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Vancouver Waterfight 2011

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The Vancouver Waterfight is happening this weekend in Stanley Park. It was originally supposed to take place weeks ago but since our summer was so soggy (pretty much defeating the purpose of the event) it’s been pushed back. Photo credit: Nick Devenish on Flickr The waterfight is more of a “friendly soaking” with rules to […]

Whistler Olympic Plaza Grand Opening

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Many know it as a frosty, snowy, wintertime getaway but Whistler is one happening place in the summertime as it comes alive with mountainbikers, shoppers, hikers, and adventure-seekers. This summer they’ve hosted the Whistler Presents Concert series featuring free shows by some of North America’s top bands and artists. Photo credit: Mike Crane, Tourism Whistler […]

Pink Salmon Festival 2011

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Photo courtesy of the PSF The Pacific Salmon Foundation will be showing off pink salmon this Sunday in Kitsilano with free samples all afternoon. It will be cooked up by a team led by Chef Robert Clark of C Restaurant and barbecued by Rockin’ Ronnie Shewchuk. The event will also include live music, activities for […]

PNE Vancity Member Day 2011

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On Wednesday August 24th, members of Vancity Savings Credit Union will be able to purchase deeply discounted $5 PNA fair admission from 11:00am until closing. Photo credit: Derek K Miller on Flickr You can get your fair gate pass at any PNE ticket booth on Vancity Member Day only by showing a Vancity member debit […]

Olympic Village Outdoor Movies

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There’s been no shortage of free outdoor movies this summer around Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley, and now the Village at False Creek (formerly known as the Olympic Athletes’ Village) is offering up something new. They started last week and will continue presenting free outdoor movies in August that also have a pay option. […]