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Canadian Blog Awards 2008: Voting Begins

Comments 4 by Rebecca Bollwitt

Although you don’t win anything but bragging rights and a badge for your sidebar, I still like the Canadian Blog Awards as they are people-powered and they always introduce me to some great blog and sites across our nation [Canadian Blog Awards 2007].

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Spot The Crazy Canucks Contest

Comments 6 by Rebecca Bollwitt

A few weeks ago we mentioned a special photo shoot we had at GM Place and now you are able to see JJ, Alanah, DaveO, John and me as featured bloggers and podcasters on the Canucks’ official website. As it turns out, they’ve extended the FanZone campaign to outdoor advertising, including bus stops, Skytrain stations […]

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Arbiter of Cool Vancouver Winner Announced

by Rebecca Bollwitt

Last week I was one of the lucky judges in the Vancouver regional Grey Goose Vodka Arbiter of Cool competition. The winner has been announced and so Kerren Bottay of The Mountain Club will be joining those from Montreal, Toronto and Calgary back here in Vancouver at the end of September for the national championship. […]

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Almost the Best Local Blog in Canada

Comments 12 by Rebecca Bollwitt

The results of the Canadian Blog Awards are in… *drumroll*… and Miss604.com has been ranked the 3rd best local blog in the country. Considering that the bulk of Canadians voters are (as usual) back East, and that I was the only blog from BC nominated in this category, I find this a great feat and […]

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The Amazing Hunt Fool's Gold Contest

Comments 3 by Rebecca Bollwitt

Last year I participated in The Amazing Hunt twice with my sister, once on Granville Island (in a foot race) and the other (with a car) in Surrey. This year they’re ramping up offering several different locations for races throughout the spring and summer: March 15 (Richmond) May 3 (Vancouver) July 5 (Family Edition) August […]

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