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Travel Events: February 2010

Posted on 02. Feb, 2010 by Sonu Purhar.

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Every February, B.C.’s Victoria Tea Festival pays homage to the mighty tea leaf by inviting enthusiasts to sample exotic flavours from around the world.

Diary of a Torchbearer (part two)

Posted on 01. Feb, 2010 by Bernice Paul.

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OLYMPICS UPDATE

So what does it feel like to carry the torch? Expectations exceeded – vastly.

Vancouver’s Public Art Renaissance: Perfect Form or Perfect Storm?

Posted on 01. Feb, 2010 by Rob Howatson.

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Be prepared to be wowed, offended, tickled and baffled – as Vancouver streets come alive with a massive display of public art, the scope of which is unprecedented in this city.

The 2010 Olympics’ Top 5 Architecture Medallists

Posted on 31. Jan, 2010 by Jim Sutherland.

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OLYMPICS UPDATE
With its 2010 Olympics, Vancouver hasn’t been going for architectural gold; there have been no competitions and no big-name international architects. Still, the result is several impressive facilities that, if not quite world-beating, absolutely warrant inspection. The annoying irony is, until long after the Olympics are over, there will be no way to see many of them except from a distance.