Some Great Places to See Summer Movies

Are you looking for a great spot to watch some movies this summer? One of the best spots to check out is the Twilight Drive-In in Langley.

Twilight Drive-In is a drive-in venue that is perfect for summer when you want to spend time outside watching movies under the stars. They have also got a concession stand here as well at the drive-in too.

Located: 260 Street, Fraser Hwy, Langley Twp, BC V4W 2B1

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Summer Movies Outside in Langley

At this drive-in movie arena is where you can find some great movies playing this summer in Langley. This is known as Metro Vancouver’s only drive in movie theatre and this summer they will be showing a variety of movies.

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2022 movies playing at the Twilight Drive-In

Top Gun Maverick
Lightyear
Thor Love & Thunder
Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness

These are just some of the movies that they have planned so far for the Langley outdoor movie drive-in this summer.

This isn’t the only chance to see movies outside either. It has become a favorite event for many to enjoy on a yearly basis now around BC and other parts of the world as summer warms up and people enjoy spending more time outdoors. From painting in the park to picnics, why not movies too? You get it all and then some when the summer comes around.

There will also be some Vancouver summer outdoor movies to find this summer as well.

Summer Movies In The Park Around Vancouver

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Evo Summer Cinema Series at Stanley Park Vancouver

Lion King
Zoolander
Indiana Jones: Raiders of the Lost Ark
Jurassic Park
Spice World
Dirty Dancing
Ferris Bueller
Grease

Watch movies in the park on Tuesday in Vancouver

As you can see these are some of the great oldies that they will be featuring this summer at the outdoor movies in the park even in Vancouver. This is a beautiful setting in Stanley Park and although it might get a bit crowded it is still one of the best summer outdoor movie events that will be going on around the city.

Ceperley Meadows near Second Beach is where the movies are going to be played.

Watch Movies Outdoors With Summer Cinema in Burnaby

Want to find another movie event in the Lower Mainland? There is another option for summer outdoor movies in Burnaby.

This one is going to be the Summer Cinema which will feature movies playing on Friday evenings in Civic Square.

Friday, August 12 – Clifford the Big Red Dog
Friday, August 19 – Paddington 2
Friday, August 26 – Shaun the Sheep Movie
Friday, September 2 – Ron’s Gone Wrong

Location: Burnaby Civic Square, McKay Ave, Burnaby, BC V5H 4N5

To keep up to date with the plans for outdoor movies in Burnaby this summer you can follow the city of Burnaby on social media for more events like this too.

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Burnaby Outdoor Movie Night Option #2

At another location there will be another opportunity to catch an outdoor movie playing in Burnaby this summer. Catch the movie over at Edmonds Park. This one is scheduled for Aug.

Saturday, August 20 – The Lego Movie

Location: 7433 Humphries Ave, Burnaby BC

• Edmonds Park

There will be multiple opportunities to see outdoor movies playing this summer around the Lower Mainland. This has become a favorite summer event for many to enjoy during the hotter months and now once again we have a variety of great outdoor movie events to choose from going on in the province around the Metro Vancouver region this summer.

Travel Disruptions Heading Into Summer

It is a busy summer for travellers in Canada and around the world. Many people made their way to new destinations over the long holiday weekend recently and there was a huge disruption as far as cancelled flights and rescheduled flights for many.

According to Flight Aware, a travel tracker, it is estimated that Air Canada ranked number one out of all others in the world for flight delays this recent long weekend.

The disruption has brought the attention of politicians around the country as well, they want to know what the reasoning is for the hold up that we are seeing at different stations around the nation for people who are trying to get different required papers etc for their travel plans.

The NDP-Liberals are failing Canadians.

This is completely unacceptable. https://t.co/2reYShoxtu

— Candice Bergen (@CandiceBergenMP) July 5, 2022

Source: via twitter.com/CandiceBergenMP

Some of those Canadians admit to standing in line for hours just to try and get their new passports that are needed for travel.

The frustrations have been felt not only in the country here but there have been issues with travel plans around the world as people look to get away for the summer.

