This holiday season Virgin Mobile Canada’s RE*Generation is doing some good as they raise $200,000 for at-risk and homeless youth programs in Canada. For a limited time you can purchase a special Virgin Mobile Canada RE*Generation Samsung Galaxy Ace II x and $15 from the sale of the phone will go directly to the Virgin Unite RE*Generation movement.
In Vancouver, the RE*Generation movement has already shown its commitment with helping the Broadway Youth Resource Centre and also Project Limelight, including backing from serious star power: Sir Richard Branson, Vancouver actor and Glee star Cory Monteith, and Bedouin Soundclash.
To promote the movement and this fantastic phone deal that supports local causes, Virgin Mobile Canada has offered up a Samsung Galaxy Ace II x for one lucky Miss604 reader (value $199 CAD). This Android (4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich) smart phone has a 4.0″ WVGA full touchscreen, 5 MP camera, Samsung TouchWiz for Android, and the added bonus of $15 going to RE*Generation supporting at-risk youth programs — right here in BC.
Here’s how you can enter to win:
- Leave a comment on this post (1 entry)
- Post the following on Twitter (1 entry)
For more information, follow Virgin Mobile and Virgin Unite on Twitter. I will draw one winner at random from all entries at 12:00pm on Friday, December 28, 2012.
Update The winner is @kateelizasloan!
Snow has been the topic of conversation across the continent over the last few days and heading from Vancouver to the Midwest in the middle of a blizzard makes me appreciate our rainy weather just a little bit more. Despite the traffic snarls and transit interruptions, the snow can in fact be a whole lot of fun — especially during the holidays. I found a few flake-filled photos from the Vancouver Public Library archives that demonstrate just that.
1889 – East side of the 100 block Carrall Street.
VPL Accession Number: 13232. Photographer / Studio: Bailey Bros.
1904 – City hall and Carnegie Library (Hastings at Main).
VPL Accession Number: 3432. Photographer / Studio: Philip Timms.
1909 – Streetcars in the snow (Granville looking south from Dunsmuir).
VPL Accession Number: 7136. Photographer / Studio: Philip Timms.
1908 – West Hastings from Granville.
VPL Accession Number: 7205. Photographer / Studio: Philip Timms.
1900s – Georgia Street in the snow.
VPL Accession Number: 2452. Photographer / Studio: Philip Timms.
1910s – 900 block of Granville in the snow.
VPL Accession Number: 18488. Photographer / Studio: Harold Smith.
1916 – Granville Street covered in snow.
VPL Accession Number: 8303. Photographer / Studio: Philip Timms.
1954 – BC Electric buses at Pender and Seymour in the snow.
VPL Accession Number: 82437. Photographer / Studio: Artray.
1950 – Stanley Park, snow being swept from frozen Lost Lagoon.
VPL Accession Number: 81138. Photographer / Studio: Artray
1971 – Snow storm Downtown.
VPL Accession Number: 9600E. Photographer / Studio: W Roozeboom.
1971 – Snow storm Downtown.
VPL Accession Number: 9600O. Photographer / Studio: W Roozeboom.
The OPUS is Vancouver’s premiere boutique hotel and is a pillar of the Yaletown community. From its nightlife and cuisine, to perks for guests like discounts at local shops and in-room iPhones.
Once again OPUS Bar is hosting one of the hottest New Year’s Eve celebrations in the city sponsored by Veuve Clicquot luxury champagnes. Enjoy 2 floors of fun from 10:00pm to midnight and a champagne bar and DJ until 2:00am. Tickets are on sale now.
The OPUS wants to make sure one lucky Miss604 reader and their guest have the best New Year’s Eve possible so they offered up an amazing prize package that includes:
- 2 tickets to New Year’s Eve at OPUS Bar
- 1 night stay at OPUS Hotel in a Superior Room (December 31, 2012)
- Welcome beverage upon arrival
- Luxury chauffeur service in downtown
- Complimentary Wi-Fi and in-room iPad
The total prize value is $699! Here’s how you can enter to win this fabulous night out in the city to ring in 2013:
- Leave a comment naming with whom you would share this New Year’s Eve experience (1 entry)
- Post the following on Twitter (1 entry)
One winner will be drawn at random from all entries at 11:00am on Friday, December 28, 2012. Must be 19+ to enter and attend. Please enjoy responsibly. Follow OPUS Hotel on Facebook and Twitter for more information about their rooms, amenities, special events, dining, and more.
Update The winner is Erica!
A perfect storm of MidWest blizzards, record YVR snowfall, delayed connections, airport sprints, and a pilot’s illness has left us stranded in Denver while we try to get back to John‘s hometown in Iowa for Christmas. As such, I didn’t anticipate having two straight days of travel and I haven’t been able to put today’s posts together. So… I’m taking a “Snow Day”!
Hopefully we take off and land safely at our destination (which is a new destination about 90 miles outside of our original location) and I’ll be back with more contests and content for you later today. Happy Holidays!
The kind-hearted staff at two Lower Mainland White Spot restaurant locations are once again prepared to donate their time, tips, and net proceeds to a very worthy local causes on Christmas Day. The White Spot Christmas Lunch for Charity will take place on Tuesday, December 25, 2012 from 11:00am to 3:00pm at the following locations:
Richmond Centre: Benefiting Richmond General Hospital Foundation
Unit 1902 – 6551 No. 3 Road, Richmond
Kingsway & Knight: Benefiting Variety – The Children’s Charity
1467 Kingsway, Vancouver
Last year the two restaurants raised more than $13,000 and they hope to break that record in 2012. Families, friends, and colleague are invited to take a break from the Christmas rush and head into one of these White Spot locations for lunch. You’ll get that burger, pasta, or milkshake and the Richmond General Hospital and Variety – The Children’s Charity will benefit.
Follow White Spot on Facebook and Twitter for updates leading up to Christmas and for information on special events, menu items, and deals throughout the year.
