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Making Soap at Otion Soap in Bellingham

by Rebecca Bollwitt

I’m really not good at being creative or artsy. If you hand me a paintbrush dipped in the most gorgeous, luscious colours and tell me to paint anything my heart desires I’ll totally choke and end up producing a weak attempt at a smiley face. My latest attempt at being creative was at Otion Soap […]

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Free Queen Elizabeth Party in the Park

by Rebecca Bollwitt

On September 13th you’re invited to QE Park to celebrate its 75th anniversary with live music and festivities. The Queen Elizabeth Party in the Park will have a free concert with The Zolas and Delhi 2 Dublin, $5 zipline rides, free pitch & putt and more. Queen Elizabeth Party in the Park Take transit to […]

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5 Things to do Before Summer Ends in Vancouver

by Rebecca Bollwitt

Back to school, cooler weather, and trading in your flip flops for some comfy flats (or even some gumboots). Most summer vacations are coming to an end in Vancouver and while the city always offers great attractions and activities, there are a few that will only be available for a limited time. 5 Things to […]

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Surrey Youth Fest September 2015

by Rebecca Bollwitt

The 11th annual Surrey Youth Fest, Surrey’s largest event for youth, returns on Saturday, September 19th at the Cloverdale Recreation Centre. Surrey Youth Fest features local youth bands and entertainment, breakdance battles, skateboard, BMX & scooter demos at the youth park, sumo wrestling, extreme sports, DJ, giveaways, youth focused resource tables and more! Surrey Youth […]

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7 Local Waterfall Hikes Around Vancouver

Comments 5 by Rebecca Bollwitt

Vancouverites love a good hike, whether it’s the Grouse Grind after work, Quarry Rock with friends on a sunny Friday afternoon, or a weekend trek up St Mark’s Summit. The views are often reward enough but there are some awe-inspiring waterfalls tucked away in the forests of our local hills that will also satisfy any […]

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