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A Coastal Gem with a Rich History

English Bay Beach: Also known as First Beach Introduction Nestled in the heart of Vancouver’s vibrant West End, English Bay Beach—also known as First Beach—stands as one of the city’s most cherished coastal treasures. This picturesque stretch of white sand has been captivating both locals and visitors for well over

Life is Like the Sand in the Bathing Suit of our World Beach…

Firstly, a warning! This is a gritty post – all in jest with a little beach bum fun… (But there is real advice on this topic at the end of this post 🙂 We all know this life is not perfect. (Except if you’re a dog) Life is a BEACH…

Can Beer Cost Less Than $1.00 in Canada?

Recently debated in the Ontario news (and probably one or two beer halls) is the promise of $1.00 cost to consumers for beer. Now, this all sounds good and may be fantastic but can it really be true, and if so how long would it last? This all started with

Find the Best From Local Sources at Pete’s Meats

In 1998 Pete Larsen said goodbye to his hometown of Niagara on the Lake (in Ontario) and came to live out West. Arriving in Vancouver, Pete got his start as an apprentice with Windsor Meats. With a burgeoning new foodie scene opening up new opportunities in Vancouver, Pete decided it

Granite Falls – A Three Hour Adventure

Want to show off and impress visitors and/or friends with a magical Vancouver adventure? I don’t know about you, but for me just being on Granville Island has a magical feeling… Next, take a stroll down Boatlift lane and that’s where you’ll find the home base for Vancouver Water Adventures.

Wear Plaid for Dad & Donate!

Plaid for Dad is a new Father’s Day tradition Plaid for Dad was launched in 2015 to help raise awareness and vital research funds for prostate cancer. It has quickly become a fun and easy way for Canadians to celebrate dad and help the 1 in 8 men who will

Track Down Happy Hours Faster with Brewhound

Want to sniff out good watering holes and get the ‘Lowdown’ on the best drink deals? How about making plans to run with the pack and connect with your friends to howl down your procurement plans for lapping up Happy Hour libations? Here’s a powerful tool for enabling pub crawling,

Million, Billion, Trillion… What Comes Next?

Not all money is created equal… Here’s someone who really knows his numbers, he will explain for us all – BIG TIME… This kid is one slick seven year old, who even dresses like a banker! And we all thought the Time / AT&T $80 Billion merger deal was a