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VIFF 2014: BC Film Spotlight

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The Vancouver International Film Festival (“VIFF”) is known for showcasing local, Canadian, and international film talent and this year homegrown talent is front and centre as VIFF has just confirmed 13 features for the BC Spotlight program. Sonja Bennett of Vancouver and James Caan in Preggoland. Launched in 2013, this showcase of British Columbia productions […]

Summer of Bear Discovery at Grouse Mountain

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Once reaching the lodge at Grouse Mountain, by SkyRide or after completing the Grouse Grind, there’s one thing most people do: check in on the bears. Grinder and Coola are both orphaned grizzlies who were found in 2001 in different parts of BC and they now live in a refuge atop Grouse Mountain. Ranger talks […]

We Heart Local Awards 2014: Nominations Open

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We Heart Local is the best way to find local food, making it easy for consumers who are looking for local options, and the program is currently hosting its second annual We Heart Local Awards. We Heart Local Awards 2014 Anyone living in BC can nominate and vote for their favourite grower, producer, or business […]

Oktoberfest in Vancouver: Harvest Haus

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Vancouver has a new way to celebrate Oktoberfest as the Queen Elizabeth Theatre Plaza, which usually hosts the German-style Christmas Market each winter, will be the venue for Harvest Haus from October 2nd to October 5th. Photo courtesy of Harvest Haus This new autumn festival, presented by The Social Concierge and Wet Ape Productions, will […]

Grumpy Cat Christmas Movie Filming at Coquitlam Centre

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If you have noticed a winter wonderland at Coquitlam Centre lately it’s because the internet’s favourite surly feline is there to film a Christmas movie, Grumpy Cat’s Worth Christmas Ever. Grumpy Cat (real name, Tardar Sauce) rose to internet fame after a series of photos of her signature frown and furrowed brow were posted on […]