Matt WilliamsAny Foods you Like? Food is practically my #1 buddy. While I've never discriminated against a dinner plate, my favourite dish is BBQ ribs. Where were you born? Born in Vancouver, raised a quick ferry ride over in Victoria. What are your favourite movies? Forgetting Sarah Marshall, Anchorman, Superbad, and the Royal Tenenbaums. There's a bit of a trend showing. For a more serious movie, Pulp Fiction. Got any kids or animals? Other than the family runt, Mickey the Shith-zu, no pets to speak of. Kids? None that I know of. What was your first ever job? Ball collector at a Driving Range. This involved driving a tractor-like vehcile to pick up golf balls, dodging people trying to him me, then washing the golf balls. Describe a great Friday night. Friends usually make for a great Friday night. The TV show Friends? I'll save that for a Wednesday night. What annoys you? When someone says "because", and then says nothing else. Because what!? March 1, 2013Thank You, Thank You, Thank You!
A guy shouldn't be this lucky, this lucky to have a community like you.
Today is my last day here at Mountain FM in Castlegar. I am moving to Vancouver Island to take a job,...
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March 1, 2013Well That's Impressive
There's many thing's that I've accepted I will never be able to do:
Sing the national anthem at a Blue Jays game.
Ballet dance (Never tried, mainly cause...
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February 28, 2013Happy Birthday Brian Jones
The founding member of The Rolling Stones would have turned 71 years old today. I'm not talking about Mick Jagger or Keith Richards though...
I'm talking about Brian...
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February 28, 2013New Bob Seger Music
Bob Seger is on a massive tour right now that will bring him to Vancouver March 27th.
Set lists from some of the shows that have already taken place are being leaked, along with...
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February 27, 2013Pink Shirt Day: A Tale About Bullying
Bullying sucks, plain and simple. It sucks 100x more than when snow falls into your car when you open the door at 8am in the morning.
I had a listener (who wanted to remain anonymous)...
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February 27, 2013Pink Shirt Day: A Letter to 'Bullying'
Yesterday I mentioned I needed your help with a project I was working on for Pink Shirt Day. I got great feedback over the phone, Facebook and Twitter, and have now finished the...
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February 26, 2013New David Bowie Tune
Leave it to David Bowie to shock and awe us. Check out his brand new tune released today:
Ps. Mr. Bowie is looking pretty good in the film. World tour this year maybe?
Pps....
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February 26, 2013An Act of Sportsmanship
Sportsmanship is pretty rare these days in the age of hockey brawls and twitter fights. But, it's not completely dead... yet.
Here's the reason why:
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February 25, 2013Oscar Hosts for 2014
While I thought Seth McFarlane did a pretty decent job of hosting the Oscars last night, it seems he's getting ripped apart in the media. I thought he kept it pretty clean, and...
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February 25, 2013Motley Crue in BC
Motley Crue have announced a massive Canadian tour this year and while they won't be coming to the Kootenays, they'll be a three and half hour drive away. They'll...
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February 22, 2013Roy Has Fire - CBC Spotlight
Castlegar-based band Roy Has Fire are in another competition, helping represent the West Kootenays.
They did not make it through to the top 3 of BC's Best Teen...
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February 21, 2013The Top 'Rock Movie Moments'
Rolling Stone came out with a list of their 30 Greatest Rock & Roll Movie Moments which you can checkout by clicking here.
While there's some great inclusions, and...
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February 20, 2013To This Day Project
Pink Shirt Day goes a week from today, and it's your oppourtunity to wear a pink shirt and take a stand against bullying.
Friend of Mountain FM, spoken-word artistst, Shane...
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February 20, 2013An 8-Bit Look at the 2013 Blue Jays
Spring training is underway, and it's time to dig out your 1993 Paul Molitor Blue Jays jersey.
This video has been floating around the internet, and it offers a prediction...
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February 19, 2013Gym Stereotypes
I regularly work out at the Castlegar Rec Complex, and have to give a big kudos to all the people that work out there in the morning. They are some of the best 'gym-mates'...
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February 19, 2013The Juno Nominations that Rock
The 2013 Juno nominations have been released and, as always, you can expect a mix of rock/pop/and some thumping bass.
To save you the pain of sitting through Carly Rae...
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February 18, 2013Stevie Nicks & Dave Grohl on Letterman
Dave Grohl (Nirvana, Foo Fighters) hit up Letterman last week to promote his new documentary called Sound City.
Along with Dave's appearance, he hit the stage to perform...
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February 18, 2013UFO Sighting in Kelowna?
One day, it will happen. At least, that's what the movies have told us.
Friday night, a family saw what they suspected could be a UFO in Kelowna. According to the family,...
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February 15, 2013The Russian Meteor
This morning, a 7,000 tonne meteor the size of a bus hit near a town in Russia.
Somewhere, a fossil is somehow saying 'that's nothing!'.
Check out some...
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February 14, 2013New Eric Clapton Tune
Eric Clapton's releasing his first album, called 'Old Sock', in three years on March 25th. The album is a tribute to a lot of Clapton's inspirations like JJ Cale...
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February 14, 2013Love 101 from the Kootenays
Love can be tricky sometimes. Sometimes, as J. Geils once crooned, it 'STINKS'.
So this Valentine's Day I thought I would ask some people around the West Kootenays...
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February 13, 2013This Guy Loves His Job
When I do play-by-play for the Castlegar Rebels hockey team, 'expressive' is one word that can be made to describe my hand gestures.
