I wish my Mom lived in the same country as me. My mom chose to go back to El Salvador after the war and I came to Canada with my dad as a kid. Growing up, I felt that I truly belonged here. So even though we love each other very much. I know my…
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#NoFilter at Vancouver Theatre Sports League
One of the best things to do on Granville Island is laugh till your sides ache. If you haven’t got comedians for friends, then don’t worry! The Vancouver Theatre Sports League is here for you. Their latest Improv show, #NoFilter, is an interactive experience that livestreams actual audience social media. There were adorable cats, internet…
Top Ten Pokémon GO Tips For New Users! Things You Want To Know Before You Install The Game!
Tip #1: Capture Pikachu As Your First “Catch” As A Pokémon GO Hunter When you start the game, the Professor will ask you to catch your first Pokémon – traditionally Squirtle, Charmander or Bulbasaur. But rather than catch one of them, you can walk away – in real life – until your phone vibrates. You’ll be prompted…
Confessions of a Pokémon GO Widower
Ok, so two days ago my wife lamented to me that the free “Pokémon GO” app wasn’t available in Canada. I stared at her blankly trying to figure out how to respond. I vaguely remember Pokémon being some type of game from the 1990’s, and the name “Pikachu” along with a fuzzy image of a yellow smiling…
Find Cheap Gas Around You with Gas Buddy
There are literally hundreds of thousands of websites on the Internet, as well as tens of thousands of software applications that you could install on your cellphone. The problem with so much information is knowing which one’s are the most useful and can help you in your daily life. Aside from basic practical apps like…
5 Reasons Why You Should Attend CIMC in 2017
This month I had a chance to attend The Canadian Internet Marketing Conference in Squamish BC. Wow. Just wow. Not only was I impressed by the quality of the speakers (Google, Warner Music, Ebay, Westjet and Disney Parks JUST to name a few!), but even the vendors and the venue were so well thought out….
Vancity wants you to #dontgiveup
Last week #vancouverIStay got lots of attention. Cassandra, Josh and I are grateful for every Vancouverite that shared their reasons for loving this city via Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. We set up to share a positive, hopeful message and to maybe dissipate a little the myth that Vancouver is a cold city, and I think…
in Three Weeks! The Canadian Marketing Conference is Coming to Squamish
The Second Canadian Internet Marketing Conference (CIMC) is coming to Squamish this April 15 and 16. With an incredible line up of speakers including representatives from Google, Twitter and Disney Parks Canada this conference is the premier event in BC for digital marketing. “When we founded CIMC last year, it was with the hope of…
5 Apps to Step Up Your St. Patty’s Day Drinking Game
According to Guinness, Americans and Canadians drink about 3 million pints of the Dublin-based beer on St. Patrick’s Day, approximately 5 times more than the amount they drink on a typical day. Whether you’re drinking at a bar or celebrating at home with friends, make sure your smartphone has these 5 essential apps to step…
Local Spotlight: Jay Minter
Today in the Local Spotlight I would like to share with you one of my favourite blogs and one of my favourite people: Jay Minter. On The List is Jay’s blog. He blogs about everything that makes Vancouver awesome. Jay likes to get out and see what’s happening in the city: everything from events, concerts, theatre,…
Mary in Vancity 