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Win Tickets to Boca del Lupo’s Big Bad

Comments 18 by Rebecca Bollwitt

Boca del Lupo presents Big Bad, a contemporary take on a fairytale for both children and adults commissioned by the Vancouver International Children’s Festival, at the Granville Island Revue Stage this month. Fairytales have an enduring appeal because they deal with universal themes and because they mean different things to us at different points in […]

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Woman2Warrior 2015: Win a Warrior Prep Pack

Comments 38 by Rebecca Bollwitt

Woman2Warrior is Vancouver’s only all-women’s charity obstacle adventure race and it’s coming to Swangard Stadium on Sunday, May 24th. Benefiting Easter Seals Camps in British Columbia, this non-timed run covers about 5km of trails, track, and grass. The course features obstacles to test your strength, agility, balance, and sense of adventure. By participating in Woman2Warrior […]

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Archive Photo of the Day: Hot Dog Concession at the PNE

by Rebecca Bollwitt

Concession stands and food carts have come a long way at Playland and the PNE but you can always rely on the availability of the classic footlong hot dog. 1953 – Vancouver Archives #CVA 180-7211. Earlier this spring, the Pacific National Exhibition announced the passing of the ‘King of the Midway,’ legendary pitchman and carny, […]

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What to Pack for a Summer Music Festival

by Rebecca Bollwitt

Presented by Pemberton Music Festival Festival season is upon us and while you get excited to see our favourite artists on stage in unbelievable venues and settings, you also have to be prepared for several days of bone-shaking music, unpredictable weather, and inevitable portable toilet lineups. Here are a few of my recommendations to get […]

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Real Canadian Superstore Spring Giveaway

Comments 95 by Rebecca Bollwitt

It’s the time of year when casual social conversations revolve around digging, planting, watering, and awaiting growth from seeds. Spring garden fever has hit Real Canadian Superstore and President’s Choice want to help you develop your green thumb with an edible garden kit, that tastes as good as it looks: PC® Goji Berry Considered both […]

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