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Open on Christmas Day in Vancouver

by Rebecca Bollwitt

12sharesIf you’re looking for what’s open on Christmas Day in Vancouver, you’ll find fun activities at your local community centre or a way to give back at a charitable event. There’s the White Spot Christmas Lunch for Charity, where staff at two locations will be donating their time and tips for two great local causes […]

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Win a STOMP & Red Truck VIP Experience

Comments 127 by Rebecca Bollwitt

127sharesSTOMP, the international percussion sensation, is returning to Vancouver for the first time since 2008, coming up January 13 to 15, 2017 at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre. STOMP in Vancouver When: Friday, January 13, 2017 8:00pm Saturday, January 14, 2017 2:00pm & 8:00pm Sunday, January 15, 2017 3:00pm Where: The Queen Elizabeth Theatre (650 Hamilton […]

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Snowshoeing at Manning Park Resort

by Rebecca Bollwitt

0sharesFor the second year in a row, I visited Manning Park around opening weekend to participate in some winter wonderland adventures. This time around, I was on snowshoes to document my trip for SnowSeekers. Making my own tracks on a guided snowshoe tour with my guide Janja Klemencic, I spot footprints that were not made […]

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Bus Route Changes Started on December 19

by Rebecca Bollwitt

1shareOn Monday, December 19th, 22 bus routes changed in the Tri-Cities to integrate into the new Millennium Line Evergreen Extension. The Evergreen Extension added six new SkyTrain stations to the Millennium line, allowing passengers in Port Moody, Coquitlam, and Port Coquitlam to connect to the wider transit network. Bus Route Changes Started on December 19 […]

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Win Tickets to Eric Church Live in Concert

Comments 40 by Rebecca Bollwitt

41sharesEric Church is bringing his Holdin’ My Own Tour to Vancouver on March 14th and for the first time ever, there will be no support act on this tour. Eric Church and the ECB will play two full sets with an intermission in between. Eric Church Live in Concert Where: Rogers Arena, Vancouver When: Tuesday, […]

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The Whalley Santa Cause on Christmas Day

by Rebecca Bollwitt

0sharesOn Christmas Day, after the stockings are open and the turkey heads into the oven, there is a group of dedicated community volunteers that hits the streets to make sure everyone gets some holiday cheer as a part of the Whalley Santa Cause. Whalley Santa Cause Now in its 6th year, the Whalley Santa Cause […]

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White Spot Christmas Day Lunch for Charity

by Rebecca Bollwitt

White Spot Christmas Day Lunch for Charity: Continuing a heartwarming yuletide tradition for the 15th consecutive year, staff at the Kingsway Vancouver and Richmond Centre White Spot locations will donate their time and tips on Christmas Day to support local charities.

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Family Friendly New Year’s Eve in the Fraser Valley

by Rebecca Bollwitt

0sharesFraser Valley First Night, a family friendly New Year’s Eve celebration, will take place at TRADEX in Abbotsford on December 31st. Family Friendly New Year’s Eve in the Fraser Valley When: Saturday, December 31, 2016 5:00pm to 12:00am Where: 1190 Cornell Street, Abbotsford Tickets: *$12 pre-purchased, $15 at the door. Children four & under are […]

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Goh Ballet Nutcracker Review

by Guest Author

0sharesThis year I sent a guest contributor, Lara Marie Lampe, to check out Goh Ballet’s Nutcracker. The following is a review in her own words: On December 13, 2016, I had the opportunity to see one of this year’s performances of the Goh Ballet’s “The Nutcracker”. As expected once again it transported the audience into […]

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