stories for you (written by us)
Sure, we thought about coming up with a new and exciting name for our blog: Ol’ Bloggy Blog.
The Duck Stops Here. Kevin.
But at the end of the day, our Google experts said that if people are looking for our blog, they aren’t going to search “The Duck Stops Here”. Or sadly, “Kevin”.
So, welcome to the Accent Inns Blog, where we’ll post stories about what’s going on in our hotels, at our locations, and more.
(By the way, if you do come up with a great name for the blog, let us know—and then we’ll let our experts know, who will let Google and Bing and all the other search engines know. You know?)
One of the young Hollywood stars I’ve certainly enjoyed watching is Christian Bale. I think he did a fantastic job as the incredibly complicated character, Batman. Well this past weekend he’s been given the Oscar for his role in The Fighter. Well deserved. Read on for a review of the movie compliments Skewed & Reviewed Magazine and perhaps Read the rest of this entry »
I personally love family businesses, and not just because I am in one! I love how it can give people the opportunity to fast track themselves to their full potential. I love how family businesses seem to have more values, ethics and personality rather than the faceless “Big Boys”. I love how family relationships can Read the rest of this entry »
The Pacific Salmon Foundation and the Sandbar Restaurant on Granville Island are getting together to raise money and support salmon restoration and regeneration with a charitable “Salmon Art Show” on Wednesday, March 2. The show will provide an opportunity to purchase striking images of salmon in their natural B.C. habitat. For anyone who has purchased Read the rest of this entry »
2011 marks the 35th anniversary of the Annual Flower Count in Victoria, aptly called the City of Gardens! The Flower Count takes place March 1 – 7, 2011 and is a friendly competition between the communities that make up Greater Victoria to see which one is the “Bloomingest Community”. The total amount of blossoms are Read the rest of this entry »
It’s time to buy those tickets as the Victoria Salmon Kings host the 4th annual Pink in the Rink night! Brand new pink jerseys, live auctions and over $7,000 in giveaways highlight annual event supporting the BC Cancer Foundation! Victoria, BC – The Victoria Salmon Kings, proud affiliate of the Vancouver Canucks and Manitoba Moose, Read the rest of this entry »