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Surprise Grocery Pick-Up at Save-On-Foods

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It’s not often that you get to see behind the curtain before the show begins, but ever since I shadowed the EComm team at the Grandview Save-On-Foods earlier this month, I couldn’t wait to try online grocery ordering for myself. The perfect opportunity arose when I invited my sister on a ski weekend to Manning […]

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Holiday Entertainment at Brentwood

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Brentwood in Burnaby is hosting a full schedule of holiday entertainment, complete with choir music, live performers, and of course visits with Santa. Holiday Entertainment at Brentwood Saturday Activities Coming up on December 19th, from 12:00pm to 2:00pm, enjoy aerial performances, balloon artisans, holiday stilt walkers, cotton candy artisans, live canvas painter, 2 DJs, and […]

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Win Tickets to Goh Ballet’s The Nutcracker

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Returning for its 7th holiday season, prestigious local dance organization Goh Ballet presents The Nutcracker at The Centre. Since premiering in 2009, the production of this masterpiece has given tens of thousands of audience members the opportunity to be swept away by this world-famous Christmas story. Goh Ballet’s The Nutcracker Where: The Centre (777 Homer […]

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CP Holiday Train Comes to the Tri-Cities

by Rebecca Bollwitt

After crossing the country from Montreal and visiting 150 communities, the CP Holiday Train will finish its journey in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows (December 18th), ending in Port Coquitlam and Port Moody (December 19th). View the impressive train-long light displays and enjoy a free concert at each stop. CP Holiday Train Comes to the […]

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Celebrate RIVMas with the Langley Rivermen

by Rebecca Bollwitt

What’s better than a FREE hockey game? One that also gives back to fans to thank them for attending! The Langley Rivermen are hosting their annual RIVMAS celebration for three home games: December 18-20, 2015. December 18, 2015 vs. Powell River: Free admission plus $5 merchandise voucher. Each fan that attends the game will receive […]

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Dickens Christmas at Britannia Mine Museum

by Rebecca Bollwitt

Britannia Mine Museum, just under 1 hour from Vancouver up the scenic Sea to Sky Highway, is hosting a Victorian-themed Dickens Christmas. This national historic site will feature a whimsical miniature village display for the holidays, visits with Santa, and more! Dickens Christmas at Britannia Mine Museum The Victorian-themed Dickens Christmas’ miniature ceramic village window […]

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Vancouver Giants Teddy Bear Toss 2015

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The Vancouver Giants are known for their hockey with heart and nothing can make any Grinch’s heart grow 3 sizes like the Teddy Bear Toss. This holiday tradition (presented by TELUS) will take place on Friday, December 18, 2015 when the Giants take on the Everett Silvertips. Vancouver Giants Teddy Bear Toss Fans are encouraged […]

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Heritage Holiday at Fort Langley This Christmas

by Rebecca Bollwitt

Fort Langley National Historic Site presents Heritage Holiday at the Fort this Christmas complete with storytelling, crafts, tree decorating, and roasted chestnuts. Heritage Holiday at Fort Langley Where: 23433 Mavis Ave, Fort Langley When: December 19 – January 3, 10:00am to 5:00pm (closed December 25, 26, and January 1) Admission: Regular rates apply Pick up […]

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12 Days of Christmas at Robson Square Ice Rink

by Rebecca Bollwitt

The Robson Square ice rink is hosting 12 Days of Christmas fun, festivities, and free entertainment starting December 12th. Photo credit: BC Gov Photos – Submitted to the Miss604 Flickr Pool Saturday, December 12, 2015 RUMBA CALZADA from 6:00pm to 9:00pm Sunday, December 13, 2015 BALLET PERFORMANCE (PRESENTED BY NORDSTROM) from 1:00pm to 2:00pm & […]

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Enjoy an Arts Club Date Night This Christmas

by Rebecca Bollwitt

You really can’t go wrong with a classic date night that consists of a dinner-and-show, and when the local restaurant community supports theatregoers, it’s just that much better. I recently had two date nights ahead of two Arts Club holiday shows, and each was just lovely. It’s a Wonderful Life on Granville Island I was […]

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