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Bright Nights in Stanley Park 2012

Comments 223 by Rebecca Bollwitt

Bright Nights in Stanley Park return for the 15th year to illuminate the forest with holiday cheer. Benefitting the British Columbia Professional Fire Fighters’ Burn Fund, the miniature railway and surrounding area have been transformed into a festive wonderland fit for Santa and his elves. New this year is extended weekend hours with Bright Nights […]

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Santa Claus Parade 2012: Surrey and Vancouver

Comments 3 by Rebecca Bollwitt

Candies and costumes have been replaced with wreaths and ornaments on store shelves as we shift into the holiday season. Popular opinion is that it’s still too early to hear Christmas music but with December being just over two weeks away, plans are being made, gifts are being purchased, and many are ramping up for […]

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Barney Bentall & The Grand Cariboo Opry Christmas

Comments 33 by Rebecca Bollwitt

Legendary Canadian musician Barney Bentall has just released his ninth studio album Flesh & Bone which was recorded in Vancouver. Currently touring through Alberta, Bentall will be playing a very special concert at the Vogue Theatre on December 8, 2012. Richardson GMP and Potluck Café Society, in association with Paul Mercs Concerts, are proud to […]

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Christmas at Canada Place 2012: Breakfast with Santa

by Rebecca Bollwitt

Christmas at Canada Place is right around the corner as the city’s iconic attraction hosts a series of family-friendly events, getting everyone into the holiday spirit. Their most popular event, which sells out almost every year, is Breakfast with Santa presented by Real Canadian Superstore. Breakfast with Santa 2011 – Photo credit: John Bollwitt on […]

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Timeraiser Vancouver 2012

Comments 9 by Rebecca Bollwitt

The 5th annual Timeraiser is happening Thursday, November 8, 2012 at the Roundhouse in Yaletown. It’s the only event around that combines supporting local artists through an artwork auction with raising volunteer hours for local causes. Photo credit: GusF on Flickr Tickets are currently on sale for $20 and the goal is to raise 4,000 […]

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Township 7 Vineyards Savour & Support for PADS

Comments 2 by Rebecca Bollwitt

BC is known for its own wine country in the Okanagan but I’m also a big fan of our hyper-local wineries in the Fraser Valley and the Lower Mainland. One of which is Township 7 Vineyards off of 16th Ave in Langley. This month Township 7 has teamed up to support the Pacific Assistance Dogs […]

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Support Balding for Dollars with Hype Hair Studio & Disney on Ice

Comments 2 by Rebecca Bollwitt

Disney on Ice presents Dare to Dream is coming to the Pacific Coliseum November 21-25, 2012. In honor of this show, Disney on Ice is partnering with Hype Hair Studio in Vancouver to support a very worthy local cause, Balding for Dollars. Disney On Ice is inviting the community to cut and donate their hair […]

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We Day 2012 in Vancouver: Photos, Quotes, Coverage

Comments 3 by Rebecca Bollwitt

We Day Vancouver has returned and throughout the day today I’ll be posting photos, quotes, information, and other coverage to help spread the word about this motivational and inspirational event. Follow @craigkielburger for behind the scenes updates throughout #WeDay #Vancouver! Live webcast starts at 9:30 AM PST http://t.co/WrwUdO0f — WE Villages (@WEVillages) October 18, 2012 […]

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Step It Up for Sophie’s Place

by Rebecca Bollwitt

Work off a weekend’s worth of turkey by participating in Step It Up for Sophie’s Place happening Sunday, October 14, 2012. Registration is currently open for this first annual event that will have participants climbing up 23 flights of stairs at Central City, all for a great local cause. All proceeds benefit Sophie’s Place at […]

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Dominique Fricot iPod Pharmacy for Music Heals

Comments 1 by Rebecca Bollwitt

We all have these pocket-sized time capsules lying around that contain our favourite music from the past decade. Shoved into drawers, sitting on shelves, on it a big box marked “recycle” that’s been sitting around collecting dust. What can you do with your old iPod or mp3 player? You can donate it to the iPod […]

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