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Rick Rypien out with injury….AGAIN
Oct31Poor Rick Rypien. The hard luck Vancouver Canucks' forward will require surgery for a sports hernia that will sideline him indefinitely. Once again, after working hard to make the big club, and doing reasonably well in the role and the minutes he was asked to play, the 24 year old spark plug is out again due to injury. Rick Rypien Rypien was skating on his own, trying to get back in shape aft...
Luongo’s early season struggles
Oct30Vancouver Canucks' captain and backbone, goaltender Roberto Luongo, has admittedly started the season off slowly. On the radio yesterday, Canucks colour-man Tom Larscheid was critical of the goaltender’s early season play. According to good ol’ Tom, the Canucks would be 6-2 if their goaltending was a little bit better. Roberto Luongo On Tuesday night the Boston Bruins came to town...
Your Best Bet For A Spooky Vancouver Halloween
Oct29Pumpkin patches, haunted houses, crafts, games and treats: find family Halloween fun happening in and around Vancouver this October: Haunted Vancouver Trolley Tours Oct. 17 – Nov. 1 These two-hour trolley tours take you to locations like the Mountain View Cemetery and the autopsy room of the Vancouver Police Museum. Tickets are $28 at www.ticketmaster.ca, ; more info and schedule...
BC Lions...Finishing Ahead a Disadvantage?
Oct29With only one week left in the CFL regular season, the playoff match-ups are already set. The BC Lions will be facing the Saskatchewan Roughriders. What’s left to be determined is whether the Lions will get to host the Roughriders at BC Place or if they’ll be heading to Saskatchewan. BC Lions Huddle While BC and Saskatchewan are currently tied in points, the Lions hold the tiebr...
BC Lions: Buck Pierce or Jarious Jackson?
Oct24The B.C Lions are looking to keep pace in the Western Division with a win this week, after a roaring comeback road victory in Edmonton last week. Quarterback Buck Pierce put his team on his back and led the way to a 21-point 4th quarter which lifted the Lions to a 43-28 win. Pierce, who was pulled the week before, in what he later deemed as the worst performance of his football career, made up ...
Things To Do In Vancouver This Week - Oct 23- 29, 2008
Oct23Maybe you're trying to put together the perfect Halloween ensemble for next Friday, or just relishing the unseasonably sunny weather we've been enjoying for the last few days. It's hard to believe we're getting close to the start of full force Christmas mode in the stores. Here are some things to do in and around Vancouver this last week of October – also check out our Halloween guide for...
The Eatery Serves Sushi With a Touch of Rock 'n' Roll
Oct23The Eatery3431 West Broadway604 738 5298Open daily between 4:30pm and 11:30pm and for lunch on weekends. Take-out and delivery is also available. By Leslie Horne It's clear The Eatery is no traditional sushi joint. The Eatery is one of my favourite Japanese restaurants in Vancouver. Hip, edgy and the perfect spot for pretty much any occasion, it's basically sushi on steroids. Situated on t...
Canuckswatch: Kyle Wellwood's Ups & Downs
Oct23This week, desperate for some offensive creativity, the Vancouver Canucks recalled forward Kyle Wellwood from the Manitoba Moose, their AHL affiliate in Winnipeg, and inserted him into the lineup in on Tuesday.Wellwood made the best of this opportunity, figuring in on both goals with a goal and an assist in Vancouver's 4-2 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets.The shifty 25-year-old native of Oldca...
Lions Seek Redemption in Edmonton
Oct17Friday evening, the BC Lions will have their rematch against the Edmonton Eskimos at Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton. The Eskimos beat the Lions at BC Place last Friday 27-20, and the Lions are eager to redeem themselves.Edmonton halfback Jason Goss still has a sore neck and back after Lions left tackle grabbed his helmet “…to get his hands around my throat”, alleges Goss. M...
What To Know Before Renting Your Home Out For 2010
Oct15By Mark Szekely VANCOUVER -As tickets go on sale for the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics and Paralympics, many foreign spectators are now turning their minds to the question of lodging. While most Olympic spectators will stay in traditional hotels, others will seek to rent private houses or condominiums instead. Thanks to recent developments in information technology, it has becom...
Things To Do In Vancouver, Oct 16-22, 2008
Oct15It's been an ideal October week to get active after Thanksgiving dinner and round three or four of turkey leftovers, but expect the weather to turn dreary before the 16th and stay that way until we hit the weekend. Luckily there are some great indoor events going on as well to keep you from being stuck at home. Check out some things to do in and around Vancouver this week: Thursday, October 16...
Caps Provide Canucks with Reality Check
Oct15Canucks vs. Capitals @ Washinton Capitals win 5-1. It had been nearly eight years since the Vancouver Canucks last lost to the Washington Capitals. On Thanksgiving Monday, the Canucks strolled into town looking to extend their winning streak over the Caps to six games. The last time they lost to Washington was on Valentine's Day, 2001, by a score of 4-3 in overtime. After the first two games ...
Off-Season Or On- The Westin Whistler Is A Slice Of Scenic Paradise
Oct15From the spacious lobby to each of the 419 suites, the Westin Whistler has the relaxed feel of a cozy winter ski chalet – just a more stylish, luxurious version. The large fireplace in the contemporary lobby is just one of many (you'll find fireplaces in all of the suites), natural wooden cabinetry in the rooms and spectacular views of Rainbow Mountain or the woodlands outside make ...
Hats off to the Whitecaps!
