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Interstellar 10 Concert Tour Comes to Vancouver

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Sold-Out Interstellar 10 Concert Tour Comes to Vancouver

Interstellar’s Original Organist Roger Sayer Performs for One Night Only

September 10, 2024, Vancouver, BC — Music lovers and fans of the movie Interstellar rejoice! Roger Sayer, the organ soloist for the Oscar-nominated score, will perform in Vancouver for one night only. On October 25, the Interstellar 10 Organ Concert Tour concludes its Canadian leg at St. Andrew’s-Wesley United Church in Downtown Vancouver.

In 2014, Sayer worked with Hans Zimmer to create the soundtrack for the blockbuster film Interstellar. Since then, the music from the movie has developed a huge following, introducing the organ to many audiences for the first time. Sayer is celebrating the movie’s 10th anniversary with a worldwide Interstellar 10 Concert Tour, having presented to sold-out audiences in Japan, Australia, the United Kingdom and Europe. Presented by the Royal Canadian College of Organists, the Canadian Interstellar 10 tour consists of five stops, with Vancouver being the last stop on October 25.

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BC Live Spot Prawns & Seafood Announces Steveston Outpost

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BC Live Spot Prawns Runs New Outpost in Steveston This Summer

Fishermen Direct, BC Wild-Caught Seafood at Steveston Fisherman’s Wharf

June 26, 2024, Steveston, BC — To celebrate the beginning of the wild BC salmon season, BC Live Spot Prawns & Seafood is excited to announce a new outpost at the Steveston Fisherman’s Wharf, starting June 28, selling BC wild-caught seafood until the end of summer.

Based out of Ladner, BC Live Spot Prawns & Seafood (BCLSPS) provides the freshest, wild-caught seafood directly from fishermen to customers. Customers are guaranteed only sustainable, antibiotic-free and hormone-free live, fresh or frozen spot prawns, salmon, sablefish, lingcod, halibut, and more. Thousands of happy customers buy from BCLSPS all year round.

Between June 28 and the end of summer (exact date to be announced), customers can stop by the BCLSPS boat at Steveston Fisherman’s Wharf at 3866 Bayview Street on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 8am to 4pm. Product availability varies on a weekly basis and pre-order reservations will be announced via email newsletter and social media. Walk-up customers are always welcome.

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Uptown Live Announces Musician Line-up

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The Funk Hunters Headlines Uptown Live on July 27

June 6, 2024, New Westminster, BC — The Funk Hunters, Side One, Sambacouver and Andrew Allen – these artists will hit the main stage in Uptown New West on July 27. Uptown Live is excited to announce the full musician line-up for the free street music festival.

In a sea of carbon-copy producers, The Funk Hunters have cultivated their signature sound by creating forward-thinking electronic music that is influenced by old school funk, soul and hip-hop. Side One is a unique band that can play just about every genre of music imaginable to get you on the dance floor. Pioneers of Brazilian music in Vancouver, Sambacouver brings the most vibrant rhythms of Brazilian carnival music. With his dynamic performances and engaging stage presence, singer-songwriter Andrew Allen has toured with some of the biggest names in the music industry.

“We have multiple stages throughout the festival grounds with live music all evening long,” says Bart Slotman, President of the Board for the Uptown Business Association (UBA), the non-profit business association hosting Uptown Live. “We are thrilled with this line-up and we can’t wait!”

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Uptown Live Announces 2024 Event Date

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Uptown Live Returns July 27, 2024

May 10, 2024, New Westminster, BC — Uptown Live is back! Presented by TD Bank Group, the 13th Annual Uptown Live returns on Saturday, July 27, 2024, at the intersection of 6th Street and 6th Avenue in New Westminster.

“We are shaking things up this year,” says Bart Slotman, President of the Board for the Uptown Business Association (UBA), the non-profit business association for the uptown neighhourhood of New West. UBA has hired a new event management company, Mind Over Mountain Event Co., to oversee the production of Uptown Live. “The event will be from 4:00pm to 9:30pm, with an incredible line-up of music and entertainment sure to keep the crowd on their feet all evening long.”

In addition to live music on multiple stages, Uptown Live will have interactive community exhibits, local artisan vendors, a wide selection of tasty food trucks, as well as fun and entertainment for everyone. All conveniently located in the walkable, transit-accessible neighbourhood of Uptown New West that is also filled with unique local businesses and restaurants.

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BC Live Spot Prawns & Seafood 2024 Season

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BC Live Spot Prawns Announces 2024 Season Details

Pre-order for Greater Vancouver Home Delivery or Buy Daily Catch at Ladner Wharf

May 1, 2024, Ladner, BC — BC Live Spot Prawns & Seafood is excited to announce that the 2024 live spot prawn season starts on May 17 and live spot prawns will be available at Ladner Wharf or Greater Vancouver home delivery throughout the season.

Based out of Ladner, BC Live Spot Prawns & Seafood (BCLSPS) provides the freshest, wild-caught seafood directly from fishermen to customers. Customers are guaranteed only sustainable, antibiotic-free and hormone-free live, fresh or frozen spot prawns, salmon, sablefish, lingcod, halibut, and more. Thousands of happy customers have bought live spot prawns from BCLSPS.

This year, customers can head to Ladner Wharf (5000 Elliott Street, Delta) starting May 17 to purchase live spot prawns. BCLSPS will open at 10am daily and limited quantities of live spot prawns will be available until sold out. There will be no pre-ordering online and customers will be served on a first come, first served basis.

