So today is the first ever Craft Beer Week in Vancouver, fully supported by the Mayor Gregor Robertson. Would have loved to have checked out local rock n roller Rich Hope(been a long time fan) at the Alibi Room which has an amazing selection of local craft beers ala Nigel(owner), but alas it is sold [...]

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Social Media will spoil the opening ceremonies surprise? – ctv.ca sneak peak at the fireworks around the fully inflated stadium – straight.com volunteers sneak peak at opening ceramonies today – cbc.ca Cambie Bridge is closed where is Neil Young when you need him? flickr search hmmm, line-ups

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Here are some links to help make your Olympic experience excellent and event packed. Its a great time to be a tourist in your our awesome city; there is so much going on! From ticketed events to free events to the Cultural Olympiad. google map of opening day torch route google map of venues Vancouver [...]

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So we get to Qualicum and Dean heard that you can rent these Stand-up Paddles from and ex-South African surfer dude at the beach. Here is a demonstration on calm waters(freezing cold though). Always something new to try but I gave it a pass, these are not tropical waters! Then we dilly-dally back to buddy’s [...]

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Summer is almost here and its time to plan another island getaway to our buddy’s house. We flew last time and let me tell you 1 hour total beats the 5 hour ferry expedition. Don’t get me wrong, I love BC ferries, great scenery, lots of fresh air and ferry food hmmm. But flying is [...]

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The Islands Project (Canada, 2007, 102 mins) Canadian Images Thank you for reminding us that we live in a beautiful, lush and abundant part of the world. Read review via tasteto.com (i know, Toronto!)

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