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BC Government to Declare Days in Honor of Olympians, Paralympians

Comments 1 by Rebecca Bollwitt

1shareIt was announced yesterday (and I found out thanks to the Canadian Paralympic Committee’s Twitter account) that the Government of BC will proclaim days throughout 2011 in honor of BC Olympic and Paralympic medallists. Maëlle Ricker. Photo credit: John Biehler on Flickr “Athletes will be recognized on the one-year anniversary of their medal-winning performance. Athletes […]

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Archives Photos of the Day: Airport Times

by Rebecca Bollwitt

0sharesKeeping up with work and blogging while in Africa has proven to be a challenge (as can be expected) however all of the travel has inspired this week’s photo collection from the Vancouver Archives which has an airport theme. Year: 1946 Subject: Airline stewardess passing the “Vancouver, City of Destiny” film to a man at […]

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Oscar Parties in Vancouver 2011

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2sharesIt was a big year for movies and Hollywood North is celebrating in style with a few Oscar parties being hosted around town. Photo credit: lincolnblues Little Black Dress Oscar Party Where: Fairmont Hotel Vancouver on West Georgia When: Sunday, February 27 from 3:00pm Tickets: $25 in advance online through ClubZone Info: The event will […]

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Vancouver Street Vending Programme Survey

by Rebecca Bollwitt

0sharesLast summer the City of Vancouver approved over a dozen street food vendors who have been selling everything from BBQ to noodles or chocolate-dipped fruit. Photo credit: Stephen Rees on Flickr Of all the applicants last year, this selection was chosen by the City and almost a year in, they would now like the public’s […]

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