KOOL Middays with BK

All the Single Ladies, All the Single Ladies!!

2011-08-24T12:09:00.000-07:00

The 3rd Annual Tour de Rock Bachelor Auction is back!!!

Saturday, August 27 at Club 9one9

Tickets are $10 or the VIP Mix and Mingle Experience for $25. That gives you a chance to meet the guys beforehand, have some drinks and appies and enjoy Best Seat Access during the feeding frenzy. I mean auction.

Get your tickets at KOOL FM (1420 Broad Street), The Strath or online HERE
Now that that's all out of the way...let's get to the good part. The guys!!

Bald is BEAUITFUL!

2011-06-30T13:26:00.000-07:00

Especially when you shave your head for cancer, like these GIRLS from Stelly's Secondary School. They raised over $1, 000 for this year's COPS for Cancer Tour de Rock!

WELL DONE!. I definitely wasn't shaving my head for cancer when I was 16. You're an inspiration to us all.
Thank you Sarah and all the girls who had us there for the big head shave-the first of many, I'm sure, to come this summer gearing up for the 2011 Tour de Rock.
GOING!

Tour de Zip

2011-06-27T14:08:00.000-07:00

Thank you SO MUCH for showing your support for the 3rd Annual Tour de Zip at Adrenaline this past weekend. What a day! They generously donated HALF the proceeds from the day's ziplines to my and Louise Hartland's fundraising goal for Tour de Rock.

You helped us raise over $5, 000 for Camp Goodtimes and pediatric cancer. THANK YOU! And a huge thanks to ADRENALINE for putting on such a successful event. Heart you!!

If your heart doesn't melt with this picture...

2011-06-21T12:27:00.000-07:00

there's something wrong with you.

Awwwww!

Meet Elmer. He's a 3-legged rescue dog from the SPCA who came by KOOL FM last week. He's been adopted, but there are so many other dogs and cats that need loving homes. I adopted my dog, Charlie, from the SPCA and it was one of the best decisions I ever made.

Although when Charlie saw this picture of me and Elmer, he got super jealous and stopped licking my face for a bit. We're good now.

How is this my JOB!?

2011-06-21T11:49:00.000-07:00

Monday I spent the morning at Adrenaline in Sooke getting my ZIP on...I was testing out the course leading up to our big Tour de Rock Fundraiser this SATURDAY JUNE 25, 10-5pm

Half of all proceeds are going straight to Tour de Rock and Camp Goodtimes. $70 to zip for adults, $60 for youth. Reserve now, spots will definitely fill up! http://www.adrenalinezip.com/

So you should definitely come. What? You have your sister's wedding that day? DITCH IT! This is going to be good. Zip for a good cause and wear one of these SWEET helmets! Jealous?

He's SOOO...

2011-06-21T11:19:00.001-07:00

electric, lectric, lectric, ELECTRIC!

And he’s on FIRE! Hot off the Much Music Video Awards with a win for BEST VIDEO OF THE YEAR Sunday night in Toronto, SHAWN DESMAN came by KOOL FM yesterday to co-host with me for a bit before heading to Club 9one9 for KOOL FM’s FAN FEST.

When he’s not winning MMVAs or performing at sold out shows in Victoria, Shawn is prank calling our friends…with his best sexy voice.

PDA: When is enough ENOUGH?

2011-05-30T14:31:00.000-07:00

Is this too much, for example?

Justin Bieber and girlfriend, Selena Gomez, enjoying several initmate moments while in Hawaii.
Justin Bieber and mistress, Brittany King, also enjoying several initimate moments in Hawaii.

Misuse of Spandex?? I'm HURT.

2011-05-30T10:04:00.000-07:00

Look Mom, I'm on TV...

2011-05-30T09:41:00.001-07:00

Getting stopped by the police.

Wednesday, May 25 was the Commuter Challenge as part of Bike to Work Week. A vehicle VS a cyclist. Robin Farrell was our environment-killing driver for the challenge, I was the green-thinking cyclist, for the Uptown to Downtown Challenge. Who would get to the final destination faster?

I'm happy to report 15 out of the 20 challenges ended up with the cyclist winning. I, unfortunatley, was not so successful.
Robin, you win. And by "win", I mean, YOU CHEATER!!!!!!

The 113th Annual Victoria Day Parade

2011-05-24T08:25:00.001-07:00

I grew up going to the Victoria Day Parade EVERY year when I was a kid, and this year...I GOT TO BE IN IT! I joined the Tour de Rock/TREK Bikes float along with 6 other Tour de Rock riders this year and waved my little butt off.

Which, by the way, was clad in spandex. Normally being on display in front of 60, 000 people clad in spandex wouldn't be my idea of a good time, but the parade has so much history and to be there with some of my Cops for Cancer teammates was definitely a highlight of my year, spandex and all.

WHAT A DAY

2011-05-16T10:23:00.000-07:00

Wow, seriously Saturday, May 14 was one of those days you never wanted to end. EVER.

It was an INCREDIBLE day with the official 2011 Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock Team Presentation. Which I'm on. WHICH I'M ON!!!!!!!!! Sorry, it still excites me beyond belief to just think of how huge an honor it is to ride with these people and for this cause.

So we started the day with a training ride out to Sidney, then off to the Royal BC Museum for our official team presentation. In front of all our friends and family, we were unveiled as this year's Tour de Rock, complete with introductions and our new training gear and super awesome bikes from TREK. I thought we were a team before, but now with matching uniforms and bikes, watch out!

After the team presentation and photos, we headed out to Sidney (again) for a special event that evening. As it turned out, there was a big fundraising gala for Constable Bob Lacroix, who was recently diagnosed with terminal cancer. He's got a wife and 4 kids. We decided to show our support as a team and attend the event on our bikes. We were given some police escorts who led and followed our pack around town before arriving at the gala. It was an incredibly special show of support to be apart of. The gala was a huge success and the community support went above and beyond.

Then we changed out of our uniforms and matched the night's theme of black and white.

It was a really wonderful day and like I said, I didn't want it to end. But the good news is, I'm certain we've got a lot more of those kinds of days in the weeks and months to come.

And if you'd like to make a personal donation, a million thank yous! Click here to make a secure donation in support of the Canadian Cancer Society.

GOING!!

Power to BBQ

2011-05-13T13:26:00.000-07:00

I'm starting to wonder about all these food-related events I seem to find myself at...McHappy Day on Wednesday and now...POWER TO BBQ in support of Power to Be Adventure Therapy.

Along with our friends at /A\ Vancouver Island, KOOL FM hosted a Friday BBQ today, with all proceeds going to Power to Be.

