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Record numbers ready to tri it out Monday
NEARLY all of the spots on the starting line for Monday's North Shore Triathlon have been sold out for more than a month and now all that's left is for the racers to dive in and start swimming.
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.
Hydro replacing power poles
FOLLOWING Tuesday's provincial election, B.C. is finally slated to get some dependable poles.
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.
World Partnership Walk in Vancouver set for May 26
Around 100 Vancouver teams will participate in the 29th annual World Partnership Walk to raise funds and awareness to end global poverty. The walk, which partners the Canadian International Development Agency with the Aga Khan Foundation (AKFC), starts at Lumbermen’s Arch in Stanley Park May 26.
Grandview-Woodland group condemns ‘reckless’ arson
A Grandview-Woodland neighbourhood group says it is appalled that a deliberately set fire to a house under construction on East First Avenue could be the work of anarchists battling gentrification.
Heart of Vancouver: Matchmaking for love
It seems that even with the high number of single people in North America, the search for love is still on. Just because people aren’t getting into relationships doesn’t mean that they’re not looking for it.
Cycling: Hybrid trumps hardtail for city commute
About a month ago, I did something I never thought I would do. I traded in the beloved, battered hardtail downhill bike that I’ve used as my daily commuter for the past three years and took home a hybrid.
Vancouver’s Hamber secondary turns 50, dedicates gym to retired P.E. teachers
The vintage rugby jersey, maroon short shorts and basketball pinnes from the past five decades are popular again at Hamber secondary, which celebrates its 50th anniversary all week.
Community Calendar: Inventors unite at Mini Maker Faire
PNE...Artists, inventors, builders, crafters, scientists, engineers and farmers are invited to take part in the third annual Vancouver Mini Maker Faire, a celebration of do-it-yourself culture.
A victory for the ages in Delta South
It might have been expected, or even considered old hat, but Vicki Huntington's victory in Delta South in Tuesday's provincial election was nothing short of remarkable.
Economy resonates as NDP suffers Leafs-like collapse
Congratulations to all who ran for office, winners and losers, and to their families, campaign volunteers and supporters. The Fat Lady has sung. It is over.
Huntington does it again
An independent can effectively represent a riding and be a voice for its citizens, says re-elected MLA Vicki Huntington.
Movie review: McConaughey keeps shirt on in tender Mud
Every once in a while audiences need a reminder that Matthew McConaughey can do more than take his shirt off (you heard me, Magic Mike fans). Jeff Nichols' Mud announces it loud and clear.
SFU student wins national leadership award
Kudos to Simon Fraser University student Chantelle Buffie for receiving the 2013 National HSBC Woman Leader of Tomorrow Award.
Sultan's support tops in the province
VETERAN politician Ralph Sultan celebrated his fourth re-election Wednesday afternoon by taking two of his assistants out for lunch and splurging on a pricey bottle of sauvignon blanc at West Vancouver's La Cucina.
Dynamic Kayak surfaces at rEvolver Festival
Kayak written by Jordan Hall at the rEvolver Festival. Remaining dates May 18, 19, 22, 24, 26. For more information visit upintheairtheatre.com/kayak-vancouver.
Force Field: B.C. women poets get their due in Mother Tongue anthology
The launch of Force Field: 77 Women Poets of British Columbia, edited by Susan Musgrave, will be held Sunday, May 19 at 2 p.m. at the Seymour Art Gallery. Free. Info: mothertonguepublishing. com or seymourartgallery.com.
Demo derby
Down it goes: Demolition is underway at the Trapp +Holbrook building site on Columbia Street in New Westminster.
