Weather in Vancouver
Many Vancouverites would agree with me when I say we have unpredictable weather here. We literally have all four seasons from extreme heat to extreme cold. We have it all here. Today, especially was a tad bit “off” the norm. Spring was officially declared a week ago but weather forecasts say that there are still cold times to come. I suppose today was one of those “cold times.”
The date today is March 28th 2008. And it is snowing! The weather has left us with “what the heck?” “It’s snowing?” and so forth. Here are some pictures from the neighborhood I live in:
Snow has fallen several times this past winter. The snowfall today was strange for two reasons: it rarely snowed 10 years ago and it is snowing in late March. Many people would blame it on Global warming and climate change. What are your views on this?
McRibs at McDonalds
I’m sure everyone has heard that the McRib Burger is now back at participating McDonald restaurants. Also, I’m sure everyone has heard someone say “My friend said this was good.. but I haven’t tried it.” So for those who haven’t tried the McRib burger, this post is for you!
From all the advertisements on the radio, I was pretty curious as to what how a McRib burger tastes like. So the curious me went to adventure out into the unknown… and boy was I in for a surprise. McDonalds often have TV, bus, billboards, and endless other advertisements that often capture the burger in perfect form. However, the actual burger was far from the advertisement….
Here is a picture of a delicious looking McRib burger from the internet:
Sweeping smoking ban in B.C.
The B.C. government has introduced new legislation that will ban smoking in all indoor public spaces and take aim at how tobacco products are marketed and sold.
Health Minister George Abbott introduced the bill in the legislature on Tuesday. “This amendment bans smoking in restaurants, pubs and private clubs, offices, malls, conference centres, sports arenas, community halls, government buildings and schools,” he said.
It will also be illegal for smokers to light-up in a public doorway, or near windows and air intakes — to protect indoor air quality.
The bill will ban smoking in schools and on school grounds this September; in other places, it takes effect next year.
The new legislation also allows regulations that would ban outdoor advertising of tobacco products, and limit the display and promotion of cigarettes inside stores. Abbott said that means cigarettes may have to be kept out of sight in B.C. stores at some point in the future.
“That will be determined by regulation, but my expectation is that the racks of cigarettes will actually be behind a plain covered surface. So there won’t be the advertising, there won’t be the cigarette packs sitting out in the open,” said the minister.
Abbott said B.C. is not yet ready to ban smoking altogether. But he says the government is determined to fight smoking and discourage young people from taking up the habit.
Wedding show coming to Vancouver Convention Center
Those who are interested in attending the wedding show at Vancouver Convention Center can obtain more information at their website here.
The show is on for 2 days: March 29th – March 30th.
According to their website:
Tickets purchased on or before March 28th, 2008 $19.95
Tickets purchased on March 29th & 30th 2008 $25.00 (at the door)
PURCHASE TICKETS BY PHONE 604-629-5865
With Visa or MasterCard
PURCHASE TICKETS
With Visa, MasterCard, Debit Card or Cash
at:
Wedding Trends Wedding Show Office
Suite 105 2590 Granville Street
Vancouver BC
