07:00 That’s a wrap on season 11 for #jensenackles. Glad to have gotten him after he finished filming
x (at DFW) Met a great actor and an even better guy today on a plane from Vancouver. Best of luck Jensen
(4pm) Jensen waiting for his car at AUS
Jensen: 12:56 PM 18 Dec 2015 Heading home for the holidays. Is there a better feeling? Merry Christmas All.
DFW
2026 Just for Laughs Vancouver x Fox Cabaret x Mount Pleasant.
[Maddy] Kelly kept control of her audience with a relative ease and confrontational grace.
Metro Vancouver Events Calendar:
Now-Mar. 8: Dial M for Murder @ Stanley Stage / House of Folk: A Lost Canadian Folk Show @ Firehall Arts Centre / The Lantern City
Now-Mar. 11: Vancouver Mountain Film Festival
Now-Mar. 22: Living with Long COVID @ Museum of Vancouver
Now-Mar. 28: Riley Park Winters Farmers Market (Saturdays)
[[MORE]]Now-Apr. 6: Artemis Space Adventure with Lego Bricks @ Science World
Now-Apr. 12: The Golden Anniversaries @ Granville Island Stage
Now-Apr. 26: Kitsilano Winters Farmers Market (Sundays)
Mar. 1: Dumplings & Whisky for HK @ Skript Kitchen
Mar. 1-8: Vancouver Cocktail Week
Mar. 4-8: Coastal Dance Festival @ UBC Museum of Anthropology
Mar. 5-8: Gender Equity in Media (GEM) Festival @ VIFF Centre
Mar. 7-14: Vancouver International Wine Festival
Mar. 10-22: People, Places & Things @ The Cultch
Mar. 11-28: Pyper @ Frederic Wood Theatre
Mar. 12-15: BC Home + Garden Show @ BC Place
Mar. 12-Apr. 5: Franklinland @ Granville Island Stage
Mar. 13-15: CelticFest Vancouver
Mar. 4-14: Vancouver International Dance Festival
Mar. 18-21: Hamlet, Prince of Denmark @ Vancouver Playhouse
Mar. 19: CBC Because News @ The Cultch
Mar. 20-29: Harm @ Studio 16
Mar. 21-28: Burnaby StrideFest
Mar. 26-Apr. 3: Wildwoman @ Gateway Theatre
Mar. 27-Apr. 12: Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival
Mar. 30: Curry Cup: Tournament of Champions @ Heritage Hall
Mar. 31-Apr. 12: Canadian Psycho @ Firehall Arts Centre
2026 Just for Laughs Vancouver x Fox Cabaret x Mount Pleasant. (via This Hour Has 22 Minutes)
[Maddy] Kelly’s talent for casual comic delivery wrapped in a personable attitude and jovial persona continues to make her comedic presence so very amusing.
Heading to or from Vancouver? 🚍🎭❄️ Expanded Vancouver–Victoria bus service, 20 must-see events Feb 16–22, and an unusual South Coast cold snap with possible snow are all on the way. Plan your week now: https://hyperlocalnews.website/vancen/vancouver-transport-events-and-weather.html
x Hey @jarpad thanks for the photo op with my wife @PHXSkyHarbor Look forward to Season 10!
Sarah Jared Padalecki arriving at yvr with an owie #Supernatural http://flic.kr/p/orhxZX
oh Once we got up to him we noticed he was in a sling and before asking him to sign we said, “Dude, you don’t have to sign anything, didn’t realize you were hurt!” and Jared replied “Nah, it’s okay guys you waited for me, I’ll try to do one each.” He then signed two for everyone waiting and when asked about the arm he said “Just a stupid move man. I was fooling around with Osric and separated my shoulder!” He said it’s been tough because he’s dropped about 15 pounds not being able to maintain his muscle.
Thick fog is grounding flights in southwest BC 🌫️✈️ while big money chases stable, income-producing assets from The Post’s $1.2B sale to major mall and rental deals 🏢🏠 See how weather and “smart capital” are reshaping 2025 ⬇️ https://hyperlocalnews.website/vancen/fog-and-deals-british-columbia-news.html
Welcome to the Family: The Explosive Story Behind Fast & Furious, the Blockbusters that Supercharged the World by Barry Hertz. (via TMU)
Hachette’s unauthorized book chronicling the entire cinematic history of the blockbuster Fast & Furious film franchise from its humble street-racing beginnings to its massive global reach is an exhaustively researched deep dive that painstakingly dissects every possible detail. From the backstage personality clashes to the widely publicized production issues and the tragedy of co-star Paul Walker’s untimely death during the seventh film, virtually nothing is left out. It’s a great read that informs just how the unlikely cultural behemoth came to be.
oh Jensen was one of the first cast members to fly into Vancouver to begin production on season 10. He told us he was directing an episode, hence why he flew up so early.
