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Terry Fox Run in Stanley Park

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The Terry Fox Run is coming up this weekend in communities across Canada, and around the globe, as the Marathon of Hope inspires many to continue to support cancer research. Close to home, there will be a Terry Fox Run in Stanley Park at Ceperley Meadow on Sunday, September 15, 2013. ““Even if I don’t […]

September Events in Metro Vancouver

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A glorious summer of sunshine is coming to an end but before you pack away your sunglasses and picnic blankets you should check out some of the great events and activities around Metro Vancouver in September. From a BBQ and Chili Festival to fall markets and a TreeFest, there’s plenty of fun to be had […]

Archive Photos of the Day: Kingsway

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The street we know as Kingsway today connected New Westminster to Vancouver as far back as 1860 (before Vancouver was a city). Following the wagon road built by the Royal Engineers between the Colony of British Columbia in New Westminster and the area near Granville Townsite, it has stayed pretty true to its original path […]

Burnaby Blues and Roots Festival: I SPY with UniverCity

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The Burnaby Blues and Roots Festival is coming up on Saturday, August 10, 2013 at Deer Lake Park with top acts such as Blue Rodeo and Charles Bradley (the Screaming Eagle of Soul). A soulful mix of quality tunes, a green backdrop at the lake, the ability to bring your own blankets, low-back beach chairs […]

August Events in Metro Vancouver

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Wake up, grab a coffee, slip on some sandals and head towards the water. Awake even before the hum of floatplanes fill Coal Harbour, but in time to catch the rising sun. A lap of the Seawall complete before breakfast, thousands of keystrokes on the laptop by lunch. A trip to the market, fresh greens, […]