Thanks so much for coming out and showing your support! Hope you enjoyed your burger as much as Danny the Intern was clearly enjoying his...

McHappy to You!

2011-05-13T10:34:00.001-07:00

Wednesday, May 11 was McHappy Day at all McDonalds locations, including Shellbourne and Cedar Hill, where KOOL FM was "working" for the day. And by "working" I mean getting confused at the cash register, posing by the cash register with my buddy Louise Hartland, taking pictures of all the paper boots people bought in support of the day, and standing behind the KOOL podium holding up our McHappy Day certificate.

Thanks for having us, McDonalds and thanks to YOU for supporting local children's charities and The Ronald McDonald House!

Work it, Work it!

2011-05-09T09:34:00.001-07:00

Friday night was the second annual WIN Fashion For Passion Fundraising Event, all in support of WIN's Self-Sufficiency Programs.
It was a WONDERFUL night, sold out, with a buffet dinner, silent auctions, SUPER CUTE centre pieces and of course...the fashion show. The 4 token male models were in Outlooks for Men and us ladies were in outfits exclusively from WIN, head to toe!

Here's me, a dapper Jack Knox from the Times Colonist and the lovely Louise Hartland from /A\ Vancouver Island.
Group shot...

The Men of Fashion for Passion...including the newly appointed Mayor of Fashion, Dean Fortin. Also, Mike, Jack and Dale from Outlooks for Men. Astrid Braunschmidt, myself and Louise Hartland

Pretty center pieces...

Ooh lala...

Raaar...

Who Wears Short Shorts?? ME!

2011-05-06T11:24:00.001-07:00

TONIGHT it's the 2nd Annual Fashion for Passion WIN Fundraising Event. It's at the Victoria Mariott, with dinner, a silent auction...and back by popular demand...another All-WIN Fashion Show!

Also back by popular demand...ME, on the runway! Audience beware: my legs haven't seen a lot of sun lately. Which normally isn't a big deal, except for one of my outfits is a pair of hot pink short shorts. You've been warned.

Get it while the going's good!

2011-05-02T17:55:00.000-07:00

I'm talking about the weather, by the way.

What a beautiful weekend...the sun was out, the breeze was minimal and I got to ride my motorcycle for the whole day up island. Being from Victoria, I'm very familiar with the area, but to see it on a motorcyle is just...there are no words to describe how beautiful it is. I've since decided I'm going to wear a t-shirt that reads: "I Heart Vancouver Island". And I'm going to wear said t-shirt all the time, under my other clothes. How could you not, especially with views like this?!

My thoughts exactly!

2011-04-29T13:11:00.000-07:00

Oh ya, and congrats and all that good stuff!

Everyday...

2011-04-22T13:38:00.000-07:00

should be EARTH DAY!

Totally.

But alas, April 22 is the official Earth Day. A chance to reflect on how you treat our planet and what we can do to be kinder to Mother Nature. I'm a HUGE believer in recycling. EVERYTHING THAT I CAN RECYCLE, I DO RECYCLE. My use of CAPS LOCKS should indicate how serious I am on the matter.

That being said, I'm always interested in learning other ways to be more environmentally efficient. I planted my first vegetable garden a couple years ago and LOVED IT (again with the caps locks!!). Nothing connects you to the planet more than getting your hands dirty and growing life. Which made me think of my Nonna. She's a huge gardening enthusiast, who grows flowers/vegetables like nobody's business. So what's her secret to such a happy and healthy garden? She talks to her plants. Naturally.

Nonna Celebrates Earth Day by brittanyking

2011-04-19T11:48:00.000-07:00

If you were one of many stuck on the Malahat with that fuel truck spill, did you hear about the opportunity to get reimbursed for “legitimate expenses” during the wait?

The Malahat was closed down for almost 24 hours from Saturday to Sunday, putting a LOT of people out. Sooo, Columbia Fuels have hired a third party to look at each situation and assess how much money you should receive for the inconvenience you were caused.

I'm not entirely sure how this will work and how they'll decide how much money you should get back versus me...but it's a step in the right direction at least. Imagine how much money a mechanic would get reimbursed if they were caught in the hold-up for the whole 22 hours?!?! Or a LAWYER! Wowzer.

Their hotline number is 250-391-3611 or email malahat@columbiafuels.com

Nonna the Bum-Pinching Bandit

2011-04-13T12:57:00.000-07:00

Congrats to Tammy. She won tickets to see Tiesto at the Save-on Foods Memorial Centre May 1st. She's going to take her 13 year old daughter to the concert. Cute!

That made me think of going to a concert with my mom when I was that age. Tammy said she's still considered "cool" to her daughter, and that it's her husband that's the embarrassing one. There's always one parent who's more awkward than the other when you're around that age.

What did your parents do to embarrass you?

For me it wasn't so much my parents compared to my Nonna. She used to* pinch my bum all the time. In public.

*who am I kidding? She still does, it's just not as embarrassing anymore.

NOTE: She'll also pinch your bum.

Nonna the Bum-Pinching Bandit by brittanyking

2011-04-11T11:04:00.001-07:00

Rockin' it Out in Leather with Dynamite as we get Runway Ready with the Bay Centre Downtown. Remember to vote for your favorite look this week for another shot at that $250 GC to the Bay Centre and a 30 minute facial from Eco Chic Aveda Salon and Spa.

This is our last week, so you better Vote on your favorite outfit now!

Not only to win, but also so I don't stalk you with my leather and animal print.

Raaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaarrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.

Get your Groove on!!

2011-04-07T14:50:00.001-07:00

Today I played "The Sign" by Ace of Base, and it instantly took me back to Grade 4, my friend's bedroom making up our own sweet dance. Awkward. So so awkward. I feel uncomfortable just thinking about it. But I'm not alone. What songs did you and your friends choreograph dances to when you were young?

Khaki 101

2011-04-05T13:46:00.001-07:00

Runway Ready continues with The Bay Centre Downtown. This week we're rocking Esprit, with hair and make-up courtesy of Eco Chic Aveda Salon and Spa.

Do I look like a model?? Or more like an awkward radio DJ trying to look "natural"? Ya, I get that a lot.

Either way, this is your shot at a $250 gift certificate to The Bay Centre plus a 30 minute facial from Eco Chic Aveda Salon and Spa. Vote on your favorite outfit now!

Work it, work it.

Just when I thought I couldn't be any more frugal...

2011-04-05T13:02:00.000-07:00

I see this show. EXTREME COUPONING! Wow. I'm seriously one of the cheapest people I know, but even I've never "extreme coupon'd". What do you do to save a buck or two?

