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Car Free Day Vancouver 2012

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Car Free Day Vancouver includes two days of block parties this year on Saturday, June 16th and Sunday, June 17th (Father’s Day). City blocks will be roped off as merchants open their doors to pedestrian-only traffic and performers take to the streets. Photo credit: jmv on Flickr There are four main celebration sites around Vancouver […]

Surrey Fusion Festival 2012

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The Surrey Fusion Festival returns July 21 and July 22, 2012 for two full days of free entertainment and activities, cultural displays, music, and food from dozens of countries around the world. Taking place in Holland Park, the Fusion Festival is one of our favourite community events. This year’s musical lineup has just been announced […]

Food Talks Volume 1

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Vancouverites love their food, whether it comes from a truck, in a cone, wrapped in seaweed, or photographed on a plate. Richard Wolak of Vancouver Foodster has recently launched Food Talks, a new series that will bring foodies, food lovers, chefs, authors, and others together to discuss — you guessed it — food in Vancouver. […]

June Events in Metro Vancouver 2012

Comments 1 by Rebecca Bollwitt

Bring on the beaches, flip flops, outdoor concerts, and festivals. Our week ends with a new month and I’m ready to take on summer. These events have been submitted by readers and researched for good times this June. Photo credit: Mark Faviell on Flickr – Submitted to the Miss604 Flickr Pool. Friday, June 1, 2012 […]

Bike to Work Week 2012

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Bike to Work Week 2012 runs May 28th to June 1st as individuals are encouraged to leave their cars at home and pedal to the office. It’s an opportunity to start up a workplace team, get some exercise, explore new routes to work, and enjoy community bike events. With gas prices hitting extreme highs, it […]