Rediscover the Fair at the PNE! Special offer for Board of Trade members
It’s that time again — the Fair at the PNE is back for another fabulous year! Time for Superdogs, Cirque Pop, pig races and all the cotton candy and popcorn you can eat. As the fair enters its 94^th year, the mix of new and old attractions ensures that there is something for all ages. And as partners with the Spirit of Vancouver®, the Pacific National Exhibition (PNE) is extending a special online offer to all Vancouver Board of Trade members. More...

COC expresses pride in athletes, looks to future following 12-medal performance
The Canadian team ended the 28^th Olympic Games in Athens with a total of 12 medals, placing Canada 19^th in the overall medal count by country. The Canadian team won two fewer medals in Athens than it did four years ago in Sydney, but Canadian athletes achieved the highest success rate ever in terms of top 12 finishes, with 79 per cent of Canadian athletes placing in the top 12 in their event at these Games. More...

Updates from Athens
Check out our updates page for news from the Athens 2004 Olympic Games, including Canada's medal wins and related reading. More...

The official web site of the Athens 2004 Olympic Games — Games of the XXVIII Olympiad

Public Dreams to perform in Athens at 2004 Olympic Games
In May, Public Dreams received an invitation from the Municipality of Athens to send a troupe of performers to represent Canada in the cultural component of The Summer Games. With the assistance of The Canadian Embassy in Athens, The Canada Council and The BC Arts Council, the group was able to secure its participation and has created a unique performance called The Fire Weavers. More...

Snowbirds line up at the 2004 Abbotsford International Airshow

2004 Abbotsford International Airshow
The 2004 Abbotsford International Airshow took place from August 13 to 15 on the grounds of the Abbotsford Airport. This year's installment of Canada's national airshow included flying displays from the Canadian Forces Snowbirds, the famous B-17 Flying Fortress and the ever-popular Bud Granley in a variety of aircraft. More...

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Spirit of Vancouver cruises aboard ms ryndam
Graeme Stamp, chairman of The Vancouver Board of Trade and Spirit of Vancouver, welcomed a crowd of over 200 aboard Holland America's ms ryndam to discuss the economic impact of the cruise ship industry in Vancouver. More...

Thursday Night BBQs at the Aquarium: Be here when the rest of the world goes home! August 12, 19 & 26 only
Discover another world — after the kids and crowds have gone home. Arrive at the Aquarium any time before 5 p.m. if you want to catch the whale, dolphin, sea lion and sea otter shows. At 7 p.m., when we say goodbye to the rest of our visitors, you’ll stay behind for an exclusive barbecue, and enjoy the magic of the Aquarium until 8:30 p.m. Tickets will be available at Aquarium Admissions from 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. on the day of the event. For more information, phone 604-659-FISH or visit www.vanaqua.org.

Festival Vancouver 2004 — August 2 to 15, 2004
Once again, Festival Vancouver is presenting over 50 music events that will enrich summer life in Vancouver. The Festival's two themes this year are The Music and Musicians of France, and the Music of Franz Josef Haydn — an exploration of the many aspects of French musical culture and a chance to hear works by the "Papa" of the Classical period. More...

Board of Trade members: Receive $5 off your Festival Vancouver tickets! Find out how...

Help light up the sky at the 2004 HSBC Celebration of Light
At this year's HSBC Celebration of Light fireworks competition, help light up the sky with a contribution to the Vancouver Fire Fighers "Boot" Campaign. All donations will support the Vancouver Fire Fighters Charitable Society and the Vancouver Fireworks Festival Society.

BC Lions FOOTBALL 101 for Women
Are you puzzled as to why your husband or boyfriend has become such a football nut? Have you ever wondered what that black stuff is under football players’ eyes? Do you like pampering yourself? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you're are a prime candidate for BC Lions FOOTBALL 101 for Women, specially designed for women who want to learn about the game! More...