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Christmas at Hycroft 2013

by Rebecca Bollwitt

Christmas at Hycroft has been a Vancouver tradition for over 40 years and it’s kicking off the holiday season in style this weekend. Home of the University Women’s Club, this elegant Edwardian mansion, rich with local history, serves as a beautiful venue for shopping and entertainment. What: Christmas at Hycroft Date: Thursday, November 21, 2013 […]

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Neighbourhood Toy Store Day 2013

by Rebecca Bollwitt

Neighbourhood Toy Store Day is once again being celebrated at local, independent toy retailers across Canada on Saturday, November 9, 2013. This one-day celebration encourages you to shop local and enjoy family fun with in-store specials, activities, discounts, deals, giveaways, and more. Participating retailers in the Vancouver area include: Granville Island Toy Company Location: 3298 […]

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Oakridge Style Heist Instagram Contest

Comments 124 by Rebecca Bollwitt

The Oakridge Style Heist Instagram Contest is currently underway as they get set to give away $5,000 worth of prizes, from their retailers like Crate & Barrel, to 15 lucky grand prize winners. Photo courtesy of Oakridge Shoppers like you are encouraged to visit the Style Heist Instagram Contest activation area in the West Galleria […]

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Coquitlam Centre Accepting Coat Donations

by Rebecca Bollwitt

Throughout the month of October, Coquitlam Centre is accepting gently-used women’s coats and jacket, in partnership with Dress for Success Vancouver. “We‟re really excited to be working with Dress for Success again this year,” says Deborah Stetz, Marketing Director, Coquitlam Centre. The partnership coincides with Coquitlam Centre’s “Rock that Coat” theme this fall, with the […]

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Variety Market and Auction

Comments 22 by Rebecca Bollwitt

The Variety Market and Auction is the fundraising shopping event of the year and it will take place on Sunday, October 6th at the Westin Bayshore. Presented by Buy-Low Foods, proceeds from this brunch, live auction, silent auction, and bargain grocery shopping event benefit Variety. The BC chapter of Variety was established in 1965, and […]

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Pacific Centre Construction Update

by Rebecca Bollwitt

This morning the very last white panel from the exterior of Pacific Centre was removed. The infamous white facade that wrapped around the building’s Howe, Robson, and Granville walls made it one of the most disliked structures in downtown Vancouver for decades. Once occupied by Eaton’s and then Sears, the exterior and interior renovations are […]

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Victoria’s Secret Opens in Vancouver

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The following post has been contributed exclusively by Keira-Anne Mellis who attended the Victoria’s Secret media event in Vancouver for Miss604. Victoria’s Secret Opens in Vancouver Sexy, sophisticated and glamourous are all synonymous with one of the world’s most iconic brands. Victoria’s Secret has now officially expanded into British Columbia with the August 27th opening […]

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Guildford Town Centre Giveaway

Comments 184 by Rebecca Bollwitt

It’s been a big week for retail in Metro Vancouver and one of the biggest stories is the grand re-opening of Guildford Town Centre in Surrey. As an iconic shopping hub for generations, and the official Back-to-School destination of my entire childhood, Guildford has completed a new $280 million expansion. This includes the addition of […]

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Summer Craft Market at Jack Poole Plaza

Comments 1 by Rebecca Bollwitt

Craft fairs are events we usually associate with the winter time as summer gives way for fresh-picked produce at farmer’s markets. However, the Craft Council of British Columbia and Circle Craft Cooperative are bringing a summer craft market to downtown Vancouver this sunny season to celebrate their 40th anniversary. Dates Thursday, July 25th to Sunday, […]

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The Bone & Bowl: Doggles Giveaway

Comments 33 by Rebecca Bollwitt

The dog days of summer are here and as temperatures peak, pet parents are finding new ways to keep their pups cool. Trips to the off-leash beach, portable water bowls, splashing around with a sprinkler in the backyard, and looking cool with Doggles. I had no idea that sunglasses for dogs existed but The Village […]

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