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Dawn Wells, Roberto Alomar and Fred McGriff in Vancouver
Posted: January 28, 2014
Just sit right back and you'll hear a tale . . . Gilligan's Island actress Dawn Wells was just one of the main draws this past weekend as the Vancouver International Boat Show set up shop at both BC Place and Granville Island. Known for its luxury yachts and famous faces, the four-day event attracted hundreds of water loving enthusiasts and outdoor fans. Also, last week marked the 4th Annual ...more
Whistler’s Cornucopia 2012 Parties, Wines and Food
Posted: November 13, 2012
For the last 10+ years now I've had the privilege of attending Whistler's annual Cornucopia festival of food and wine. Not for the faint of heart, those who venture beyond Cornucopia's serious side will find a high energy, full throttle weekend affair full of alcohol and after hours activities that go well into the wee hours of the night. So, as expected, this year's organizers stopped at nothing to put ...more
Richard Branson in Vancouver and Real Housewives at Dining for Dreams Gala
Posted: May 27, 2012
It was a British invasion of sorts last week as Sir Richard Branson was back in Vancouver for the launch of Virgin Atlantic. Branson became one of the city's most overexposed as he arrived in style on the jet early morning to greet Premier Christy Clark. Then it was lunch with the Board of Trade followed by a charity photo op with Glee star Cory Monteith. A private VIP evening ...more
BC’s First Victoria’s Secret Store, Glenlivet 70 Year Old Scotch and Omega Watch All New Luxury Items at Vancouver’s International Airport
Posted: November 18, 2011
It's official, Vancouver's International Airport (YVR) is about to open British Columbia's first ever Victoria's Secret Boutique. It's one of many new items being introduced to Vancouver's award-winning airport in an attempt to attract high flyers and members of the jet set crowd. A rare Omega Ladymatic watch ($25,000) and an even rarer 70 Year Old Glenlivet scotch ($27,888), one of only 100 in the world, are also both featured ...more
Whistler’s Cornucopia 2011 Featuring Crush Gala, Ric’s Grill Casino Royale and Bearfoot Bistro’s Cirque du Soleil Masquerave Party
Posted: November 15, 2011
Whistler's annual 2011 Cornucopia Food and Wine Festival returns with the best year yet. Regular features, like the Crush Grand Gala Tasting Room and Casino Royale at Ric's Grill are back. This year also marks the return of the Bearfoot Bistro's famous Masquerave featuring Cirque du Soleil type performers, live music, free flowing libations and a feast for the senses unlike any other. Proprietor Andre Saint-Jacques moved the $350 per ...more
Barney Bentall and Jully Black Headline Spectacular Gala of the Year at La Stella / Le Vieux Pin Winery in Osoyoos
Posted: August 22, 2011
Singers Barney Bentall and Jully Black helped headline a spectacular gala wine weekend in and around Osoyoos last weekend. The rich and famous from all across the North Shore headed to the Okanagan to help celebrate at Sean and Saeedeh Salem's Enotecca wineries La Stella and Le Vieux Pin. A casual Friday night reception at La Stella, featuring a private concert by Bentall, was followed up by a uber ...more
Cat Barr on Global TV with Sophie Lui
Posted: February 23, 2010
I had so much fun with Sophie Lui on Global TV last Saturday (Feb 20, 2010).
With all the Olympic celeb and parties in town, we got a chance to talk live on the air from Robson Square about all the excitement around town.
I even got a chance to show off a few pictures too of celebrities like Cindy Crawford, Sir Richard Branson, gold medal athletes Shawn Johnson and Kristi ...more
In Memory of Georgian Luger Nodar Kumaritashvili
Posted: February 12, 2010
I was brimming with pride, watching the Olympic torch live on TV as it made its way through the streets of Vancouver when it happened.
Breaking News - Olympic Luger Killed in Training Run
My joy quickly turned to sorrow. Then the pictures came. Stunning - shocking - devastating.
How could a day filled with such elation turn so quickly into a day of mourning?
Now, with a city on the brink of the ...more
Olympic Athletes Reunion Reception Vancouver 2010
Posted: February 11, 2010
Five time Olympian Charmaine Crooks was the perfect host last night at a special Olympic Athletes reunion event in Vancouver's Chinatown district. It was a royal reception to be sure with names like HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco and King Constantine II of Greece who attended along with his wife, Queen Anne Marie of Denmark. Pomp and ceremony aside, the evening also included appearances by former US Olympic gold ...more
Celebrity Torch Bearers in Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics
Posted: February 8, 2010
VANCOUVER, Feb. 8 /CNW/ - John Furlong, CEO of the Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games (VANOC) today announced additional well-known torchbearers who will join other notable individuals and every-day Canadians to carry the Olympic Flame throughout the final days of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Torch Relay.
The 106-day torch relay - the longest domestic relay in Olympic history - is presented by Coca-Cola and RBC, ...more
USA Gold Medal Snowboarder Shaun White on Letterman
Posted: February 3, 2010
Vancouver's Olympic snow woes continue, and now they've hit the big time.
Tuesday night, USA Gold Medal snowboarder Shaun White appeared on David Letterman. The interview concluded with the two men laughing about rumours that Vancouver doesn't have enough snow up at the Cypress mountain half pipe venue and joking about snow being flown in by helicopter and the run being built out of hay.
Little do they know, they speak the ...more
VANOC apologizes to Vancouver Symphony for Discord
Posted: December 19, 2009
Vancouver's Olympic Organizing Committee (VANOC) has issued a clarifying statement designed to quieten the chorus of public dissent that appears to be growing around Bramwell Tovey and the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra's (VSO) apparent ceremonial snub.
The apology was issued in a press release on Saturday Dec 19, 2009 after the public had learned that VANOC had asked both Tovey and the VSO to record performance music for the Opening Ceremonies. This ...more
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