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Win a Vancouver Home and Design Show Prize Pack

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The Vancouver Home + Design Show returns to BC Place this October 16th to October 19th focusing on everything you’ll need for gardening, design, renovation, home decor, and much more. The Vancouver Home + Design Show is where it all comes together for any home improvement project! With big names like Colin McAllister & Justin […]

BC Sports Hall of Fame: Banquet of Champions Live Blog

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The BC Sports Hall of Fame is inducting its Class of 2014 tonight at the 46th Annual Banquet of Champions, live from the Vancouver Convention Centre. On top of the induction ceremony and a dinner, guests tonight can participate in a live auction with prizes from River Rock Casino Resort, the 102nd Grey cup, the […]

Savour Life at Canuck Place’s 10th Annual Gift of Time Gala

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Canuck Place Children’s Hospice will celebrate the 10th annual Gift of Time Gala presented by TELUS on Saturday, September 27th at the Westin Bayshore. The event has raised over $6 million dollars for critical care for province wide programs provided by Canuck Place to children with life-threatening illnesses and the families who love them. The […]

Win a Word Vancouver Prize Pack

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The 20th Word Vancouver takes place this week, featuring readings, writing workshops, musical entertainment, and more. Since this celebration of all things reading and writing is also a part Culture Days, all events and activities are free! Word Vancouver Enjoy and participate in festival activities at various venues around Vancouver. Celebrating Canadian literary talents, you […]

Vancouver Icons: Prospect Point Lighthouse

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When the S.S. Beaver ran aground in 1888, Prospect Point was known as Calamity Point. The accident followed years of shipping mishaps caused by rocks and strong tidal currents. Three months later a light was established, just four days after Stanley Park itself was established. Photo credit: Ted McGrath on Flickr The first light was […]