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Diversity Health Fair 2013

Comments 29 by Rebecca Bollwitt

The 9th annual Diversity Health Fair is coming up on the weekend with over 50 health and wellness exhibitors and resources provided in at least half a dozen languages. It is the largest event of its kind in Canada and has evolved into one of the most exciting and dynamic multicultural events in the Lower […]

Vancouver Icons: Hollow Tree

Comments 2 by Rebecca Bollwitt

Hollow Tree in Stanley Park has been the main focus of tourist photo ops for the last century. Images of cyclists, couples, and even cars (inside the tree) come up often in my search of the Vancouver Public Library and Vancouver City Archives. However, when I search for recent photos, like in the Miss604 Flickr […]

Spring West Coast Women’s Show 2013: Shopping

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The Spring West Coast Women’s Show is coming up next weekend at the PNE Forum with special guests like TV stars, workshops, and Hall of Flame firefighters. On top of the entertainment, there’s plenty more to see, learn, and taste from over 200 unique exhibitors. Photo: West Coast Women’s Show The show will feature several […]

Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2013 Season Opener Ticket Giveaway

Comments 127 by Rebecca Bollwitt

The anthems ends, scarves go up, chants begin, and the ball is set in motion by some of the league’s top athletes. The stadium sings and roars without coaxing from the jumbotron, and when your team scores it feels like you’ve already won the season — and you can’t help but leap into the air […]

Dine Around Comox Valley 2013

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Disclosure: Review — My quick trip to Courtenay & Comox was compliments of the Vancouver Island Visitors Centre along with my Dine Around dishes. I was not paid to write this post and views are my own. Please review the Policy & Disclosure section for further information.

Vancouver Island’s Comox Valley is hosting Dine Around for the next few weeks, offering up set price, multi-course menus at over 20 restaurants. They hosted a group of media this week and I was one of the lucky diners who got to sample dishes from a handful of the participating venues. Restaurants Dine Around restaurants […]