Does your husband wear a wedding band??

2011-04-04T15:10:00.000-07:00

Prince William says "No thanks" to wearing a wedding band.

I had to ask my bf if he would...maybe I shouldn't have.

Me and Lady Gaga...no big deal

2011-04-01T12:44:00.001-07:00

Outfit #2- Business Ready

2011-03-29T12:58:00.001-07:00

This is how I come to work everyday. In my dreams.

Big thanks to CLUB MONACO for dressing me. What do you think? Am I "Business Ready"?

Remember to vote for your favorite outfit this week for a shot at $250 to spend at the Bay Centre! Let's get Runway Ready together. Rarrrr!

Runway Ready with The Bay Downtown

2011-03-25T13:57:00.000-07:00

Congrats to Basia Bukowski...first winner of that $250 GC to The Bay Centre Downtown for Runway Ready! Basia also gets hooked up with a 30 minute facial from Eco Chic Aveda Salon & Spa and the Roxy "Swimming in December" floral Cut-out Back Tank top that Robin wore in her outfit from Quicksilver. A shirt worn by THE ROBIN FARRELL? That's HUGE!!

Remember to vote on our next outfit starting Monday morning.

You, too could be Runway Ready.

Ronnie Sighting!!

2011-03-25T12:06:00.000-07:00

Last night Ronnie from Jersey Shore was in town for an appearance at Karma Nightclub. OK...random.

So what exactly did the night entail? Good question! Seriously.

I didn't make it out as I was too busy watching paint dry, but Leela phoned in and said she really enjoyed herself. Ronnie DJ'd and fist pumped the night away, with girls in bikinis standing around him all night. Which is pretty much exactly what I would expect.

Happy Puppy Day!

2011-03-23T12:10:00.000-07:00

Which today is, apparently.

So to celebrate, Robin Farrell and I took my dog CHARLIE for a nice Spring walk along Dallas Rd. yesterday.

Isn't he the CUTEST!?!?!

Brian said that in this picture, he looks like a roasted turkey.

He's so cute, in fact, he scored Robin 3 DATES. Best Wingman ever.

Work It, Work It!

2011-03-21T14:41:00.000-07:00

Did you know Ceara K, Robin Farrell and I all moonlight as runway models on the side? Radio is just something to keep us busy while we're waiting to get Runway Ready with The Bay Centre. Here's this week's outfit courtesy of QUICKSILVER!

Now all I have to do is work on my "Blue Steel"

A Little St. Patrick's Day History

2011-03-17T14:11:00.000-07:00

Happy St. Patty's Day!! Let's throw on some green clothes and head to the pub!

YAY! But first a quick history lesson for you on the orgin of St. Patrick's Day.

Let's be Irish, sing a song! BEST!

Are you prepared?

2011-03-15T12:08:00.001-07:00

In light of the tragedies of Japan, I've been hearing a lot of people say how unprepared they'd be for that kind of disaster to hit home. But it makes me wonder, knowing they are in fact unprepared, will they do actually anything to get prepared? Will they take this as another warning signal and do the research and get the supplies they would need in the event we experienced that kind of disaster? Or will they just make the comment, think about it for a bit, and then continue on with their daily lives? Sadly, I think the majority will do the latter.

I had the same thoughts. 'I'm not ready, I have no meeting place with my family, I don't have the necessary supplies for myself or my dog, I don't know my route to higher ground, and I generally have no idea what the DOs and DON'Ts are in an earthquake/tsunami of that magnitude.'

But this time I refuse to just move on. I can't. Not when you see the kind of devastation that Japan is experiencing right now. Ignorance is not always bliss.

That being said, there are TONS of resources to give you the information you need in preparation. Here's one website I found very helpful.

The death toll continues to rise in Japan, thousands are still missing and even more are still without power or water. And now the looming dangers of the nuclear leak. Just like there are lots of websites to find answers, there are also lots of ways to help with relief efforts in Japan.

Text ASIA to 30333 and a one time donation of $5 will be sent to the Canadian Red Cross.

You can also contribute through the Humanitarian Coalition.

I really don't want to harp on this or to come off as a Debbie Downer, but the truth is, this could easily happen to us on the west coast. Think about how prepared you are now and what you could do to be more so. And think about the thousands who are suffering in Japan and how easily that could be you or me.

My thoughts and prayers are sincerely with those affected by the disasters of Japan.

Goooo Estrogen!!

2011-03-07T14:09:00.000-08:00

Tomorrow (March 8) is International Women's Day.

Watch for Danny the Intern and his Mobile Appreciation Station. He'll be downtown handing out free samples from The Bay in celebration of...WOMEN!!

You've been warned.

Now, to get you into the spirit tomorrow...crank up this little gem and rock out! I'm every woman, are you?

Anti-Bullying Day

2011-02-23T14:25:00.000-08:00

I think we've all been affected by bullying in one way or another.

One of my greatest regrets is not standing up for myself in a bullied situation. And we're not talking when I was a little kid, either. I don't mean by being physical. I would never! I mean by being confident enough in myself to have set that individual straight and stood up for what I believe in. I will always hold that regret. But I've learned from it. I now have that confidence I then lacked and have since surrounded myself with people who respect me for that.

That being said, I thought I'd share a bit of the conversation my Nonna and I had today, in light of Anti-Bullying Day.

Think YOU'RE having a bad Valentine's Day??

2011-02-14T14:17:00.000-08:00

This should make you think twice.

Will He Remember??? Place your bets!!

2011-02-14T12:45:00.000-08:00

Just as I was going to start taking bets on when my boyfriend would remember today is in fact Valentine's Day...

I get this call. FUNNY!

Nonna Takes on Katy Perry

2011-02-11T11:31:00.000-08:00

Gearing up for the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards this Sunday, all week long KOOL MORNINGS were playing Grannies for Grammys. You guess the Grammy-nominated song, sung by our resident Senior Citizen and you'd win a Grammy-nomminated Prize Pack!

Today was my Nonna's turn to shine.

Forget Katy Perry, Nonna's your teenage dream! Female vocalist of the year. Hands down.

We'll get 'em next year, Nonna.

Just like Oprah, I have a favorite thing, too!

2011-02-08T12:38:00.000-08:00

And that's NEW LIBRARY BOOK DAY. Huge deal, which is why I've used capitals and colored the text red. There are few things better in this life than cracking open a new book, especially when it's from the library! The way it smells? Thinking of all the people who enjoyed the book before you? Yes and yes, they're both good. Also, just the idea of going to an actual library, talking to an actual librarian and picking their brain over which one to borrow, and being able to bring an actual book home. None of that electronic book stuff. Pfft.

