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Memories of Stardust Contest

by Rebecca Bollwitt

There’s going to be one last chance to lace up and rollerskate at Stardust in Surrey on July 8th and after the doors close for good, the whole building will be gone forever. If you were a Stardust regular, celebrated a birthday there, attended a class party there, did a rollathon, air band battle, or […]

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Honeybee Centre in Surrey: Visit During Surrey Doors Open

by Rebecca Bollwitt

The 6th annual Surrey Doors Open is a free city-wide event that takes place on June 17th. You can explore 21 venues, connected by trolley stops or on a self-guided tour, and experience Surrey’s rich culture, history, art and architecture. One of the featured venues is the Honeybee Centre! Honeybee Centre Where: Fry’s Corner, 7480 […]

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Visit Google MakeLab at Best Buy Cambie: Father’s Day Giveaway

Comments 141 by Rebecca Bollwitt

This Father’s Day weekend, Best Buy on Cambie will be hosting a free workshop event where anyone is welcome to design and build their own, customized, one-of-a-kind Father’s Day gift with the help from Google MakeLab’s laser printer! Google MakeLab at Best Buy on Cambie Where: Best Buy (2220 Cambie St, Vancouver) When: Saturday, June […]

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Movies Under the Stars at Holland Park in Surrey

by Rebecca Bollwitt

Free family movie nights return to Holland Park in Surrey this August as Movies Under the Stars brings Saturday evening entertainment to the heart of the city for the whole community to enjoy. Along with the four animated movies, each night will also feature entertainment from local performers. Movies Under the Stars at Holland Park […]

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Tackling Invasive Plants in Stanley Park

by Guest Author

This post has been contributed by the Ben Hill, Communications Volunteer with the Stanley Park Ecology Society (“SPES”). Tackling Invasive Plants in Stanley Park If you’ve visited Stanley Park over the last few weeks you’ll be aware that it’s growing season. Many of the flowering plants are in bloom and new growth is everywhere. Unfortunately […]

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Whitecaps Father’s Day Packages

Comments 38 by Rebecca Bollwitt

Bring dad to watch a soccer match at BC Place this Father’s Day weekend. Vancouver Whitecaps FC are offering a special Father’s Day Package that includes tickets to watch them take on FC Dallas on Saturday, June 17, 2017 plus the opportunity to have a family photo on the pitch afterward. Whitecaps Father’s Day Packages […]

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Lynn Valley Days: Win Tickets to the Family Dance

Comments 17 by Rebecca Bollwitt

It first began 105 years ago and this summer is going to once again kick-off in style at Lynn Valley Days! Hosted by the Lynn Valley Lions Club, this three-day celebration brings together the community through dinner, dancing, a pancake breakfast, parade, and much more. Lynn Valley Days 2017 Gala Dinner & Dance Where: Under […]

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Surrey Canada Day Lineup 2017

by Rebecca Bollwitt

The patio chairs have been dusted off, picnic blankets unfurled and the Surrey Canada Day lineup has been released — summer is almost here! Celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday with over 100,000 others at one of the country’s largest Canada Day festivals. Surrey Canada Day Where: Bill Reid Millennium Amphitheatre in Cloverdale (176 St & 64 […]

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Olympic Heroes, Haggis Hunts and Family Festivals Take Over Coquitlam

by Guest Author

What do famed Olympic sprinter Andre De Grasse, teddy bears, Charlotte Diamond and Scottish kilts have in common? These are all sightings you can expect to see in Coquitlam this June! Whether you’re a sports enthusiast, a parent of young kids or a working professional in search of new adventures, get ready, get set… Andre […]

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