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Vancouver Fog Photos

by Rebecca Bollwitt

Every few years Vancouver gets tucked into winter with a blanket of fog that drapes over the region leaving only the mountain peaks to bask in the sunshine. Back in 2009 I put together a collection of fog photos and given the pea soup streak we’ve had recently, it’s time to compile another featuring photos […]

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Port Mann Bridge Safety Plan: De-Icing, Coatings, Robotic Sweepers

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The new Port Mann Bridge hasn’t had the best track record during its first winter in operation. There are about 340 insurance claims filed since the December 19th snowstorm that include damage from a 40-car pile up and falling ice. Yesterday, the Ministry of Transportation revealed a three point plan to make the bridge safer […]

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Gritty City: Vancouver in the 60s Movie Nights at the Hollywood

by Rebecca Bollwitt

The Vancouver Heritage Foundation presents Gritty City: Vancouver in the 60s at the historic Hollywood Theatre later this month. This is a mini three-night film festival that will feature Vancouver’s earlier days of neon, West Coast architecture, and the evolution of the West End. The films will include: 1958 – Granville neon. VPL Number: 65548 […]

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Gung Haggis Fat Choy 2013

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Gung Haggis Fat Choy is the annual celebration of Chinese New Year mixed with Robbie Burns Day that epitomizes the sense of community and collaborative spirit that thrives in Vancouver. Celebrating BC Scottish and Chinese pioneer culture, history through music, poetry and culinary fusion, Gung Haggis Fat Choy will take place Sunday, January 27, 2013 […]

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Surrey Marathon 2013: New Course

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Registration is now open for the Surrey International World Music Marathon happening September 29th, 2013. In its first year the marathon welcomed thousands of marathon, half-marathon, 5km, marathon relay, and half-relay participants including the world’s oldest marathon runner Fauja Singh (at age 101). For its second year, this Boston Marathon qualifier is getting a new […]

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A Loving Spoonful CandyGram For Valentine’s Day 2013

by Rebecca Bollwitt

Surprise a special someone this Valentine’s Day by ordering them a CandyGram from A Loving Spoonful that will show you care about them and this great local cause. Order your CandyGram now for only $10 online and it can be sent anywhere in Canada (when booked by February 6th for Eastern Canada and February 8th […]

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Dine Out Vancouver 2013: Dine With Amex

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Dine Out Vancouver sponsored by American Express Canada and presented by Tourism Vancouver is now in its 11th year and is the largest dine out celebration in Canada. Great deals, great food, and your choice of great local restaurants. Running from January 18, 2013 to February 3, 2018 Vancouver-area diners can select from hundreds of […]

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Vancouver Icons: LightShed

by Rebecca Bollwitt

Today’s Vancouver Icon photo feature subject can be found near the western tip of Harbour Green Park in Coal Harbour. Commonly known as the “crooked house on stilts”, LightShed by Liz Magor was installed in 2004 and was a gift to the city. Constructed mostly of aluminum, it is based on the shape of an […]

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Vancouver Canucks Scrimmage

by Rebecca Bollwitt

Last night the Vancouver Canucks hosted a scrimmage that was open to the public. Those who signed up online in advance filed around Rogers Arena and entered the rink to claim general admission seats. The squad was split into two teams, grey versus blue, and they played two 10 minute periods, a 15 minute period, […]

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Animal Twitter Parody Accounts in Vancouver

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Twitter is a great source of information but it’s also the home of many quirky and entertaining accounts. You can find out how tough Chuck Norris tweets, engage with Angelina Jolie’s right leg or the Queen of England, and Star Wars fans can see what Lando Calrissian is thinking in 2013. In Vancouver, parody accounts […]

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