And today's bonus with my current read? It's a LARGE PRINT EDITION. Which means instead of having maybe 300 pages, it has 600 because the text is SO BIG. Part of me feels like I'm back in elementary school, reading large-texted books. The other part of me feels kind of scholarly. Ya that's right. I'm reading a 900 page book. No big deal.

What are YOU reading?

Grannies for Grammys

2011-02-07T13:54:00.000-08:00

Grannies for Grammies all week long with KOOL MORNINGS.

Identify the song, sung by a different Grannie, and you’ll win a Grammy Nominated Prize Pack!

This is my Nonna, warming up her vocal chords, getting ready to “rock out”.

The "Cone of Shame"

2011-02-07T11:53:00.000-08:00

Do you like that title? Funny, isn't it??

OK, I confess, I heard the term from some of our Facebook Friends, so I stole it. But it's true. I think he really does feel shame.

On Friday my dog, Charlie, had to go in for ear surgery. And since then, he's rockin' a couple extra accessories; including an all-around-the-head bandage that's taping his one ear up, and the dreaded cone.

There was no laughing at it in the first couple days. He already feels self-conscious enough. I didn’t want to make it worse and laugh at him. So I stifled my giggles and went on as if nothing were different.

But as Sunday rolled around, and he was in higher spirits and feeling better, I let a laugh go. I'm not a monster. You would have laughed, too. He couldn't get through my bedroom doorway because the cone kept getting him stuck. It took about 4 attempts. And that’s when I broke down and finally laughed.

How many friends do YOU have?

2011-01-24T15:24:00.001-08:00

This is kind of funny.

How many friends do you have on Facebook? I'm certainly not going to delete my account, but it did make me cut some "friends". He's right...who really has 852 friends??

Do the Elaine!

2011-01-13T12:44:00.000-08:00

Happy Birthday to Julia Louis-Dreyfus!

50 has never looked so good! I wonder if she's still able to move like this?

Coming Soon: TARGET

2011-01-13T10:51:00.001-08:00

Big news this morning that TARGET has struck a deal with Hudson Bay Co. and bought out all the ZELLERS and plan to replace them with the American counterpart, TARGET.
The deal was 1.8 BILLION DOLLARS to replace all 220 ZELLERS with around 100-150 TARGET locations throughout the country.

What do you think of the change-over? On one hand, I think it's a good thing and with it will come some exciting changes, but on the other hand it totally sucks to lose a totally CANADIAN business.

Thoughts?

2011-01-11T11:36:00.000-08:00

Way to go, Sarah Tradewell!!

She's latest internet phenomenon, out of Victoria. Sarah is a violinist who studies music at UVic and who also spent last summer busking at the Inner Harbor.

And now, she's one of 5 Canadians who was chosen to participate in YouTube's Symphony Orchestra. She'll be sent off to Sydney, Australia to perform at the Opera House for a bunch of concerts in March.

She sure puts my triangle skills to shame in her audition video. Thanks a lot, Sarah. And CONGRATS!

2011-01-07T14:09:00.000-08:00

I'm in the process of writing a "FOR SALE" ad for my boyfriend's house in Alberta. He's trying to sell it so he can move out to Victoria and join me in paradise. That's great news. The sad news is the actual selling of the house. I do want it to sell, and I know it's what needs to be done, but it's still an emotional thing.

(NOTE: the above picture is not us. We don't have kids. That I'm aware of.)

As I sit here recounting all the amazing features to include in the ad, it's a total trip down memory lane and I'm sad at the idea of seeing this house sell. I lived there for 2 years myself, and as a couple we made a lot of wonderful memories. Plus all the family and friends who came over to enjoy it with us.

When writing about the sundecks, I think of all our summer BBQ's we had, talking about the garden makes me remember the first year I planted a veggie garden and had an overabundance of zucchinis I had to pawn off to co-workers, then there's the kitchen where I burnt many a meal, and everything in between.

Also, to be honest, the idea of having anyone else live there really doesn't sit well with me. I don't want them changing anything about the house or making memories where we once did.

So how's this for an ad...

"Beautiful home on the river for sale. But you can’t change anything about it and don’t even think about loving it as much as we do, because you never will. Do not have fun in this house. Buyer must also leave at any given time, whenever we want to come back for a visit."

That being said, are you interested??

Uh Oh...

2011-01-06T14:36:00.000-08:00

Tell me this isn't true!

Have you ever been creeping on someone's Facebook who you're not friends with (and don't lie, you do it, too), only to find on their Wall an application that says something along the lines of "I can now see who is stalking my profile with this new ap I just downloaded."?

Sh*t!!!!
It was then that I quickly X'd out of the window and disconnected from the internet all together. As if that would undo my Facebook Creeping.

So this week I asked the question, is it for real? Can it really track who is stalking you?

Thank goodness the answer is NO. According to one caller, the only way it works is if you and the other person have BOTH downloaded it. So if you're a creeping Facebook stalker, and your stalkee has it, but you don't, then the application will NOT catch you on the radar. She went on to say it may not even work if the two of you aren't even friends at all. Make sense?

Bottom line, if you want to keep your day job as a creeper, don't download the application.

Now if you'll excuse me, I have to get back to checking out your Wall. Yes, I'm stalking you, too.

THE Find of 2011

2011-01-06T14:20:00.000-08:00

I don't know WHY ON EARTH this took me so long to discover, but alas, I'm hooked. Groupon. Easily the best thing since...velcro. Ya. THAT BIG.

It's the fastest growing online company, with over 150 markets serviced and over 44, 000 members from Victoria alone. And I'm the latest to join. And not only to join, but to spend. My first purchase was an $80 gift card I paid $40 for! Half off!! And it certainly doesn't end there. The website provides a daily Groupon, with savings from 50-90% of great local businesses.

Not gonna lie, I was skeptical at first. After all, how could businesses afford to offer such huge discounts. And then it hit me. There I was, new to the website, and I made my first purchase. And after confirming it was for real, I was sooo excited to check back for the next Groupon. I'm hooked. And that, my friends, is how they maintain their business.

I don't even wear glasses, but I may very well buy a Groupon for an eye place...how can you say no to those kinds of savings?!?

Oh crap...

Look Mom, I'm on TV!!

2010-12-30T12:32:00.000-08:00

This past Monday (December 27) and Tuesday (December 28), I had the great pleassure of filling in for Bruce Williams as the weather gal for /A\ Vancouver Island.

