Sunday lived up to its name over on Vancouver Island. After spending the weekend in Qualicum Beach, I was able to get out for a nice walk along the oceanfront with the sun breaking through the clouds. Plenty of people …
Spring in Qualicum Beach
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British Columbia Anime Conventions for 2014
With 2014 comes a new year of places to celebrate your love for your favourite anime and manga. Grab your costumes and friends for a weekend of fun at four events in southern British Columbia! Tsukino-Con – February 14th – …
Fraser Valley Food Show 2013
This October weekend, you can eat to your hearts content and not feel bad about it one bit at the sixth annual Fraser Valley Food Show. This three-day event brings local producers, farmers, manufacturers, importers and restaurateurs together inside Abbotsford’s …
Got what it takes to be a Vancouverite?
If you’re struggling to fit in on the west coast, there’s a video which will help you integrate more seamlessly with Vancouver’s culture and attitude. The fine people over at IFHT have documented some of the region’s best cliches. I …
Fraser Valley Food Show back for 6th year
To those who live along the Fraser River have cultivated some of the best agricultural land in the province. Plump berries, sparkling wines and tender meats are just some of what will be showcased at the 6th annual Fraser Valley …
Visiting Vancouver? Here’s some tips
If this is your first time visiting Vancouver, you’ll encounter the familiar, but also the unexpected. Don’t get caught off-guard when you arrive — be informed so that you can enjoy your time here. These are just a selection some …
Evergreen Line station names announced
The Government of Canada, Province of British Columbia, and TransLink released the finalized names of the stations along the progressing Evergreen Line. The contentious transit project has been subject to delays, funding issues and controversy; but now it’s clear that …
Quick facts about Vancouver
Here’s a sampling of some quick data on the city of Vancouver, its history, its buildings, and some of its people. There’s plenty of unique, odd and neat things that makes this west coast city so awesome! Discovery Although Vancouver …
British Columbia anime conventions
Looking for a place to share your cosplay and meet up with thousands of like-minded people into Japanese media? British Columbia has a handful of events, mostly in the Metro Vancouver area, with one on Vancouver Island. For 2013, here’s …
Tax free shopping in Washington on hold
Washington state’s generous offer of giving British Columbians a tax break on cross-border shopping has been stopped in its tracks. The City of Bellingham and Whatcom County have asked a judge to place a ban on excluding BC residents from …