btvancouver

We all had jobs prior to our current careers (some of you maybe still looking for your long time job) – I filed papers for the department of education (bor-ing), I was a “winks owl” Mascot (like from the Mac’s stores – why do people like to attack mascots??), I worked at the GAP (I don’t even like folding my own clothing!), and I was an “Earl’s Girl”.

What makes a great job?

Feeling valued is on the top of my list – but it doesn’t hurt to have a job where you also get to have alot of fun! Thanks to all of you I have that experience everyday on Breakfast Television!

As a former Earl’s employee I was recently interviewed for an internal Blog for Earl’s Restaurants… check it out here.

Until we Eat Again,

Dawn

Many of us have had this happen, where you are at a restaurant, enjoying your meal when you find something that is NOT supposed to be there. You know, hair in your pasta, a slug in your salad or a stray noodle in your mashed potatoes.  As disturbing as it can be, often it can be explained away…even the high end restaurants can have a foodie faux pas.

There are a few things that are TOO strange though – you know – a fingernail  or even the finger that was apparently found in a bowl of Chili purchased at a fast food restaurant . But what about a staple?!?!!? How does THAT happen? Well it did to our producer Genevieve today as she was enjoying her noodle salad -

Genevieve with the Staple found in her Thai Noodle Salad

Thankfully she didn’t actually BITE it – or worse yet, swallow it. What is the right thing to do?  I say, call the manager and inform them. In my opinion, stuff happens but it’s how the manager deals with it that is important. In this case the manager indicated that the salad would be thrown away, apologized and offered a refund – what more can they do? This response is acceptable to me (mind you, it didn’t happen to me) but some may never be able to get over the incident. Luckily, there are a lot of places to go and eat!

Until we eat again,

Dawn

Great Story  in the Province the other day about a lady who LOVES the vuvuzela so much, she’s selling them on Commercial Drive on weekends- and she’s donating $1 from each sale going to BC Children\’s Hospital.

Lynn Jan - the Vuvuzela Lady!

Lynn  is selling them for $10 each and if you can’t make it to Commercial Drive – you can order them by email at vuvuzelalady@yahoo.com

Enjoy the Buzz of World Cup!!

Dawn

Leslie Harris is the Voice behind Lesismore and they are lending their talents to support the efforts to rebuild Haiti and all proceeds will go  to the Village Outreach Society in support of Haiti- so you can help and have a great time while you are at it!

Lesismore

Dancin’ For Haiti” with Gary Comeau & The Voodoo Allstars

Friday May 28
Doors at 7pm
1882 Adanac Street
Vancouver, BC
(604) 254-5858
Tickets $20 available at Red Cat Records, Main & 28th and by contacting Leslie at her website.

Stay Generous Vancouver,

Dawn

9 year old Katelyn owns her own business called FreeToes and she designs toeless socks, perfect for pedicured toes, yoga or just to wear with your sandals! Did I mention she was just 9?!?!!?!

These are about the cutest things ever. But the best thing about Katelyn in addition to her creativity and individuality is the fact that at such a young age, she sees that with success comes responsibility to give back - 

This Saturday at the Country Market, Freetoes will be hosting a game, where all prizes have been donated by Freetoes, and all proceeds are going toward “Phase Three” of the new playground at Hall’s Prairie.

Hall’s Prairie Elementary School

11th annual Country Market

18035-8th ave Surrey

May15th 10am-3pm

There will be cotton candy, popcorn, games, bouncey castles, silent and live auctions, kids koral, bake sale, garage sale, crafters, garden centre and much much more. 

Yay FreeToes!

Dawn

I have had a couple of members in my extended family fight the battle. Some who had beaten it, some who continue to fight, and some who fought hard but lost.

On Breakfast Television you will notice that today, we are are wearing pretty yellow flower pins. April is Daffodil Month and  today is Daffodil Day for the Canadian Cancer Society, BC and Yukon and on Breakfast Television, we are showing our support!

Every three minutes, another Canadian is diagnosed with Cancer- perhaps you know someone.

You can help, show your support by wearing a daffodil. 

Dawn

Kids of Courage was inspired by, and is dedicated to, Canada’s remarkable Paralympic Team.  The remind us that no dream is to big to reach for and achieve.

Take the time to watch this video featuring Team Canada sledge hockey player Todd Nicholson….and share it! When you do, Pfizer Canada will donate $5 towards the Canadian Paralympic Team to a maximum $50,000

Go Canada!

Dawn

The Sedin Brothers  have donated $1.5 Million this week toward the construction of a new BC Children’s Hospital bringing the campaign total to more than $100 Million.

How Generous!

Photograph by: Jeff Vinnick, NHLI via Getty Images files

There is still more $$ needed with an ultimate goal of $200 Million, ans no donation is too small- it all adds up!

If you want to help, go to the Be A Superhero Website .

Keep on Giving,

Dawn

Ahh yes.  It is spring break once again for many kids across the province.  This means the young ones have more time on their hands. 

We kept a bunch of them busy this morning as we hung out at The Granville Island Toy Company in Vancouver.  After the kids played with a number of toys they became models.  Here is a look at a very unique fashion show.  Check it out!

Greg

Ahhh yes.  Actually,  at Maynards’ Auction House in Vancouver the auctioneer says, “Final holding?”  Then the antique or fine art goes to the last bidder.

What a place this is over on Main Street in Vancouver.  Inside Maynards’ Auction House are items from all over the world with a combined value of around 3 million dollars.  There is a rather nice painting inside that is expected to be scooped up for $250,000. 

Each piece of art, furniture, cutlery, silverware….(okay I’ll stop now)….has a story behind it.  I spoke to the man who knows everything about every single item inside this gallery.  He has an amazing mind.   

Check out this interview here. 

Cheers,

Greg

Greg