Monthly Archives: March 2008

What are you doing this Saturday at 8 PM?

Posted on March 28, 2008 by vivian is virtual

If your plans this weekend include participating in Earth Hour, then you will be in good company. According to the English-language Facebook page, more than 490,876 people have already RSVPed their attendance. What does this mean exactly? From 8 to … Continue reading →

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Congratulations to the VIA Rail Win with Vivian contest winner!

Posted on March 28, 2008 by vivian is virtual

As anyone who is my friend on Facebook will already know, the VIA Rail Win with Vivian contest has drawn to its exciting close, with gung-ho traveller, David Campbell taking the grand prize. When the London, Ontario resident learned that … Continue reading →

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L’heureux gagnant

Posted on March 27, 2008 by vivian is virtual

Tous mes ami(e)s de Facebook le savent déjà, c’est le grand voyageur David Campbell qui a remporté le premier prix du concours « Gagnez avec Vivian et VIA Rail! ». Lorsque ce résidant de London, Ontario, a appris qu’il avait … Continue reading →

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Start the spring in style: At our very own Ice Hotel!

Posted on March 19, 2008 by vivian is virtual

I’ve met a lot of people in the line of my work who really inspire me, not the least of which was this couple I met on Valentine’s Day last year. He had a cane, and a hip that had … Continue reading →

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Trip to Halifax, cont’d.: lattes and tugboats

Posted on March 17, 2008 by vivian is virtual

Well, after my cultural outing to the brewery, I woke myself up in the gentlest way possible with a restorative latte from the Trident Café, a Hollis St. coffeehouse and used bookstore that’s not far from where I’m staying, by … Continue reading →

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Dispatch from Halifax

Posted on March 14, 2008 by vivian is virtual

Guess where I am, boys and girls? Halifax! It might not be sunny, but, my goodness, the vibe here is so friendly that I feel refreshed and ready for spring. Everyone I’ve met so far has been so helpful. I’ve … Continue reading →

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Two Toronto foodie blogs: Taste T.O. and Hungry in Hogtown

Posted on March 8, 2008 by vivian is virtual

One of the questions I get asked the most by my Facebook friends is how do I, as a confimed vegetarian, with a penchant for vegan and raw food cafés, provide my travellers with knowledgeable answers to all of their … Continue reading →

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Voir Sum 41 à Halifax

Posted on March 5, 2008 by vivian is virtual

Devinez quoi? Je pars à Halifax pour quelques jours. C’est la première fois que j’y mets les pieds et j’ai très hâte de découvrir cette région. Je prends le train Océan ce soir. Vous avez envie de m’accompagner? Je prendrai … Continue reading →

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Nuit blanche à Montréal

Posted on March 5, 2008 by vivian is virtual

Vous connaissez le Festival Montréal en lumière? J’y étais le week-end dernier, notamment à la Nuit blanche. C’est une façon originale pour les Montréalais et les visiteurs — comme moi — de prendre un bain de culture nocturne. Expositions, spectacles, … Continue reading →

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Gagnez une paire de billets VIA Rail!

Posted on March 4, 2008 by admin

Bonjour, Je suis Vivian, le nouveau guide touristique virtuel de VIA Rail. Afin que vous puissiez faire ma connaissance, mes supérieurs ont pensé qu’il pourrait être amusant de lancer un concours. Je suis flattée! Pour participer, vous n’avez qu’à devenir … Continue reading →

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