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Chinese New Year Parade Vancouver

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The Vancouver Chinatown Spring Festival is this weekend with the Chinese New Year Parade happening on Sunday, February 2, 2014. The parade starts at 11:00am and will set out on Pender from Carrall and looping up Gore, heading south on Gore, and turning right back down Keefer to Carrall (view map). Photo credit: Nattawot Juttiwattananon […]

Winter Wander 2014

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Not only does Vanier Park offer one of the best views of downtown Vancouver and the local mountains, it’s also home to some incredibly valuable attractions and cultural institutions. This Saturday, February 1st you can explore the best of this Kitsilano corner during Winter Wander 2014. Winter Wander 2014 The six cultural institutions of Vanier […]

Red Mitten Weekend at BC Sports Hall of Fame

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I’m a big fan of Vancouver’s museums and galleries, including the BC Sports Hall of Fame which is located right at BC Place. From February 8th until February 10th they’ll be celebrating Family Day in BC along with the 4th anniversary of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games. Red Mitten Weekend at BC Sports Hall of […]

Winter Games Legacy Celebration

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“Remember when the Olympics were here?” John and I ask each other this nostalgic question every now and then. It was an amazing time for us; covering the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics, riding along with the torch relay, attending press conferences, ziplining over Robson Street, and cheering our hearts out for every Canadian athlete and […]

Hockey Night in Canada Punjabi Hosts in Langley

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The popular hosts of Punjabi Hockey Night in Canada will make a public appearance in Langley on January 26th. Hosted by Preston Chevrolet, announcers Harnarayan Singh, Bhola Chauhan and Inderpreet Cumo will participate in hockey-themed activities and you can bring the whole family to join the fun. When: Sunday, January 26, 2014 from 1:00pm to […]