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FIFA Women’s World Cup: Ticket Passports Now on Sale

by Rebecca Bollwitt

Canada is hosting the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup and Vancouver will play a big role with matches — including the final — hosted at BC Place. Ticket passports are now on sale for multiple games at each of the host cities: Vancouver, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Montreal, Ottawa, and Moncton. Ticket Sales Timeline September 10, 2014 […]

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Canucks Introduce New Suites and Menu at Rogers Arena

Comments 4 by Rebecca Bollwitt

I was aware that the Vancouver Canucks as a team were in a rebuilding phase but I didn’t realize that Rogers Arena and the Canucks hospitality experience were undergoing similar overhauls. With a hard hat screwed on tight I joined a large group of Vancouver media this afternoon to check out what’s new at Rogers […]

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Southsiders 3 on 3 Outdoor Soccer Tournament

by Rebecca Bollwitt

Doolin’s Irish Pub, on the bustling corner of Nelson and Granville is downtown Vancouver, will host the Southsiders 3 on 3 Outdoor Soccer Tournament on August 30th. This all day, all ages event will benefit Athletics for Kids and set you up for a full day of community soccer fun ahead of the Vancouver Whitecaps […]

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Public Tours of BC Place

by Rebecca Bollwitt

BC Place is one of the easiest landmarks to spot on a map of Vancouver aside from Stanley Park. It’s an icon of our fair city, opening in June of 1983 and again in 2011 following $150 million in major renovations, it has hosted everything from the CFL, MLS, and the NHL Heritage Classic to […]

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Where to Watch FIFA World Cup in Vancouver: CBC Viewing Map

Comments 6 by Rebecca Bollwitt

2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil is upon us and aside from the all encompassing Latin America House, which will show every match, there is an assortment of cafes, restaurants and pubs in Vancouver that will also be airing the live soccer excitement. Thanks to CBC Vancouver, you can click and pick you favourite viewing area […]

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Canada Women’s National Team vs Germany in Vancouver

Comments 76 by Rebecca Bollwitt

Canada is gearing up to host FIFA Women’s World Cup Soccer in 2015 and leading up to the tournament our Canada Women’s National Team will engage in several international matches on home soil this season. The next game is Canada vs Germany in Vancouver on Wednesday, June 18, 2014 at BC Place. Tickets are currently […]

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Where to Watch FIFA World Cup in Vancouver: Latin America House

Comments 4 by Rebecca Bollwitt

Latincouver, a cultural and business society that hosts diverse, inclusive, and festive events, is proud to present Latin America House this summer, where you’ll be able to watch all FIFA World Cup matches in Vancouver. Where to Watch FIFA World Cup in Vancouver Latin America House will show all FIFA World Cup games at Edgewater […]

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Purolator Tackle Hunger with WhitecapsFC

by Rebecca Bollwitt

Whitecaps FC have teamed up with Purolator Tackle Hunger to support the Greater Vancouver Food Bank. On Saturday, May 24th, food bank volunteers will be set up in front of BC Place Stadium on Terry Fox Plaza at 2:30pm, ahead of the 4:00pm kick-off, to collect your donations of non-perishable food items. The first 400 […]

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Whitecaps FC Pride Scarf and Pride Night

Comments 71 by Rebecca Bollwitt

Yesterday was the International Day Against Homophobia and last year, Vancouver Whitecaps FC participated by changing their online profile images to rainbow logos. This year, they took it up another notch and released a rainbow scarf for everyone to show their support along with the team. Whitecaps FC Pride Scarf, in partnership with Gameday Merchandising. […]

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14 Photos of Vancouver in the 70s

Comments 2 by Rebecca Bollwitt

Vancouver Whitecaps FC are celebrating 40 years of Whitecaps soccer in this city, promoting previous team members, traditions, and the beloved “White is the Colour” chant, heard best when coming from a record player. In honour of this anniversary, I have put together a collection of Vancouver photos from May-August of 1974, when the Whitecaps […]

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