It’s become a new tradition in my family: Shopping the Christmas Store at Potters at the start of the season to see the latest displays, pick up new ornaments, decor, and even crackers (the kind with toys inside). This is the largest store of its kind in Western Canada, with 28,000 sq ft of holiday cheer inside the Potters Nursery garden centre in Surrey.
The Christmas Store at Potters
Where: 19158 48th Ave, Surrey
When: Open daily through December 24. Saturday to Tuesdays, 9:00am to 6:00pm; Wednesday to Friday 9:00am to 8:00pm.
All visitors are requested to wear a mask and respect physical-distancing guidelines.
It’s not just a shopping experience, it’s a holiday attraction! Everything is carefully curated, thoughtfully displayed, and meticulously organized over the course of the year all to bring you and your family joy for the holidays.
This is the only store in the region where you can find tens of thousands of holiday-related items, let alone 50,000 ornaments to choose from. It’s your one stop shop for decorating items, gifts (from hot sauces and gadgets to candies and housewares), toys and puzzles, a gift area of pets, fashions and accessories, and stocking stuffers.
Their themed displays will inspire. From the Candy Land Sweet Tree to Gnomes & Elves, to the Dark Room illuminated by an incredible array of themed tree-light sets, including favourites like The Grinch, Star Wars, Peanuts, Christmas Vacation, The Nightmare Before Christmas, and even retro Bubble Lights.
Zee Zee Theatre presents the return of Virtual Humanity: Two Spirit and Indigiqueer Futures, streaming online on November 27-28, 2021 and December 4-5, 2021.
Zee Zee Theatre Presents the Return of Virtual Humanity
When: November 27-28, 2021 and December 4-5, 2021 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Where: Streaming online
Will include a one-one-one digital conversation over Zoom
Admission: $5 with a subsequent request to ‘Pay What It’s Worth’ after the show. Tickets on sale now.
For the second edition of Virtual Humanity, participants return to an intimate discussion with a “Virtual Human,” whose worldview may differ from their own. Through these discussions, division is tackled head on in a safe, online space. However, the true goal of this exploration is to find common ground and narrow any gaps that divide them.
Leading up to the event, the curation team is working closely with Two Spirit and Indigiqueer “Virtual Humans”. In Virtual Humanity audience members will select a title from the collection of 20+ ‘Virtual Humans’—something that intrigues them. They will then proceed into a one-one-one digital conversation over Zoom with their Virtual Human, a person who will share their true personal story that is reflected in their title, over the course of 20 minutes. True to Zee Zee’s philosophy, Virtual Humanity aims to encourage empathy. As a result, this reminds participants everyone has a story worth sharing.
Zee Zee Theatre, located at located at 1885 Venables Street, Vancouver, is devoted to telling diverse stories and amplifying the voices of those on the margins with a focus on LGBTQ2SI+ communities. For more information about Zee Zees and their upcoming shows, follow their Facebook and Instagram pages.
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CBC British Columbia’s annual Open House and Food Bank Day returns virtually with special programming and meet and greet opportunities with your favourite journalists, hosts and special guests.
CBC Open House and Food Bank Day 2021
When: Friday, December 3, 2021 broadcasting from 5:00am to 6:00pm
Where: Online
Visiting the CBC Vancouver broadcast centre is a special holiday tradition in the community. To continue to promote public safety, the CBC Vancouver building will not be open to the public for tours or live broadcasts this year.
The virtual event in 2020 raised over $2.7 million for Food Banks BC, and hopefully the momentum continues for 2021. You can make a donation here anytime to contribute to the cause.
CBC personalities and guests will be available to answer questions and virtually connect with the public across the province. The public can learn about the days’ programming and sign up for the virtual Meet and Greets online here. The 30-40 minute Meet and Greets will feature lively, candid conversations and an interactive Q&A. Registration closes December 1 and spots are limited.
The schedule for the 2021 CBC Open House and Food Bank Day includes:
Radio One broadcasts – 5:00am to 6:00pm
The Early Edition with Stephen Quinn featuring special guests from 5:00am to 8:30am
A special edition of On The Islandwith Gregor Craigie for Victoria listeners from 6:00am to 8:30am
An extended and combined edition of BC Today with Michelle Eliot &North by Northwest with Sheryl MacKay from Noon to 3 p.m.
