By beakertrail on April 11, 2006 - 4:57pm
The past 3 months have been spent on a new project. One which I mentioned on here about 6 months ago.
Last year I launched an events guide to Vancouver (Vancouver Events). The site, at that time, was nothing that was particularly head turning however the website has now been re-launched along with 14 other events guides to Canadian cities.
But what makes Vancouver Events different from other event guides such as the Georgia Strait, the entertainment pages in 24 / the Metro or some of the various local niche event sites?
A lot! Vancouver Events has a huge selection of events from singles events to concerts, sports to theatre, and just about everything in between.
Another big difference is that it gives you more than just what's on this week... You can select a date in the future, search by type, and it is all free (of course).
It is also free to add events, add venues, and if you are an event promoter then you can create a free profile and get some free publicity.
This is a new venture from a local guy so any feedback is welcomed.
Enjoy: www.vancouverevents.ca
By beakertrail on November 13, 2005 - 2:57am
In a city rich in culture, events, festivals and a myriad
of things to do there seems to be a serious lack of a comprehensive online
guide to events in Vancouver.
So, VancouverEvents.ca has been launched.
A great resource for finding out what to do in Vancouver
and also for promoting venues and events.
Check it out.
www.vancouverevents.ca
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By beakertrail on September 16, 2005 - 11:46am
From my window I can see a man lying in the street. I passed by him about 20 minutes ago and I didn't even go to see if he was ok. He is lying in the middle of the road with the rain coming down. A handful of people are standing beside him. Bystanders, commuters, people from the neighbourhood who, like me, were walking by and saw him lying there, unconscious. They stopped. I didn't. They stopped, but not to help, but to watch.
A few more minutes have gone by. There is still no sign of an ambulance. I assume someone called an ambulance by now. Only a couple of people remain, the others gave up watching. I guess nothing interesting had happened.
I've seen this man before. I'm sure a few of the other people who had walked by without stopping also recognised him. The man is probably about 30. His endurance of life has added years. He is often seen around this area of town. He begs on the street in front of the supermarket. He just sits there, with his cap turned up. It is usually empty. He seeks pity from passers by, hoping they will spare some change. I doubt many do. In a city full of homeless people it is a common sight.
In my travels and in this bustling city, I have witnessed people being hit by cars, shot, stabbed, punched. I'd always go to help. I don't cross over to the other side and ignore them in their moment of need. There is a man out there, less than 100 meters away, I can see him quite clearly, still lying there in the rain. He is in need but like many others, I just walked by. (read more)
