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5 Ways to Totally Geek Out in Vancouver

Comments 1 by Rebecca Bollwitt

2shares“Science isn’t just for the nerdy!” Elizabeth Hand, Digital Engagement Specialist at Science World assured a group of about 30 social media producers last week. We had all gathered for the ultimate Vancouver science field trip, which began (appropriately) at Science World. Boxed lunches, lectures, and learning that was fun — it was the best […]

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Win Tickets to The Gay Heritage Project

Comments 7 by Rebecca Bollwitt

7sharesThe Cultch is pleased to present The Gay Heritage Project from Wednesday, March 2 to Saturday, March 19, 2016 at the Historic Theatre. The Gay Heritage Project When: March 2 at 8:00pm (opening) March 3-5, 8-12, & 15-19 at 8:00pm March 5, 6, 13, & 19 at 2:00pm Enjoy a lively post-show Q&A on March […]

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Best of the City 2016

by Rebecca Bollwitt

0sharesThank you for voting Miss604 the #1 Best Local Blog and #1 Best Twitter Feed in the Westender’s Best of the City! The 19th annual readers’ choice poll has asked Vancouverites to name their favourite neighbourhood, tourist attraction, brow bar, brewery, nail salon, sports team, and more. Best of the City 2016 Here are just […]

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Abbotsford Tulip Festival

by Rebecca Bollwitt

2sharesTulip festivals are amazing. They get you outdoors, show you corners of the region you might rarely visit, and turn our green-and-blue landscape into a rainbow of colours sprouting up from the ground. Until recently, our options have been to cross the border to the Skagit Valley Festival or venture out to Agassiz for the […]

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Big Lebowski Brewery and Bowling Tour

by Rebecca Bollwitt

0sharesVancouver Brewery Tours invite you to slip on your jelly shoes, housecoat, and shades to join them for the inaugural Big Lebowski Brewery and Bowling Tour on Saturday, March 26th. Big Lebowski Brewery and Bowling Tour The BREW abides! This Lebowski-themed tour includes custom beer samples, costume and trivia contests at local breweries, and of […]

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12 Photos That Show How Awesome The North Shore Mountains Are in Winter

by Rebecca Bollwitt

1shareHollyburn to Fromme, The Needles to The Lions, our rugged North Shore mountains provide recreation and stunning views all throughout the year. In winter, they give the city a snowy-white backdrop, even when it’s 15C in February, and they remind us how close to the vast wilderness our city lies. Thanks to those who shared […]

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Win a Tour of Parallel 49 Brewing Company

Comments 85 by Rebecca Bollwitt

85sharesIf you’ve been to a local liquor store, pub, restaurant, or even Whitecaps game in Vancouver in recent years, you’ve been fortunate enough to have a selection of great local beer like the Filthy Dirty IPA, Craft Lager and Gypsy Tears Ruby Ale. Parallel 49 Brewing Company is an East Vancouver microbrewery brewing up some […]

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Vintage Photos of Sightseeing in Vancouver

by Rebecca Bollwitt

11sharesEver wonder what it was like to be a tourist in Vancouver 100 years ago? Now you can get a small glimpse at the experience with these vintage photos of sightseeing in Vancouver from 1900-1950. Sightseeing in Vancouver Last week was Vancouver Heritage Week, a part of a national campaign with the tourism theme of […]

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The Game’s Afoot: Stories from Sherlock Holmes

Comments 12 by Rebecca Bollwitt

12sharesTales for the Telling, Stories for Adults, is delighted to present Kathie Kompass and Mary Wiggin, who will be touring BC with their show which played to rave reviews at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa: “The Game’s Afoot: Stories from Sherlock Holmes“. The Game’s Afoot: Stories from Sherlock Holmes Tales for the Telling, Stories […]

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CiTR Fundrive

by Rebecca Bollwitt

3sharesThe CiTR Fundrive is on now, appealing to listeners to raise $40,000 to grow more media producers. The theme for this year’s Fundrive, for independent broadcaster and publisher CiTR 101.9FM, is ‘Growing Our Cultures’, which asks listeners, family and friends to support training and development opportunities at CiTR and Discorder Magazine. Until 9:30 pm on […]

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