B.C.’s Agricultural Land Commission confirmed earlier this week that it would allow Live Nation to use the farmland in Pemberton, B.C. as its festival site. But the promoter said the timing of the decision may be coming too late to plan such an event for 2009.

Live Nation’s Shane Bourbonnais, who’s also Pemberton’s head organizer, told The Globe And Mail newspaper that the chance of the three-day music event happening next year is “less than 50 per cent.”

“We are so late in the game in terms of sponsorships and suppliers,” he told The Vancouver Sun newspaper. “We’re obviously concerned about the timing.”

A decision is expected to be reached within the next few weeks.

About 40,000 people attended the inaugural three-day event this past July to see more than 120 artists, including Coldplay, Jay-Z, Nine Inch Nails and Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers. While Bourbonnais saw the festival as an overall success, Pemberton wasn’t without traffic, garbage, recycling and security problems.

“We really want to improve on those things,” he told The Vancouver Sun. “It’s important that everybody who comes to the festival has a great experience.”

Science Fiction and Fantasy Convention (VCon) – Author readings and autograph sessions, book launches, dance, masquerade, art auctions and shows, comics and animation, costuming, demos and workshops, music, gaming and literary events. – The Compass Point Inn, 9850 King George Hwy., Surrey – Today through Sunday – Website

Vancouver Home + Interior Design Show – BC Place Stadium, October 16-19, 2008 – Website – Fitness Town is pleased to announce its involvement at this year’s Vancouver Home & Design show. We’ll be showcasing simple, functional fitness equipment essential to starting your very own fitness room in your home, condo or apartment.

Expert fitness consultants will be on site at booth 938 for the 4 day show, taking into account all your fitness needs, and making professional recommendations perfectly fit to your exact health and fitness needs.

We look forward to meeting you at this year’s Vancouver Home and Design show!

PS – Visit our booth for amazing show specials and promotional fitness accessories.

Lolly Pop Fashion Show – Canvas Lounge – 99 Powell St, Vancouver – Website – Strawberry Nights invites you to an amazing night of entertainment, featuring Vancouver’s upcoming models. October 3rd’s show will see 10 girls modeling an array of clothing from high-end fashion, lingerie, and a further promotion of Vancouver’s talent by the incorporation of local designers.

5th Annual Vancouver Snow Show – Exhibitors from across the country will be on hand with the latest equipment and tips in styles, techniques and resort info. – B.C. Place – Saturday from 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Sunday from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. – Tickets at the door, Website

Vancouver International Film Festival (viff) is still on until Oct. 10th and the Summer Night Market in Richmond is running until Sunday!

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Top 5 gift ideas from BCXS:

5. For the rugged outdoors type, send him packing… on a fly-in fishing trip to a remote lodge.  Silver King Lodge gets our vote for the best all-round fishing package.

4. For the pampered dad, take him to JD’s Barbershop for a straight razor hot shave. He’ll leave the shop feeling like a new man.

3. Does you father like the finer things in life? Grab a few bottles (or a case!) from Everything Wine. And grab us a couple Chilean reds while you are at it!

2. For the dad with a funny bone, take him to see Monty Python’s Spamalot at The Centre in Vancouver for Performing Arts.

1. Every dad likes sports, right? OK, most do and we have a bunch of choices… Golf, hockey, football, etc.

This Father’s Day make sure dad knows how much he is appreciated. Whether you buy him a gift or just spend some quality time together, he will love your thoughtfulness and proudly display his gift for all to see. The true art of gift giving comes from inside each of us, make sure his gift is not only something that is meaningful and special but also shows dad how much he is loved and that way you’ll know you have found the perfect gift.