So much so, that one of the ladies...
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February 13, 2013Black Sabbath Teaser
Black Sabbath are releasing a new album, called '13', in June of this year. The band released a teaser for the upcoming album, with Ozzy Osbourne saying it's the "most...
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February 12, 2013The Grammy Performances that Shook the Earth
Another year, and another Grammys has come and gone.
Usually the Grammys are 3 hours of celebrity hob-nobbing, and the winners this year were underwhelming (where was the...
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February 8, 2013A Discount for Good Behaviour
There's nothing worse than going to a restaurant, coughing up some dough for food, and listening to kids scream at 3,000 decibles for the entire meal.
It's like taking...
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February 7, 2013Vintage Vancouver Canucks
The Vancouver Canucks make their debut today on Mountain FM, with pre-game of today's game vs. Minnesota starting at 4:30pm and play-by-play beginning at 5pm.
With...
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February 7, 2013Black Sabbath to Tour
Black Sabbath are releasing their first album since reuniting with Ozzy Osbourne, entitled 13.
Time to dig out that musky Black Sabbath t-shirt!
Plus, there's...
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February 6, 2013Canada's Most Romantic Cities
Apparently there's something about politicians and archaic political buildings that revs up your libido.
That is, if we put any stock in Amazon.Ca's list of the 'Most...
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February 6, 2013Monopoly: West Kootenay Edition
Cats are invading not only our web browsers, but also our game boards.
Monopoly announced it's new game piece will be, the Cat. Chalk it up to the 1 million plus cat...
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February 5, 2013Dave Grohl, Trent Reznor and Josh Homme
The best way to do things, are often the oldest ways.
That's one of the themes in Dave Grohl's Sound City documentary, which is out now (for download). It focuses...
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February 5, 2013Chris Tanev: The Hero
Somewhere in that mob is Chris Tanev, the Canuck's humble hero.
Tanev scored his first NHL goal last night in overtime to help the Canucks beat Edmonton 3-2. Humble, shy...
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February 4, 2013The Commercials of Super Bowl 47
The Ravens took down the 49ers in Super Bowl 47 yesterday, but let's get to the reason we all watch the game...
The commercials.
While it may seem like a 'down'...
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February 4, 2013How I Met Your Mother, Eh?
Warning: I am very obsessed with this show. Bias may appear.
Tonight is a special episode of How I Met Your Mother, as it features a slew of Canadian guests donning...
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February 1, 2013This Dude Really Looks Like a Lady
American Idol was dead to me a long time ago. You're probably asking "Matt, you used to like American Idol?" I should clarify that. My girlfriend at the time liked...
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February 1, 2013Super Bowl 47 - Chicken Wing Prediction
Experts have debated, relationships have been strained, and stomachs are soon to be stretched with Super Bowl 47 upon us.
Still wavering on your prediction? That's...
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January 31, 2013TV Tunes and Farewells
Tonight, one of the greatest TV comedies of the past 7 years will air it's last episode. I'll be drowning my sorrows in nachos, friends, and one last glimpse of Tina Fey...
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January 30, 201344 Years Ago Today
One of the greatest rock concerts took place 44 years ago today, on a chilly roof in London.
Today marks the anniversary of the Beatles' last live performance on top of the...
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January 30, 2013The Only Super Bowl Recipe You'll Need
Super Bowl Sunday is upon us, and I dare you to try and make this for the big game.
Here's a guide to help you create this heart-stoppin' delicacy:
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January 29, 2013Best Superbowl Halftime Show?
“I want you to step away from the guacamole dip, I want you to put the chicken figers down…”
Well said Bruce, well said.
This year, Beyonce is playing...
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January 29, 2013Skiers' Luck
If only this happened everytime I went skiing at Red Mountain.
Then again, the most air I get is hopping off the lift.
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January 28, 2013Recap: The Sonny Samuelson Bobsled Race
Instead of trying to explain to you how much I screamed like a girl hurdling down the streets of Rossland Saturday morning, here’s a moment to moment recap of the morning:
6:30am:...
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January 28, 2013The Goal
I'm usually not one to 'flaunt' celebrity birthdays, but can Paul Henderson be put in the same category as a Jerry Seinfeld or David Letterman?
Henderson turned 70...
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January 25, 2013A Look Back at the 90's
Sometimes, it's fun to look back at the styles that defined certain eras. Flower power, neon tights, and the slogan 'No Fear' have come and gone.
And yet, my...
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January 25, 20133 Things to do this Robbie Burns Day
Today we dedicate to one of the greatest poets of all-time, who also comes from the land of bagpipes and haggis.
Mention the word 'Haggis' to someone, and you'll...
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January 24, 2013Cool Runnings
Gear? Check. Test run? Check. An extra pair of pants? Double check.
This Saturday the Sonny Samuelson Bobsled Race will kick off at 9:30am in Rossland, as part of the 116th Rossland...
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January 24, 2013New Canucks Entrance Song?
U2's 'Where the Streets Have No Name' has become a morally conflicting song for me.
Do I attribute it to my undying passion for the Canucks, or all the heartbreak...
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January 23, 2013Axl Rose Kickin' It
There's still plenty of old-timers kickin' it on the concert scene. Bob Seger will be bringing the Silver Bullet band to Vancouver in March, The Rolling Stones are hinting...
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January 23, 2013RIP Atari
There's something nostalgic about the blisters 'old-school' gaming created. They were like figurative war badges for defeating the incoming aliens in 'Space Invaders',...
