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The ‘Real Housewives of Vancouver’ are Coming March 2012

by Dana Lynch in Vancouverites on February 21, 2012

Here are two facts that, depending on how you feel about reality TV, could be signs of the rumoured 2012 apocalypse: First, that the Real Housewives reality shows that originated in the U.S. with Real Housewives of Orange County are the “world’s number one lifestyle reality franchise;” second, that the franchise has come to our fair city, with the Real Housewives of Vancouver set to premier next month, in March 2012.

The Real Housewives of Vancouver is the latest Real Housewives series from around the globe. Not only are there shows set around the U.S. (which Canadian viewers watch on the Slice Network), there are also shows set in Athens, Israel and France. The Real Housewives of Vancouver will be the first Canadian installment.

So who are the Real Housewives of Vancouver?

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The ‘Real Housewives of Vancouver’ are Coming March 2012

This Week’s Featured Vancouverite: Johanna Ward

by Ehren Seeland in Vancouverites on February 21, 2012

Hometown: Victoria, BC

How long have you been a Vancouverite? 6 plus years

Occupation:
I host Shaw TV‘s lifestyle show The Express. Food, fitness, fashion … and feel good stories is what you’ll find on the show. We feature the good life going-ons from Whistler to Mission. As the host, I’m lucky to be found anywhere from music festivals to foodie events, or even some weeks flying helicopters and tandem motorcycle stunt riding.

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This Week’s Featured Vancouverite: Johanna Ward

This Week’s Featured Vancouverites: Anna Temple Rees and James Rees

by Ehren Seeland in Vancouverites on February 14, 2012

Hometown:
Anna: Maple Ridge, BC
James: Kingscliff, NSW, Australia
Married on July 3, 2010 on Galiano Island, BC

How long have you been Vancouverites?
Anna: I’ve been living here since 1991 when I moved out from Maple Ridge to attend UBC. I lived in Thailand and Australia for about 5 years, but always felt that pull back to the mountains, ocean and forests. Having said that, I feel lucky to be married to an Aussie for that geographic option!

James: I came in February 2007 to visit and never left. I just received my permanent residency in November. I do miss the weather in Australia (especially this time of year), but there’s a lot to love here in Vancouver.

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This Week’s Featured Vancouverites: Anna Temple Rees and James Rees

This Week’s Featured Vancouverite: Wayne Sych

by Ehren Seeland in Vancouverites on February 7, 2012

Hometown: Edmonton, AB

How long have you been a Vancouverite: 38 years

Occupation:
I’m the Executive Chef at Joe Fortes Seafood & Chop House, and was previously the former Executive Chef of The Cannery. I also teach cooking classes at the Cookshop.

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This Week’s Featured Vancouverite: Wayne Sych

Local B.C. Chefs To Compete on Top Chef Canada Season 2

by Dana Lynch in Vancouverites on February 6, 2012

Top Chef Canada Season 2

Top Chef Canada was the highest rated program on The Food Network Canada, so it’s no surprise that the reality-show competition—where chefs battle it out to be named Top Chef Canada and win $100,000—will return for a second season on March 12, 2012.

The first Top Chef Canada winner was Vancouver’s own Dale MacKay, current owner of Ensemble Restaurant in downtown Vancouver. In Season 2, B.C. has four chefs in the running, including another Vancouver chef, Trevor Bird (originally from Montreal), who worked at Vancouver’s Shangri-La Hotel and now runs the catering company Trevor Bird Cooking.

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Local B.C. Chefs To Compete on Top Chef Canada Season 2

The ‘Real Housewives of Vancouver’ are Coming March 2012

This Week’s Featured Vancouverite: Johanna Ward

This Week’s Featured Vancouverites: Anna Temple Rees and James Rees

This Week’s Featured Vancouverite: Wayne Sych

Local B.C. Chefs To Compete on Top Chef Canada Season 2

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