It was my first time on television, and while a lot of the same things apply for TV as they do in radio, it was still a totally new experience. For example, in radio you don't have to worry about if your lipstick has rubbed off on your teeth. Heck, you don't even have to wear lipstick! Another thing I learned...wind is not your friend when you're on camera. As you can see.

But overall, it was a wonderful experience and I'm so happy to have gotten the chance to work with the amazing people at /A\.

Here's the proof that I really did this!

Which way to Christmas?

2010-12-21T16:13:00.000-08:00

Congrats to everyone who competed in the Times Colonist's Annual Christmas Lighting Contest!! Here's the map to some of the brightest locations in the city; you can click on it to make the image bigger.

This year, I'm ashamed to say I did not hang lights of my own. BUT! Because of all the organized people who did, I'll just drive around and enjoy their labour. And you can too...Happy Holidays!

Is this just a beginning?

2010-12-16T14:11:00.001-08:00

Help! In the wake of the holiday season, I've been sending out cards like a madwoman (on a sidenote, I'm going to start writing more letters and cards. It feels so good to send someone you love a nice note from time to time via regular snail mail. Plus mailing letters makes me feel mature and important.)

Stay focused, Britt! OK...so anyway, with all the important card-writing, I became very aware of the fact that when signing off, I ended every card with a variation of "Love, Brittany and Charlie".

Charlie being my dog. Does this mean I'm one step away from looking like him, too? While he is a cutied patootie, I'm not quite ready to be one of those people.

The holidays just got better...

2010-12-14T17:35:00.001-08:00

with this new Nelly Furtado music video. A mash up of all her hit songs and videos, turned into one magical music video of Nelly Furtado.

Don't you just LOVE THIS! I makes you remember all the kick butt songs Nelly's released in the last 10 years. And she's such a stunner, too! Yes, I fully have a girl crush on Nelly Furtado. And I'm fine with it.

Nativity Scene 2.0

2010-12-07T10:18:00.000-08:00

Just like the Nativity Scene you know and love, but with neon stitching and beads. And presented on a 100% Polyester vest.

OK, so it's not like the Nativity Scene you know and love at all.

Happy Hanukka!

2010-12-07T08:55:00.000-08:00

This video courtesy of a group of students from a Jewish university in New York. It was just uploaded last week and already, more than 2 million viewers. Crazy!

Just want to celebrate for all 8 nights...singin' ay oh, light the candle!

It'll be stuck in your head for the rest of the day. You're welcome.

A Christmas Baking Disaster

2010-12-03T13:52:00.000-08:00

So I just moved into my condo in September and am anxious to win over my neighbors with my obvious charm and holiday spirit. Go ahead, call me a Brown Noser. I know you're thinking it.

Anyway, I'm thinking shortbread or sugar cookies this year...something easy. Because a few years ago we were making buttertarts and things didn't go well.

I was in charge of reading the amount of what ingredient to add. Should have used a ruler. The ingredients were on the left side, and the amount was on the right side. Where I should have told my friend to add a "dash of salt", I read the wrong amount, and told her instead, "5 tablespoons". Oopsie!

It gets worse. Since we hadn't yet realized the mistake, neither of us did a taste test before wrapping them up or handing out to friends, family and co-workers. Oopsie X 2.

You don't easily recover from that kind of embarrassment. They still tell me to stay out of the kitchen whenever I visit.

2010-11-30T13:49:00.001-08:00

Have you ever found a note from the last borrower of a library book you're reading? I did! This morning I was reading in bed and turned the page of my current read, Shutter Island, and found a little yellow sticky note that read, "take the time to savour this beautifully written paragraph". I did.

And it was indeed a beautifully written paragraph. Thanks, anonymous sticky note writer, you made my day.

Mark your calendar!!

2010-11-19T10:12:00.000-08:00

For the referendum and by-election THIS SATURDAY!!

Advance voting was on all this week and guess what? An increase of 33% came out this time comapared to the last election. Let's keep those numbers climbing! Victoria has a potential 75 thousand voters. To learn if you're one of them and to find out where to vote click here.

Remember, if you don't vote, you can't complain. Well I guess you could complain, but no one will take you seriously.

Is there ever a polite way...

2010-11-15T13:16:00.000-08:00

to tell someone you love they need to trim their nose, ear, knuckle or other sensitive hairs?

It's a delicate situation, especially since more times than not, that person is a little older and you fear hurting their feelings.

Case in point, Sunday night at my mom's house for a family dinner. I'm still not sure how it came up, but somehow the conversation turned from the weather, to my Nonno's (grandpa) bushy eyebrows*. And after some badgering, encouragement and then more badgering, he gave in and let my brother trim his brows. Fortunately, the end result turned out great, right Nonna?

*Please be advised my Nonno's eyebrows are NOT pictured above. That is a photo of Susan Boyle, who also has bushy eyebrows.

Rememberence Day Ceremonies

2010-11-10T14:39:00.001-08:00

Hats off to our sister station, CFAX, for all the deets on what's happening throughout the island tomorrow for Remembrance Day.

I'm looking forward to the ceremony at the Leg. It's been a few years since I was in Victoria for November 11th, but they always do a beautiful job. Between the wreath-laying, bagpipes and dignitaries, it's a really special day to be apart of share your gratitude for the men and women who have and continue to sacrifice for us.

I really hope you're able to make it to some sort of Remembrance Day ceremony tomorrow and take time to think about what the day means to you.

It's like riding a bike...I hope

2010-11-10T10:55:00.000-08:00

You know what really sucks? When you learn something, then stop practicing it, and eventually forget the basics. Example? Me taking guitar lessons several years ago. Love, love, loved it! And then at the end of the year (on the last lesson before summer break) my instructor asked me out. It was super awkward and I never went back to him after the break. It was just too uncomfortable.

So now my guitar is collecting dust. Well it WAS collecting dust. Until last night. I've been thinking about picking it up for a while now. I love the guitar, and to have learned something and then forgot it is too sad for me. Plus, my BF loves to play, so it would be a great way for us to bond. And let's be honest. I watch too much TV...so doing anything that doesn't involve The Jersey Shore is a wonderful thing.

The fact that I'm posting this on my blog also holds me accountable to keep at it! So now that I'm starting to get back into it, let's jam! But only using notes b, c, d, e, f, g. I'm still re-learning. Patience.

A Pleasant Surprise!

2010-11-09T14:09:00.000-08:00

Couldn't sleep last night. So I turned to my BFF for help. George Stroumboulopoulos. He was on with his re-vamped half hour show (as oppose to the full hour which he used to do up until September of this year.)

