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Tradition Meets Modern: The First Nations Fashion Show

Posted on February 23, 2010

On Saturday, February 20th First Nations Fashion Designers wowed the world at the Pan Pacific Vancouver. Internationally acclaimed designers Dorothy Grant and Pam Baker showed their stuff on the catwalk at the Kla-how-ya Aboriginal Village at the Pan Pacific Vancouver … Continue reading →

Posted in Events | Tagged aboriginal, Events, Fashion, First Nations, olympics, Vancouver | 1 Comment

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The 2010 Winter Games Opening Ceremony

Posted on February 13, 2010

The 2010 Vancouver Game’s kicked off last night at BC Place with a spectacular opening ceremony. We put on a show that already has the world talking. Sure there was a small delay when one of the four pillars of … Continue reading →

Posted in 2010 Games, Events | Tagged 2010 Games, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Events, Opening Ceremonies, Torch Relay, Wayne Gretzky | 1 Comment

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New 2010 Winter Games Menu at the Pan Pacific

Posted on February 8, 2010

With only a few more days to the 2010 Winter Games, anxious locals and visitors are finally getting a real peek at the spectacles taking place during the Games (besides road closures). For example: did you see this weekend’s testing … Continue reading →

Posted in 2010 Games, Events | Tagged 2010 Games, aboriginal, Chinese New Year, Events, First Nations, food and drink, Free!, Valentines Day, Vancouver | Leave a comment

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Pastry Chef Hans Pirhofer Unveils Chocolate Sculpture For Valentines, Chinese New Year

Posted on February 1, 2010

For the first time in 77 years (and two days into the 2010 Games), Valentine’s Day falls on the same day as Chinese New Year, February 14, 2010. With Chinese New Year being one of the most important dates in … Continue reading →

Posted in 2010 Games, Events | Tagged 2010 Games, Chinese New Year, Events, food and drink, Valentines Day | 6 Comments

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Kla-how-ya: Pan Pacific Kicks Off Aboriginal Village With 12 Meter Canoe

Posted on January 27, 2010

Yesterday afternoon the Pan Pacific Hotel welcomed the Aboriginal Tourism Association of British Columbia into its hotel with a stunning cultural display. The event was open to the media and special guests (which is how I was invited). From February … Continue reading →

Posted in 2010 Games, Events | Tagged 2010 Games, aboriginal, Events, First Nations, Free! | 1 Comment

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New Year’s Day Polar Bear Swim

Posted on January 4, 2010

Photo: Margarita Banting Every January 1 in Vancouver, the Vancouver Polar Bear Swim Club leads a crowd of thousands into the chilly winter waters off English Bay Beach. Costumes encouraged! To take the plunge, register in front of the English … Continue reading →

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