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Four years after being an official Venue City for the 2010 Olympic Winter Games, the City of Richmond is continuing to realize significant economic, social and cultural legacies, including millions of dollars of new City Centre development. “The 2010 Games transformed Richmond,” says Mayor Malcolm Brodie. “Richmond’s evolution into a distinct, destination city … Read more
Take a walking tour of Britannia Shipyards, a Family Zumba class at Hamilton Community Centre, attend the sixth annual Children’s Arts Festival or choose from over 30 other activities this coming Monday, February 10. BC’s second Family Day weekend is being celebrated in Richmond with activities for families of all sizes and ages and with many … Read more
You are not going to believe how great this contest is! Do you want to win a private party for you and 10 friends to watch the Olympic Men’s Hockey Gold Medal finals in the luxury of the private theatre at Parkside Victoria Resort & Spa? Of course you do. Here’s where to enter: … Read more
Communication Tip: Don’t Bury Your Lead Definition: bury the lead verb: (idiomatic) (news writing style) To begin a story with details of secondary importance to the reader while postponing more essential points or facts. [NOTE: THIS IS NOT GOOD] If you want to communicate effectively you have to structure your writing to lead with … Read more
Recently I had the pleasure of returning for another fabulous meal at State Bird Provisions, in San Francisco. This restaurant is almost 2 years old & gets better all the time. It is one of the hottest dinner reservations to secure anywhere. Having just expanded slightly, to 60 seats .. half are … Read more
The Canadian Wood Council supports a third-party independent study led by two of North America’s leading fire safety experts that shows there to be little difference in fire spread, death and injury rates in residential fires across general construction types, provided the buildings are properly equipped with smoke alarms and automatic fire sprinkler systems. … Read more
An evening at Painted Rock Estate Winery Wine Dinner on Saturday, May 3, 2014. Join Proprietor John Skinner for an unforgettable evening of Painted Rock wines, while overlooking the vineyards and Skaha Lake at Painted Rock’s new tasting room. John will discuss the history and winemaking philosophies of Painted Rock, while guiding … Read more
Thursday, February 13 @ 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm, Auto Form @ 1885 Clark Drive, Vancouver How to Build a Business Out of Your Blog – Julie Nowell Speech Description A blog is more than a website, it can be a viable business. Learn about ways to bring your brand “beyond the blog” and … Read more
As a part of Bellstar commitment to community involvement and extraordinary guest experiences we have implemented a Sponsored Athlete Program, launching with Calgary-native Brady Leman. Brady is a World Cup Ski Cross Gold and Silver medalist, sitting 1st in the World Cup and in Canada! Leman first emerged as an undoubted talent in Alpine … Read more
What could be better than a warm sunny day in January? Having a lovely lunch with your best friend in an award winning restaurant featuring regional cuisine in Vancouver’s stylish South Granville district; West is all this and more! Our first course began with a creamy golden beet and orange velouté poured … Read more