Vancouver Blogger: WriterGal
I am WriterGal, a Vancouver blogger, writer, editor, designer, and Social Media Consultant, who also enjoys traveling, exploring new things, and living up life the best I can!
I’ve been writing professionally for years, but ironically, this is my first blog. I have written blogs for other people, but never for myself! Now, as a Vancouver blogger, I will share my passions and opinions about life and living in Vancouver, BC.
On the WriterGal Blog, you can also learn more about my professional services and my work. Read some of my recent postings are below.
PS: I am always looking for new gigs (especially blogging and social media). If you might have a project that needs some help, please contact WriterGal.
Recent Writings
Tim Hortons Camp Day: June 2, 2010
June 2, 2010
Tim Hortons Camp Day is my 2nd favourite day of the year (next to Christmas, of course). It means for every coffee you buy, you’re donating to the Tim Horton Children’s Foundation. Every penny from Tim Hortons coffee today will be donated to help less fortunate kids go to camp.
These camps increase children’s self-confidence, self-esteem, [...]
Groupon Vancouver: 2 Thumbs Up!
May 31, 2010
I have a new love: Groupon!
Each day, Groupon Vancouver offers a new “cool thing to do” at a discounted price, often saving you about 50%. You purchase the “groupon” from their site and take it to the vendor for the discount.
Last week I bought a groupon for Epic, the Vancouver Sustainable Living Expo. Tickets were [...]
How Social Media Changed Communication
May 29, 2010
Social media has changed our lives in so many ways. Here are 4 things that have changed for me:
1. Instant Access to News
No longer do I watch the 6 o’clock news or the morning news. I get the majority of my news from Twitter or with a quick visit to News1130 or Google News. Over [...]
Driving in Vancouver: BC-wide Cell Phone Ban (Part 2)
January 6, 2010
Are the new cell phone and electronic device restrictions in Vancouver and throughout BC really going to make us safer? Many studies indicate that drivers are just as distracted by electronic device usage while driving, even with a hands-free device.
With our new law, effective Jan 1, Vancouver and BC drivers have restrictions on the use [...]
Driving in Vancouver: BC-wide Cell Phone Restrictions (Part 1)
January 5, 2010
Aside from the 2010 Winter Olympic Buzz, Vancouver is talking about the new cell phone ban that came into effect on Jan 1, 2010. Here’s what every Vancouver driver needs to know.
The new law bans or restricts the use of certain portable electronic devices while operating a vehicle. It applies particularly to cell phone usage, [...]
White Christmas: A perfect substitute for real snow in Vancouver
December 16, 2009
It’s too warm for a white Christmas in Vancouver this year, but the stage musical of Irving Berlin’s White Christmas at the Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage is a great substitute for real snow! The Arts Club Theatre company did an amazing job and I had an amazing evening.
White Christmas Synopsis
White Christmas is about 2 army [...]
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