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Fall Fair at Mount Pleasant Farmers Market

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Vancouver Farmers Markets is kicking off the harvest season with its 2nd annual Fall Fair at the Mount Pleasant Farmers Market this weekend. Fall Fair at Mount Pleasant Farmers Market Where: 2300 Guelph Street at 8th Ave, Vancouver When: Sunday, October 2, 2016 from 10:00am to 2:00pm Kids and adults alike can wander through and […]

Free Day at Science World and the Around the Dome Science Festival

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Science World presents its annual Around the Dome Science Festival starting Saturday, October 1st and running until Sunday, October 30th. The month-long celebration of community science kicks off with the Community Science Celebration weekend that includes a free day on Sunday, October 2nd, thanks to support long-standing partner, BC Hydro. Free Day at Science World […]

Granville Island Turkey Trot 2016

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Run and give in the spirit of Thanksgiving at the annual Granville Island Turkey Trot. This annual event brings together community in a celebration of Thanksgiving – demonstrating our gratitude for sport and our commitment to supporting others. A hallmark event, the Granville Island Turkey Trot features a fun 10KM race on Thanksgiving Monday, October […]

Canuck Place Stories: The Evanow Family

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Now in its 12th year, the Canuck Place Gift of Time Gala has raised over $8 million in support of children and families at Canuck Place Children’s Hospice. One such family are the Evanows. Their daughter, Florence had Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1 and passed away at Canuck Place the evening before Mother’s Day 2015. […]

Fort Langley Cranberry Festival 2016

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It’s a Thanksgiving Weekend tradition at the Birthplace of BC! The 21st annual Fort Langley Cranberry Festival returns October 8th, celebrating the harvest and history of the cranberry in the region. Fort Langley Cranberry Festival Where: Fort Langley Village (free) & Fort Langley Historic Site (admission) When: Saturday, October 8, 2016 from 10:00am to 5:00pm […]