Archive for January, 2017

Courage to Come Back Awards 2017

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Do you know someone who has faced seemingly insurmountable odds yet come through with courage, strength and a drive to help? Maybe this is you? Nominations are now open for the Coast Mental Health Courage to Come Back Awards presented by Silver Wheaton, a program that celebrates extraordinary people who have overcome significant challenges in […]

Shake, Shake, Shake for Parkinson Society BC

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Hosted by Brian Cook, Shake, Shake, Shake is back by popular demand on January 27th! This evening of entertainment features amazing local musical talent, including Emily Chambers, I M U R, Jesse Roper and Dutch Robinson benefitting Parkinson Society BC. Shake, Shake, Shake Where: The Imperial (319 Main St, Vancouver) When: Friday, January 27, 2017 […]

Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival

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The Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival returns this year, from January 19th to February 14th, with dozens of restaurants and cafes serving up deliciously decadent creations for a cause. Over 25 participants will serve up over 60 flavours!

Street Food City at Dine Out Vancouver

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The 6th annual Street Food City returns to the Dine Out Vancouver Festival from January 23rd to 29th. Presented by Tourism Vancouver, Street Food Vancouver Society, and the Downtown Vancouver BIA, the food truck pod, the most informal event of Canada’s largest festival of food and drink, will be grouped along Howe Street, between Georgia […]

Is It Safe to Skate on Lost Lagoon?

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This post has been contributed by Katherine Town, Vancouver lifeguard stationed at Lost Lagoon, on behalf of the Stanley Park Ecology Society (“SPES”). As a member of SPES for the last six years, I wanted to offer the team an opportunity to share their news, events, and work so I created the “SPES Series” where […]