Anyway! I tuned in for his interview with Martin Sheen and Emilio Estevez. And I have to say, WOW. Not knowing much about either of them, I assumed they'd be full of hot air (being related to Charlie Sheen could have that effect). But totally not true at all! They were well spoken, intelligent, funny and accomplished. Doing really worthwhile things that don't include exotic dancers, hotels and drugs. (Charlie take note.)

Yes, they're big time actors/producers. But also! Martin Sheen is a really passionate activist and Emilio is totally into growing his own food and becoming self-suffient that way.

You should watch it. Really. The interview starts at about 9:50. Enjoy!

"Never Say Never"

2010-10-28T09:26:00.000-07:00

Wise words, Justin.

And also the title of his upcomming movie, (in 3D!!!) which comes out February 2011. Get in line now. No, seriously...think of all the tweens who will be waiting for their first 3D glimpse of The Bieb. It's going to be pandemonium!

I'm hoping for some insight on how he gets his hair as feathery as he does!

Extra, Extra! Read All About It!!

2010-10-27T13:26:00.000-07:00

...don't just read about it...help us out, too! Bras on Broad, this FRIDAY OCTOBER 29. Be there.

Also...is it just me, or does Brian look way too cozy with all those bras? Ch-ch-check it out!

GLEE Gone Wild!

2010-10-22T13:09:00.000-07:00

Wow! Some people are really up in arms over the new GQ Magazine cover, with GLEE castmembers, Lea Michele, Dianna Agron and Cory Monteith.

The View, Katie Couric, Parents Television Council. Some comments have even said the photos border pedophillia. Yikes!

They may play teenagers on the show, but they're all in their 20's (24 and 28).

What do you think?

Even Neon Trees have a case of Bieber Fever!

2010-10-20T13:39:00.000-07:00

And if the beginning sounds familiar...well duh! It's Ben E. King's "Stand by Me".

What do you think of the mash-up?

Bras on Broad

2010-10-15T12:40:00.000-07:00

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, so to recognize that and to support The BC Cancer Foundation, we're stringing bras all over the KOOL FM Building, naturally.

The Deets:

Friday October 29, 6am-6pm
We’ll be live from street level
We’ll string bras along Broad St and all over our building!

Drop off your bras (new or gently used) to:
· 107.3 KOOL FM (1420 Broad St. M – F, 8:30am to 4:30pm)
· Hillside Centre – Big Pink Bra Box

You can also purchase a “cutout” bra at KOOL FM or at Hillside Centre, write a message on it, and it will be displayed at Hillside Centre and KOOL FM during Bras on Broad!

You should definitely drop off a bra...my Nonna's going to!

It's the Cable Guy!

2010-10-14T10:59:00.000-07:00

And he's coming to my house today. Hopefully.
Last Thursday my cable shut off. I was trying to see how long the free cable would last after the previous owners moved out. My plan was foiled when it shut off RIGHT before Grey's Anatomy. Ugh.

Buuuttttt, I found out who my friends were when I got some invitations to other people's houses to watch. Thanks Ceara K, *Liz and Maria. (A co-worker, my cousin and my mom). HAHAHA.

So today, just in time for this week's Grey's, the CG will be over between 4-6pm. Here's hoping anyway. If not, I may call you for an invite. No, seriously.

*I may or may not have called her and invited myself over. Whatever. We're family.

President Trump?

2010-10-07T12:58:00.000-07:00

It could happen. The Donald has recently expressed feelings on running for PRESIDENT in 2012. Makes sense. He already owns pretty much everything, may as well officially run the country, too.

PLUS! Could you imagine if he did win the election...and when he'd come to Canada to talk politics with Prime Minister Haper.

The Donald: "Stephen, I am interested in discussing a new stimulus plan and all that jazz, but first, I have to ask...HOW DO YOU GET YOUR HAIR TO LOOK LIKE THAT?"

Steveo: "I was thinking the same thing about YOU!"

And then they'd play hairdresser late into the night.

The Social Network

2010-10-05T13:37:00.001-07:00

You don't get to 22.5 million dollars in the opening weekend without making a really good movie. I like my line better than the ACTUAL tagline for the movie:

That's alright, too, I guess.

But seriously. See it. I'll even pay for you to check it out*.

*No, I won't. Do you know how much that would cost?!?! Who do you think I am? Mark Zuckerberg?

She could be MY Only Girl in the World

2010-10-01T11:43:00.001-07:00

And this is the new cover for her upcoming album, LOUD, which comes out November 12.

Coming Soon to A Book Club Near YOU...

2010-09-30T09:35:00.000-07:00

Uh Oh.

Snooki, of The Jersey Shore Fame, is getting...a book deal? Yes. True story. Unfortunately.

The "novel" is tentatively called "It's a Shore Thing", telling the captivating tale of a young girl looking for love on "the Shore". It's being described as "fun and sexy". *With lots of pictures.

*I made this up, but how can a book by Snooki NOT be all pictures?

I'm gonna take you to the bank...

2010-09-27T12:34:00.000-07:00

...to the Blood Bank.

Sorry. I couldn't resist.

If you're a fan of Steven Seagal, and really who isn't, you may be interested in knowing he's on the island filming a new movie. It's got some serious Oscar buzz. Why are you laughing? Is it the picture below or that I said a SS movie had Oscar buzz? Or both? Whatever.

He'll be in Coombs this Saturday. But not related to the movie. But rather, a guest appearance at the Buddhist Temple in Coombs ( 2800 Grafton Ave) for a lecture called "Life and the Dharma". 4pm and open to the public. Addmission is $40, but space is limited.

Interested? Call 250-240-3569 to reserve your spot.

I still have hair left!

2010-09-27T12:20:00.000-07:00

Why is this such a big deal, you ask? Because this weekend was moving weekend. And with all the stress that comes along with moving, I was nervous I'd pull out all my hair. I only pulled half of it out. And a cute hat can hide that.

On Friday I took possession of my new Victoria home. This is great news. Having to clean/unpack/clean again is not good news. And I'm still doing it.

It's so draining! And expensive.

-Movers (after 10 moves, I broke down and hired someone else to do it) $300
-Cleaning Supplies: $30
-Touch-up Paint: $25
-Hydro/Cable: $60
-Never having to hear my mother shout, "Turn that TV down, I can hear it in my bedroom": PRICELESS

What are the odds?

2010-09-24T11:40:00.000-07:00

Beat the Bank...not just about the money. But let's be honest, that's a big part of it. The other day I heard about some students at Campus View Elementary in Gordon Head who use Beat the Bank in their daily math lesson.