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January 22, 2013New Pants Please?...
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January 22, 2013The ABC's of Music
Every now and then scientists take well-meaning money meant for disease research, and divert it to some pretty clueless studies. Like, how some of the music your kid may listen to,...
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January 21, 2013Sound City Players Debut
By now, you may have heard me giddy like a 5 year old girl for Dave Grohl's new documentary 'Sound City'. The film made it's premiere at the Sundance Music Festival...
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January 21, 2013The Awkward Roommate
First off, I want to get this off my chest. I have one of the best roommates you could ever ask for.
Though, if you've lived with a roommate, you know there are bound to...
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January 18, 2013Check-In with Red Mountain
There's lots going on this weekend, including a big competition at Red Mountain Resort. Erik Kalacis from Red Mountain gave us a call Friday afternoon to chat Canadian Open,...
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January 17, 2013#HockeyIsBack
T-minus two days till we're back donning our favourite hockey sweaters, busting our lungs yelling at the TV.
To help win you back, the NHL has released another cool promo....
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January 17, 2013Mountain FM 'Rage Room'
Rage Rooms are popping up around the globe, with some appearing in North America. Essentially, they are rooms you can rent and trash with a sledgehammer. The end result? A trashed...
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January 16, 2013'42' The Movie
'42' will be one of the most powerful movies this year.
After many years, Hollywood is finally making a movie about Jackie Robinson breaking the colour barrier in professional...
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January 16, 2013Sound City Players - From Can to Can't
Dave Grohl (of Nirvana and Foo Fighters fame) is releasing a documentary about the hallowed halls of 'Sound City', a legendary recording studio. The documentary will...
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January 15, 2013Arctic Blast in LA?
We get our fair share of the cold in the Kootenays. However, by the way some people in LA are reacting to their 'Arctic Blast' it makes us look like polar bears.
Check...
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January 15, 20134 'Totally Ridiculous' NHL Predictions
This isn't a 'regular season'. We're getting a condensed 48 game season, with the likelihood of more injuries and upsets. The aging vets will get tired, while the...
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January 14, 2013Confessions of a Wiig-a-holic
Kristen Wiig is better than Pam Anderson. There, I said it.
You see, celebrity crushes come and go. One minute, it's pictures of Jane Fonda, then you blink your eyes and...
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January 14, 2013Meanwhile in Russia...
While the NHL is scrambling to put together a 48 game season, the KHL is celebrating the halfway mark of their full season.
While I can't understand a single word they're...
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January 11, 2013John Travolta Belting The Beatles
At the 'Spirit of Australia' awards the other night, country/rock musician Keith Urban was joined on stage by Mr. Danny Zuk... ok make that John Travolta. Travolta took a...
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January 11, 2013Roy Has Fire into the Top 10
BC's Best Teen Band Competition sees entries from TONS of young bands around our province. One band in our area has made it through to the top 10.
Castlegar's Roy...
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January 10, 2013Late Night Battle Royale
Carson, Letterman, and Leno. The names are synonymous with late night television talk shows. Letterman and Leno are still around, but you now have a young crop of hosts competing...
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January 10, 2013The NHL's Apology - Translated
NHL hockey is back, in a shortened "I Can't Believe It's Not Butter!" 48 game season. The owners have approved the deal, and now we're waiting for the players...
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January 9, 2013New Deep Purple Teaser
If you've been looking for an excuse to grow your hair out, and bust out that corduroy vest from the 70's, now's your chance. Deep Purple released a teaser for their...
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January 9, 2013Winter Driving Blues
Winter is great. I love the fresh powder we get here in the Kootenays, and all the winter activities that come along with it. But winter doesn't come without the winter blues.
Some...
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January 8, 2013New Bon Jovi
First David Bowie comes out of hiding with a new track, which you can check out here, and now new stuff from Bon Jovi has surfaced.
They're set to embark on a tour this...
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January 8, 2013Tired of Shoveling Snow?
More snow is on the way, as you can expect 10 to 15 cm between this afternoon and tomorrow morning. With all that snow piling up in your driveway, my one man organization has come...
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January 7, 2013Motorhead + Robots = Awesome
If you could can cover anything by Motorhead, let alone the tune 'Ace of Spades', that's pretty awesome.
But when you throw Robots into the equation, and they do...
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January 7, 2013An Apology to the Fans
You won't have to watch re-runs of Gretzky in the blue and orange anymore, the NHL is back in business.
The NHL and NHLPA reached a tentative agreement on a CBA over the...
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January 4, 2013Smokies vs. Surrey
The Trail Smoke Eaters look to open up 2013 tonight the same way they closed out 2012, with a victory. They take on the red-hot Surrey Eagles tonight at Comenco, with the puck-drop...
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January 3, 2013Every Fan in the NHL
Just because the lockout is still going, doesn't mean we lose our identity as hockey fans.
Even if you're a comedian.
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January 3, 2013IBM Predicts the Future
With 2013 off to a roaring three day start, IBM has brought out their crystal 8 ball to look into the future of technology.
Scientists with the company say that you could...
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January 2, 2013Snow Removal: The Canadian Way
Snow is just part of being Canadian. One moment you'll see someone in shorts walking their dog, then next you'll see the equivalent of a small construction team clearing...
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January 2, 2013Who's on First?
It's one of the classic comedy sketchs of all-time, and Jimmy Falloon enlisted the help of some comedic greats to bring it back to television screens.
