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Surrey Canada Day 2013: Activities & Concerts

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As the May Long Weekend arrives it’s time to think ahead and plan out our summer activities, especially what we’ll be doing on the next long weekend, Canada Day. Surrey’s Canada Day celebration returns to the Cloverdale Millenium Amphitheatre for a full day of free family activities and a great Canadian concert line-up on Monday, […]

Rock for Paws: Benefiting Paws for Hope

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Paws for Hope Animal Foundation is hosting their first ever rock concert fundraiser at the end of May to raise awareness about animal welfare issues and to have a good time in the process. Rock for Paws will take place on Friday, May 31, 2013 from 7:30pm at Wise Hall (1882 Adanac Street at Victoria […]

Minter Gardens Photowalk

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Disclosure: Review — Our tickets were compliments of Harrison Hot Springs Resort. Views and opinions are my own. Please review the Policy & Disclosure section for further information.

On the way back from Harrison Hot Springs Resort earlier this week my friend and I took a quick detour before hopping back on Highway 1. Coming from Agassiz, we turned right at the roundabout on Highway 9 (Agassiz-Rosedale Highway) and stopped into Minter Gardens for lunch at the Envision Garden Cafe. Prior to heading […]

Theatre Thursday: Theatre for Living – Headlines Theatre

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I am proud to once again be the Social Media Sponsor of the Jessie Richardson Theatre Awards (the Jessies) and as such, I am featuring a local theatre company every Thursday. The Jessie Richardson Theatre Awards are an annual awards ceremony and party produced by the Jessie Richardson Theatre Award Society to celebrate and promote […]

Playland Family Pass Giveaway

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Playland was once known at Happyland when it was part of the Vancouver Exhibition almost 100 years ago. Since that time, it has brought smiles and laughter to millions through midway games, attractions, and rides. It’s now open for the season with two new rides along with family favourites. 1929: Entrance gate to Happyland on […]