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Go Canada Go – you made us proud in the Sochi Olympics

February 23, 2014July 2, 2017 / Heather / Leave a comment

I can't be there in Sochi, but I was in Vancouver in 2010, when we won the gold medal in men's hockey. It looked something like this: And then, people tried to repeat the game winning goal in the streets like this: Thank you Team Canada, you made us proud. Go Canada Go!

Olympic Celebration or Olympic Cynicism?

February 18, 2014July 2, 2017 / Heather / Leave a comment

With all the comments floating around about the Olympics, including the tweets criticizing the Canadian athletes for the way they handled Putin's visit to Canada house, I thought I'd bring back this post I wrote in early 2010, as I watched the Olympic circus arrive in Vancouver. I'm sure I'll have more to say later, … Continue reading Olympic Celebration or Olympic Cynicism?

New Year, New City, New Blog Format, New Blog Location

December 28, 2011April 2, 2013 / Heather / Leave a comment

It's the end of 2011, and I've decided to make some changes. For anyone following my blog at blogger, you can now find it here on WordPress. I made the move because I like the dashboard options better there, and because my other (professional website) is there. In the new year I'm planning on trying … Continue reading New Year, New City, New Blog Format, New Blog Location

My Favorite Places in Vancouver

June 20, 2011July 1, 2017 / Heather / 5 Comments

I may have moved to Toronto, Ontario, but I've been thinking about my Vancouver. As I watched the riot destruction of the city I called home for almost 4 years, the scenes made me cry because my all the familiar buildings on my walk to work were destroyed. I'm so happy people came to help … Continue reading My Favorite Places in Vancouver

As You Like It: Bard on the Beach

June 3, 2011July 1, 2017 / Heather

Yesterday was only the first time in all my three and a half years in Vancouver that I finally took in Bard on the Beach. I couldn't decide what to see from their selections before heading back to Ontario in ten days, so I decided on a comedy: As You Like It. We were informed … Continue reading As You Like It: Bard on the Beach

The Last 6 Weeks

April 11, 2011July 1, 2017 / Heather / 1 Comment

I've gone from doing what feels like nothing in this city to doing as much as I possibly can. I got word that I've passed my last NCARB ARE exam so I now have some time to document all the things I've been up to. 1. Three Days Grace Concert, March 20th, 2011. So AMAZING! … Continue reading The Last 6 Weeks

Vancouver Fitness Day

July 3, 2010July 1, 2017 / Heather

Yesterday as I waited to meet up with my friend Sylvie for lunch I watched some demonstrations for Fitness Day on Granville near Robson. My favorite was the Skippers from Jump Rope for Heart from the Heart and Stroke Foundation who put on a spectacular demonstration, and even got the audience participating and learning how to … Continue reading Vancouver Fitness Day

Crazy Demolition

June 23, 2010July 1, 2017 / Heather / 1 Comment

I'm sorry if the video is out of whack with my site, I'm trying the embed code for the first time. This happened right outside my apartment building almost 2 weeks ago; I'm so glad I wasn't walking by like I usually do twice a week. 21 luxury residences are going into this site, so … Continue reading Crazy Demolition

Fans, Fanatics and Beyond

June 16, 2010July 1, 2017 / Heather

World Cup 2010 fever has begun in Africa and everyone's flag colours are everywhere. My friends are posting their Hyundai sponsored Jerseys of their teams choice on their facebook pages, and it reminds me of that other giant sporting event from this year, the 2010 Vancouver Olympics.I bought the red mittens, and a team Canada … Continue reading Fans, Fanatics and Beyond

The Hour Vancouver Taping: Behind the Scenes

May 20, 2010July 1, 2017 / Heather / 2 Comments

Last night my friend and I went to go see a taping of CBC's The Hour in Vancouver. My friend won the tickets, but little did we know how much she had won. The Hour is taping in Vancouver this week. The host George Stroumboulopoulos has been twittering about everything he's been doing here, including … Continue reading The Hour Vancouver Taping: Behind the Scenes

Chiliwack Mennonite Choir

May 16, 2010July 1, 2017 / Heather / Leave a comment

http://www.youtube.com/get_playerAs I was out running errands in between chores and studying I saw some dressed up Mennonites in a parking lot prepping for something. I wanted to stop and chat them up, since I saw a sign on the vehicle they arrived in that said "Chilliwack Mennonite Choir." I was curious to know when and … Continue reading Chiliwack Mennonite Choir

All in Together: Hulahoop Contests

May 11, 2010July 1, 2017 / Heather

Its the kind of weather that has our office windows open, with the heat and air conditioning off. From below our office drifts up the occasional "Woo!" Screams of joy and fun in unison that occur every couple of minutes. Curious I ventured over to the window of my office, and witnessed in all its glory: … Continue reading All in Together: Hulahoop Contests

Dine Out Vancouver 2010: Boneta

May 6, 2010July 1, 2017 / Heather

Went out with my cousins last week in Celebration of Dine-Out Vancouver 2010. We went to Boneta in Gastown where we had a really sumptuous $38 meal. Each restaurant has a fixed 3-part menu of $18, $28 or $38 that consists of a starter, a main course, and a dessert. The dinner was amazing! At Boneta, … Continue reading Dine Out Vancouver 2010: Boneta

Empire Fan Favorites

March 29, 2010July 1, 2017 / Heather

My newest favorite thing to do in Vancouver, is watching "classic" movies at the Empire Theatre on Granville. The company has brought us Empire Fan Favorites, which takes place in cities across Canada.They have been purchasing the rights to play older movies on the big screen, and I first noticed them last summer. As I … Continue reading Empire Fan Favorites

My Olympic Experience – Video/Picture Version

February 28, 2010July 1, 2017 / Heather / 1 Comment

It was a blast.  Here's my photo/vid experience highlights.  I might have some thoughts I'll put down later.  In the meantime...GO CANADA GO!!!!Random Hockey Game (Red vs. White):http://www.youtube.com/get_playerGranville Street:http://www.youtube.com/get_playerRobson Square:http://www.youtube.com/get_player

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