Oct14Puerto Rico Islanders v Vancouver Whitecaps Vancouver wins 2-1 By Aleem Peermohamed VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Whitecaps won the USL-1 championship this past Sunday with a 2-1 victory over the regular season champions, the Puerto Rico Islanders, at Swangard Stadium in front of a sell out crowd of 5,822 cheering Whitecap faithful. After a scoreless first half, Charle Gbeke’s h...
Film Biz: How To Rent Your Home Out To A Vancouver Film Production
Oct10VANCOUVER- Are you sick of doing the dishes and cleaning up after your kids and the dog, like me? I can’t offer a permanent solution to this existential dilemma, but you might be able to temporarily rent out your digs as a filming location to a movie company. If you do you can both pocket some fast cash, and also leave the tidying up to the maids and kitchen staff at the...
Your Coach Awaits: Daters in Vancouver Get A Little Help
Oct10Dating in Vancouver is no Mystery By Alana Berg VANCOUVER - We may not be reinventing the wheel anytime soon, but we've yet to grow tired of revamping the “how to’s” of the dating world. There may be hope for those aspiring Casanovas out there, as dating experts prove money can buy you love (or at the very least a first date!). Perhaps a sign of our busy, harried ...
Things To Do In Vancouver- Oct. 8-15, 2008
Oct09It's nearly Thanksgiving, which means the long weekend is creeping up quickly, and if you're celebrating the holiday you'll have three whole days to enjoy turkey – or Tofurky or Turducken if that's more your style – and figure out ways to avoid going up a pant size. If you're around town for the next portion of the week, here are some things to do in and around Vancouver: Thursday,...
BC Lions In the Midst of Tight Western Division Points Race
Oct09By Aleem Peermohamed The BC Lions currently sit tied with the Saskatchewan Roughriders for second place in the West. The Leos have won four straight contests including a 40-10 drubbing of the struggling last place Hamilton Ti-Cats in their most recent tilt at BC Place. The four straight wins have been very timely for the Lions, since the tight Western division features a spread of only four...
Vancouver Canucks to Honour Luc Bourdon
Oct09By Aleem Peermohamed Thursday evening, before the puck drops, the Canucks will pay tribute to Luc Bourdon. Luc Bourdon The young Canuck defenseman was killed in a motorcycle accident on May 29 in his hometown at the age of 21. Gone but certainly not forgotten, the life of the highly touted blue-line prospect will be celebrated. Bourdon was drafted in the first round, 10th overall by the Canu...
Sizing Up The Vancouver Canucks Season Opener
Oct09By Aleem Peermohamed Vancouver Canucks Tonight, the Canucks host the Flames at the garage, to open the 2008-09 season. Yesterday we looked at the other 3 teams in the Northwest, and today we will touch on the match-up and take a closer look at the final 2 Northwest combatants.Beginning with the Canucks first opponents of the year, the Flames from Cowtown produced 94 points good for third in t...
Canucks' Regular Season: Sizing Up The Competition
Oct08By Aleem Peermohamed With the NHL already in full swing on another continent, the Canucks are set to open up at the garage Thursday evening, so let’s have a look at their competition in the Northwest Division. With a great deal of parity in the division, the Northwest standings are likely going to be tighter than spandex pants on Homer Simpson. Edmonton Oilers Last year the boys in...
Trafalgars Bistro – A Best-Kept Neighborhood Secret
Oct07Trafalgars Bistro 2603 W 16th Avenue Vancouver, BC Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday- Friday11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Weekends and HolidaysBy Leslie Horne Trafalgars Bistro is one of those hidden gems; off the beaten path of the hustle and bustle of busy Kitsilano. Located on Trafalgar and 16th, this delightfully cozy French bistro is welcoming and unpretentious; a great pick for any dining occas...
Vancouver names new Captain: Luongo?
Oct06Roberto Luongo By Aleem Peermohamed Last week, in a bold move that breaks tradition and NHL rules, the Canucks named goaltender Roberto Luongo team Captain. Luongo and head coach Alain Vigneault were at the press-conference held last Tuesday to announce the news.According to league guidelines, goaltenders are prohibited from wearing the C on their jersey, but the new Canuck Captain will be sp...
Bernier Makes Impact as Canucks Continue Winning Ways
Oct06Vancouver Canucks vs San José Sharks @ GM Place, Oct 2 2008Pre-seasonCanucks:3, Sharks: 2 By Aleem Peermohamed The gritty Steve Bernier helped the Canucks top the San José Sharks Thursday evening to remain undefeated in the pre-season, much to the delight of the home crowd at GM Place. Bernier’s play cleared the way for his line mates, Henrik and Daniel Sedin, al...
VIFF: A Sense of Wonder Director Christopher Monger On the Legendary Spirit of Rachel Carson
Oct03A Sense of Wonder is part of the Vancouver Film Festival section The Ark, showcases environmental and nature-themed films. The film details the last year of marine biologist and writer Rachel Carson's life before she died of breast cancer. Considered a pioneer of the environmental movement, Carson was an often reluctant social critic, scientist, and lover of nature, stirred by the simple ...
Things To Do This Week - Oct. 1- Oct. 8, 2008
Oct02With all the current reports of the dismal economy and both Canadian and American national elections heavy on many of our minds, we could all use some good news. How about we celebrate the removal of the toll on the Coquihalla? Put aside arguments about political motivation, budget shortfalls and toll booth job-loss for the moment - it is a plus for those of us who are planning on ...
VIFF news RAV line construction threatens screenings at Granville 7
Oct02Ellie O'Day, spokesperson for the Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF) announced today that some screenings at the festival are under serious threat, due to intrusive noise from the construction of RAV line on Granville Street downtown "The the Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF) is doing everything in its power to avert a serious disruption of our event byconstruction work j...
