No trip to Edmonton (especially for a first-timer) would be complete without a stop in at the West Edmonton Mall. Forget anything you’ve experienced until now: this is an actual » Read More
Articles by Ariane Colenbrander
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July 31, 2012
A 10 minute walk from my hotel brought me to Alberta’s Legislature Building. The Legislature forms Alberta’s political heartbeat and this year celebrates its centennial. The building is located on » Read More
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July 31, 2012
Edmonton’s Old Strathcona has been ranked in the Top 10 Coolest Neighbourhoods in Canada (as well as being named a Provincial Historic Area), so I just had to pay the » Read More
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July 31, 2012
Both Edmonton and Alberta have been on my list of Canadian cities to visit, and last week through Travel Alberta, I had the chance to explore three days in each » Read More
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July 30, 2012
Each month, Melanie Friesen invites a distinguished guest to Vancity Theatre’s Cinema Salon, in order to present his/her favourite film. After the screening, both audience and speaker have the opportunity » Read More
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July 20, 2012
Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story is easily the most entertaining show I’ve seen in Vancouver this summer. For the sheer amount of hard work that lead Zachary Stevenson puts into » Read More
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July 20, 2012
This coming long August weekend, BBQ Chefs from across North America will battle for top spot in the 11th Annual National BBQ Championships. The Bull’s-Eye Canadian National BBQ Championships will » Read More
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July 20, 2012
Kicking off BC Day long weekend and continuing for the entire month of August, BC will celebrate its unique cultural footprint with the 11th Annual BC Cultural Crawl. This is » Read More
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July 19, 2012
The summer weather’s been perfect for socializing on patios, particularly when that patio has a commanding waterfront view. Last night, C Restaurant (an Ocean Wise-sanctioned city favourite) hosted a group » Read More
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July 19, 2012
Last night, Xua Xua Productions brought Armed to the Pacific Theatre stage. I would describe the 50 minute (no intermission) play as a light-hearted, yet absurdist comedy. Things aren’t looking » Read More
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July 18, 2012
Mary Poppins opens with a subdued Victorian house backdrop allowing colourful period costumes to pop off the stage, and from there, the two hour, 45 minute Broadway Across Canada production » Read More
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July 17, 2012
Vancouver’s first commercial urban winery, Vancouver Urban Winery, has officially opened its doors in the historic heart of the city’s Railtown district. The multifunctional 7,700 square foot open-concept space boasts » Read More
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July 16, 2012
Although the weather played a few tricks on the crowd for the final day of 2012’s Vancouver Folk Music Festival, it wasn’t nearly enough to keep away thousands of musicians » Read More
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July 16, 2012
Khatsahlano! Music + Art Festival is Vancouver’s largest free outdoor music event, returning this year on Saturday, July 21, from noon to 8 pm. The 2012 edition will feature six » Read More
