Category: Vancouver

$60,000 Raised Lawn Bowling for Cystic Fibrosis Canada.

September 7th, 2011

With it’s third year now complete, this unique fundraiser started by the not-for-profit Vancouver Leisure Society is growing in both popularity and funds raised.  It’s also given the age old sport of lawn bowling a new youthful spin.  The event was founded by Duncan Gillespie along with brothers Andrew and Graham Dalik.  This summer alone they sold out the 160+ person event in under 2 minutes and raised $60,000 for Cystic Fibrosis Canada, bringing their three year total to over $100,000. Participants enter in teams of four. Creative team names and uniforms are a must.  The annual event spans four Thursday nights throughout the summer  and is equally about making new friends and having fun as it is about raising money.  The series is hosted in honor of Eva Markvoort, a friend of the founders who passed away from Cystic Fibrosis in 2010 at the age of 25.  Spy has been a sponsor since the very first year, awarding sunglasses to a number of participants, including the annual people’s choice “Sunniest Disposition” award — presented to the most fun team to play against.

(photos courtesy of Graham Dalik)

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Vancouver Loves Their Hockey… And Their Spy’s!

June 15th, 2011

Tonight is game 7 of the Stanley Cup Finals. The Vancouver Canucks will be hosting The Boston Bruins to determine a champion.  The sun out and everyone has already hit the streets in anticipation of the big win. There are Canuck jerseys and Spy glasses everywhere! Stay tuned for live coverage and Spy sightings right from downtown Vancouver. Note - The game has not even started yet and it is already wild in the streets. Help.

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The entire population of Canada (above) have gathered in downtown Vancouver, patiently awaiting the fate of their nation.

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A posse representing Spy. They must be from North Mexico? Respect.

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pre game smiles. Let's hope it stays that way.

Robby B Takes 3rd in Vancouver at Showdown Over the City

March 29th, 2011

Spy shredder Robby Balharry took third last weekend at the Quicksilver Showdown Over the City, on Grouse Mountain, BC. After dislocating his shoulder in Semi finals, Robby went on to brave the pain and take home $2000 for his troubles. For a full recap check out SBC.

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Spy Sponsors Lawn Bowling Fundraiser for Cystic Fibrosis

June 18th, 2010

July is a leisurely month and nothing says leisure like a little lawn bowling.  Spy is once again a proud sponsor of the inaugural Vancouver Leisure Life Tour event, a lawn bowling tournament raising money for the Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. The 4-week tour is held on four consecutive Thursday nights, at the Stanley Park Lawn Bowling Club in Vancouver, BC.

The decision to support Cystic Fibrosis was inspired by Eva Markvoort, a friend of the organizers who has CF. Furthermore, CF is the most common fatal genetic disease affecting young Canadians.  At last years event, 150+ participants raised over $11,000 for the Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

For 2010, Spy sunglasses will once again be awarded to team with the Sunniest Disposition throughout the entire event. Stay tuned for details of each stop in the series.   Click here to check out some of the latest press in Georgia Straight.

all photos courtesy of Graham Dalik.

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Underworld Grand Opening Party!

January 2nd, 2010

Underworld’s second Vancouver Location is now open! The Grand opening party started at the new Location on Granville st, and rolled over to Fortune Sound Club for late hours of fun. The shop looks absolutely amazing, and features just about custom everything, including a Spy Section. Be sure to check it out the next time your  in Vancouver.

Underworld Vancouver Grand Opening Party

December 4th, 2009

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Underworld Vancouver. X Mas Party!

November 10th, 2009

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Watch It! Happy Hour, Vancouver, BC July 10th.

July 13th, 2009

Customers mingled with industry folk last Friday as Watch it! hosted a happy hour at their Robson st. location in Vancouver, BC. Spy and Vestal were on hand to support the event, which featured live DJ’s and special gifts for customers making Spy and Vestal purchases. It was a great way for this Watch it! location to kick off summer in Vancouver. Special thanks to Jacob’s Creek, and Coors Light for supplying the adult beverages.

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International Surf Day, celebrated in Vancouver

June 21st, 2009

Spy was on hand to support International Surf Day on Saturday June 20th, 2009. The general public and industry peeps gathered along Spanish Banks in Vancouver, B.C on this unofficial surfers holiday. This event was an opportunity to make an impact on the surf community in Vancouver. Everyone was able to celebrate together, and support the sport of surfing. Entertainment was arranged in and out of the water, Pacific Boarder and Second Wave provided paddle boards open to the public.

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The Pre Stew Party. Vancouver, BC May 9th

May 4th, 2009

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