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Shred for the Cause at Mt Seymour

by Rebecca Bollwitt

Shred for the Cause at Mt Seymour where ladies pay just $10 for a lift ticket on Mondays from January 23 – March 27, 2017 benefitting the Bloom Group Community Services Society in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside

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Polar Bear Swim New Year’s Day Vancouver, White Rock, North Vancouver, Delta, Fort Langley

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Take the plunge, if you dare! Join a Polar Bear Swim New Year’s Day (January 1, 2017) in Vancouver, White Rock, North Vancouver, Delta, or Fort Langley

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Open on Christmas Day in Vancouver

by Rebecca Bollwitt

If you’re looking for what’s open on Christmas Day in Vancouver, you’ll find fun activities at your local community centre or a way to give back at a charitable event. There’s the White Spot Christmas Lunch for Charity, where staff at two locations will be donating their time and tips for two great local causes […]

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The Whalley Santa Cause on Christmas Day

by Rebecca Bollwitt

On Christmas Day, after the stockings are open and the turkey heads into the oven, there is a group of dedicated community volunteers that hits the streets to make sure everyone gets some holiday cheer as a part of the Whalley Santa Cause. Whalley Santa Cause Now in its 6th year, the Whalley Santa Cause […]

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White Spot Christmas Day Lunch for Charity

by Rebecca Bollwitt

White Spot Christmas Day Lunch for Charity: Continuing a heartwarming yuletide tradition for the 15th consecutive year, staff at the Kingsway Vancouver and Richmond Centre White Spot locations will donate their time and tips on Christmas Day to support local charities.

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Santa for Seniors at London Drugs

by Rebecca Bollwitt

We often think of the children at this time of year, the sparkle of holiday lights in their eyes, smiles while sitting on Santa’s lap, and gifts wrapped just for them. However this year, London Drugs is leading an initiative to help another demographic have a happy holiday season with Santa for Seniors. Santa for […]

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Vancouver Sock Drive with the Sock Granny

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There’s an annual sock drive in Vancouver that’s spearheaded by a local in Little Mountain with a very big heart. Barbara Vance is a 76-year-old resident at the Little Mountain Place residential care facility in Vancouver and she’s come to be known as the “Sock Granny”. For the past three years, Barbara has been collecting […]

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Joyful Post at Harbour Centre and The Vancouver Lookout

by Rebecca Bollwitt

This Christmas, Harbour Centre and the Vancouver Lookout, in partnership with The Kettle Society, are inviting Vancouverites to make A Joyful Post to support people living with mental illness. Joyful Post at Harbour Centre and The Vancouver Lookout Where: Harbour Centre lobby (555 W Hastings, Vancouver) When: Monday to Friday through December 24th 11:00am to […]

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Bright Nights Christmas Train in Stanley Park

by Rebecca Bollwitt

The Bright Night Christmas Train in Stanley Park is a highlight of the holiday season in my eyes. Not only does everyone get to share in the the magic of Stanley Park, but under millions of sparkling lights this event raises funds for such a worthy cause. Bright Nights Christmas Train in Stanley Park Dates […]

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