It's...
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December 28, 2012Whole Lotta Covers
The Kennedy Center Honors is an annual award that celebrates greatness in Performing Arts. Finally, Led Zepplin was honoured on Wednesday night.
Well, the ceremony took place...
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December 28, 2012New Years Resolutions
Time is running out to make those 2013 New Years Resolutions. Have you every kept one before? If so, kudos. It's a lost art.
It seems every year, myself or one of my friends...
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December 18, 2012Trail Smoke Eaters Food Drive
The Trail Smoke Eaters play their final game of 2012 tonight, against Merritt and you've got a chance to win a jersey.
Bring a donation of a non-perishable food item to the...
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December 18, 2012The NHL and Christmas
Who says the Lockout is going to stop the NHL from spreading Christmas cheer, and capitalizing on a glorious marketing oppourtunity.
Ok, probably not this glorious...
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December 17, 2012Power to the Plow
How's your back feeling after shoveling that driveway? If you have a snowblower, consider yourself lucky... and my new best friend!
This was my first true winter experience...
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December 17, 2012'Sir-vana' Mastered
The 12-12-12 concert last week was one of the coolest 'benefit' concerts I've seen. One of the highlights was Paul McCartney playing a new tune, called Cut Me Some Slack,...
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December 14, 2012Trail Smoke Eaters Preview
It's a hectic ending to 2012 for the Trail Smoke Eaters, with 4 games in the next 5 days (including 3 home games at Comenco). They're jockying for playoff position and voice...
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December 13, 2012Keith Moon on the Big Screen
There were plenty of highlights from last night's 12-12-12 Sandy Benefit Concert. McCartney and the boys from Nirvana, Vedder and Waters, Jovi and Springsteen, the list...
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December 13, 2012Most Memorable Gift
What was the most memorable gift you got as a kid, or as a 'grown-up'?
My values during Christmas have changed from when I was young. I cherish the chance to spend time...
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December 12, 2012Nirvana Reuniting?
Yes, Nirvana is sort of reuniting tonight. Paul McCartney is going to front Dave Grohl and the surviving members of Nirvana tonight at the 12-12-12 benefit concert.
Album...
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December 12, 20122012 Through Google's Lens
There's only 18 days left in 2012, and Google is already taking a look back at some of the best moments of the year:
These types...
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December 11, 2012'Man of Steel' Trailer
It's been a pretty awesome week for movie 'buffs'. The new Star Trek trailer was released last week, and now the new Superman trailer was released today.
It...
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December 11, 2012Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductees - 2013
It's official, if you're a RUSH fan you can stop writing those letters to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Rush is joined by a slew of other inductees:
Heart
Albert...
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December 10, 2012The Grinch(s?) Who Stole Hockey
It was about as inevitable as the Grinch stealing Christmas, but the NHL came out today and announced they've cancelled more games in the 2012-2013 season. They've cancelled...
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December 10, 2012Merry Xmas from the Abbotsford PD
Ok, so 99% of the reidents of Abbotsford are going to be receiving the traditional, well menaing, holiday greetings from the Abbotsford Police Department.
But the other...
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December 6, 2012Trekkies Unite!
I've never been a Star Trek guy myself, but this trailer may have just convinced me to do my homework!
Star Trek: Into the Darkness hits...
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December 6, 2012The Tragically Hip Spokane Concert
Whatever you do, when you watch the Tragically Hip (possibly in Cranbrook January 19th) do NOT text during their show.
One Spokane-ite(?) learnt that the hard way the other night....
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December 6, 2012Mountain FM's Cologne Scents
So Pizza Hut is coming out with a new Cologne? Big deal. We've been working on some scents here at Mountain FM for quite some time.
...
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December 5, 2012'Look at this Instagram'
A jab at Nickelback and Instagram all in one movie? Check this out:
Full disclosure, I am one of these 'Instagram'ers'. Feel free to laugh!
CollegeHumor's...
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December 5, 2012Favourite Holiday Tune
This about that time of the year you can't hide from the holiday tunes. We're even cranking some Christmas tunes right now on Mountain FM as December 25th approaches.
There's...
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December 4, 2012Sound City: The Movie
Neil Young, Fleetwood Mac, Nirvana, and Tom Petty are just a few of the musicians and bands who have recorded albums at Sound City. It's practically the holy grail of Classic...
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December 4, 2012The All-Time Greatest Sports Movie
ShortList.Com came out with a list of the best sports movies of all-time, and as a Canadian you may want to get ready to hit something.
Slapshot isn't even on the list.
Done...
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December 3, 2012Here come the Teddy Bears
This video came from our neighbours to the east, Calgary. It's further proof that it doesn't matter what level of hockey it is (WHL in this case), Canadians will come out...
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December 3, 2012Re-Gifting a Re-gifted Gift?
You remember the ticking clock in the hit tv-show 24? They should make one of those, yet for Christmas. You'd hear the countdown, and Santa is on the other line yelling...
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November 30, 2012Winter Movie Blues
Winter is almost here in the Kootenays, and you know what that means. Roasting chestnuts on an open fire.
Okay, maybe not. It's really hard to do, and the alternate...
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November 30, 2012A Tribute to the Moustache
With today being the last day of Movember, it's time to pay tribute to the moustache:
There's still time left to make a donation to the Mountain FM Mo Bros, click...
