Political characters the likes of Marc Garneau, Tony Clement, Michael Ignatieff, Gilles Duceppe, Elizabeth May, Danielle Smith, and Naheed Nenshi have all found time to respond to a…
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The Classic Wooden Roller Coaster At The PNE Is One Of The Greatest Of All Time [video]
[twitter]One of the greatest thrills in life is riding in the front of an old wooden roller coaster. Sure, those new fangled coasters can throw you upside down, and rocket you at ridiculous speeds, but…
The Best Spot in Calgary For People Who Miss Vancouver
[twitter]Douglas Fir Trail Location: Part of Edworthy Park to Cedar Crescent S.W. [map] Length: The trail is 2.5 km long Park hours: 5 a.m. – 11 p.m. I miss Vancouver. It’s true. While I appreciate…
Best Day Ever: The Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics In A Day
[twitter]Check another item off the bucket list: I’ve been to the olympics. Sure, we were there for barely 24 hours, but I’ve seen the athletes, cheered on the team, and soaked up the atmosphere of…
Things To Do In Vancouver Before You Move
When you only have a few weeks left in your hometown before moving away, you have to do all the things. Here’s how I tried to remember Vancouver.
The DJs of Z95.3 FM Vancouver – Where Are They Now?
As one of the last original djs on Z95.3, I took some time to go through the history and try to find the names of the hosts and play Where Are They Now?
Stanley Park Wedding Photos
[twitter]Ferguson Point in Stanley Park. What a venue for a wedding. Just across the lawn from The Teahouse Restaurant lies the beautiful swath of lawn of Ferguson Point overlooking English Bay, Third Beach and the…
First Person POV of The Coaster at Playland
[twitter]Playland is now open daily for the summer season! To celebrate, I got up extra early to run a contest for people to win a season’s pass to Playland. The contest involved many mind bending…
U-Pick Strawberry Season In The Fraser Valley
[twitter]Krause Berry Farms opened up officially for the season today, and for $1.50 a pound you can fill your face and freezer with the best, ripest, freshest strawberries you can find in the world. The…
Vancouver Traditions: La Casa Gelato
[twitter]La Casa Gelato 1033 Venables St, Vancouver [map] Open 7 days a week, 11am – 11pm 604.251.3211 There are many great gelaterias in Vancouver. From Mondo Gelato to Mario’s to Brazza to Dolce Amore. You…
The Grouse Grind Is Open For The Season
[twitter]They unlocked the gates on Friday for another official season of hiking The Grouse Grind to the top of Grouse Mountain. Sure, for the hardcore the path is never officially closed, but for those who…
How To Do A Vancouver Wedding on a Budget: Choosing the Officiant
Be sure to check out the complete Wedding on a Budget series of posts. [twitter]Sure, you could have a friend get certified on the internet and do the ceremony for you, but Jen and I…
Vancouver Wedding on a Budget: Choosing Wedding Bands
If you want to do a wedding on a budget, you need to save wherever you can. For wedding bands, I used a gift certificate to get a simple, classic band.
Cheap Parking Near GM Place / Rogers Arena
[twitter]I fear this could be one of those secrets that I share and no longer becomes useful. Like going through the Duty Free store at the border. It used to turn a 2hr wait into…
How to do a Vancouver Wedding on a Budget: Picking a Venue
You can do a Vancouver Wedding on a budget by following a few simple tips. Here’s a guide to help you get a free venue and save money on the reception!
How to do a Vancouver Wedding on a Budget: Picking Invitations
Be sure to check out the complete Vancouver Wedding on a Budget series of posts. [twitter]When planning for invitations, there are a few hidden costs that you don’t think of right off the top when…