Vancouver and Lower Mainland, BC

"A hired assassin. A pious and vulnerable girl. A predatory duke. A father’s curse. Terrible things are bound to happen in Verdi’s masterful tragedy, set in a 16th century court." That's Rigoletto , and it is currently onstage at Vancouver Opera in an intriguing new production directed by Glynis Leyshon. The production runs from March 7 -17, and word on the street is it's wild. I wish I were visiting my family right now so that I could drive-up and see it, especially since it boasts a stellar cast, including Donnie Ray Albert . I had the pleasure of performing with Donnie when he ... Read Full Story

For some time now, the province of British Columbia, Canada, has marketed itself as "The Best Place on Earth."  It's position atop the land of superlatively-branded destinations may now be usurped by New Mexico, whose tourism marketing team has decided to engage in a little one-upmanship. The new tagline?  New Mexico: The Best Place in the Universe. Where to go from here, really?  "The Best Place Even If You Could Travel To Another Dimension?" Normally, I'd be whinging on about copycat branding, but in this case the two brands have obvious differences.  BC plays off its natural splendour and laid-back lifestyle, while New Mexico ... Read Full Story

It may be warming up outside, but anytime is the perfect time for a stirring bowl of soup, especially when it's being served up by none other than Vancouver-based Vantage Art Projects , the dynamic artistic endeavor that was launched last year by its creators Sherri Kajiwara and Jennifer Mawby. This Friday, June 26, Vantage Art Projects will host Week 3 of its progressive art installation entitled " Stone Soup ." This edition highlights the works of Christian Nicolay and Rebecca Donald . If you happen to be in the "Van" on Friday and are interested in checking it out, you can find "Stone ... Read Full Story

"A hired assassin. A pious and vulnerable girl. A predatory duke. A father’s curse. Terrible things are bound to happen in Verdi’s masterful tragedy, set in a 16th century court." That's Rigoletto , and it is currently onstage at Vancouver Opera in an intriguing new production directed by Glynis Leyshon. The production runs from March 7 -17, and word on the street is it's wild. I wish I were visiting my family right now so that I could drive-up and see it, especially since it boasts a stellar cast, including Donnie Ray Albert . I had the pleasure of performing with Donnie when he ... Read Full Story

The new Winter Olympics will take place in Vancouver, Canada. From February 12 till 28, 2010 Olympic Games From March 12 till 21 , 2010 Paralympic Games Read Full Story

Travel to Vancouver—The Top 5 Drives to Travel to Vancouver Why travel to Vancouver, B.C.? The list of drives is rather big, but consider these five marvelous drives to visit Vancouver. You’ll need no further convincing. Parks Depending on where you reside, parks may or may not be that stimulating. In Vancouver, the parks are a amazing, and well worth the trip. Vancouver is known for tolerating some rainy weather, but the lush greenery and dazzling flowers perhaps make up for any dark days. The environmentally conscious natives are wonderful about recycling and collecting trash, so parks are rather well cared for. Stanley Park ... Read Full Story

Vancouver Canada Hotels: The 5 Top Vancouver Canada Hotels Per Category Make sure you search for the best Vancouver Canada Hotels for your traveling style and needs. Here we show you the finest 5 choices in several categories. 5 Top Magnificent Business Vancouver Canada Hotels The best business Vancouver Canada Hotels are well situated and supply a fully set business center with high speed Internet, an executive retreat, banquets and reunion services and superior dining on site or close by. The Sutton Place Hotel (www.vancouver.suttonplace.com) Within walking distance of the important entertainment and cultural districts, this hotel offers a world class business experience under ... Read Full Story