Author Archive for Rebecca Bollwitt

Team China Fireworks Photos from the Honda Celebration of Light

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The Honda Celebration of Light kicked off its 25th season last night with China up first in the world’s largest offshore fireworks competition. Vancouver PD estimates 250,000-260,000 people packed Vancouver beaches last night to take in the show that was preceded by an aerial display by stunt pilot “Super” Dave Mathieson. Team China Fireworks Photos […]

Reactions to the July Rain in Vancouver

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There was only 11mm of rain recorded in June where the monthly normal is 54mm here in Raincouver. We’ve had extreme drought conditions but this morning, waking up to the pitter patter of rain drops outside our windows, Vancouverites have been (mostly) rejoicing. Some felt like this: While others welcomed the soaking: #Vancouver this morning. […]

BC Day Instameets

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Do you love taking photos of your beautiful province for all the world to see? Then you might be interested in participating in a BC Day Instameet. On BC Day — Monday, August 3rd — Destination BC is teaming up with communities from Vancouver Island to the Rockies. You’re encouraged to meet up, take photos, […]

CBC Musical Nooners Summer 2015

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Free lunchtime concerts have returned to the CBC Plaza on Hamilton Street, between Georgia and Robson, in Downtown Vancouver. CBC Musical Nooners take place every weekday from 12:00pm to 1:00pm through to August 21st, offering up free entertainment for your lunch break. Photo credit: Headwater on Flickr Remaining July Shows Thursday, July 23, 2015: Black […]

Win Vancouver Queer Film Festival Tickets

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The 27th annual Vancouver Queer Film Festival is coming up August 13th-23rd at the Vancouver Playhouse, Cineplex Odeon International Village and SFU Woodwards. Celebrating the best in independent queer cinema, this is the largest queer arts event in Western Canada and the second-largest film festival in Vancouver. Vancouver Queer Film Festival Over 80 films will […]