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November 29, 2012Griswald to the Rescue
The other day, I was driving home from our downtown Castlegar studios and saw a radiant glow just a few blocks away. I had to investiagte. What I found, was one of the more impressive...
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November 29, 2012Movember: Day 29 of the Journey
Don't hold you breath, but you only have two more days of enjoying the bountiful moustaches that populate the streets, grocery stores, and libraries across the West Kootenays.
After...
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November 27, 2012The Boss in BC
The past two days saw one of the biggest back to back BC concert lineups in years. Sunday saw Paul McCartney take the stage at BC Place (for highlights, check out Morning Rocks'...
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November 27, 2012Will Ferrell Up for an Oscar
Finally, justice is served. Finally, I no longer need to explain why I have a crazy obsession for Will Ferrell.
Finally, I no longer need to explain why I've watched Anchorman...
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November 26, 2012Grey Cup Musical Shenanigans
I'm not going to bombard you here with reasons why I didn't like last night's Grey Cup Halftime show (Gordon Lightfoot being the exception). All I will say is that if...
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November 23, 2012Black Friday Madness
Earlier today, I was at Pharmasave in Castlegar broadcasting on Mountain FM for their Black Friday sale. Everyone was super polite, full of smiles, and offering me coffee and doughnuts.
On...
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November 22, 2012American Thanksgiving
Happy Thankgiving to our neighbours down south, as everyone in the US is celebration Turkey Day today! NFL football peppers the television today, with three NFL games spread throughout...
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November 22, 2012Movember Day 22 Update
It's day 22 of Movember, and the days of lip sweaters dominating the streets across the West Kootenays are growing slim.
This is the time 'moustache regret' kicks...
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November 21, 2012Rolling Stones - Doom and Gloom Video
Just over a week ago, the Rolling Stones released their new 'Greatest Hits' collection called GRRR! On that album, there were two new tunes from the Stones, including...
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November 21, 2012First Car Fuzzies
What was the feeling like sitting in the front seat of your very first car?
I remember the feeling of freedom, of being able to go ANYWHERE. While my mind stretched the possibilities...
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November 20, 2012New R.E.M. Music Video
Sure R.E.M. may no longer be around, but that doesn't stop them from releasing a new music video. Sure... it may be a weird, ecclectic music video featuring Lindsay Lohan and...
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November 20, 2012Road Hockey - NHL Style
While you may see a ton of images of players in street clothes while being bombarded with lockout talk, some of the players aren't stuck in negotiations. Some players are trying...
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November 19, 2012Mansome?
Okay, it's day 19 of Movember and I'm going to get all the facial hair/body hair jokes out of the way...
Over the weekend I hibernated. Not Yogi Bear hibernation, I mean...
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November 19, 20122012's Catchiest Song
If you have kids, and they're in the near vicinity of you... do not let them hear this song.
It's not inappropriate, it's just 2012's catchiest tune. And you...
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November 16, 2012Celebration Day
Monday is a day of celebration if you're a Led Zeppelin fan, and a fan of early Christmas gifts. Led Zeppelin's Celebration Day DVD and CD will be released, marking...
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November 16, 2012Roy Has Fire
Castlegar band Roy Has Fire is gearing up for BC's Best Teen Band contest. They want you, to be a part of their application.
To be more specific, they want...
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November 15, 2012The Moustache FINALLY Taking Form
We're officially halfway through the month of Movember, and my moustache is finally taking form. Actually, at most it's taking form of something that closely resembles a...
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November 15, 2012Getting Back Into Shape
The days are getting colder, but I won't let that deter me.
You see, I go through fitness kicks. These kicks fluctuate between going to the gym regularly and... 'working...
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November 14, 2012NHL Lockout, Day ___?
So how are you faring during the current NHL "Cold War"? It's gotten to the point where I've lost count on what day of the lockout we're on, and that's...
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November 14, 2012Fight Bullying
Can you remember a time that you were bullied? Whether it was a week ago, or back in elementary school, it's happens all the time.
The BC Government is looking to combat...
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November 13, 2012Adrenaline Junkies to the MAX
What's the craziest thing you've ever done? Sky diving? Bungee Jumping? Running through the -42 Fort McMurray night in nothing but snow pants on a dare?
Ok, that last...
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November 13, 2012Movember Day 13 Update
Movember is nearly halfway done, and the amount of creepy moustaches is increasing. It seems no matter where I go, the lip shadows follow: the Safeway in Castlegar, the Castlegar...
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November 9, 2012Remembrance Day & Ceremonies
It's a thought that comes up every year, what does Remembrance Day mean to you? There are lots of words used on November 11th: thanks, memories, freedom, sacrifice, and veteran...
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November 9, 2012'God Grew Tired of Us' Trailer
Imagine walking 1,000 miles in the wilderness in Africa, to escape Civil War? It's pretty hard to stretch my imagination that far, but you'll be able to get a taste of 3...
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November 8, 2012New Canadian Money
You'll see the new Canadian $20 bill hitting the streets soon, as it was put into circulation earlier this week. It's a new, state of the art, polymer design that is meant...
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November 8, 2012Brand New Rolling Stones Tune - 'One More Shot'
First it was Doom and Gloom, a new Rolling Stones tune on their Greatest Hits collaboration called 'Grrr' which is set to come out on Tuesday.
Now, the Rolling...
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November 7, 2012New Tragically Hip Tune
Have you ever wondered what Gord Downie and the rest of the guys from The Hip would look like dressed as a mariachi band? Me neither. However it does provide a pretty hilarious,...