When asked about if he’s going to be having another kid soon he replied “Not you guys too! Everyone asks!” We commented, “Guess that’s a no then?” He replied “One is more than enough right now!” and had a good chuckle about it. He then said she’s growing like a weed.
Jensen brought his golf clubs up and we asked him if he’d ever bring Tom Welling up for a Supernatural appearance (since he flies up at least once a season just to go golfing with Jensen). Jensen laughed at the idea and said “We’ll have to!”
Always a very classy guy, Jensen was very sweet, signed for everyone waiting and chatted for a bit.
Metro Vancouver Events Calendar:
Now-Jan. 2: Lights of Hope @ St. Paul’s Hospital
Now-Jan. 3: Destination Downtown Ferris Wheel @ Robson Square
Now-Jan. 4: Festival of Lights @ VanDusen Botanical Garden / Disney’s Frozen @ Stanley Stage / Little Women @ Granville Island Stage / Steveston Festival of Trees @ Gulf of Georgia Cannery / Soar with Santa @ FlyOver Canada
Now-Jan. 11: East Van Panto: West Van Story @ York Theatre
[[MORE]]Now-Jan. 18: Canyon Lights @ Capilano Suspension Bridge Park
Now-Jan. 25: NDN Giver @ Bill Reid Gallery
Now-Feb. 28: Free Ice Skating @ Robson Square
Now-Mar. 1: Winterlust @ H Tasting Lounge
Now-Mar. 22: Living with Long COVID @ Museum of Vancouver
Now-Mar. 28: Riley Park Winters Farmers Market (Saturdays)
Now-Apr. 6: Artemis Space Adventure with Lego Bricks @ Science World
Now-Apr. 26: Kitsilano Winters Farmers Market (Sundays)
Jan. 1: Vancouver Polar Bear Swim @ English Bay Beach
Jan. 17-Feb. 14: Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival
Jan. 20-25: Moulin Rouge! The Musical @ Queen Elizabeth Theatre
Jan. 21-Feb. 8: Dine Out Vancouver Festival
Jan. 22-25: Street Food City XIV @ VAG North Plaza
Jan. 22-Feb. 8: PuSh International Performing Arts Festival
Jan. 22-Feb. 15: The Golden Anniversaries @ Granville Island Stage
Jan. 24: The Offspring: Supercharged Worldwide @ Rogers Arena
Jan.. 27-31: The Heat: Improv Comedy Festival @ The Improv Centre
Jan. 29: Austra: Chin Up Buttercup Tour @ Fox Cabaret
Jan. 30-Feb. 22: Love Lights @ Capilano Suspension Bridge
Jan. 31-Feb. 1: Everything Has Disappeared @ York Theatre
It may only be 10:15 local time, but it’s noon to my body and the airport is a lawless place anyway
Dynasty Seafood Restaurant x West Broadway x Fairview Slopes.
Heads up, Metro Vancouver drivers 🚗⚠️ Northbound Knight Street Bridge will be reduced to one lane from 9 p.m.–5 a.m. Dec 16–17 for a safety inspection. Expect delays and plan alternate routes in advance: https://drwuaze.site/news/vancen/temporary-traffic-restrictions-on-the-knight.html
Gallery: The Jingle Bar @ Alibi Room - Vancouver, BC
Date: December 3 and 11, 2025
Words and photos by: Timothy Nguyen
Over the course of the holiday season, the lower levels of Gastown’s Alibi Room have been decorated into the Jingle Bar! As we entered, we were welcomed by festive decor and wonderfully costumed staff who helped us with our coats.
Our media night took place on a Wednesday - which had a focus on Cocktails & Carols. Each ticket for a Wednesday night includes a complimentary house cocktail on arrival and group sing-a-longs - perfect for bringing those who enjoy festive cheer or a cheeky Christmas date night.
During the course of our hour and a half session, we participated in group trivia with other guests (with live results!). The competition kept things engaging and the staff were great at rallying everyone to be involved. Following this was a costume contest, where winners from both events won cute little prizes. My significant other ended up crushing the trivia and won a little mug and treats gift bag.
