September 30th, 2010 @ 11:04am by Rebecca Bollwitt
BCAA is conducting a search for the ultimate Canucks fan who can lead crowds in roaring chants and waves even at the darkest of hours. You can apply to be the official BCAA Booster guy or gal as the winner of this title, you will get a free ticket to every Canucks home game starting [...]
September 14th, 2010 @ 11:38am by Rebecca Bollwitt
The Vancouver 2010 Olympics inspired many to take action in their daily lives. Whether it was to become a positive role model, striving to do their best each day, or living life to its fullest. Kevin Jagger is one man who was inspired so much so that he decided to up and quit his cubicle [...]
September 13th, 2010 @ 11:27am by Rebecca Bollwitt
I learned to drive in Surrey where, with a lack of frequent and sufficient transit service or bike routes at the time, driving was the top option for getting around. When I moved to Vancouver I sold my car and went pedestrian for about five straight years. Getting that perspective, especially living downtown, was an [...]
September 3rd, 2010 @ 5:54pm by Rebecca Bollwitt
We arrived in Squamish this afternoon in preparation for covering the first annual Live at Squamish music festival happening Saturday and Sunday. Here’s a quick 360 degree shot of the festival grounds that I shot with my iPhone this afternoon: Sound check featuring Matthew Good The line up is impressive, the beer garden is prepped, [...]
September 2nd, 2010 @ 5:42pm by Rebecca Bollwitt
At least once a month a really cool video of Vancouver makes it way around the internet. Whether it’s a tribute, news item, time lapse or miniature tilt-shift, it’s always cool to step back and get another view of the city. The latest video (to appear on my radar at least) is by Brandon Moza, [...]
September 2nd, 2010 @ 1:30pm by Rebecca Bollwitt
Acoustic West Coast duo Jon & Roy will be performing at The Chan Centre later this month fresh off a summer tour. Jon & Roy blend a mellow contemporary coastal sound with hints of raggae, folk and rock. Singles from their latest album Homes can be heard on The Peak and are available on iTunes. [...]
August 31st, 2010 @ 10:24am by Rebecca Bollwitt
The Live at Squamish music festival is coming up this weekend presenting legendary bands such as Bad Religion and Devo alongside some of Vancouver’s hottest modern acts, like Said the Whale and We Are the City. Civil Twilight, Playing Live at Squamish Sunday The Dudes, Playing Live at Squamish Saturday Mother Mother, Playing Live at [...]
August 29th, 2010 @ 7:04pm by Rebecca Bollwitt
Bucky Gunts collected an Emmy Award this evening for his direction of the opening ceremony of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games for NBC. The biggest event this town’s ever seen took place just six month ago and for many it’s a very fond memory that will live with them forever. To celebrate, you can [...]