St. George's Day Toronto
There is a growing, popular movement in England to make St. George’s Day – the commemoration of England’s patron saint – a national holiday. more »
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Canadian Icon Rita MacNeil Has Died
Canadian Icon and legendary singer Rita MacNeil has died from complications following surgery at the age of 68. more »
Apr 17, 2013 in NEWS (1 Comments)
Sugarloaf
Sugarloaf Chocolate Imperial Stout. Scandal Brewing. Prince George, BC. 8.5% more »
Apr 11, 2013 by Rory Wilkinson in A Taste of Hops
Mark Cannon
Nostalgic déjà vu with The Specials
If I'd closed my eyes I could have been back in the old country, 34 years ago. more »
Apr 11, 2013 by Mark Cannon in A BC Brit
Lobster Capital of Canada “The Lobster Shack”
Last time we had a chance to chat we talked about the happenings at our local sugar shack; today we’re visiting a shack of a different sort, a lobster shack. more »
Apr 6, 2013 in Restaurants
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Tea time …
Tea in Vancouver seems to be on a bit of a revival. Sounds odd indeed for those of us who never abandoned this traditional beverage more »
Apr 5, 2013 by Tweedie in Restaurants
Photo: Eco Fashion Week
Eco Fashion Week Opens In Vancouver
There is no limit to human ingenuity and creative thought. This is especially evident in the always-innovative, always-evolving fashion industry. more »
Apr 5, 2013 in FASHION
Whitecaps FC Fan Support Group…Euro Style
It’s just Curva Collective there is no ‘the’ says Massimo Cusano and Zachary Adam Meisenheimer. Speaking as one voice as I interviewed them at their unofficial hangout a sports bar called the Sin Bin. more »
Photo by Doug Williams
United Players presents the North American Première of THE PRINCE'S PLAY
HRH The Prince of Wales is a charismatic, champagne-swilling cad always on the look-out for a lovely lass to warm his bed -- and Scotty Scott, his quick-witted hunch-backed jester, seems to be his most devoted and adoring cheerleader. more »
National Tartan Day
Please join SFU's Scottish Studies Centre for Tartan Day, 2013: A Tribute to Our Scottish Roots. more »
Scottish Government
Scotland’s Referendum To Be Held Next Year
Scotland’s referendum will be held on 18 September next year, First Minister Alex Salmond announced in the Scottish Parliament today. more »
Mar 24, 2013 in Politics
Ballet BC Premieres 21st Century Giselle
Ballet BC premieres Giselle, a legendary ballet told from a contemporary point-of-view by Resident Choreographer José Navas at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre, April 25-27, 2013 for three evening performances at 8 pm. more »
Mar 24, 2013 in ART
Victorian 'Highgate' Debuts At The Cultch
Highgate is a morbid romp through Victorian funerary culture, jumping straight from the darkest part of Tara Cheyenne Friedenberg ’s imagination. more »
Mar 24, 2013 in SHOWS
Home Depot Ends Canada CFL Bulb Recycling
The Home Depot has ended its CFL bulb recycling program at its Canadian stores. more »
Mar 15, 2013 by Alex Veeneman in NEWS
Chef Massimo Capra Joins Tourism Ireland’s ‘Great Green Off'
Canadian celebrity chef Massimo Capra will dye his famous iconic moustache green this weekend to join Tourism Ireland in celebrating St Patrick’s Day more »
Mar 15, 2013 in FUNNY STORIES
Falkland Islands Vote To Remain British
On the 11th of March 2013 the residents of the Falkland Islands voted ‘YES’ to the question. more »
Mar 12, 2013 by Robert Midgley in Politics
Ireland Invites the World to Celebrate St Patrick’s Day
In 2013, the year of ‘The Gathering’, Ireland prepares to celebrate its national holiday with the biggest and brightest St Patrick’s Festival ever. more »
Mar 11, 2013 in TRAVEL
Union Jack Videos
Stompin' Tom Connors - "The Hockey Song"
VIDEO & LYRICS
March 6, 2013
BIlly Elliot Stars Talk About Loving Ottawa
Watch Billy Elliot Tour Stars Noah Parets and Janet Dickenson Talk About Loving Ottawa on their Canadian Tour.
February 4, 2013
Sexy David Beckham
The famous footballer takes it off for H&M's newest commercial.
February 10, 2013
99 - Help Zoe (or sponsor her?) to get back to work!
Recently, the UK Border Agency changed many of its requirements for those who seek to work (or remain working) in the UK.
October 14, 2012
William Shatner Sings Oh Canada
By NFB
July 3, 2012
James Bond escorts The Queen to the London 2012 Olympic Games - BBC
It had everyone on the edge of their seats. The Queen certainly had a sense of humour.
July 29, 2012
Julie Nesrallah on Singing For Will & Kate on Canada Day
By CBC News
July 2, 2012
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