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Tourism New Westminster’s New Executive Director

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Tourism New Westminster Appoints New Executive Director

June 22, 2023, New Westminster, BC — Tourism New Westminster is excited to announce the appointment of its new Executive Director, Gerardo Corro, an industry veteran with a wealth of experience and a fervor for promoting tourism. With this exciting addition, Tourism New West is poised to take the city’s tourism industry to new heights.

Corro brings over two decades of tourism and hospitality experience to New Westminster. He has spearheaded successful tourism initiatives, fostered collaborative partnerships, and developed comprehensive strategies for various destinations around the world. His track record has proven to drive growth and generate exceptional results, through leveraging the unique charm and cultural heritage of the destinations while preserving their authenticity and integrity.

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BC Live Spot Prawns & Seafood 2023 Season

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2023 BC Live Spot Prawns Pre-ordering Now Open
Pickup at Ladner Wharf or Greater Vancouver Home Delivery

April 17, 2023, Ladner, BC — BC Live Spot Prawns & Seafood is excited to announce that pre-orders for the 2023 live spot prawn season are now open on its website. Limited pre-order slots are available for Ladner pickup or Greater Vancouver home delivery starting May 16.

“Everyone always looks forward to the live spot prawn season,” says Darin Chung of BC Live Spot Prawns & Seafood (BCLSPS), a small business based out of Ladner. “We appreciate the support from our customers and the community over the last few years, and we can’t wait to bring BC live spot prawns from our boats to everyone’s dinner table again!”

BCLSPS provides wild-caught, sustainable, antibiotic-free and hormone-free seafood directly from fishermen to customers. The company was the pioneer in introducing home delivery of live spot prawns in 2020 so customers could enjoy the tasty delicacy in the comfort of their own homes. Thousands of happy customers have bought live spot prawns from BCLSPS.

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Vancouver Academy of Music Holiday Concert 2022

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Kickstart the Holiday with Vancouver Academy of Music Symphony Orchestra
The Four Seasons and The Nutcracker at the Orpheum Theatre, Dec 11

November 9, 2022, Vancouver, BC — Holiday treats, passage of the seasons, and the thrill of a fast car…the Vancouver Academy of Music Symphony Orchestra (VAMSO) is pleased to present its winter concert that will tickle one’s senses and promises to be the perfect event to kickstart the holiday season. The Four Seasons and The Nutcracker Suite is held at the iconic Orpheum Theatre on December 11, 2022.

“We are excited to play two perennial favourites of the season, Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker Suite and Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons at this concert,” says Vancouver Academy of Music President & CEO, Joseph Elworthy. “One of which is a holiday staple, and another perfectly depicts the passage of time and seasons – there’s nothing more fitting than these two pieces.”

Inspired by festive holiday treats, The Nutcracker Suite will whisk the audience away to a faraway land full of musical delights and indulgences. VAMSO’s Concertmaster, Caitlin Wong, will take the spotlight as the solo violinist in The Four Seasons, filled with musical images of harvest celebrations, thunderous storms, frozen landscapes, and festive pastoral dancing. In addition, John Adam’s Short Ride in a Fast Machine is rich in fast-paced rhythms and textures, mimicking the feeling of getting into a fast car.

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BC Live Spot Prawns & Seafood 2022 Season

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Live Spot Prawn Pre-orders Now Open
Pick-up at Ladner Wharf or Delivery Across YVR with BC Live Spot Prawns

April 19, 2022, Ladner, BC — Live spot prawn season opens on May 6, and BC Live Spot Prawns & Seafood is now accepting pre-orders of live spot prawns for home or office delivery across Greater Vancouver or pick-up at Ladner Wharf.

A small business based out of Ladner, BC Live Spot Prawns & Seafood (BCLSPS) provides the freshest, wild-caught seafood from its network of fishing families directly to customers. Customers are guaranteed only wild-caught, sustainable, antibiotic-free and hormone-free spot prawns, salmon, sablefish, lingcod, halibut, and other live, fresh, or frozen seafood products. BCLSPS was the pioneer in introducing home delivery of live spot prawns during the COVID pandemic so customers could enjoy the tasty delicacy in the safety of their own homes. Thousands of happy customers bought live spot prawns from BCLSPS in the last two years.

“We were blessed with a lot of community support in the last couple of years,” says Darin Chung of BC Live Spot Prawns & Seafood. “Everyone is always excited about the live spot prawn season, and we can’t wait to bring BC live spot prawns from our boats to customers’ dinner tables again this year!”

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Walini Tea Launched in Canada

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Quality Indonesian Highland Tea for Canadians
Walini Tea is now available at 500 grocery stores nationwide

March 23, 2022, Vancouver, BC — Canadians can now enjoy the unique taste of Indonesian highland tea in the comfort of their own home! Walini Tea, a household Indonesian tea brand since 1998, is available at 500 grocery stores across Canada and online via Archipelago Marketplace.

Made from tea leaves grown at 800m-2000m above sea level, Walini Tea products offer strong flavour, distinctive character and excellent taste. Walini Tea has its own tea plantation and processing operation that sees the tea leaves be processed directly from the farm into the finished product. It ensures consistency in quality and standards, as well as the preservation of the freshness and health benefits of the tea, including catechin and other polyphenolic content that are powerful antioxidants.

“We are thrilled to bring Walini Tea to Canada,” says Liza Wajong, Co-Founder of Archipelago Marketplace, the authorized agent for Walini Tea in North America. “Archipelago strives to offer Canadians an authentic taste of Indonesian culture, and Walini Tea makes a great addition to our line-up of exciting, high quality products.”

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