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Vancouver 2010 Ticketing guidelines for city-based Olympic events

By Staff | February 9, 2010

The following was sent out to 2010 Winter Olympic Games ticket holders.

Overzealous security clampdown on photography around Olympic venue in Vancouver

By Stephen Hui | February 9, 2010

You can’t take photographs from the streets or sidewalks surrounding the Vancouver Olympic Centre, despite the fact they are public property.

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B.C. Liberal throne speech opens new session of legislature

By Staff | February 9, 2010

Lieutenant-Governor Steven Point delivered the following speech from the throne today (February 9) on behalf of Gordon Campbell's Liberal government.

Flick picks: Celluloid Social Club, Dragons' Den audition tour

By Craig Takeuchi | February 9, 2010

Overwhelmed by both pro- and anti-Olympic fervour in the city? Here are two upcoming film/TV-related events unrelated to the Winter Games that you might want to consider.

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The Georgia Straight presents Jónsi in concert at the Vogue Theatre

By Staff | February 9, 2010

Live Nation announced this morning that Jónsi, frontman of Icelandic experimental-rock quartet Sigur Rós, will be kicking off his first solo tour in Vancouver this April.

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Photo of the Week: Vectorial Elevation

By Staff | February 9, 2010

A test of the light sculpture at the entrance to False Creek in Vancouver, before it went live on February 4.

Patchouli and prostitutes on the 99 B-Line

By Miranda Nelson | February 8, 2010

Dear fellow transit riders, the bus is a small space. Please leave your fragrances at home.

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Faces of Vancouver: Kuomintang Building in Chinatown

By Douglas Aitken | February 8, 2010

Designed by architect W.E. Sproat, the Kuomintang Building is one of the most interesting and prominent buildings in Vancouver’s Chinatown.

Photos: Olympics bring security checkpoints, fences, and closures to Vancouver

By Stephen Hui | February 8, 2010

With the 2010 Winter Games set to open on Friday (February 12), Olympic venues in Vancouver are surrounded by a maze of security checkpoints, fences, and road closures.

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Premier Gordon Campbell capitalizes on Olympic torch run

By Charlie Smith | February 8, 2010

It seems that every time you turn on the news, there's an image of B.C.'s leader with the flame.

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Just announced: Vancouver concerts by Korn, Heart, Snoop Dogg

By Steve Newton | February 8, 2010

Right now, all over Vancouver, countless music fans are pondering the best ways to take advantage of the colossal lineup of free concerts scheduled to take place during the Olympics.