Cancelled and delayed flights have caused a great headache for many. Some experts have even suggested that these Canadian travel delays might even last through until the end of summer, that they won’t be over anytime soon.

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Majority of Canadians planning a summer vacation

There are many Canadians who are looking to get away for a summer vacation this year, even if things are difficult right now with inflation and an increased cost of living for millions. They might be staying closer to home because of gas prices but there is broad optimism to get out and enjoy summer by making some fun vacation plans, according to various surveys.

Last year we saw surveys indicating that many around Canada were looking forward to upcoming travel plans in the new year for 2022 and now we can see that the crowds are off with a bang for the long holiday weekend. Many suspected that the backlog might have some impact because of the pandemic, for passports etc, but maybe many didn’t expect that it would be this bad in terms of timing or difficulty.

Streamline The Travel Process

To try and deal with the lines and ease this issue there are some special passport sites that have already been set up in areas like Calgary and Edmonton, as well as in the greater Vancouver region too. They are working on fixing the problem and once again trying to streamline that process for travelers.

Some of those Canadians with immediate travel plans are also allegedly being given priority at some officers in order to get the documents that they need for travel.

Air Canada Cancels Over 9,000 Flights This Summer

In another recent move it looks like Air Canada is going to be cancelling over 9,500 flights this summer. Will this help to get a hold of the travel chaos? It is only a matter of time before things become more streamlined for passengers and operators and they are already working hard to make that happen.

Now there are customer rights advocates who are raising the question of compensation that might be linked to those cancelled flights too. The hope with many of course, on either side, is that the disruptions won’t last that much longer.

Canadians Eating Less Due To Rising Prices

Millions of families are having to cut back because of rising inflation and the increasing cost to the standard of living around Canada and elsewhere. Multiple surveys have shown that many Canadians are doing worse financially this year than they were last year.

Not only that but another report has shown that almost a quarter of Canadians might be eating less because of the rising prices of food and everything else.

According to that report on the current standard of living for Canadians it looks like about 1 in 5 Canadians reported going hungry at some point in time between March 2020 and March 2022. Canadians are struggling with the rising cost of food.

There are many Canadians who need help to battle this environment of food inflation and more and it is clear that inflation is a top concern to many Canadians these days.

Through the pandemic we had already seen food banks and other community resources see an increase in demand, some of them were struggling to keep up. Now there is even more pressure as families across the country struggle to afford basics like rent and food.

May Food Inflation 9.7%

Food inflation was up to 9.7% around April/May this year and food isn’t the only area where Canadians are seeing prices climb.

For one food bank in Toronto they said that they’ve seen a drastic increase in the number of visitors that they are getting, thousands of new families are turning for help.

To try and help Canadians politicians have offered small rebates in some circumstances like the gas rebate in BC, or announced a pause on gas tax in areas like Ontario. Still, there are many struggling and wondering when more is going to be done to help. How bad is the situation going to get before it gets better? That is a question that many are no doubt asking themselves right now.

Surveys show that overall Canadians are feeling pessimistic, worried about the future, and feeling a great deal of anxiousness over the economy and state of ongoing and unchecked inflation.

Coquihalla Opening Early After Historic BC Flooding

The recent historic flooding that took place in British Columbia had a great impact on communities around the province. There were many evacuations, homes destroyed, and some who lost their lives as well. We saw supply chain issues come about as a result, for a supply chain that was already struggling because of the pandemic, and gas restrictions went into effect.

Now those gas restrictions in BC have been lifted recently. And it looks like the highway is going to be open earlier than expected after crews have been working hard around the clock to get things back to normal for us.

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BC Highway Reopening Dec 20

On Monday it is expected that the highway will reopen to some extent for commercial vehicles and buses. This reopening for the highway in BC comes well ahead of the expectation that we might not have seen it reopen until next year.

Emergency crews working on the task have been working hard and around the clock to make sure that communities in BC can soon reconnect and get back to business, reopening before the Christmas holiday.

The reopening on Dec 20th for the Coquihalla Highway is expected to be open for commercial vehicles and inter-city buses. For now we aren’t clear when it might reopen to full traffic.

