What’s in a name?
Re: “The sport of kings returns for summer,” Aug. 4, 2016
The sport of kings refers to horse racing, not polo...and yes, as a matter of fact, I AM anal retentive...
—Anonymous
Editor’s note: While we respect your anal retentiveness, Forbes, the Polo Museum and Hall of Fame, and the film The Sport of Kings beg, if not to differ, at least to share the title.
Capital confusion
Re: “The Growler Guide to Calgary,” Aug. 4, 2016
Thanks for the nice write-up. Just a small point, Edmonton is the capital [of Alberta], not Calgary. An historic oversight, I agree, but reality none the less. You missed Wild Rose which had a great tasting room, recently transitioned to a full time pub as production expanded elsewhere. Also, Alberta has the most open beer market in Canada which is on full display as you move around venues and private liquor stores. Now if only we had brew on site stores. Re: the bad rep, guess it works both ways, unfortunately. I enjoy visiting Vancouver, glad you enjoyed visiting here. Come again anytime.
Now where can one get a “Make Beer Great Again” cap?
—PM Selfie
Editor’s note: Thanks for the feedback. The writer’s intention was to paint Calgary as a Prairie “cultural capital” rather than a geographic one. However, we can see how the wording could be misconstrued. And the hats can be purchased at Dandy Brewing Co. in Calgary.
Not-so-happy hour
Re: “C’mon get happy! The Vancouver happy hour guide,” Aug. 4, 2016
“Great!More push &ads 4 drinking!Just what City doesn’t need!More MVA;S &increase healthcare costs! [sic]”
—@BarryHingley (Twitter)
Helping hand
I would sincerely like to thank the couple in the white car who after the movie at The Harmony Arts Festival helped me start my car Friday evening [July 29]. It was late and dark and I was on a deserted street next to John Lawson Park in West Vancouver. Not only did this wonderful couple phone BCAA on my behalf, but when they found that the wait time was 90 minutes, they actually drove to an all-night gas station and purchased a booster kit. They then drove back to my car and boosted my battery. I will never forget their kindness and would like to thank them from the bottom of my heart. We often hear that Vancouver is a cold and unfriendly City. However couples like this very much refute this myth. Hopefully I will be able to perform a similar random act of kindness some day. Thank you for posting this Rave.
—Johanna Hickey
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