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Fitness: The power of the spectator
Sunday, May 5th was one of the those rare, perfect Vancouver days that makes you forget about the last six months of rain.
Food carts coming to White Rock promenade
The City of White Rock is looking to local businesses to start a trial food cart program along the promenade for the coming summer season.
Band of beers
What do CBC Radio 3 personality Grant Lawrence, Vancouver punk rocker Joey Keithley and Old Yale Brewing Company have in common?
Flippers water polo program making waves
There is room in the pool for kids who want to try an Olympic sport this spring and summer.
Community events
May 23, the Mission Genealogy Club meets at 7 p.m. in the Mission Library, 33247 Second Ave. Visitors and new members are always welcome. Contact missiongen@gmail.com or phone 604-820-5523 for details.
Cupcakes for critters raises $360K for SPCA
In a first-ever national fundraiser benefitting SPCAs and humane societies, National Cupcake Day has raised more than $360,000 across Canada to help animals in need.
Defeat of independents will hurt B.C. residents
The defeat of independent MLAs John van Dongen and Bob Simpson will be a serious loss to our province.
Developer pleads guilty
Former land developer Tarsem Singh Gill, 58, pleaded guilty to two counts of fraud on May 3 in connection with a $40-million mortgage fraud that involved dozens of Lower Mainland home purchases.
Vidal St. highrise moves forward
A 12-storey highrise proposed for Vidal Street is one step closer to fruition following a narrow vote at last week's council meeting.
Visit to park planned before Speedway decision
Metro Vancouver's Environment and Parks Committee gave a big "maybe" to the idea of auto racing in Langley's Campbell Valley Regional Park on Thursday.
Jr. dragon boat takes first
The Optimist-Spirit of Fraser Valley junior dragon boat team enjoyed success at last weekend's FCRCC Junior Regatta at False Creek in Vancouver.
Lynn Valley woman's vision a guiding force
AFTER 18 years, says Doreen Wakefield, "I've almost arrived at my dream garden.
Commuters encouraged to ditch their cars for a week
AS commuters continue to eye the rising price at the pump, representatives of HUB: Your Cycling Connection are encouraging people across Metro Vancouver to ditch their cars and ride their bikes during this year's
Agave Week welcomes International Tequila Expo
AS mentioned last column, we're into Agave Week (May 1924), which culminates in the International Tequila Expo (May 24, Hyatt Regency, 6-9 p.m.), that benefits B.C. Hospitality Foundation.
Health notes
The Art of Healthy Living: A series of workshops with Vancouver's top health and wellness professionals will run until June 23 in West Vancouver at the Ferry Building Gallery, 1414 Argyle Ave., Ambleside Youth Centre in Ambleside Park and Lawson Creek Studio, 1756 Argyle Ave. Info: ferrybuildinggallery.com. Registration: 604-925-7270.
High-voltage lines will run on St. Davids
RESIDENTS in Moodyville are not welcoming the news that Port Metro Vancouver and BC Hydro are set to install high-voltage transmission lines down St. Davids Avenue.
12th & Cambie: Cop cleared in shooting
The Independent Investigations Office announced May 17 that it has cleared a VPD officer of any wrongdoing in the shooting death of Christopher Ray on Oct. 29, 2012.
Vancouver ballet learns no Goh for annual Nutcracker
A prominent ballet company is scrambling to find a location for its annual production of the Nutcracker after its contract was cancelled with the Centre in Vancouver for Performing Arts.
Photos: Cloverdale Rodeo 2012
The sun brought thousands out to the Cloverdale Rodeo & Country Fair on Saturday where there was a plethora of activities to see and do.
