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Vancouverites Represent at Gnomedex

Comments 2 by Rebecca Bollwitt

2sharesI know that Derek and Airdrie, DaveO, Kris, Tris, and Tanya are down at Gnomedex in Seattle this weekend but in case you are just tuning in, here are some more links and resources if you’d like to follow the mega-conference from your corner of the globe. Photo credit: Derek Miller on Flickr Sessions are […]

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National Digital Media Day 2008 Save the Date

Comments 3 by Rebecca Bollwitt

3sharesPhoto Credit: Boris Mann on Flickr On September 25th digital media producers and enthusiasts will get together for 24 hours of collaboration and celebration of the medium. An annual day to raise the profile of the digital media industry and celebrate the dynamic work taking place in this sector. In Canada, a massive cross-country event […]

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Vancouver History: The Miracle Mile

Comments 4 by Rebecca Bollwitt

4sharesSqueaky Marmot on Flickr With the Olympics happening until Sunday, what better time to tell the story of the Miracle Mile which is commemorated on the corner of Hastings and Renfrew. At the main entrance to the PNE grounds stands two figures mid-stride. The statue, unveiled in 1967, displays two men racing each other. One […]

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Benefit Concert in Surrey

by Rebecca Bollwitt

0sharesTanya, Me, Jenny Last month I published a personal post about the loss of my friend Tanya’s brother. As he left behind two young sons there have been ongoing fundraising efforts to help cover the cost of his funeral and everyday expenses the family has incurred. Also, since his celebration of life ceremony was held […]

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Vancouveropoly

Comments 9 by Rebecca Bollwitt

9sharesYesterday it was announced that a new Monopoly Here & Now: The World Edition will be released by Hasbro and it will feature three Canadian cities. Montreal will occupy the dark blue property traditionally owned by Boardwalk, the most expensive one on the game board. Toronto will occupy the magenta property traditionally owned by Virginia […]

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