Archive for November, 2012

30 Days of Kindness with Marc Smith and Covenant House

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Marc Smith has taken on another 30 Days Adventures campaign after completing a month’s worth of food truck meals earlier this fall and 30 days of local exploration this summer. His latest challenge is to complete acts of kindness every day for 30 days. From handing out flowers to strangers to buying cups of coffee […]

BC Lions Tailgate Empire

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Although it’s prevalent in America, you don’t see much pre-sport game tailgating in Vancouver — that is unless you find the right group on BC Lions game day. “The point is to get together with friends before the game to celebrate and partake in the long time football tradition of the tailgate party, which includes […]

It’s a Wonderful Life: Arts Club 2012

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The Arts Club is ramping up for the holidays with a handful of seasonal shows that will warm your heart. The first to open is It’s a Wonderful Life at the Granville Island Stage which will run from November 26th to December 29th, 2012. This theatrical adaptation will transform the familiar story which is based […]

Vancouver Maritime Museum: Free Night Admission Thursdays

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The Vancouver Maritime Museum is one of the institutions that got me hooked on museums when I was young thanks to class trips. Feeding my brain, learning about the world outside my own community, and discovering what was once possible to achieve – and what could be accomplished. They have just launched an excellent campaign […]

Fraser Valley Bald Eagle Festival 2012

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The Fraser Valley Bald Eagle Festival is happening over the next four weekends around the scenic Harrison. Surrounded by mountains, glacier-fed rivers, and valley pastures, the bald eagle festival is a great time to explore the region while witnessing the world’s largest gathering of these magnificent birds. Photo credit: Tyler Ingram on Flickr November 17th […]