Traditionally attending an outdoor concert in Vancouver means packing a garbage bag just in case you need to turn in into an emergency rain poncho. Hopefully this summer will be a bright one as there are so many outdoor events lined up, I’m not even sure I’ll get them all in this post but I’ll [...]

There is so much going on in Metro Vancouver this summer I thought it would be key to note those that were in support of causes around the region.
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Spirit of Stanley Park
Last weekend of June, 2008
Entrance to Stanley Park @ English Bay
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No Pants Party for the Underwear Affair
Thursday, June 26, [...]

The highlight of our day at the Rio Tinto Alcan Dragon Boat Festival was hopping into the media boat with Slye and Dave for some fun times on the water.

We got up close to the action, took a couple spins around False Creek and even learned about some of the boats that were docked near [...]

With 4600 racers and thousands of exhibitors, spectators and cheerleaders in their own right, the Rio Tinto Alcan Dragon Boat Festival was a happening place to be this afternoon.

Peruvian BBQ, fish and chips, and beverage vendors were alongside corporate and sponsor booths, games, swag tents and a concert stage. This free event around [...]

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Sapperton Days are back again this year, celebrating a great little heritage neighbourhood in New Westminster.
When: Saturday June 21st - Sidewalk Sale, 10am to 4pm and Sunday June 22nd - Street Festival, 11am to 4pm.
Where: Between Braid & Sherbrooke Streets on East Columbia, New Westminster
How to get there: You could drive [...]

It sure is a mouthful but North America’s largest multicultural festival is once again taking to the waters of Vancouver.
What: Rio Tinto Alcan Dragon Boat Festival featuring food, cooking shows, a marketplace, children’s entertainment and of course the dragon boat races.
When: Saturday, June 21, 8 am to 10:30 pm, Sunday, June 22, 8 am to [...]

The only thing that would complete our summer festival and event lineup in Metro Vancouver would be a spot of sunshine. Here’s a quick round up of cheap things do to in Vancouver this month:
Saturday June 14th is Joomla! Day Vancouver from 9:30am until 5:00pm at the Library. Tickets are only $25 and if you’re [...]

If you’re a driver in downtown Vancouver the beginning of June might cause you a few headaches. Aside from the “usual” Canada Line or water main construction, June is “Bike Month” in the city and several events will be taking place that involve some major road closures.
Triathlon Vancouver: The Triathlon events will cause a few [...]

I recently did some housekeeping on the site and removed a section of my About page, dissecting it into several other pages. One that I would like to bring your attention to is Causes.
I know folks around here love to give and help out whenever they can, that’s what makes this area so great. [...]

I’ve been on a rollercoaster ride when it comes to how I feel about the Vancouver Parks Board. On one hand they offer some great low-cost services for residents and on the other they annihilated my beloved Stanley Park to make room for more tourist parking.

Not a clearcut by Mother Nature
Another Parking Lot - [...]