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Archive Photos of the Day: Ships at Sea

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Looking out across English Bay the horizone is spotted with kayaks, sailboats, cruise ships and tankers. This has been the view, albeit with very different vessels, throughout most of Vancouver’s history. Thanks to the City of Vancouver Archives, along with photographers today who share their works online, we can see “then and now” views of […]

Team China Fireworks Photos from the Honda Celebration of Light

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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 […]

Reactions to the July Rain in Vancouver

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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. […]

Things to do in Vancouver This Weekend July 24-26, 2015

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Things to do in Vancouver This Weekend Events that run for longer than three days in a row are highlighted in green below. Friday, July 24, 2015 Sponsored by Miss604: Friday Late Night Movies at the Rio Theatre Take Off Fridays, Free Fun at YVR Airport Free Friday Walking Tours, West Hastings Bollywood Under the […]

BC Day Instameets

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Do you love taking photos of your beautiful province for all the world to see? Then you might be interested in participating in a BC Day Instameet. On BC Day — Monday, August 3rd — Destination BC is teaming up with communities from Vancouver Island to the Rockies. You’re encouraged to meet up, take photos, […]