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Team Canada Fireworks Photos at the Honda Celebration of Light

by Rebecca Bollwitt

On Saturday night it was Team Canada’s turn to dazzle half a million fireworks spectators in the 25th Honda Celebration of Light. Following strong showings from China and Brazil, SHOREfest concerts, and aerial shows in the skies, it was a special anniversary year for the festival. At the end of the night, Team Canada was […]

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Vancouver Pride Parade 2015 Route, Viewing, Road Closures

by Rebecca Bollwitt

It’s Pride Week in Vancouver and that means there will be no shortage of events for the LGBTQ2+ community and beyond. This weekend alone there is the Pride Youth Dance, Laugh Out! Starring Elvira Kurt, and the Pride in the Village BBQ, and next weekend is Pride Night at the Whitecaps Match. The biggest of […]

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Team Brazil Fireworks Photos from the Honda Celebration of Light

by Rebecca Bollwitt

The second night of the Honda Celebration of Light saw an estimated 300,000 people pack Vancouver beaches for Team Brazil’s display in the longest running offshore fireworks competition. While I’m still out of town in New Orleans, I followed the comments online that called the show amazing, spectacular, and gave it an A+! Team Brazil […]

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August Events in Metro Vancouver

by Rebecca Bollwitt

This August, Miss604 is proud to be a sponsor/media partner of Movies Under the Stars in Surrey’s Holland Park, Squamish Logger Sports Festival, and the brand new Salt Spring Garlic & Music Festival. Enjoy free movie nights, farmers markets, pride events, theatrical performances, and more! This event list is updated several times a week so […]

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Upgrade Your World with Microsoft Windows 10

Comments 3 by Rebecca Bollwitt

It’s a big day in the tech and business world as Microsoft consumers using Windows 7, Windows 8.1 and Windows 8.1 Phone can upgrade to Windows 10, Microsoft’s newest operating system. Windows 10 is available as a free upgrade for the first year after launch and will continue to be supported for the lifetime of […]

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Win Tickets to The Faerie Play

Comments 12 by Rebecca Bollwitt

Bring the family to learn about the value of farming food while being entertained with a lively story, done as only Mortal Coil does, with puppets, stilts, music and actors. The Faerie Play takes place on The Sharing Farm in Richmond, that grows food for the Food Bank, and is a unique, fun, and creative […]

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Summer Farmers Markets in Vancouver

by Rebecca Bollwitt

Vancouver Farmers Markets is celebrating its 20th birthday this Wednesday, July 29, 2015 at Main Street Station Market with an official “Vancouver Farmers Markets Day” proclamation from the City. This non-profit society organized the city’s first open air farmers market on July 29, 1995. Deputy Mayor Andrea Reimer will be on hand to present the […]

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Celebrate BC Menu at White Spot

Comments 165 by Rebecca Bollwitt

White Spot’s Celebrate BC summer menu features local ingredients, seasonal dishes, and BC wine features to round out your inspired dining experience. Pairing up wine makers, farmers, and growers, the menu truly does celebrate the best of BC. Celebrate BC Menu at White Spot Enjoy grilled, wild Johnstone Strait Salmon, Karen Gillis’ Red Rooster Pinot […]

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Team China Fireworks Photos from the Honda Celebration of Light

by Rebecca Bollwitt

The Honda Celebration of Light kicked off its 25th season last night with China up first in the world’s largest offshore fireworks competition. Vancouver PD estimates 250,000-260,000 people packed Vancouver beaches last night to take in the show that was preceded by an aerial display by stunt pilot “Super” Dave Mathieson. Team China Fireworks Photos […]

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Reactions to the July Rain in Vancouver

Comments 1 by Rebecca Bollwitt

There was only 11mm of rain recorded in June where the monthly normal is 54mm here in Raincouver. We’ve had extreme drought conditions but this morning, waking up to the pitter patter of rain drops outside our windows, Vancouverites have been (mostly) rejoicing. Some felt like this: While others welcomed the soaking: #Vancouver this morning. […]

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