Best Places for Your Dog in Vancouver

Vancouver Dogs by Lee Down

We all want only the best for our beloved four-legged friends, and this article will help you find the top parks, vets, shops, dog walkers, and dog-friendly apartments in Vancouver. Many parks in Vancouver have unrestricted entrance for dogs, but only a few of them have an off-leash policy, which is naturally the best option if you want to play and have as much fun as possible with your dog.

Keeping a Dog in a Condo

Puppy Eyes by lecates

Many of us have wanted one of these perfect creatures at some point in our lives. Lucky souls have already got at least one loyal pet friend. But there are still many dog admirers who remain undecided. One of the most common reasons for their hesitation is that they live in a condominium. Some people even believe that a dog cannot be raised in a condo. If you belong among the indecisive group, this article could hold a few clues to a successful choice.

How Dangerous is High Household Debt for the Economy?

Galleries in Vancouver: Fine Craft

Best Places to Watch the Sunset in Vancouver

Spring Cleaning and Maintenance

Spring Cleaning by Storebukkebruse

Spring is in the air, and that also means it’s time for the annual ritual called spring cleaning. It’s hardly something we look forward to, but the sense of renewal that comes after is worth the effort. A good plan is the best place to start. It’s important to take as much time as necessary to do a little deep cleaning and preventive maintenance well beyond the routine tasks.

Best Places to Watch Hockey in Vancouver

Black Frog Eatery Atmosphere

“The bars that are the most crowded during the game are the best.” A myth or a golden rule? We present you with a selection of the finest places to watch hockey in Vancouver. Go and see for yourself. If you’re looking for a quiet night out, you’d better avoid bars on game day. Boisterous crowds chanting, screaming, crying, and laughing with their eyes on the TV screen at their favourite establishment: nothing can be compared to the unique atmosphere of these evenings everyone in Canada gets to experience, and Vancouverites are, of course, no exception. Young and elderly all come together. Canucks fever is evident no matter where you go, as everyone has their own creative way to cheer for the Canucks. But it’s not only the Canucks that play hockey in Vancouver; we mustn’t forget about all the other teams like the Vancouver Giants and the many small teams training the future stars of Canadian and world hockey. But for now, Go Canucks!

Ten Amazing Street Art Works in Vancouver

Alife by Dark

“Art is an evolutionary act. The shape of art and its role in society is constantly changing. At no point is art static. There are no rules.”
Raymond Salvatore Harmon, BOMB: A Manifesto of Art Terrorism

Street art is often seen as a crime instead of art, and it used to be dismissed by art critics and many observers as a lower kind of artistic expression. However, while the street artists themselves remain anonymous and work under cover of the night to avoid arrests and persecution, some of their works have become known all around the world, and more and more people walk around their cities with their eyes open, searching for another piece of art in the streets. The most famous street artist in the world, Banksy, has already found his way into the most prominent galleries (including 2008 Tate Modern Street Art Exhibition), and while some of his works are sold for astronomical prices, others, scattered around the streets, have proved to be capable of raising housing costs in their neighbourhoods.

Which Resource Will Run Out First?

Rhenium, The F 15 engine by Wikimedia
Commons

The common warnings about the drastic abuse of planet Earth and its resources that you hear at least once a week on TV or read in newspapers or other media has become somehow obsolete among the general public over the past few years. The hype connected to the realization that we’re running out of natural resources is often undermined by recent discoveries of new mining locations and rapid developments in renewable resources. Shiny examples of renewed hope for oil companies are Alberta’s oil sands, located in three major areas in northeast Alberta underlying 140,200 square kilometres, with the potential to give up over 175 billion barrels of oil that can be recovered with today’s technology.

Galleries in Vancouver: Artist-run Galleries

Arts Off Main Gallery

Vancouverites have always been very keen on art, and galleries are not an exception. The series of articles about galleries in Vancouver might reveal a new, inspiring dimension of the city that will leave you speechless. Last time, we took you to the world of the mythical yet surprisingly modern world of First Nations and Inuit art. This article will attempt to reveal the best of the galleries run by people who truly understand art: artists themselves.

Top 5 Green Real Estate Projects of 2011

RBC Centre by Wikimedia Commons

Green real estate refers to buildings that are helpful in saving on utilities, which makes your life more energy-efficient and eco-friendly, and which generally contributes to a greener lifestyle. Nowadays, there are many green solutions that can make a difference, including building materials, green supplies, household products, energy sources solutions, conservation, and substance reclamation. Green real estate is one of the top trends of current architecture, and various special awards are given to the projects of the highest excellence.

The Most Epic Structures in Canada

Confederation Bridge by Tuer Geist

We live right next to one of the most commercialized nations on the Earth. The result? Everybody knows the story behind the Statue of Liberty, WTC and Capitol Hill, but not many people have even remotely considered the possibility that there might be something grand in Canada - except for its nature, of course. Maybe it’s time to take on a bit of an American attitude and properly promote some of Canada's breathtaking structures. This article will prove that Canadians not only think big, but that they can build epic! The following few paragraphs will walk you through the vastest, longest, tallest, and most expensive structures in the country.

Vancouver Pest Control Tips & Tricks

Norway Rats by Wikimedia Commons

Not only are they dangerous for your personal health, but they also pose a serious threat to your property. They carry around various contagious diseases, and some of them seem as if they've come around just for one reason: slowly, but steadily destroy your house and push you out of your comfort zone. We’re talking about pests, practically at small creatures with the power to reduce the quality of our lives significantly. They’re something you can't overlook, but with the right procedures and a rapid response time, it’s not a problem that can't be dealt with. This article will help you recognize the most common and dangerous pests in Vancouver and find professional help, and give you tips what can you do to prevent them from returning and wave them goodbye forever.

World’s Strangest Christmas Traditions

Cagatio by Wikimedia Commons

From this part of the world, it seems that everyone must celebrate Christmas the way we do and are so proud of. But don’t be too fast with your ethnocentric judgments; our choice of the strangest Christmas customs from around the globe will certainly change your notion of the typical festive time celebration rituals.

How to Meet People Online Safely

Computer party by Eyeliam

Not many social networking sites, message boards, blogs, internet dating sites, and other online resources that are used to connect people on the daily basis advertise the online safety issue. Some of them are used for online meet-ups only; some of them even result in face to face get-togethers. What all of these online services have in common is the risk of personal data exposure and abuse. How can you prevent this? This article will give you crucial advice on how to avoid problems that might arise from your communication with others on the Internet.