The City of Vancouver held two open house meetings to the public to discuss a new policy for licensed restaurants hours of operation. Under the new bylaws, restrictions will be put in place depending on your allocated district. Restaurant owners, curious citizens came down to give their views on what could affect Vancouver's image.

2008 marked the 77th BC Highland Games since starting count. The Scottish and the curious came together at Percy Perry Stadium to celebrate the haggis heritage.

The second week of Whistler's CrankWorx festival held the first annual Cheese Rolling Festival, made famous by the the UK festival of the same nature.

CrankWorx 2008 in Whistler tests the skills of mountain bike riders around the globe, with cash prizes making the death-defying stunts and downhill speeds worthwhile.

Seb and Chuck from Montreal pop punk band Simple Plan spoke before their show at the Pacific Coliseum about their new self-titled album.

With a third appearance this year, Missy Higgins talks before her sold out Commodore show about dealing with a growing fanbase, and her participation in environmental organizations and carbon neutral touring.