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November 6, 2012BC Junior B Rankings
So the NHL, and NHLPA are having 'secret' all night meetings to try and hash out a new deal. Where have we heard that before?
There was a handful of Junior hockey...
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November 6, 2012New Aerosmith Album
Today marks the release of Aerosmith's new album 'Music from Another Dimension', their first new music released since 2001.
What better way to launch the 'historic'...
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November 2, 2012An Emotional Touchdown
Sports usually invokes many emotions in us: Joy, anger, tension, more anger, and a little joy (unless you're a Canucks fan). There's also the rare time that sports can form...
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November 1, 2012Movember is Upon Us
Take a look around, and you'll see many bare lips today. Day one of Movember is upon us, the month when men grow moustaches to raise funds and awareness for Prostate Cancer research....
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November 1, 2012Castlegar Sculpture Walk Gala
This Saturday, November 3rd, see the culmination of the Castlegar Sculpture Walk. The Gala takes place at the Element Club Bar and Grill that night, and Florio from the Element and...
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October 31, 2012Do You Believe in Ghosts?
Let's get this out of the way. When it comes to scary things, I have the fortitude of an 8 year old. Ok... make that a 6 year old girl. I steer clear of horror movies, dark alleys,...
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October 31, 2012Grey Cup 'Generational Gap' Halftime Show
It's the 100th year for the Grey Cup, which takes place in Toronto. The Grey Cup Halftime Show was announced the other day, and you'll never guess who's providing the...
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October 29, 2012Hurricane Sandy
I've been following the progress of Hurricane Sandy all today, and my thoughts go out to everyone on the east coast. With the earthquakes near Haida Gwaii this weekend, and now...
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October 26, 2012Trail Smoke Eaters vs. Victoria
There won't be any halloween plans being exchanged on ice tonight as the Smoke Eaters take on the Victoria Grizzlies.
Both these teams played last Friday in what was a physical...
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October 25, 2012Trickiest Halloween Costume Ever
If you can tell me how to pull this off for Halloween, you will be my hero.
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October 25, 2012The Ski Town Throwdown
That snow line is slowly approaching, creeping it's way to the city centres around the West Kootenays. While you and I are frantically preparing everything for winter, Red Mountain...
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October 24, 2012Google Maps Hit the Trails
When was the last time you used a paper map? It's okay, we've got time.
Google maps is a staple on my phone and computer, and was irreplaciable when I moved to...
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October 24, 2012The Many Styles of Movember
You may see the most clean-shaven faces ever come November 1st. Then again, as the month progresses, you may see many lip sweaters across the West Kootenays.
The countdown is...
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October 23, 2012Iron Man 3 Trailer
With snow hitting the higher elevations of the Kootenays, curling up with a blanket and a good movie sounds pretty good. Now, comic book fans can rejoice! The first trailer for Iron...
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October 22, 2012Guns N' Roses Bomb
I've got mad respect for Guns N' Roses. Most of that respect though, is for their past and not so much the present.
Neil Young had a benefit concert this weekend for...
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October 22, 2012The Price is Jeapordy or No Deal of Fortune
The Kootenay Kannibelles Women's Roller Derby team is off to Nationals, and are holding a fundraiser this Saturday. It's an interactive game show called 'The Price is...
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October 19, 2012Flock of Flamingos?
Tomorrow morning, don't be surprised if you wake up and see a pink Flamingo on your lawn. Don't worry, it's fake.
The Castlegar Minor Hockey Bantam Rep Team...
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October 19, 2012007 Fever
Admit it, you once thought how cool it would be to suit up as James Bond. I think I still have my Bond costume from many years ago stuffed into a dusty closet at my dad's.
That's...
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October 18, 2012To sexify, or not to sexify?
So I'm getting my costume ready for the Monster Mash in Castlegar a week Saturday, and preparing myself for one thing.
The parade of 'sexy' Halloween costumes.
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October 18, 2012Rolling Stones' 'Ticket' of Burden
So next year will technically, according to Mick and the boys, be The Rolling Stones' 50th anniversary. To help usher in that achievement, they've announced a four concerts....
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October 17, 2012The Great BC Shakeout
Let's get this out of the way first. Yes, I did stab myself in the ear once with a pencil during an elementary school fire drill.
Yes, I didn't notice my ear was bleeding...
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October 17, 2012BC's Best Teen Band Competition
I had the chance to chat with Oliver Lam, editor of Youthink magazine and one of the guys behind BC's Best Teen Band Competition. Here's the full interview, and click...
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October 16, 2012Mansbridge Busts a Move
This just in... Peter Mansbridge can dance. Sort of.
You probably know him as the guy who delivers your news nightly on CBC. Mansbridge departs from the news desk, momentarily,...
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October 15, 2012Man breaks the Sound Barrier
8 million people tuned into youtube last night, not to watch crazy cat videos, but to watch one man break a record.
Felix Baumgartner became the only human to ever break the...
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October 15, 2012Tragically Hip in Cranbrook
New Album? Check. Follow that album with a tour of their home and native land? Double check.
Today the Tragically Hip announced their plans for a Canadian Tour that will kick...
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October 4, 2012Rock and Roll HOF Nominees
That sound you heard this morning? That was progressive-rock fans around Canada cheering loudly as Rush was nominated for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. This being the first time...
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October 4, 2012Die Hard.. 5?!
At first, I rolled my eyes when I heard the news released today: There will be a Die Hard 5. Then, I watched the trailer and got a little too excited. I think I startled the entire...