On The Coast with Gloria Macarenko featuring unique stories and guests from 3:00pm to 6:00pm
Virtual Meet and Greets available to register for from 9:00am to 3:00pm:
Beijing Winter Olympics 2022
Andi Petrillo, Canadian Sports Commentator
Patrick Chan, Former Canadian Olympic Figure Skater
Karin Larsen, CBC reporter and Olympian
Current Affairs
Angela Sterritt, CBC journalist and columnist, Reconcile This
Stephen Quinn, Host, The Early Edition
2021 Local and National News Highlights
Anita Bathe, Host, CBC Vancouver News at 6
Dan Burritt, Host, CBC Vancouver News at 11
Climate Change
Johanna Wagstaffe, Meteorologist, CBC Vancouver News
This will be the 35th year that British Columbians have been generously donating to food banks at CBC/Radio-Canada’s annual Open House and Food Bank Day, raising more than $12 million for food banks in B.C. since its humble inception in 1986. Follow the tag #CBCFoodBankDay on social media for updates and info.
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Found boutique sells home décor, gifts, jewelry, accessories, skin care and quality brand name fashions, all while raising funds for the Union Gospel Mission (“UGM”). It not only offers a quality shopping experiences, it’s an opportunity for customers to give locally through purchases, donations and volunteer opportunities.
Found is a fashion collective with a carefully curated artisan collection that you can shop online or in person. Earrings from Fawn and bracelets from Harper-Lee Designs, to greeting cards from Cherie Blossom Designs, wash cloths from White Rock Handmade, JUNCO Design skirts, S & K Collective tees, and home decor from Damon D Chan Map Designs — and more!
They select ethically-made fashion, jewelry and accessories from over 30 BC artists seasonally.
Found Boutique. Photo submitted.
As a UGM social enterprise Found is “Not just for clothes. But for people”. Since 1940, the UGM’s vision is to foster healthy communities, free from poverty, homelessness and addiction. They do this by offering things like meals, shelter and recovery across seven locations in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley.
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On December 4, 2021, MONOVA Museum of North Vancouver will open its doors to the public on a limited “preview” basis in The Shipyards.
Mayor Linda Buchanan and Museum Director Wesley A. Wenhardt on the newly refurbished Streetcar 153, August 2021. Photo: Alison Boulier
MONOVA Museum of North Vancouver Opening
When: December 4, 2021
The museum will be open 4 days a week (Thursday to Sunday from 11:00am to 5:00pm) during the winter months
Where: 115 Esplanade W, North Vancouver
Admission: Admission will be free on December 4, after that regular admission rates apply.
COVID-19 safety protocols will be in place.
MONOVA is welcoming visitors to explore its gallery spaces, which include interactive displays, as well as moving tributes to the past, such as the section dedicated to Residential School survivors and their families.
It’s taken more than 50 years, a multitude of meaningful discussions with community members and Indigenous leaders, countless volunteer hours, and painstaking research to amass a collection of more than 9,000 artefacts, but after 20 years of planning finally the Museum of North Vancouver is ready to welcome the public. The new Museum of North Vancouver joins the Archives of North Vancouver in Lynn Valley under the MONOVA banner.
Located in the heart of the vibrant Shipyards District, MONOVA is close to Lonsdale Quay, The Polygon Gallery and SeaBus Terminal. In addition to featuring the restored electric Streetcar 153, the Museum includes a powerful new cedar carving of Sch’ich’iyuy (The Two Sisters) by Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) carver Wade Baker.
Exhibits in the new permanent gallery include:
An Indigenous Welcome Circle showcasing Sḵwx̱wú7mesh and Səl̓ílwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations stories and belongings
Touched by Nature, including the Amazing Animals display
The changing face of outdoor recreation
Connections: Where cultures collide
Sports: past and present, including Olympic athletes
Interactive children’s displays
Women in Wartime
History of shipbuilding on the North Shore
History of North Vancouver’s waterfront
Innovative industries that took shape in North Vancouver
The Museum’s Feature Exhibition Gallery will open in early 2022
For information about the opening and more about what will be coming up at MONOVA, follow their Facebook page.
