Author Archives: Jay Banks

Top June Events in Vancouver

Summer has finally found its way to Vancouver, and it would be a pity to stay at home and not enjoy all that the city has to offer. We prepared a small taste of what’s going on in the city for your inspiration, so we hope to see you around at some of these awesome events!

European Designs For Canadian Homes

There are several countries that live and breathe art and design more than others. Come with us on a Europe Interior Design Tour, learn more about European lifestyle and joie de vivre, and find out how to incorporate the old continent style into your home.

Cycling Events in Vancouver (May – October 2013)

The popularity of cycling is rapidly growing thanks to the city´s increasing support. Vancouver has more than 450 kilometres of bike routes, convenient bicycle parking, and numerous cycling communities that organize tons of great bike-friendly events. Here are some of the best 2013 cycling events in Vancouver.

Best Acting Classes in Vancouver

Acting may come across as an interesting and glamorous job. It allows you to play different roles and meet diverse types of people. If you’re among those who aspire to become an actor, passion and love for the craft alone won’t suffice. Your chances will rise dramatically when you enroll in acting classes and train professionally. What are the best performance arts courses in Vancouver?

Factors That Slash a Home’s Resale Value

Those of you who have had to deal with selling your house know that there are a couple of seemingly irrelevant factors that could slash the value of the house significantly. However, home-buyers are not mythical creatures whose behaviour is impossible to predict. You just have to try walking in their shoes and going around the house as if you were visiting for the first time.

Best Concerts in Vancouver (August – December 2013)

Do you love the excitement of live concerts? Do you attend shows to support your favourite music idols or to have fun with your friends? In any case, you don’t have to worry that you’ll lack an opportunity to enjoy that rush of seeing one of your favourite bands, as the second half of 2013 in Vancouver is packed with lots of great performances. Here are our picks for Vancouver concerts that are definitely worth attending in the second half of the year.

Kitsilano: Green Home with Abundance of Parks

Kitsilano is located in Vancouver’s West Side along the shores of English Bay, and it’s one of the city’s most popular neighbourhoods to live in. Even if you’re not lucky enough to call Kitsilano your home, you’ve probably visited the famous Kits Beach, named one of the “top 10 best city beaches in the world” for its scenic views of the city and great outdoor fitness facilities, or the beautiful Varnier Park.

Top May Events in Vancouver

After months of staying inside where the warmth was, it’s time to see what’s changed and what events are happening in our city. There are countless events, concerts, and markets happening almost every day, but we compiled the top-six list of must-visit May events in Vancouver.

House Security and Residential Break and Enter in Vancouver [INFOGRAPHIC]

As technology becomes more sophisticated, so too do criminals. What steps should you follow, and how can you make sure your house is safe? What are the safest and riskiest neighbourhoods in Vancouver? And what do statistics say about Vancouver’s residential burglary rates? See my infographic for more information.

Canada Ranked 8th on the List of the World’s Wealthy

Even though the global economy has undergone a major slowdown in the past few years, there are countries that do not lack wealthy people. According to a recent list of the top ten countries with the most billionaires made by a New York–based intelligence and wealth due diligence firm Wealth-X, the number of billionaires has grown, as well as the overall wealth generated by them, which has increased $760 billion since last year. Canada has done pretty well.

Best 24-hour Restaurants in Vancouver

You know the feeling when you want a tasty bite to eat in the middle of the night? You want to calm your cravings as soon as possible, but you don’t know where to go. This might not happen to you often, but when it does, you’re in serious trouble. Fortunately, there are some restaurants in Vancouver open all night. We’ve searched for the best options, and here are the results.