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Vote for the Vancouver Chinatown Mascot

Comments 13 by Rebecca Bollwitt

Vancouver’s Chinatown is looking for a mascot and needs your help to decide on the final character. Given the success of Miga, Sumi and Quatchi during the 2010 Olympics it kind of gives the impression that Vancouver is a mascot kind town. The two finalists, who will rely on a public vote in order to […]

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Vancouver’s Next Top Charity 2010

Comments 6 by Rebecca Bollwitt

Photo by: ng.kelven Social media can be used for many purposes: sharing what you just ate for breakfast, finding out the score of the hockey game, or connecting with colleagues. One of my favourite aspects of the medium is that it can also be used for social good. Vancouver’s Next Top Charity is a video […]

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Peak Performance Project 2010 Finalists

Comments 2 by Rebecca Bollwitt

The Peak Performance Project is well into its second year and today they announced their Top 20 Finalists for 2010. The annual competition (that will go on until 2015) aims to seek out local music talent, mentor them, send them to bootcamp, showcase them in a special concert series, and have the public vote on […]

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Forum for Women Entrepreneurs: Ticket Giveaway

Comments 36 by Rebecca Bollwitt

The Forum for Women Entrepreneurs is a local social group dedicated to networking, mentorship, and educational programming for women in business. On Thursday June 3rd they will be hosting a special event that will celebrate 14 entrepreneurs in the “e-series” category. What The Entrepreneur Affair (previously known as the graduation event) When June 3, 2010 […]

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Fate of the Olympic Countdown Clock

Comments 9 by Rebecca Bollwitt

The Olympic and Paralympic Countdown Clock in front of the Vancouver Art Gallery was a symbol of the Olympic Games for many. It ticked away the months, days, hours, minutes and seconds of anticipation for what became the largest global party this city has ever seen. Photo credit: Robert Scales on Flickr At first it […]

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EPIC Sustainable Living Expo 2010

Comments 36 by Rebecca Bollwitt

The EPIC Sustainable Living Expo, which usually lives up to its massive name, takes place this Friday, Saturday and Sun at the new Vancouver Convention Centre. Mike Holmes at EPIC 2008 There are well over 100 exhibitors showcasing techniques, services and wares that span from soda pop to yoga and everything in between. A large […]

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June 2010 Events in Vancouver

Comments 12 by Rebecca Bollwitt

Even though the weather isn’t quite cooperating, Vancouver’s social calendar is heating up toward the end of the month. The following community events, presented in Link Fest form, have been either researched or submitted via my contact form. Photo credit: ng.kelven on Flickr Tuesday June 1, 2010 Book launch for Show & Tell – Unlocking […]

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Vancouver Street Food Vendors

Comments 11 by Rebecca Bollwitt

Yesterday the Sun reported that City Hall is poised to expand Vancouver’s street food menu by launching a pilot project this summer that will allow mobile kitchens on wheels to operate alongside our existing hotdog and chestnut carts. Photo credit: stevelyon on Flickr The move will likely expand the menu available on city sidewalks from […]

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