Hundreds of people filled the hall at the Wilson Centre then joined the walking precession to the Cenotaph at City Hall to commemorate Remembrance Day. A number of the speakers observed that the pouring rain did not deter the crowd – filled with many youth – from coming to the ceremonies.  With only one Canadian [...]

I love reading.  I read a couple of books a month, daily newspapers, weekly newspapers, at least two magazines a week plus whatever work related reading I am doing.  My perfect vacation always includes lying on a beach and reading. Today I joined the fun crew at CKNW (including afternoon host Christy Clark pictured with [...]

Just got back from the the 28th Annual Terry Fox Hometown Run and it was another success.  Great weather brought out nearly 6,000 people in support of Terry’s Marathon of Hope. This is my sixth year organizing the event and I just love it.  The participants, over 200 volunteers and the support of many community [...]

Yesterday was Wear Pink Anti-Bullying Day. Many organizations, individual, companies and schools (like North Surrey Secondary picture at the left) got involved by wearing pink and saying NO to bullying. Over the past month or so, I had the honour of working with Christy Clark and CKNW on making the day a reality. Mostly, I [...]

I am sure you have not. It is not listed on the City of Port Coquitlam nor Translink websites and the local papers had nothing in their weekend editions, but I had a copy of an invitation emailed to me. It says (and I have highlighted the important parts): “Pat Jacobsen (CEO Translink) and Mayor [...]

Professional Wrestling often gets a bad rap and some folks are surprised that I actually own a pro-wrestling company (ECCW). But like most forms of entertainment the fans and performers are great people and when called upon, are willing to help out people in need. Last night in Maple Ridge, ECCW was able to step [...]