So the odds are in your favor...stop being such a chicken and GO FOR IT! (Easy for me to say, right?). Beat the Bank, weekdays at 8:10 with Robin and Brian, 11:10 and 2:10 with myself and 4:10 with Ceara K. Good luck!

2010-09-23T14:47:00.000-07:00

TONIGHT is your last chance to offer feedback on the proposed tanning bylway which would prevent people under 18 years old from using the beds. It's the fourth, and final, public hearing at the Ambrosia Conference Center on Fisgard, 6pm.

What do you think?

Rock On!

2010-09-23T09:20:00.000-07:00

You know when your favorite song comes on, you belt it out at the top of your lungs?! Well now you can put those skills to good use.

UVic student, Shawn Slavin, wants you!

Photo Credit: Darren Stone, timescolonist.com

For the last 3 months, he’s been organizing the orchestration of the biggest lip synching event of all time, in the hopes of shattering the current Guinness World Record!

Here’s the back story. A few months back a story came out about a school also known as UVic, near Barcelona, that had released a video of 900 students and staff lip synching to Train’s “Hey, Soul Sister”…their YouTube video has attracted over 800, 000 viewers online. Shawn heard about it and wanted to do something similar in Victoria.

So he’s organized the event for this weekend, with the hopes of getting 3, 000 lip synchers…and not just students/staff of UVic.

That’s where you come in. Brush up on the lyrics to Michael Buble’s “Haven’t Met You Yet” AND Rick Astley’s “Never Gonna Give You Up” and come out to show your lip synching support this Saturday. It’s also a fundraiser in support of the United Way and the BC Children’s Hospital Foundation. So even more incentive to be there.

How fun! And a chance to set a world record doing something you probably already rock out…ROCKING OUT!

More details HERE.

And if you want to check out how the "other" UVic's video turned out, it's HERE.

It's Judgement Day

2010-09-22T10:20:00.000-07:00

What does September mean to you? Kids go back to school. All the changing colours. That crip morning air. Blah blah blah. Let's be honest. You're most excited about the return of your fave TV shows.

Earlier today, live from LA, Ryan Seacrest confirmed the new judges for season 10 of American Idol. Steven Tyler? Check. Jennifer Lopez? Check. Randy Jackson? Check, dawg.

Auditions continue, for better or for worse, with the new season starting in January 2011.

Now if you'll excuse me, a new episode of The View is on. Then Ellen. I heart September.

Let's Reflect

2010-09-21T08:52:00.001-07:00

Say goodbye to that attractive sunglass tan you've been working on, because today is the LAST day of summer! Wait, why did I put an exclamation mark there? This isn't good news.

But it's been a good summer for this girl, so I can't complain. I went on a couple UNREAL fishing trips, managed a trip back to Alberta (yes, that was a good thing), bought a Victoria condo, will be moving out of my mom's house as a result of said condo and got to spend my first summer back home after years away working at KOOL FM!!! And that, my friend, was the highlight of my summer. And I'm not just saying that because The Big Bossman will be reading this.

What was the highlight of your summer?

Lady Gaga's New Video!

2010-09-20T08:59:00.000-07:00

Not music video.

She's headed to YouTube to post a video urging fans to get in touch with their state senators and let them know they disagree with the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy within the US Military. Basically, the cliff notes version of the policy excludes openly gay, lesbian, or bisexuals from military service.

I'm so used to seeing Gaga in crazy outfits saying crazy things. This video is different. And she's not wearing meat. Which somehow makes it more credible.

BREAKING NEWS!

2010-09-17T21:39:00.000-07:00

Tell your friends, tell your kids...

OK, maybe I'm hyping this too much...

Tonight, I BOUGHT A NEW BED!!!

Let me explain. I was offered an entire bedset (frame, boxspring and mattress) from someone I work with. I was a little hesitant...would you accept a used mattress from someone you work with? Who was this generous co-worker, you ask? Danny the Intern. Does that make it any better/worse? HAHA, just kidding, DTI.

Anyway, I said "thanks, but no thanks"...and after work today, I was the Goldilocks of Victoria, laying on a million different mattresses. And then I found it. Love at first lay, if you will.

Why is this such a big deal, you ask? Because in one week's time, this new adult bed of mine (pictured above*) will be going into my new adult house. One week til moving time, baby!

What's that? You want to help me move? That's very nice of you. And I accept your offer.

PS, how lame is it that I'm blogging about my bed purchase on a Friday night?

*Not really, but hopefully the idea made you laugh a bit

A Pleasant Surprise...

2010-09-16T11:21:00.000-07:00

Today I came across the new blog of Darlene Egelhoff. Who? That's what I thought.

Darlene is the mother of Heidi Montag. And she started a blog. Another way to gain fame for the family? That's also what I thought. But then I went to the site...and was plesantly surprised.

The blog is called Metamorphosis of a Mother and is all about Darlene's 27 years as a mother, and the successes and struggles she's gone through. And how she's dealing with her last child about to leave the nest. It's funny. It's very well written. It's insightful. And it's by Heidi's Mom. Which, for me, was the most surprising.

What was the best concert you ever went to?

2010-09-16T09:18:00.000-07:00

You may not have been in New York for the Eminem/Jay-z concert, so here's the next best thing. Sorta.

This happened to a friend of mine...

2010-09-15T10:38:00.001-07:00

No, seriously. It really was a friend. Not a "friend".

I logged on to Facbeook today and see this girl's status explaining how she just signed up for e-Harmony and gets matched up with...are you ready for this?...her EX-BOYFRIEND!!! Are you kidding me?? Nope. True story.

Sooo...let's talk online dating. Does it work?

Real Gaga or just a Gag?

2010-09-09T12:28:00.000-07:00

Lady Gaga was in concert Tuesday night and stopped mid-song to break up a fight in the audience. Was it for real? Or a staged thing for publicity? Not that she needs any more publicity. She did just turn up on the cover of Japan's VOGUE Magazine wearing a raw meat bikini.

The Best of 2009

2010-09-08T14:27:00.000-07:00

Big thanks to a KOOL FM listener who called in for a request. And guess what? It wasn't for Justin Bieber. So thanks for that, too.

He wanted to hear "United State of Pop 2009" By DJ Earworm. I'd never heard of the song, so I looked for it on YouTube...and found out over 27, 000 people had. Where have I been? It's a crazy mash-up of all the hottest songs from last year, mixed with parts of the music videos, too! Incredible!

I wonder what songs from 2010 will make the cut for the next mash-up?

Move like Ke$ha...without the dollar sign

2010-09-08T11:58:00.000-07:00

This is why I would never want to be famous...because old stuff like this (a video of Ke$ha from back in highschool) would no doubt surface and it would be totally awkward. Not that there are any videos of me dancing...oh crap...