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October 3, 2012Baseball History
Tonight, you've got the chance to witness baseball history. Miguel Cabrera, of the Detroit Tigers, could become the first Triple Crown winner since Carl Yastrzemski. That was...
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October 2, 2012Foo Fighters' Hiatus
Type in 'Foo Fighters' to Google, Twitter, or Facebook, and you're bound to see rampant rumours of the band breaking up, going on hiatus, or recording a reunion album...
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October 1, 2012Kaslo Sufferfest Recap
Some of the most insane people packed beautiful Kaslo this weekend. I totally mean the 'good' kind of insane, the kind you want to have a beer with while they tell stories.
Kaslo...
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September 28, 2012When I Grow Up...
If you noticed something a little different flying through the sky in Castlegar today, around noon, you weren't far off.
Max Cameron, a graduate of the Selkirk College...
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September 27, 2012Red Mountain Adds to the Family
The nights are getting chillier, frost is on the horizion, and tan lines are dissapearing. That can mean only one thing. Ski Season is near.
Red Mountain announced yesterday...
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September 26, 2012Kaslo Sufferfest
Kaslo Sufferfest runs this weekend in Kaslo. If you hit the streets of the town during it, you'll see people caked in mud, exhausted from exploring the trails surrounding Kaslo....
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September 25, 2012Monday Night Debacle
The final play of last night's Monday Night Football match, between the Green Bay Packers and the Seattle Seahawks, is being called one of the worst calls (for the refs) in NFL...
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September 24, 2012Eddie Vedder with Gaslight Anthem
The Who, R.E.M., Neil Young, and Bad Religion are just a few of the bands Eddie Vedder has collaborated with. The man never shys away from sharing the stage with other musicians.
You...
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September 19, 2012The Hobbit Trailer
If you didn't know, there's an actual 'Hobbit Day' around the corner. Actually, it's three days away (September 22nd). What better way to celebrate the impending...
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September 13, 2012And Now for Something Completely Insane
It's almost the weekend, so here's a video to get you stoked. If you're afraid of heights like myself, you'll be glad you're on dry land:
I grew up in...
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September 11, 201211 Years Ago Today
Do you remember where you were one year ago today?
Today marks the anniversary of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Centres in New York and the Pentagon. Eleven years...
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September 11, 2012Save the NHL
To quote Maude Flanders, famous historical Simpsons character... "Doesn't anybody ever think of the children!" However in this case, substitute 'children' with...
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September 10, 2012Bobcaygeon
How many Canadian bands claim to have a movie made about them? How many small Canadian cities can claim the same? Well The Tragically Hip and Bobcaygeon can add their names to that...
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September 7, 2012Procrastination Rules
Procrastination and me are good friends. The kind of friend you can forget to call for three years, then write a letter to apologize only to forget to send it, and everything is...
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September 6, 2012The Training Begins
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September 5, 2012Samsung Dragon Phone?
Have you ever tried to squeeze free stuff out of a company? It's tough. My mother always said to me: 'It never hurts to ask!". Although, when I used to ask for free...
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September 4, 2012Awkward!
Roberto Luongo has made no qualms about it, he wants to play hockey in Florida. So bad, he's willing to put himself in extremely awkward situations.
This morning, Luongo...
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August 28, 2012Back to School Music Lessons
Back to school is less than a week away, and that sound you hear is the collective sigh of parents around the West Kootenays. With back to school, comes shopping for supplies while...
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August 22, 2012New Sheepdogs Vid & The GFI
The Grand Forks International is just over a week away, and I couldn't be more excited. This is my first year of going to the big tournament, catching some of the best baseball...
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August 17, 2012'Blow out the MP3's'
Today marks the 30th birthday for the CD, or as known on it's birth certificate 'Compact Disc'. Sadly, long gone are the days of sorting through piles of CD's at...
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August 13, 2012The Bright Side of Sports
A spice girls reunion, The Who, and a giant fake portrait of John Lennon were the hot topics at the Closing Ceremonies of the Games last night.
While the topic of a Spice Girls...
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August 10, 2012Musical Memory
Shambhala 2012 is in town, and with it comes a veritable rainbow of assorted neon clothes. Never in your life will you see more neon spandex and tu-tu's.
While sales...
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August 2, 2012Three Blind... Umpires?
A sense of humour is pretty important, at least when it comes to keeping your sanity at work. That seems to have been lost on this umpire at a Minor League baseball game in Daytona....
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August 1, 2012'The Boss' Breaks a Record
Bruce Springsteen, known to you and I as 'The Boss', will be making his way to Vancouver with the E-Street Band November 26th. If his recent show in Helsinki is any indication,...
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July 31, 2012Walker 'Texas Ranger'?
The trade deadline has come and gone, with many players switching teams in hopes of hoisting the World Series trophy come October. Here's a breakdown of today's major trades,...
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July 25, 2012Musical Virus
Hackers get more creative day by day. From the days of nick-naming a virus after a giant wooden horse, to today's ultra encrypted computer bugs, they never run out of ideas....
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July 24, 2012The Coach You Wish You Had
You might have seen one or two sports athletes spout off sports cliches now and then. They gave it '110 percent', and 'left it all on the floor'. Left 'what'...
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July 13, 2012New Sheepdogs Track
It seems this time last year, all you heard was talk about this long-haired rock band out of Saskatchewan making the cover of The Rolling Stone via a contest. That band, was The...
