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All-Star Concert with Sarah McLachlan: Rick Hansen Celebration 25, May 22

by Remy Scalza in Uncategorized on May 11, 2012

Photo credit: RickHansenFoundation | Flickr

Twenty-five years ago, Rick Hansen made his way around the world: in a wheelchair.

Left paralyzed below the waist after a childhood car accident, Hansen set out from Vancouver in 1987. He logged more than 40,000 kilometers in 34 countries in his epic two-year odyssey, raising $26 million for spinal cord research in the process.

This year, Hansen – a dedicated activist who has since raised more than $250 million – has been busy commemorating the 25^th anniversary of his original tour with trips around the world.

Now, he’s about to return to Vancouver for an all-star concert. Continue reading:
All-Star Concert with Sarah McLachlan: Rick Hansen Celebration 25, May 22

Glam Rock Revisited: Broadway hit Rock of Ages coming to Vancouver, May 8-13

by Remy Scalza in Uncategorized on April 20, 2012

Remember rockin’ out to Don’t Stop Believin’? How about The Final Countdown? Or the classic Every Rose has its Thorn? If you’re old enough to remember the ‘80s, chances are you know the words to some of those songs by heart.

Those classics and 24 other ‘80s glam-rock hits are featured in the hit jukebox musical Rock of Ages, coming to the Centre in Vancouver for Performing Arts May 8-13.

First premiering on Broadway in 2009, Rock of Ages tells the story of a small town girl who meets a big city rocker in Los Angeles’ hottest rock club. Sparks fly and they fall in love to the greatest songs of the ‘80s.

So which hair metal classics can you expect to hear?

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Glam Rock Revisited: Broadway hit Rock of Ages coming to Vancouver, May 8-13

Best in Roe: BC Caviar Ranked among Best in World

by Remy Scalza in Food & Drink, Uncategorized on December 29, 2011

I’m not much of a caviar connoisseur , so I’ll just trust the good people at Travel+Leisure on this one.

According to the magazine’s recent Best in Roe ranking, Northern Divine caviar – raised sustainably not far from Vancouver on BC’s Sunshine Coast – is among the top 5 caviars in the world. The magazine singled out Northern Divine for it’s “crisp pop and creamy mouthfeel, with even grains.” Yum.

Interested in sampling some yourself? Hope you’re a big spender. Continue reading:
Best in Roe: BC Caviar Ranked among Best in World

A Streetcar for Vancouver? You make the call!

by Remy Scalza in Green City, Uncategorized on October 3, 2011

Imagine zipping all the way from Canada Place, through Gastown and Chinatown, past Science World and onto Olympic Village and Granville Island on a brand-new, eco-friendly streetcar.

The proposal for a streetcar system in the city has surfaced once again in the latest mayoral election. And while the $100-million price tag may make the project unrealistic at the moment, it’s definitely an intriguing idea.

What do you think? Would Vancouver benefit from a streetcar system? Please share your thoughts below.

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A Streetcar for Vancouver? You make the call!

Walking the Seawall by Night

by Remy Scalza in Outside, Uncategorized on September 17, 2011

By day, Vancouver’s seawall is filled with joggers, bicyclists, rollerbladers, mom and dads with strollers, dogs on leashes and plenty of sightseers taking in the view. It’s beautiful but busy. But there is an alternative: a stroll along the seawall at night.

After dark, the seawall is transformed. The bustle of the day is replaced by calm and the quiet lapping of the water against the shore. In another city, safety might be a concern. But that’s one of the nice things about living in Vancouver. Even at night, it’s relatively safe to walk along Coal Harbour and False Creek (I might skip the Stanley Park seawall after dark, just because it’s so secluded).

So just what can you expect to see?

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Walking the Seawall by Night

All-Star Concert with Sarah McLachlan: Rick Hansen Celebration 25, May 22

Glam Rock Revisited: Broadway hit Rock of Ages coming to Vancouver, May 8-13

Best in Roe: BC Caviar Ranked among Best in World

A Streetcar for Vancouver? You make the call!

Walking the Seawall by Night

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