On October 5th, 2006 I wrote a post “Call me crazy… the Canucks are Stanley Cup contenders“, that was received with a lot of scepticism, or in the case of Bronco who commented on it, angry harsh cynicism. Well, six months later and with four games remaining until the playoffs, the Canucks are in the [...]

Want to impress your client or boss when out for dinner? You can kick off the meeting on the right note by choosing a beautiful bottle of wine. My good friend Chris Haag, aka The Wine Snob, offers up some great recommendations on wines under $100. I credit it him for introducing me to my [...]

Vancouver, Canada was hit with major snow fall over the past couple of days. Today it’s -8 C (17 F)! This isn’t normal around these parts – it’s usually raining around now, but check out the view from my office in Harbour Centre earlier today. Spectacular! I love this city.

My friend Lyle Merner at 38 years old was diagnosed with ALS or Lou Gehrig’s Disease. It has left him with limited mobility as the disease has progressed through most of his limbs. This week, Lyle has gone to Beijing, China to undergo a surgery only available at an overseas hospital, Neuro-Regeneration, Repair and Functional [...]

Almost one year ago, Lyle Merner received the type of news that no one should ever receive. At the young age of 38, this dedicated family man was diagnosed with ALS, or better known as Lou Gehrrig’s Disease. Since then, this disease has been progressing through his limbs and he now must rely on motorized [...]

People who know me know all too well that I am a HUGE Vancouver Canucks fan… have been since I was 10 years old and watched King Richard Brodeur almost take my beloved team to the promise land. Then in 1994 Bure, Linden and group did the same and got even closer by taking the [...]