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July 3, 2012Creston vs. Kimberley
10 Canadian cities, in 10 Canadian days. That's the idea behind the Kraft Celebration Tour. 10 cities in Canada will get $25,000 dollars and a live broadcast of Sportscentre...
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June 30, 20121st Best Canadian Movie
The #2 movie on our list is Fubar. There, it's out of the way so we can move to the top of the list.
I could list a ton of reason why this is the best Canadian movies of...
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June 28, 2012True Canadian Spirit
With Canada Day 3 days away, Canadian spirit is heating up. Here's a little something to get you in the mood for any celebrations you'll be going to Sunday.
Though...
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June 27, 2012Sheepdogs Teaser
The boys from Saskatchewan are back at it! Check out this teaser trailer for a brand new tune they're releasing soon.
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June 27, 20123rd Best Canadian Movie
Trying to determine what makes a movie 'Canadian' is difficult. Canadian actors, directors, and companies only play a small role. There are some movies that just have that...
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June 26, 20124th Best Canadian Movie
And so we find ourselves to number four on the Top Five Canadian movies of all time. And number four finds us watching one of the first 'Virginity Quest' movies ever made....
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June 25, 20125th Best Canadian Movie
The weather in the West Kootenays recently? Pretty bad. It's curl up with a good movie bad.
All this week, we'll be counting down the most 'Canadian' movies....
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June 21, 2012Dancing with the Black Keys
Last night, the Black Keys gave some of their fans the gift of a lifetime. They held a private gig, for 40 fans, to shoot a music video for their new single 'Little Black Submarines'....
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June 20, 2012Rolling Stones 50th Anniversary
It looks like The Stones haven't aged one bit! Okay, by one bit I mean they've defied every 'seminar' my high school put me through about 'substance abuse'.
The...
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June 18, 2012This guy's an adult?
Hope you had an awesome weekend! I know this guy sure did.
Tim Janus set the world record for the World's Longest Burp, at 18.1 seconds. Thing is.... he's a full grown...
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June 15, 2012Evolution of Dad Dancing
First off, Happy Father's day to all you dads out there! Hopefully you get to celebrate with your family this weekend, and maybe with your buddies as well.
One memory that...
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June 13, 2012Devoted Parent or Crazy Parent?
Go to a hockey game, and you probably will hear some parents yelling. Sometimes, ok most of the time, they're yelling at the officials. Never before have I seen a parent do this:
All...
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June 11, 2012Eric Hoodicoff of Savage Blade
Savage Blade, a band that made it's start here in the Kootenays, will be performing at Element Club Bar and Grill on Friday June 22nd. If you love your hard rock/metal, see these...
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June 8, 2012Bed Cartography
With all this rain we've been getting in the Kootenays recently, getting out of bed in the morning has been quite the chore. There's just something relaxing about the sound...
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May 29, 2012Sunee Dhaliwal
Sunee Dhaliwal is a funny man. He's been on CTV, Just for Laughs and has performed from Vancouver to LA to New York. He'll also be in Castlegar and Trail Thursday and Friday...
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May 22, 20123D Metallica
Concerts come and go, and some of my best memories come from watching musicians on stage. But when you go to a show, you want a FULL experience.
Well if...
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May 18, 2012Appetites be Warned!
It’s hard to watch any American television channels without being reminded of their upcoming election. That’s no reason for our Prime Minister, Stephen Harper, to not...
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May 14, 2012Sexy Money?
One word you probably never would associate with money is ‘Pornographic’. I guess that could describe the feeling of holding a few bills in your hand, but I might describe...
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April 30, 2012The Playoffs Get Weird!
This has been a weird couple weeks of Playoff hockey. Throw out the fact that the Canucks got eliminated (I've blocked that out of my head), but the Phoenix Coyotes are now 2...
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April 17, 2012299 is the new 100!
This video was taken just outside of Victoria on Vancouver Island, which just so happens to be my hometown. I've driven this road many times, and know how hectic it...
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April 13, 2012AM Ford Fight Night
To quote an old ring announcer… “Let’s get ready to Rummmmmmmble!”. Or I guess... let’s get ready to watch other people rumble.
AM Ford Fight night...
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April 12, 2012The Canadian Lynx
I've always heard of the elusive Lynx, but never seen one. But here is proof! Motion-sensitive cameras captured this photo just outside of Banff National Park not too long ago....
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April 11, 2012Cardboard Arcade
There's many times I mention my "Imagination is running wild." Like when I read a book, or listen to music. Actually, my imagination only really works when shiny objects...
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April 4, 2012We're Going Streaking!
So what do you get when you mix some alcoholic beverages, a shopping cart, and a car wash? Did you guess mayhem? Because that's what happened. Well... also some chaffing.
Last...
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March 30, 2012$1 Subs & MLB Baseball
The weekend is here, and what better way to kick it off than with $1 subs! Mmmmmm, frugality. Stop by Quiznos (in Castlegar) today between 5-6pm to pick up $1 subs from Quiznos....
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March 27, 2012Curse of the Spokane Chiefs
The Beaver Valley Nitehawks are on the eve of playing game 1 of the KIJHL Finals vs. the Kelowna Chiefs. That game is slated for 7pm tomorrow night in Fruitvale.
The WHL Playoffs...
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March 23, 2012Busted!
By now, you might know talking on your cell phone while driving is a big no-no. The town of Chilliwack, BC is now stepping up further to enforce this law. How you might ask? A little...
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