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 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
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
Warm up with a walk and a PodPlay before your show at the Gateway Theatre Theatre and arts enthusiasts will now have an innovative way to discover stories in the streets of Richmond as they make their way to the city’s only live professional theatre, the Gateway Theatre. Enter Etienne: a PodPlay, an audio play designed … 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
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
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
In two short weeks The Pet Lover Show returns with an array of speakers and live demonstrations on February 15th & 16th, 2014 at Abbotsford’s TRADEX. This family-oriented, fun event presents animal lovers and pet owners with the rare opportunity to see unique animals and learn from knowledgeable animal professionals whose specialties include everything … Read more
Welcome to Cupcake Day! National Cupcake Day is back this February 24. Bake cupcakes, raise funds and save animals’ lives! By registering, baking and fundraising for National Cupcake Day for SPCAs & Humane Societies, you will be part of an exceptional group of supporters across Canada who understand the importance of animals in our lives. Your cupcakes … Read more
Industry Night Party and Festivities 7th annual Winemakers Cup The Cellar-Tek Winemakers Cup Ski Race is the World’s only annual ski challenge weekend for the wine industry and it takes place for the benefit of industry networking, peer camaraderie and palate appreciation. The seventh annual weekend of festivities takes place on Saturday March 15, 2014 … Read more