Canuck Place Raffle

Win the Broken Arrows EP from The Matinee

Comments 8 by Rebecca Bollwitt

9sharesIn 2008, back when John and I still did an independent music podcast, we received an email to our general contact form online. It was from a guy called Matt, and he and his band (The Matinée) were going to play a show at The Wired Monk in Kitsilano. I ended up interviewing him for […]

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20 Years of Canuck Place

by Rebecca Bollwitt

1shareCanuck Place Children’s Hospice is marking its 20th anniversary this year, after first opening its doors in November of 1995 and becoming North America’s first free-standing children’s hospice. Having attended the annual Canuck Place Gift of Time Gala for a few years now, I have heard about their incredible work and impact in the community […]

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Vancouver to Remove Viaducts

Comments 4 by Rebecca Bollwitt

5sharesLast night, Vancouver City Council voted in favour of tearing down the Georgia and Dunsmuir viaducts. “This is a once-in-a-generation city-building opportunity,” said Mayor Gregor Robertson in a written statement. The vote on Monday night meant staff will start detailed planning and land negotiations, and will report back to council in 18 months with an […]

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Win Tickets to Diwali Fest Shows in Vancouver

Comments 9 by Rebecca Bollwitt

10sharesThe 12th annual Diwali Fest will take place November 3rd to November 15th, bringing together people of all backgrounds to celebrate multiculturalism and inclusiveness. Two main festival sites will host events and two theatrical performances with take place on Vancouver stages. Diwali Downtown Events Event: Diwali Downtown, Vancouver When: November 7th, 2015 Where: Roundhouse Community […]

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