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Celebrate World Rivers Day at Burnaby Village Museum

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Burnaby Village Museum is throwing a free, fun family party on September 27th to celebrate the 11th Annual World Rivers Day and the 35th annual BC Rivers Day. Over 20 environmental groups and societies plus entertainers will be on-site this year with displays, demonstrations and fun activities. World Rivers Day at Burnaby Village Museum Where: […]

Vancity Member Day at the PNE 2015

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The Fair at the PNE returns for the season from August 22nd to September 7th and Vancity Savings Credit Union is proud to sponsor the annual Vancity Member Day on September 3rd. Vancity members and a guest can enjoy a fun-filled day at the Fair for only $5 each. photography by | www.facebook.com/winstonwongphoto | www.winstonwong.com […]

When to Water Your Lawn in Metro Vancouver

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It’s been a very dry winter and spring so far in Rain City and that means sprinkling water restrictions are coming into play this month. Photo credit: niXerKG on Flickr Previously, sprinkling was permitted in the mornings and evenings but now is only permitted in the early morning hours. This is because the demand for […]

Stanley Park in the Wake of the English Bay Oil Spill

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This post has been contributed by Kathleen Stormont, Fundraising and Communications Specialist with the Stanley Park Ecology Society (“SPES”). I have been following SPES since I moved into the West End a decade ago and I have been a member for three years. I wanted to offer the team an opportunity to share their news, […]