Right now those in BC are being warned against traveling because of road conditions and concerns over COVID-19/Omicron.

There are still heavily damaged locations along the Coquihalla Highway that crews are busy working on. It’s also been reported that there will be some issues with power along the highway so there will be limited lighting available for travel in that area because of this, and you can expect to see reduced speeds for safety.

Priority To Get Trucks Moving Again on Coquihalla Highway

Officials have credited remarkable engineering feats with making this all possible in being able to get the Coquihalla Highway open again to reestablish that travel.

At first it wasn’t expected that they might reach this level of progress until early in the New Year but now British Columbians have a chance to again access those communities before the Christmas holiday now that things are reopening soon. The project of getting these areas reopened around the province after flooding has taken the work of hundreds of individuals using over 200 pieces of heavy machinery to get the job done.

The main priority after the flooding this year has been to get the supply chains operational again by working on those more than a dozen sites around the province where road lanes were completely wiped out. As for the exact time that this traffic might start flowing again on that day they are still determining that.

BC Liquor Stores Back With Share a Bear Holiday Program

BC Liquor Stores have come back with their annual Share A Bear program that offers a chance to pay it forward when you purchase a bear from a BC Liquor store location.

For $15 Give The Gift of a Bear

With the $15 you get to buy a bear to take home and one bear is also donated to a shelter, or hospital, that can help to spread some cheer this holiday season and brighten up Christmas for a child.

Giving Away Bears For Decades

The Share a Bear program through BC Liquor has been going on for years and helping to spread cheer during the holiday season to children around the province.

Thousands of teddy bears have been donated as a part of the Share a Bear program that BC Liquor launched many years ago and it has seen tremendous community support and this year there is the chance once again to get involved.

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How to Do Share a Bear Holiday Program

If you want to take part in the Share a Bear holiday program all you need to do is visit a BC Liquor store location and purchase a $15 bear that you can take home, one then gets donated later on. Head on into your local BC Liquor location to find out more about this program.

This program is the perfect opportunity for people around BC to do a little good during the holiday season. There is a lot of convenience with this program because many people will be visiting BC Liquor stores throughout the holiday season anyways to stock up on supplies for their dinners or to get gifts for others.

The Share a Bear program gives British Columbians a way to easily gift to someone else in the community during the holiday season and also get to take a bear home with them to remember the occasion or gift that as well to someone else.

6 Fun Holiday Events Going on Around Metro Vancouver This Season

Around Metro Vancouver this season there will be a wide range of fun holiday events to find and take part in. If you are looking for some family friendly holiday events then look at those below that are going on around the area. These are some of the most highly anticipated and exciting holiday events to catch around Vancouver this season.

There is no shortage of options if you are looking to get out and do something for Christmas this year and have some holiday fun. Whether you celebrate Christmas or not, if you are just looking to have a little festive fun, there is something for everyone. Head over to the Vancouver Christmas Market for some handcrafted gifts to give this holiday, or try some food and drinks.

Find Different Holiday Events Going On This Year

Take the kids on a ride through the Bright Nights holiday display at Stanley Park on the train or walk through the beautiful enchanting gardens at VanDusen for the Festival of Lights 2021 that is going on this year once again. Here are some fantastic ideas to get started with for fun things to do in Vancouver this holiday season.

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6. Tinseltown Bar Pop Up Experience on Granville St

Want to be transported into a Christmas wonderland? Check out this event coming this season to Vancouver with the Tinseltown Pop Up Bar Experience on Granville St.

5. Bright Nights Stanley Park Christmas Train

Find this event going on from Nov 26, 2021 to Jan 2 2022

4. VanDusen Festival of Lights

Attend the VanDusen Festival of Lights this season from Nov 26 2021 to Jan 3 2022

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3. Lights at Bear Creek Park

Catch the holiday lights going on at Bear Creek Park from Nov 5 2021 and Nov 19 2021

2. Vancouver Christmas Market 2021

The famous Vancouver Christmas Market is back this year again and that means a chance to find great small vendors this season and find unique handcrafted gifts. Catch this event from November 13 to December 24 2021

1. Portobello West Holiday Market in Yaletown

Find a great holiday market going on in Yaletown this season, at the Portobello West Holiday Market, it’s taking place Sat & Sun, Nov 20 & 21 From 10am-5pm.

