Getting to Know Olympic Athlete Crispin Lipscomb

This is the third and last instalment in “Getting to Know Olympic Athlete Crispin Lipscomb” Lipscomb will compete on February 11, 2014 at 2:00 a.m. PST. At one time you talked about going in a totally different direction by going into TV or film, did this happen for you? I used to be heavily involved … Read more

Crispin Lipscomb the Olympic “underdog”

  Getting to know Crispin Lipscomb the Olympic “underdog”   What will life be like after the Olympics? I am heading home to rest the body for a short while. But I want to get back on the ground in Vancouver/ Whistler and share the Olympic spirit. I am looking to set up some cool … Read more

Who is Crispin Lipscomb? … we asked, he answered.

    Lipscomb competed for the first time at about age 12 in Ottawa. He had been introduced to the sport of skateboarding on mini ramps (wooden half pipes) at the Ottawa Boys and Girls Club. Lipscomb then started to compete locally in Ottawa and Quebec at age 13 to 16 and competed for the … Read more

Moe’s Home Collection inspired by Fresh Spring Trends

  MOE’S Home Collection to usher in spring with  new private-label products Pacific Northwest retailer launches fresh furniture & accents just in time for the warmer months Itching to tackle the spring cleaning? MOE’S Home Collection, the Pacific Northwest’s family-owned home décor and furniture retailer, is starting fresh with the launch of its spring private-label … Read more

Olympic legacies still growing for Richmond

  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

L³: Lindsay’s Lessons Learned

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

Fire Outcomes in Residential Fires – report by UFV

  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

The Golden Piano featured at Lloyd Bruce Home Collections

Interview with Mr. Paolo Fazioli January 28, 2014 with Guest contributor Kemuel Wong Ever seen a grand piano covered in 24-carat gold leaf? Italian piano maker Paolo Fazioli has made one and it is absolutely stunning to behold. Currently on display at Lloyd Bruce Home Collections at Coal Harbour, it is but one of the … Read more

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