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Win Tickets to Carmen at Vancouver Opera Courtesy of Mission Hill

Comments 73 by Rebecca Bollwitt

Vancouver Opera presents the world’s sexiest opera, Carmen, which became the fastest-selling production in Vancouver Opera history when it last took to the Queen Elizabeth Theatre stage five years ago. This gorgeous production of Carmen, directed by Joel Ivany Joel Ivany Joel Ivany, is set in 1930s-1940s Latin America, complete with the heat, grit and […]

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Win a Vancouver Home and Design Show Prize Pack

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The Vancouver Home + Design Show returns to BC Place this October 16th to October 19th focusing on everything you’ll need for gardening, design, renovation, home decor, and much more. The Vancouver Home + Design Show is where it all comes together for any home improvement project! With big names like Colin McAllister & Justin […]

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BC Sports Hall of Fame: Banquet of Champions Live Blog

by Rebecca Bollwitt

The BC Sports Hall of Fame is inducting its Class of 2014 tonight at the 46th Annual Banquet of Champions, live from the Vancouver Convention Centre. On top of the induction ceremony and a dinner, guests tonight can participate in a live auction with prizes from River Rock Casino Resort, the 102nd Grey cup, the […]

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Abbotsford Circle Farm Tour Dinner

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It’s not every day that you get to sit down for dinner with the farmer who supplied the ingredients you are about to enjoy. Last week growers and producers who are members of the Abbotsford Circle Farm Tour were invited to a longtable dinner at Tanglebank Gardens to dine with local media. This unique ‘meet […]

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Win a Word Vancouver Prize Pack

Comments 26 by Rebecca Bollwitt

The 20th Word Vancouver takes place this week, featuring readings, writing workshops, musical entertainment, and more. Since this celebration of all things reading and writing is also a part Culture Days, all events and activities are free! Word Vancouver Enjoy and participate in festival activities at various venues around Vancouver. Celebrating Canadian literary talents, you […]

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Vancouver Icons: Prospect Point Lighthouse

by Rebecca Bollwitt

When the S.S. Beaver ran aground in 1888, Prospect Point was known as Calamity Point. The accident followed years of shipping mishaps caused by rocks and strong tidal currents. Three months later a light was established, just four days after Stanley Park itself was established. Photo credit: Ted McGrath on Flickr The first light was […]

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Free Weekend at Science World: Around the Dome Festival

by Rebecca Bollwitt

Around the Dome, a month-long family-friendly science festival, kicks off this weekend and to celebrate Science World will have free admission on Saturday, September 27, 2014 and Sunday, September 28, 2014. Presented by Genome British Columbia, Around the Dome Festival celebrates all of the amazing science and technology that can be found right here in […]

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Peninsula Community Foundation Vintage Affair

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The Peninsula Community Foundation will host its 22nd “Vintage Affair” fundraising gala on October 23rd to benefit KidSport Surrey, Semiahmoo House Society and Sources Food Bank Resource Centre. What: Peninsula Community Foundation Vintage Affair presented by Envision Financial. When: Thursday October 23rd from 7:00pm to 10:00pm. Where: Hazelmere Golf and Country Club at 18150 8th […]

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Vancouver History Photos: Lighthouses

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Living on the coast we are no stranger to the steady sound of a fog horn or passing beam from a lighthouse when the weather turns, making you want to stay inside on a blustery autumn day clasping a hot cup of a pumpkin pie-flavoured beverage. Today’s roundup of photos from the City of Vancouver […]

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Stanley Park Ghost Train for Halloween

Comments 35 by Rebecca Bollwitt

The Stanley Park Halloween Ghost Train will be pulling out of the miniature railway station and into Mother Goose’s Ghastly Garden starting October 10th, 2014. Tickets are on sale now for this mystical, magical ride for all ages with creepy tales and spooky good times. Stanley Park Ghost Train for Halloween Experience Mother Goose’s Ghastly […]

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