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Saltery Bay Dive Getaway

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 18:00:11 +0000

Here it is a month back in Canada, and I have the bug again….DIVING!! Here is a trip that is going to be amazing!! Join Suncoast Diving for a fun filled weekend of diving in scenic Powell River, home to such famous sites as Mermaid Cove, Octopus City & Wreck of the Malahat. Accommodations will be in a cozy, beach front cabin with shore dives right at your doorstep. All levels of divers are welcome!!

Price $150.00 per person + tax
Includes 2 boat dives, 2 shore dives, tanks weights & cabin style accommodations
Additional shore dives available @$7.00 per air fill
Food and Ferry costs not included
Trip date is May 9th – 11th, 2008

For more information visit Suncoast Diving or call 866.740.8006 or 604.740.8006 Don’t miss out…the Diving is amazing!! Plus I will most likely see you there

Photo Credit: Private Collection

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West Coast Marine Life

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 16:01:48 +0000

Just a small example of the beautiful marine life that can be found on the West Coast of Canada. This image was taken during a shore dive off Tuwanek Beach in Sechelt BC

Photo Credit: My Private Collection

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Whistler Celebration 2010

Fri, 25 Jan 2008 13:53:42 +0000

Whistler will host a showcase of performing arts, literary events, film screenings, snow sculpting, art exhibitions and outdoor stage and street performances in support of the Vancouver-Whistler 2010 Winter Olympics.

The party will being February 1st and run straight through to the end of the month.

For a full list of all the events and dates check out http://www.whistlerartscouncil.com/programs/2010_2008.asp
photo credit – whistlerartscouncil.com

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Rent 2010

Fri, 18 Jan 2008 13:25:11 +0000

Rent 2010 list Vancouver and Whistler condos, apartments and houses available for rent by their owner for the 2010 Vancouver-Whistler Winter Olympics.
Their site also has a list of visitors who are seeking rental accommodations.

Advance planning is going to be a key factor in securing the kind of accommodations that you are looking for as well as the location.
The 2010 Winter Olympics events will span from the Vancouver area to the Whistler Ski Village, approximately a 2 hour drive from downtown Vancouver.
Advance planning will ensure an enjoyable and memorable trip to Vancouver to participate in all the 2010 Winter Olympics fun!

Check out www.rent2010.net for more information and to register!

Photo credit – lightthetorch.net

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HMCS CHAUDIERE

Wed, 26 Dec 2007 16:00:52 +0000

With the Christmas break upon us, there is plenty of spare time to get out and enjoy a good dive. Yes the water will be a chilly 48 degrees, but the visibility will be amazing, in around 30 – 40 foot level. So, if you find yourself up on the Sunshine coast, you should make arrangements to dive the HMCS CHAUDIERE, a 1950’s vintage Destroyer Escort.

She was sunk in the early 90’s and is resting on her port side. The stern section is in 50 feet of water and the bow at 130 feet. This dive can be enjoyed from all levels of diver. In order to dive her, you will need to travel up the Sechelt inlet with one of the dive operations in Sechelt. I personally have used Suncoast Diving, which offers a two tank dive, at last prices of $110.00. This includes weights and tanks, but if you need to rent equipment the price is slightly higher.

I can think of no better way to spend the holidays, then underwater exploring our beautiful oceans!

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2010 Olympics pre-Games volunteer positions

Wed, 19 Dec 2007 02:00:48 +0000

Although the 2010 Winter Olympics are still 2 years away, VANOC currently has pre-Games volunteers actively engaged in planning the event.
Numerous pre-Games volunteer positions are available, as well as many national and international winter sports events to be held in Vancouver prior to the 2010 Winter Olympics.
This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for thousands of participates!
To learn more about pre-Games volunteering opportunities for the 2010 Winter Olympics, please check out www.vancouver2010.com/en/Participation/VolunteerOpportunities/SportEventVolunteers

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Canuck’s goalie Luongo out with rib injury

Sat, 15 Dec 2007 15:00:46 +0000

A rib injury prevented goaltender Roberto Luongo from playing Monday night in L.A.
Luongo, who was the runner up for the Hart and VeZina Trophies last season, suffered the rib injury after a hard shot found a “soft spot” in his equipment in the Dec. 2 game against Minnesota. Despite aggravating the rib again in Chicago on Wednesday, he played again Saturday against Pittsburgh, but said that it continually got worse during the game.

