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Discovery Square to be Renamed Art Phillips Park

by Rebecca Bollwitt

The Vancouver Park Board has voted unanimously in favour of renaming Discovery Square at Burrard Station to Art Phillips Park, after the former Mayor from 1973 to 1977. Photo credit: veronique_m on Flickr Many of the “livability” perks we have today in Vancouver are thanks to Phillips’ vision. Pete McMartin from the Vancouver Sun explains: […]

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We Create Change Penny Drop-Off Week

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The We Create Change penny drive was launched last year to support clean water projects around the world. It is an initiative of Free the Children, the presenters of We Day which encourages school kids to get involved in their community, and also help their community assist others. 4 water jugs filled with pennies equals […]

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Surrey Stop Bullying Film Contest 2013

by Rebecca Bollwitt

The second annual Stop Bullying Film Contest in Surrey is underway as students from grades 6 to 12 are invited to submit a 30 or 60 second film that identifies types of bullying, the impact that bullying has on people, and solutions to the problem. The judging panel was recently announced and it includes Mayor […]

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BC Family Day Events and Activities 2013

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BC will have its first Family Day stat holiday on Monday, February 11, 2013 and with that comes the scramble for activities and events to keep all those with time off from the office or school occupied. In anticipation of the new holiday, local attractions have been posting special offers for families to enjoy together: […]

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Chris Hadfield World Tour Photo Challenge

by Rebecca Bollwitt

The Canadian Space Agency is celebrating astronaut Chris Hadfield, commander of the International Space Station, with a world tour photo challenge. While Hadfield has been posting amazing images from his orbit of Earth, they are inviting young and old to submit photos for the chance to win some very unique prizes. How to Enter 1. […]

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Vancouver Icons: Lions Gate Bridge Lions

Comments 1 by Rebecca Bollwitt

On this day in 1939, two lions created by sculptor Charles Marega were placed at the south entrance of the Lions Gate Bridge. They were the last commissioned work for this prominent yet struggling Vancouver artist. To quote my blog post on this day last year: “Over the years the lions have been a sign […]

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Be Coconut Water and Bikram Yoga Giveaway

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Be Coconut Water has offered up a special contest with Miss604 to promote the all-natural refreshment that comes from coconut water. Some enjoy it on a hot day or add it as an ingredient when cooking, while others might chug it to power up after yoga. I know that ever since coconut water came into […]

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Vancouver: Most Walkable City in Canada

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Vancouver has earned many distinctions and topped many lists, from having some of the best city beaches, being the most congested or most expensive to the most livable, and now it’s Canada’s Most Walkable. Vancouver walkability heat map. The popular website/service Walk Score ranked Canada’s cities and the list included: 1. Vancouver (Walk Score = […]

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Roxy Vancouver Love Affair Contest

by Rebecca Bollwitt

The Roxy, in my opinion, is a right of passage in Vancouver. Watching upcoming bands compete in a radio station contest, spotting hockey players, and dancing to the house band like no one’s watching although 10 people are pressed against you because this song is just rockin’. Birthday parties, bachelor parties, a special event or […]

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