The Ridge Theatre closed its doors last night after 63 years of screening movies. Its fate? Demolition, and then condos. Welcome to Vancouver. On Thursday I saw my last-ever movie at the Ridge: My American Cousin, a film starring Shawn’s …
Are women the minority amongst record collectors?
Are women truly rare amongst record collectors? That’s the question my sister asked a group of over 500 women on a private Facebook group we belong to. She wrote: Are any [of you women] also enthusiastic vinyl collectors? I’ve toyed …
Chris Hadfield’s photos of Vancouver from the International Space Station
Last week, January 13th to be exact, Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield was tweeting live photos of British Columbia from the International Space Station. A few from the West Coast. Here’s Victoria, BC. Have tea at the Empress and take time …
North Pacific Cannery, Prince Rupert
As somebody who grew up in Steveston surrounded by canneries, I knew that I had to visit the North Pacific Cannery when I was in Prince Rupert. This National Historic Site is located in Port Edward, about a 25 minute drive south of …
How Many Countries Can You Name in 12 Minutes?
Think you know world geography? Then I challenge you to take this online quiz. The goal is to name all the sovereign countries in the world in 12 minutes. Hint – there are 196 of them. http://www.jetpunk.com/quizzes/how-many-countries-can-you-name.php At the moment …
Steveston Historic Photos
Last week I was browsing through the Richmond Archives online trying to find Christmas-y photos of Richmond past. I didn’t know what I was looking for exactly, but I was hoping to uncover a photo of the Santa Claus parade …
A Very Steveston Boxing Day
While some people wake up at 5am to brave the malls on Boxing Day, my day after Christmas tradition seems rather low key. I’ll sleep in late (10-ish), enjoy a morning coffee with my parents while reading the Vancouver Sun. We’ll then …