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BC Mining Week 2012

Comments 491 by Rebecca Bollwitt

As declared by the Legislature of British Columbia, BC Mining Week returns May 13th to 19th with events and community celebrations throughout the province. From Kamloops and Princeton to Prince George and Terrace here are just a few of the highlights: Photo credit: John Bollwitt. From the Britannia Mine Museum Mining Day in Kamloops When: […]

The Gazillion Bubble Show Vancouver

Comments 106 by Rebecca Bollwitt

The Gazillion Bubble Show is making its Canadian premiere and coming to Vancouver this summer. For kids of all ages, this dazzling stage show features “bubble artistry” and goes well beyond your backyard bubbling blowing antics. Performer Fan Yang has set Guinness World Records for things like the biggest bubble ever blown, largest bubble wall […]

The Avengers: Vancouver Screening

Comments 130 by Rebecca Bollwitt

Marvel’s The Avengers, one of the season’s most highly anticipated films, makes its way to theatres tomorrow. Packed with with star-studded superhero action, the movie features Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner, Samuel L. Jackson, Gwyneth Paltrow, Vancouver’s own Cobie Smulders, and more. This Saturday, Acura (the official […]

EPIC Expo Vancouver 2012

Comments 70 by Rebecca Bollwitt

EPIC Expo, Western Canada’s largest sustainable lifestyle showcase, is coming to the Vancouver Convention Centre May 11th to May 13th. Over 20,000 people will attend Vancouver’s 6th annual EPIC Expo to check out 300 exhibitors, shop for eco-friendly products, get ideas for the home and office, and be entertained. Mike Holmes speaking at EPIC Expo […]

Public Salon May 2012: Win Tickets

Comments 22 by Rebecca Bollwitt

The next Public Salon in Vancouver will be taking place May 16th as experts, thinkers, innovators, and leaders of their field are invited to the stage at the Vancouver Playhouse. They will each get a few minutes to share a piece of their world with an audience and present on a variety of topics. Speakers […]