Luongo is 13-10-3 with 4 shutouts and is fifth in the NHL with 2.12 goal- against average and a .925 save percentage.

Backup goalie Curtis Sanford is expected to fill in for Luongo until he is ready to return.

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BC’s 2010 Olympic Mascots

Wed, 05 Dec 2007 14:33:32 +0000

The mascots for the 2010 Winter Olympic and Paralympics Games were introduced in Vancouver on November 27, 2007. Inspired by British Columbia’s aboriginal legends , and traditional First Nations creatures, the mascots include:

Miga – A mythical sea bear, part orca and part kermode bear
Quatchi – A sasquatch.
Sumi- An animal guardian spirit with the wings of the thunderbird and legs of a black bear.
Mukmuk – Not an official mascot, buts acts as a sidekick. He is a Vancouver Island marmot.

Miga and Quatchi are the mascots for the Olympic Games, while Sumi is the mascot for the Paralympic Games.

The new mascots were designed by Meomi Design based in Vancouver. The company, headed by Vicki Wong in Vancouver and Michael Murphy in Los Angeles, has created art for Google, Electronic Arts, Time Out Magazine and Girls, Inc.

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Ski Report Whistler

Tue, 04 Dec 2007 14:46:53 +0000

For all the skiers out there, great news! Whistler has opened early this year with huge snow falls.

The conditions are as follows;

Base: 58in/147cm
24 Snowfall: 7in/18cm
Last Snowfall: Dec 3 – 15in/38cm
Surface: Powder
Secondary Surface: Packed Powder
Lifts Open: 12 of 39
Trails Open: 100 of 200

If you are going to be in the area, and love skiing don’t miss out. Looking for some fun over Christmas, this may be for you. For more information visit their website at, www.whistler.com

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The Vancouver XXI Olympic Winter Games

Wed, 28 Nov 2007 20:00:47 +0000

On July 2nd, 2003 Vancouver was chosen as the host city for the XXI Olympic Winter Games in 2010.

Vancouver is located at sea level and is surrounded by mountains including 3 ski hills within 15km of downtown. This will be the first Olympic Winter Games held at sea level hence the adopted name, “The Sea to Sky Games.” The highway that joins Vancouver to Whistler is often referred to as The Sea to Sky Highway. This highway is already under re-construction and is being expanded specifically for the XXI Olympic Winter Games in 2010.

The famous ski resort, Whistler, will share the Olympic Game events with Vancouver.

Another major difference with the Winter Games is that the opening and closing ceremonies are scheduled to take place indoors at BC Place Stadium, in the heart of downtown Vancouver, it has seating capacity of 60,000 people. This will mark the first time that the opening and closing ceremonies are held inside.

Dates:
Olympic Winter Games: February 12 – 28, 2010
Paralympics Winter Games: March 12 – 21, 2010

Sports held in Vancouver:
Freestyle, Snowboarding and all Ice sports: Hockey, Figure Skating, Curling, Speed Skating, and Short Track Speed Skating

Sports held in Whistler:
Alpine Skiing, Nordic Sports (Cross Country Skiing, Ski Jumping and Biathlon), Sliding Sports (Bobsleigh, Luge and Skeleton) and Paralympics Sports

Tickets:
1.8 million tickets will be available for the XXI Olympic Winter Games various sporting events. Another 900,000 tickets will be available for opening and closing ceremonies, festivals and medal presentations.

Social Service Agencies will have 50,000 tickets to distribute to the under-privileged, and to make the XXI Olympic Winter Games more accessible to everyone, 70,000 tickets will cost less than $50 CAD and 530,000 tickets will cost under $100 CAD.

Tickets will go on sale 12 – 18 months prior to the start of the games in February 2010.

Photo Credits: Olympics Game Web Site, Pacific Metropolis, Rockies Guide

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