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Festival du Bois

by Rebecca Bollwitt

The 28th annual Festival du Bois returns to Mackin Park this weekend. This festival features some of the best music around from Quebec and from other parts of the world, big heated tents, thousands of happy festival-goers, great traditional food, and family-focused entertainment. Festival du Bois Rooted in the French-Canadian community and heritage of the […]

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Register to Vote in BC

Comments 2 by Rebecca Bollwitt

We have an election coming up in our province this year, where you can vote and make your voice heard! All eligible British Columbians can get out to vote in the next provincial general election which is scheduled for May 9, 2017. Make sure you’re registered and that your information is correct now so that […]

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Win Tickets to Ballet BC Program 2

Comments 47 by Rebecca Bollwitt

Ballet BC continues its dynamic 31st season at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre in Vancouver. To celebrate the 150th Anniversary of Canada, four unique voices in contemporary dance in Vancouver will honour this special occasion with a BC-inspired evening of works in collaboration with local designers and artists. Solo Echo. Photo Michael Slobodian Ballet BC Program […]

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Monster Theatre Presents A Midsummer Night’s Dream

by Rebecca Bollwitt

Master story tellers, Monster Theatre, have created a new adaptation of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, making it understandable, joyful, and highly entertaining. This is a perfect opportunity to introduce kids not only to live theatre but to Shakespeare. Monster Theatre takes this Shakespeare classic that is a hilarious tale of fairies, love potions and […]

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Match Days with Miss604 and the Vancouver Southsiders

by Rebecca Bollwitt

Vancouver Whitecaps FC are back in action for the 2017 MLS season, including CONCACAF Champions League play, the Canadian Championship, and more. Whitecaps games really do have fantastic fan atmosphere, and much of that can be credited to the supporter groups who lead chants, paint banners, and encourage sportsmanship on and off the pitch. Match […]

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