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CBC Continues Twitter Election Coverage and Twitter Basics

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During the Federal Election, the CBC had a few Twitter streams going and even shared some Tweets from some of this followers on air (through OrmistonOnline). They are now continuing their Twitter coverage throughout the Civic Elections in the Greater Vancouver area. In case I just lost you with “Tweets” and “Twitter” references he’s a […]

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Television Talk: Miss604 TV Poll

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Photo credit: Duane Storey on Flickr First things first, I was not paid by any company to write this post in any way, shape or form. I did however, attend an info-session with live demos of Toshiba products and have decided to share some thoughts based on my experience there. Our current TV was generously […]

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Vancouver Film and Television Blogging

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Ever since the days of 21 Jump Street, I knew that shows were filmed and produced in Vancouver. In my more formative years, the X-Files was represented the pinnacle of Vancouver television production and after I ran into Arnold at TGIFriday’s on Robson and Burrard (that is now Red Robin) I finally understood that the […]

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90210, New and Improved?

Comments 8 by Rebecca Bollwitt

I don’t usually watch much prime time television (and I’m still saving myself for the new season of Rescue Me) however growing up in the 90s I was obviously curious about the new 90210 so I have compiled some notes below. Photo credit: maktaaq on Flickr – The morning news reporter at the high school […]

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Sherlock Holmes Movie to Star Robert Downey Junior

Comments 6 by Rebecca Bollwitt

The following is a guest post written by the President of the Vancouver Sherlock Holmes society, The Stormy Petrels. It has come to my attention that there are two new Sherlock Holmes movies in the works. This is always good news to Sherlockians – fans of the great detective. Downey, who earned raves for the […]

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My Appearance on The Lab with Leo

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My episode of The Lab with Leo was one of the last ones produced before the show ceased to be but I was very lucky and proud to be a small part of it all. I admit, I was probably the most nervous I have been in a really long time when we recorded this […]

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Give Yourself a Pedicure with PedEgg

Comments 7 by Rebecca Bollwitt

I think I’ve had maybe 3 pedicures in my life, most recently at Element in Yaletown with Keira just before her birthday back in December. It was lovely and I particularly loved sitting in massage chairs, getting the royal treatment from the knee down and spending some down time with a friend. Photo credit: Derek […]

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Vancouver History: Jack Wasserman

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There are pivotal characters that have put Vancouver on the map in many different realms, from First Nations literary works, legendary hockey skills, to helping children learn to swim in English Bay. Vancouver’s history is made by its people, from many generations. Anyone who has passed by the intersection of Georgia and Hornby may have […]

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EPIC Expo: Mike Holmes Makes it Right

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This post was written for happyfrog at the EPIC Sustainable Living Expo At this time yesterday Mike Holmes was in Toronto redoing a roof and getting a sunburn. Although we can’t control our flip flopping weather in Vancouver, this city was sure grateful for Mike’s appearance. I had the chance to take some notes during […]

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EPIC Expo Preview: Mike Holmes – Make it Right

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I wrote this post by request (although it was my pleasure) for the happy frog and EPIC expo blogs The man behind the crusade for the honest homeowner is Mike Holmes, and he’ll be on the main stage at the EPIC Sustainable Living Expo this Saturday. For the last seven seasons I’ve tuned into HGTV‘s […]

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