The popular Discover Channel program Highway Thru Hell recently filmed an episode on the rugged and sometimes treacherous roads around Lillooet, British Columbia. The TV program, which features the exploits and expertise of a heavy tow-truck crew under extreme conditions, filmed its first episode e…
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Highway Thru Hell Episode Features Stunning Terrain Around Lillooet
Cannabis Use is Now Legal in Canada
Today, Canada became the second country in the world to legalize the possession and use of recreational cannabis. Now, Canadians can order and pay for cannabis products online and have them shipped directly to their homes, or they can shop in privately-run or government-owned shops, depending on the…
Victoria BC Wins Award for Bike Lane Initiative
Okanagan B.C. Out of Reach? Live the Dream in Lillooet
Anyone who knows beautiful British Columbia knows about the Okanagan – an oasis of sun and fun in the southern part of Canada’s westernmost province. The region is halfway between the Pacific coast and the Alberta border, extending northward from the Canada/United States border for about 200 k…
Vancouver Wins National Award for Digital Strategy
The City of Vancouver is known for its laid-back lifestyle and commitment to sustainability. This month, the west coast city in British Columbia was also recognized for its digital strategy at the 2018 IT World Canada Digital Transformation Conference and Awards Ceremony in Toronto. Vancouver i…
Lillooet Champions Passenger Train Service from Vancouver to Prince George
World’s Most Liveable Cities: Canada Scores High Again
Canada ties Australia with three of the top ten most liveable cities in the world, according to the 2018 global ranking by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU). The two countries accounted for 60 percent of the top ten, with Calgary, Alberta ranking fourth, Vancouver, British Columbia ranking sixth…
Outdoor Theatre Thrives in Armstrong Spallumcheen
If you are traveling across southern British Columbia (BC) this August, you’ll want to stop in Armstrong and the Township of Spallumcheen to catch the unique and highly entertaining Caravan Farm Theatre. The professional outdoor theatre company and registered charity performs its productions on a…
Loving Victoria British Columbia: One Artist’s Take on BC’s Capital City
When I reflect on British Columbia’s capital city of Victoria, I think of a relaxed west coast vibe, great food and beautiful nature. But there is more to this Vancouver Island city. Check out this great article by Michelle Jacques, Chief Curator of the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria.
Jacque…
Vancouver, Toronto, Ottawa Make Global Quality of Life Top 20
Air Canada Rouge Connects Toronto and Kamloops
Travellers now have a direct route between Canada’s largest city and Canada’s “Tournament Capital.” Air Canada is testing the route between Toronto, Ontario and Kamloops, British Columbia this summer to see if passenger traffic is sufficient to establish a permanent route.
The decis…
Experience Canada Through Movies
Perhaps you have not been to Canada but you have likely seen its stunning, diverse landscapes and character-filled cities in some of the biggest movies and TV shows. Canada is a great place to film movies and television shows because the costs are lower, the film industry labor force is exceptional …
BC Claims Fastest Growing Metropolitan Areas in 2018: Conference Board of Canada
Vancouver and Abbotsford-Mission are forecast to be the fastest growing census metropolitan areas (CMAs) in Canada this year, and Victoria is also expected to rank in the top 10, according to The Conference Board of Canada’s Metropolitan Outlook: Winter 2018.
“The pace of growth in Vancouver an…
2018 Investment and Development Looks Strong in British Columbia
Check out Peter Mitham’s article, “Big spending, big impact for B.C. development sector” in today’s Business in Vancouver. The article summarizes much of the public and private sector non-residential development intentions for British Columbia expected in 2018.
Using Statistics Canada d…
Amazon’s Second Corporate Office in Vancouver Expected to add 1,000 jobs
Amazon is expanding its corporate presence in Vancouver, British Columbia, doubling its presence in the coastal city and capitalizing on Vancouver’s talented technology workforce and Canada’s commitment to attract the best and brightest people from around the world.
The expansion is expected…
Quesnel Gets Creative to Attract Big City Dwellers
Check out this excellent campaign by Quesnel, British Columbia to promote a more balanced and affordable lifestyle to people struggling with the high cost and high stress environments of big city living.
Quesnel is a dynamic small city that is taking a progressive approach to investment attractio…
British Columbia Small Cities and Towns Score Big on Trivago Rankings
British Columbia’s rural towns dominated the Trivago Best Value index list for Canada this year, claiming five of the top 10 spots. The index ranks small cities and towns that combine great value for money with hospitality and vacation fun.
The index revealed that Hope and Smithers secured the …
Canada is Top Vacation Spot for 2017: New York Times
Looking for a great vacation in 2017? Look no further than Canada. It has been chosen by the New York Times as the number one place to visit this year.
According to the New York Times, Canada is “a world unto itself, with cosmopolitan cities, barely explored natural wonders and everything in …
Canada Dominates List of Top Five Most Liveable Cities in the World
Last month, the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) published its Global Liveability Ranking and Overview. While Melbourne and Vienna captured the top two spots, the Canadian cities of Vancouver (British Columbia), Toronto (Ontario) and Calgary (Alberta) rounded out the top five, illustrating the hig…
Lillooet and Victoria Both Win $100,000 Toward New Playgrounds
In a surprise twist, two communities have won $100,000 for new playgrounds from the British Columbia Automobile Association (BCAA). BCAA Play Here and its partners will now deliver two, $100,000 play space transformations to the Lillooet Education & Cultural Centre (REC) and Victoria’s Torquay Ele…
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