Justin Bieber scares me.

2010-09-07T12:04:00.000-07:00

This is scary...Bieber Fever taking over CSI for the season premier September 23. Yikes!

And while we're on to new music videos...

2010-09-06T11:30:00.001-07:00

Check out the official video for B.O.B.'s Magic.

Do you like? What's with the girl eating the cereal from the sink? The BATHROOM SINK, too! I know she's trying to be sexy...but all I can think about is how unsanitary it would be to eat your breakfast out of the bathroom sink.

Katy Perry's New Music Video is a Work of ART!

2010-09-06T11:24:00.001-07:00

OK, fine. This isn't the official video for "Teenage Dream". But it should be. Definitely.

My favorite part is at 0:59-1:01.

The Anti-Bieber Fever

2010-09-03T13:36:00.000-07:00

What's that? You DON'T like Justin Bieber? And you LIKE watching him get hit in the head with a waterbottle. Well then we share a couple things in common.

Check this video out...it's the original AutoTune Remix of the original video. I think I enjoy it more than "Baby", but only cause you get to see him get hit over and over again.

Life is good for B.O.B.

2010-09-03T10:25:00.001-07:00

B.O.B. got the chance of a lifetime opening up for Eminem and Jay-z at a couple shows in Detroit. Here's the vid for BOB's "Airplanes" along with Em and of course Hayley Williams.

Warning: it's Eminem we're talking about here, so f-bombs are unavoidable.

The sound's a little too loud, but you get the idea. If you want to hear it in better quality, click here.

Thank you Mother Nature!!

2010-09-03T09:00:00.001-07:00

Great news going into the September Long Weekend...the campfire ban has been lifted!! Look how much fun they're having!

Still, there are some things to be aware of this weekend. Watch them here.

This is awesome news, because not only does it mean the return of s'mores...but campfire sing-alongs are back, baby! Let's face it, "Cumbuya" just doesn't sound the same when it's sung around a flashlight.

Best Bikini Bod

2010-09-01T11:06:00.000-07:00

A new British Poll was done for the best bikini bod in 2010...leading the pack in first and second place were a couple models (figures!) from the UK...Abbey Clancy and Kelly Brook.

Then came Katy Perry (pictured above) in the third spot, followed by Jennifer Aniston and Rihanna.

Maybe next year I'll make the cut. But probably not. So if you'll excuse me I have a bag of BBQ chips to enjoy. And some more photo editing to do. Hey, if I can't make the list for real, at least I can photoshop my face on the bodies.

Yet ANOTHER reason it rocks to live in Victoria

2010-09-01T10:59:00.001-07:00

This summer was the 6th sunniest on record according to Environment Canada!

The sunniest summer the capital city ever experienced was back in '85...but this year we had slightly higher temperatures in August, at about 22.7...just over the normal average of 22.

I had a GREAT summer in the sun! Hope you did too! What were some of your Summer '10 highlights? Post 'em in the comments.

Here's to a sunny September, too! Nothing beats fall in the capital.

And the Award goes to...

2010-08-30T13:06:00.000-07:00

Ugh. Anyone else watch the Emmy's last night? I'm pretty sure they're still going on...why do they have to be so freakin' loooonnnggg???

Much more exciting are the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards on September 12.

Ke$ha filmed her own stunts for one promo video. She had to wear a harness for a falling scene, which she claims is much harder than it looks. She told MTV, "I did do all my own stunts today, and my vag hurts. It was kind of scary, because . . . I was flying around." She added, "I was only, like, 12 feet high. Worst-case scenario: I just would have, like, broke an arm."

Was it worth it? You tell me.

Dancing with the...Stars???

2010-08-26T09:10:00.000-07:00

Guilty pleassure TV is back, baby! Season 11 of Dancing with the Stars returns Septemeber 20th. The official line-up will be announced next Monday, but in the meantime, the rumours continue to swirl. In some cases "stars" is used very loosely...what do you think of these potential cast members?

Michael Bolton, Kirstie Alley, Audrina (from the Emmy award winning show, The Hills), Brandy, Ali and Roberto from The Bachelorette, David Hasselhoff and...la piece de resistance...Mike "the Situation" Sorrentino.

Like I said, in some cases "stars" is used loosely. Cough, cough...The Situation...cough, cough.

The Ultimate Mash-Up

2010-08-23T12:24:00.000-07:00

This. Is. Unbelievable.

But he makes it believable at the end when he breaks it down to show us how he made this.

Teenage Dream (Katy Perry) and Just the Way You Are (Bruno Mars). Two great songs, now one AMAZING Mash-Up!!

Save the BC Black Bears

2010-08-23T09:33:00.000-07:00

Last week we heard about the over 15 Black Bears in Christina Lake who were found roaming around a property where police were doing a pot bust. Turns out the bears were being fed dog food for the past few years as a way to keep them coming back and consequently guarding the drug house.

Wildlife officials said that because they have been fed by humans for the past few years, they're no longer capable of fending for themselves, and as a result would have to be put down. That didn't go over well. An online petition has been formed, looking for 2, 500 signatures to prevent this from happening.

If you're interested in signing, click here.

Is this for real? No, seriously...is it?

2010-08-18T12:11:00.000-07:00

A while back we heard rumours that Casey Affleck was making a movie about Joaquin Pheonix and his career. And it was going to be kinda weird. JP was doing all kinds of weirdo stunts, like appearing on the Dave Letterman show looking/acting like this. And other strange stuff like that.

So anyway. This documentary is about a lost year in the life of JP, as he quits Hollywood and takes the year off from movies to focus on his rap career.

But is this doc for real? Some say it's a mockumentary and that JP is taking method-acting to the extreme. Of course Casey Affleck and JP both insist it's for real and not a publicity stunt.

What do you think? I'm Still Here comes out September 10 in the US.

Ahoy!

2010-08-12T14:19:00.000-07:00

How crazy is all this talk about that migrant ship coming to the West Coast?

What? You don't know what I'm talking about?

OK, cliff notes version...The MV Sun Sea left Thailand 3 months ago and officials believe it's on its way to the island! So where are these migrants from? Sri Lanka. About 300 of them. Possibly some Tamil Tigers, too. Uh Oh.

Not only are they illegal, but many of them could be experiencing health problems, too. So Canadian officials will likely bring the ship to Victoria, where border officials, medical staff from Vic Gen, and everyone in between will be ready to deal with the situation.

At about 10:30am Thursday, the ship was tracked just west of Ucluelet.

Follow it here. At least then you'll be prepared.