The 2021 Vancouver Cheese and Meat Festival

The Vancouver Cheese and Meat Festival is coming up with 2 BC locations both in Vancouver and Victoria this November. For foodie lovers in BC this is a great opportunity to get out and try something new. Have fun at a cheese and meat artisan food and beverage festival event this November and experience some local and international items.

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The Cheese and Meat Festival showcases different food products that are both local and international. The festival offers access to food and beverages you would commonly find on a serving platter or charcuterie board. This event showcases food and beverage items that pair well together and also gives guests an educational experience with its seminars.

Taste different cheese and meat products and you can also find some great items to buy and take home with you.

After a dynamic year of pivot projects, pandemic unknowns, and a further push towards the buy-local movement, we are pleased to announce that the Cheese and Meat Festival 2021 will return this fall. The Festival will take place on Saturday, November 6th at the beautiful Pipe Shop located in North Vancouver. The Festival will have three tasting sessions and seminars that will showcase the best of the local artisan food and beverage industry.

Location: The Pipe Shop
115 Victory Ship Way, North Vancouver

• Victory Ship Way

Vancouver on Nov 6

This North Vancouver located Cheese and Meat festival which will be full of artisan goodies for food and beverages is going to be located at Victory Ship Way in North Vancouver, but there is also going to be another event in Victoria on Nov 27 2021.

The Vancouver Cheese and Meat 2021 Event in Vancouver is on Nov 6 2021. There have been several foodie Cheese and Meat Festival events in Vancouver and there are more coming up for those who might be looking to attend this year.

Discover the latest trends for cheese and meat products, meet local vendors that offer some of the best products in the market right now for cheese and meats, and learn about great pairings to go along with those items. This can be both a fun and an educational event, perfect for all foodies and those who appreciate a good charcuterie board.

Queensborough In The Fall

There are a variety of places to go explore in New West if you are looking for a beautiful fall experience. Queens Park, Moody Park, and other areas around New West but there are also some stunning places to see in Queensborough as well. One of them is the Starlight Casino, there are a variety of beautiful trees to see in the area that turn stunning shades of orange, yellow, and red during the fall.

Experience New West In The Fall

Drive around New West and you will see some stunning views around fall time. Throughout October is the most beautiful time to see that fall scenery around Vancouver and throughout the Lower Mainland. There is plenty of it right here in New Westminster to see and around Queensborough too. The Starlight Casino in Queensborough is just one area that has stunning fall scenery to witness during this time of year.

Around Vancouver in the fall you can find many beautiful places to take in. Thousands of trees turning vibrant colors leaves fluttering to the sidewalk like confetti. Around Queensborough one of the most beautiful fall spaces to enjoy is near the casino because they have these stunning trees nearby to look at and watch them change as the season carries on.

Go for a walk around the neighborhood, it is one of the most beautiful spaces during fall in New West to enjoy. But of course this isn’t the only beautiful place to enjoy around Vancouver during fall, but it is one of the best of them because of the stunning autumn scenery.

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Queensborough in the fall

All around New West you can find great places to head outdoors and explore this fall. Columbia Street, uptown near the mall, Moody Park, Queens Park, Hume Park, and other areas. There is no shortage of great garden spaces or parks to enjoy when fall arrives and the beautiful colors on those trees start to change.

The best time to see Vancouver in the fall is in October because this is when the colors are the most vibrant and toward the end of the month many of those leaves are starting to cover the ground. To get the chance to view some great autumn scenery it is best to travel around October to see what fall has to offer in Vancouver. There are many parks in not just New West but all around the Lower Mainland that are there to provide some of the most stunning fall backdrops you could imagine.

Holiday Shopping Started While Delays Persist for Port of Vancouver

There are ships around the Port of Vancouver that have been delayed from getting in. This isn’t the only area where ships are currently delayed from making their normal route. It is reported that there are supply chain issues expected this fall and shoppers have been urged to get an early start to things.