For those thirsty or hungry - there is a simple list of five curated holiday cocktails for every taste, as well as a simplified bar menu courtesy of the Alibi Room.
Rounding off the night was karaoke and group caroling, which really put the icing on the cake. Songs performed included the classic Mariah Carey hit “All I Want For Christmas Is You,” to songs found in Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas.
The Christmas elves also noted that there are family-friendly sessions on Saturdays and Sundays at 1 PM and 3 PM, perfect for those who want to bring their little ones for crafts and games such as Reindeer Ring Toss and Elf Bingo. Overall, our duration and time spent at the Jingle Bar was a breath of fresh air - especially for two people who aren’t really into the holidays for various reasons.
I can’t stress how engaging, attentive and friendly the staff were here! I can highly recommend this as a quick stop for those wanting to get into Santa’s good books or for those who want some holiday cheer.
The Jingle Bar is taking over the Alibi Room (157 Alexander Street) now through December 23. Purchase tickets online for your 90-minute experience of magical and festive fun.
I’m in my room, sitting on what used to be my sister’s bed, back in Montreal. The late afternoon sun is peaking through the window — but given that it’s mid-November, I guess it’s technically dusk. It’s the last glimmer of sunshine before nightfall; sunset is at 3:30pm here, or something like that. The show “& Just Like That”, the Sex & the City sequel, is playing in the background (hence the inspiration for the very relevant title of this blog post). I was trying to work away at a Social Media Audit I volunteered to do — mostly to prove my capability and secure a potential client — but I couldn’t seem to stay focused.
All I could really muster up in my mind was: “How did we get here?”
Let’s rewind just a little bit.
Now that I’ve said that, I don’t even know where to start. I’ve had so much to say, so much on my mind — yet so little bandwidth to fathom putting it all on paper in one fell swoop. I guess my brain has decided it can’t hold the weight of it anymore.
Nearly to the day — 10 years later — I picked up everything I had, the life I’d built, sold it all, packed my car, and drove across the country. Eerily similar to the start of my journey when I was 24 years old. It’s no surprise that I hardly hesitated. Risk-taking and going all-in don’t seem to make me flinch too much — even though they probably should?
I had a plan then, and I had a plan now. It was all going to be just fine! Right?
Yet I’m always surprised when the plan doesn’t go, well… according to plan.
I had driven that drive three other times previously. It was hardly uncharted territory. Even now, three months in, I still can’t fully tell you what’s been the most destabilizing about this whole thing. Is it how quickly everything unraveled? Was it the two-week time span between getting laid off in July, my three-year on-again-off-again relationship ending, and making the official decision that I was never going to work for anyone else again — all while the offer that shifted everything came in what felt like the same breath?
The universe wasted no time with this one. I made real decisions for me, and then I was presented with what felt like the only real viable option for my soul. Nothing was really keeping me in Vancouver anymore. It felt like I’d come, experienced everything I needed to experience, and felt everything I needed to feel. So when every obstacle seemingly vanished, the offer to move to Mexico wasn’t one I felt I could logically say “no” to.
The only real question I could focus on — no matter the amount of fear coming up — was:
“Why the hell not?”
Fear sure as hell wasn’t going to be the reason I didn’t at least try. I’d rather live with failure than regret. Or so I told myself at the time.
Or maybe it was the radical shift in what I’d come to know as “home,” “stability,” “success.”
Am I more rattled by how fast I could dismantle the last ten years of my life… or by how I managed to blow up my entire life only to be left with the task of rebuilding it again with no real direction in sight?
I’m finding myself wading between what some consider extreme bravery and what others consider extreme stupidity. Again. I guess the truth depends on the day… or what angle you’re looking at it from.
The plan was simple: pack, leave, come home for a month or so, and then head to Mexico by early September. Some hiccups with logistics and due diligence came into play — but I wasn’t pressed. I wanted to take my time, make sure we were set up for success. Part of that success included me regulating my nervous system. Finding a steady place to call home in the meantime.
But the plan wasn’t panning out the way I’d imagined — even early on.
I’d also like to go on record: before all this, I had already been questioning whether leaving Vancouver and coming back to Montreal was something I should entertain more seriously. Let’s be clear — I didn’t absentmindedly make these decisions. I carefully weighed the alternative.
What I didn’t overly account for… was the possibility of this entire thing not panning out at all.
That, to me, wasn’t an option.
To Be Continued…
xx
