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HockeyStars Blog is Now Live

by Rebecca Bollwitt

Not only can you find some posts I’ve written on Techvibes and E!Online, but I’ve now added amateur hockey to my portfolio. Last month HockeyStars was launched, with a focus on minor hockey in Canada they offer games, money solutions for teams, and an online community for teams. HockeyStars.com is a website devoted to the […]

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Edison & Leo Represent at the TIFF

by Rebecca Bollwitt

My weekly E! article has now been posted and it features Edison & Leo, Canada’s first stop-motion animated film, which was created right here in the Lower Mainland. It’s a unique film with a darker sense of humour which matches its slick yet grimey steampunk look. There’s a clip available on YouTube but just as […]

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Vancouver History: The Simon Fraser Expedition

Comments 1 by Rebecca Bollwitt

I admit, I have a love/hate relationship with the Fraser River. When I have to cross it on the Pattullo, I hate it. When I watch it mix and mingle with the waters of the Thompson River at the top end of the canyon in Lytton, I love it. Recently my sister reminded me that […]

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MidSummer at the Golden Beaver Winery

Comments 7 by Rebecca Bollwitt

About a year ago John and I first drove past Golden Beaver Winery and since then we’ve been by for tastings and have even been featured on their website. After being invited back by the owners, Bruno and Stella, my sister and I left Osoyoos city limits this afternoon to pay them a visit. I […]

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Osoyoos, A Virtual Postcard

Comments 7 by Rebecca Bollwitt

We had to get out of town this weekend, despite contemplating the staycation, so enjoying a little R&R along with my sister’s family. We’ll be back in a few days but I just wanted to take this opportunity to thank everyone who made my DreamBank dream come true. Thanks to all those who contributed – […]

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The Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup

Comments 6 by Rebecca Bollwitt

Earlier this week I had a poll on my site about the potential smoking ban on Vancouver beaches. Contrary to past articles I have written that have had heated discussions about smokers and non-smokers alike, I was (pleasantly) surprised to see the conversation shift to a matter of litter, as opposed to one about air […]

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Justin Morneau, Ryan Dempster and Russell Martin

Comments 3 by Rebecca Bollwitt

Even though it’s summer there’s still a huge hockey buzz in this town with the signing of Demitra and today’s release of the schedule (among other things). However, there are a handful of other local (and Canadian) athletes leaving their mark worldwide and as a part of Major League Baseball. This commercial got us really […]

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July is Parks Month in Vancouver and BC

by Rebecca Bollwitt

Welcome to Parks Month, a time where we should all be able to get out and enjoy what our city and province’s green spaces have to offer. To help us decide where to go and what to do, there is a website filled with suggestions – in fact there’s even one for every day in […]

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Happy Birthday Little Green House

Comments 10 by Rebecca Bollwitt

In my daily quest to find history tidbits to share with my readers about our fair city sometimes the best leg work that can be done is by simply going for a walk. As I was walking down Richards street yesterday on my way to dinner I passed the large “Richards” condo development sign, next […]

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Day Tripping: Hell’s Gate

Comments 11 by Rebecca Bollwitt

In the first post of the Day Tripping series I talked about the town of Hope being the gateway to holidayland, however it could also be looked at as the gateway to hell. Although heading north on Highway 1 is actually a quite lovely experience the fiery inferno of Hades is simply a reference to […]

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