Already, there are some who have begun their Christmas shopping and they have looked to get an extra early start on things this year.

The Port of Vancouver delays could persist for some time. This delay with shipping containers might make things difficult for the upcoming holiday season with getting things here on time and having enough in stock to try and meet the demand.

Shipping Delays Mounting Leading Up To Holiday Season

The shipping delays are going on in Vancouver and other parts of the world and could mean that we might see more supply chain issues as the holiday season approaches.

For some stores around Canada, like toy stores for example, they could run out of some popular in demand items and that means that some parents are getting started now on looking for what they need.

Sales might be harder to find as well as those items that are in high demand. In some areas of the U.S. there are stores that have already recently implemented limits on purchases because they’re trying to avoid those shortages that we saw last year because of the pandemic.

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For some items there might be a lot of demand but the capacity isn’t there and so this could lead to supply chain issues. Experts suggest that we might still experience some of those supply chain issues in the coming weeks ahead in different parts of the world.

With the backlog of ships in Vancouver right now it isn’t clear when this might be resolved fully and what impact this might have on the supply chain overall.

Those who don’t want to end up seeing empty shelves when they head out to do holiday shopping might have already started looking for what they need and more are also likely to get started soon once Halloween is over.

For some items it could be harder to find, such as trying to find certain toys for example, and that’s why experts are warning the public that they should look to get started earlier rather than later this year because of those potential supply chain issues that we might see.

Bruncheria: Best Place for Brunch In New West

If you haven’t been to Bruncheria yet then what the heck are you waiting for? This place is the best brunch place in New West and they’ve got one of the cutest patio space too. The food here is amazing, there is plenty of variety. If you want a good restaurant to try in this area then check it out for breakfast or lunch.

Get Your Brunch On At Bruncheria

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Bruncheria is delicious and has some of the best add ons. What you see above is the Carnivore Breakfast Bowl that comes with your choice of meat, scrambled eggs, and crispy potatoes. Add bacon, spicy pulled pork, pulled chicken, regular pulled pork or go for other meat options.

The Best For Breakfast Bowls

Bruncheria has the best in breakfast bowls and the best substitution options when you want to make it your own. Pulled pork, chicken, sausages, bacon, you name it. Add smashed avocado, more eggs, and even more bacon or pulled pork on top if you want. These bowls are delicious and makes this one of the top breakfast spots in New West.

Ordering is easy from Bruncheria because you can find them on apps like Skip The Dishes and that means getting these delicious breakfast bowls delivered right to your house without ever having to leave. But if you want to head out and go somewhere for a great brunch then go right here to Columbia St and find it at Bruncheria anytime during the week.

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Bruncheria scrambled eggs and smashed avo

Clubhouse Breakfast Waffle from Bruncheria

Bruncheria has some of the best breakfast and lunch options in New Westminster and you need to stop in here if you are looking for the best for brunch. When you want fresh and delicious food, high quality breakfast and lunch being served, then go here. It’s that simple.

They’ve got bowls, wraps, and a whole lot more. They also offer great iced drinks and coffee drinks, like their iced brunch lemonade and Elderflower summer iced drink. The iced coffee is good too.

The new Bruncheria restaurant is right on the corner of Braid and Columbia, see below on the map, they have a great patio space and plenty of parking outside of the restaurant.

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The Best In Brunch

Bruncheria is one of the best brunch locations right now serving the New West area and their hours are perfect when you want a breakfast, brunch, or lunch date. Check out their menu for the best in breakfast bowls, benny options, coffee drinks, and more. The patio is a beautiful space and this is a great small business restaurant in New West to support.

Carnivore Breakfast Bowl from Bruncheria

Great variety, great quality, decent prices, and a good location, it all works to make this a top brunch spot in New West right now.

This good breakfast food has me coming back more than once and you might feel the same if you try it too. The food here from Bruncheria was some of the best breakfast food that I have had in a long time. It is worth going back more than once to check out Bruncheria and have a great lunch date here.