YWCA Women of Distinction Awards

Canadian Hazelnut: Circle Farm Tour

Comments 3 by Rebecca Bollwitt

3sharesThe last stop on my Circle Farm Tour last week in Harrison & Agassiz was at Canadian Hazelnut [Google Map]. A team of brothers run the family operation, growing, processing and selling a variety of hazelnut products. We got a tour of the grounds, where their dogs came out to greet us and nibble on […]

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Vancouver History Tidbits: Stanley Park Trails

Comments 2 by Rebecca Bollwitt

2sharesI’m a big fan of Stanley Park — the park that hosts dozens of trails and pathways, not simply the paved and cemented Prospect Point lookout. As such, I’ve often wondered where the names for the trails originated. The other day I was poking around on the internet, as it is sometimes useful to do, […]

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Toyota Camry Hybrid Review

Comments 17 by Rebecca Bollwitt

17sharesA little while ago Toyota Canada signed on to Twitter and began following me. I followed them back and sent them an update about how I like the Yaris (we had the chance to rent one last year, and drive one as a Zip Car). Within a few minutes I was communicating with Toyota about […]

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Candidate Interview with Carole James

Comments 15 by Rebecca Bollwitt

15sharesContinuing my election coverage I have requested interviews with several of the candidates for Premier and they have all been gracious enough to supply answers to my questions (in email or video form). The following are the responses from Carole James of the BC NDP (some of the questions are similar to those I have […]

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Review: Violet Boutique

Comments 2 by Rebecca Bollwitt

2sharesI was given the heads up about Violet Boutique a little while ago and having recently discovered the goddies that you can find at locally-owned dress shops I was eager to check it out just in case I get something for last night’s event. Proprietor Genevieve Allen travels the world several times a year to […]

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