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Tree Chipping and Where to Recycle Your Christmas Tree in Vancouver, Surrey, Burnaby, Langley

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Tree chipping events, enabling you to recycling your Christmas tree, begin the first weekend of January. Check your city’s official website for disposal, chipping, and recycling information or check out these events that support local organizations: Tree Chipping and Where to Recycle Your Christmas Tree Photo credit: mrlerone on Flickr Vancouver January 7 and 8, […]

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Open on Christmas Day in Vancouver

by Rebecca Bollwitt

If you’re looking for what’s open on Christmas Day in Vancouver, you’ll find fun activities at your local community centre or a way to give back at a charitable event. There’s the White Spot Christmas Lunch for Charity, where staff at two locations will be donating their time and tips for two great local causes […]

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The Whalley Santa Cause on Christmas Day

by Rebecca Bollwitt

On Christmas Day, after the stockings are open and the turkey heads into the oven, there is a group of dedicated community volunteers that hits the streets to make sure everyone gets some holiday cheer as a part of the Whalley Santa Cause. Whalley Santa Cause Now in its 6th year, the Whalley Santa Cause […]

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Adopt-A-Family with the Surrey Christmas Bureau

by Rebecca Bollwitt

The Surrey Christmas Bureau Adopt-A-Family (“AAF”) program matches individuals, businesses, and other organizations with a family in need that has children under the age of 18. Each year they seek support from 1,000 sponsors so that every family and child in Surrey can celebrate Christmas. Adopt-A-Family with the Surrey Christmas Bureau By becoming an Adopt-A-Family […]

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Christmas At Historic Stewart Farm

by Rebecca Bollwitt

Enjoy Christmas down on the farm, as Surrey’s Historic Stewart Farm boasts holiday charm, circa 1894. The heritage farmhouse is decorated in authentic Victorian style, complete with local greenery on the verandah and fresh baking from the wood stove. Guests are welcome to tour the farmhouse and take a scenic walk of the riverside grounds. […]

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Big Rigs for Kids in Surrey

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Big Rigs for Kids in Surrey this season is another free event in Metro Vancouver that offers family fun while supporting a great cause. This lighted truck parade will illuminate Surrey, from Cloverdale to Downtown, and will be followed by live entertainment, snacks, and more. Big Rigs for Kids in Surrey Where: City Hall Plaza […]

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Remembrance Day Ceremonies Around Metro Vancouver

by Rebecca Bollwitt

A list of Remembrance Day Ceremonies in Metro Vancouver including Vancouver, West Vancouver, North Vancouver, Surrey, Langley, Port Coquitlam, Coquitlam, Port Moody, Burnaby, New Westminster, Richmond, Delta, and more.

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Win Tickets to the Love to Sew Expo

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The Love to Sew Expo is a full weekend of sewing, quilting, knitting, and needlework at the Agriplex in Cloverdale. The two day expo features classes, shopping, and a dream sewing room exhibition along with a VIP evening event with legendary fashion historian Ivan Sayers. Love to Sew Expo Where: Cloverdale Agriplex (17763 62 Ave, […]

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Variety Week in BC & Variety Week Street Festival

by Rebecca Bollwitt

The Government of British Columbia has declared October 31st to November 4th Variety Week in BC in support of Variety – The Children’s Charity. From Monday to Friday, you can tune into Global BC newscasts for stories, interviews and entertainment that will showcase how Variety helps organizations and kids in your own community and throughout […]

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Halloween Haunted Houses to Visit in Metro Vancouver

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At this time of year eerie amusements with the sole purpose of scaring your proverbial pants off pop up all around town. These haunted house attractions have activities for the little ones all the way up to frightening fun for adults. Haunted Mansion at the PNE. Photo by Phillip P on Flickr Surrey What: Potter’s […]

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