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Whitecaps FC Playoff Match in Vancouver

by Rebecca Bollwitt

1shareSince joining Major League Soccer (“MLS”) in 2011, Vancouver Whitecaps FC have made the playoffs three times. They were the first Canadian team to ever qualify for the MLS Cup Playoffs and they’re also the first team to do it twice. Another milestone will be reached this weekend as we host Vancouver’s first home match […]

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Winter in Wine Country Festival

by Rebecca Bollwitt

1shareThe grapes are off the vines, frost is forming in the fields, and the bounty of the season is being poured into your glass while you enjoy the warmth of a fire and a view of the South Okanagan. Winter in wine country sounds pretty dreamy and it’s an experience you can actually book, sip, […]

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The Tree Inside at Vancouver Asian Film Festival

by Rebecca Bollwitt

1shareJust as the city changes throughout the year, sprinkling cherry blossoms around like confetti or blowing yellow leaves down to reach the flow of the rain as it hits the earth, so can a person. Michelle Kim‘s The Tree Inside is a dramatic feature film that will be screening at the Vancouver Asian Film Festival […]

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42nd Annual Circle Craft Christmas Market

Comments 93 by Rebecca Bollwitt

94sharesThe very popular Circle Craft Christmas Market returns this month to kick off the holiday season in style with hundreds of gifts, decorations, snacks, and seasonal inspirations. ~~~~ CLICK HERE TO WIN TICKETS TO THE 2016 CHRISTMAS MARKET ~~~~~ What: Circle Craft Christmas Market Where: Vancouver Convention Centre West When: November 11th until November 15th, […]

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Where to Donate Warm Clothing and Blankets This Season

by Rebecca Bollwitt

4sharesThe longest running blanket drive in the region, the Realtors Care Blanket Drive, returns November 16th to November 23rd, 2015. Since 1994, this campaign has helped more than 250,000 people in need through donations of warm coats, clothing, blankets, and more. REALTORS Care Blanket Drive Where to Donate Warm Clothing and Blankets This Season Real […]

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Emerald Lake Lodge: An All Season Rocky Mountain Retreat

by Rebecca Bollwitt

91sharesThere’s a time and place for thrilling adventures, and for sitting in front of the fire place all day in a robe, sipping mulled wine. Emerald Lake Lodge, an exceptional year-round accessible resort in one of the world’s most beautiful wilderness settings, offers a home base for both. I visited the Kootenay Rockies region in […]

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Winter Farmers Markets in Vancouver

by Rebecca Bollwitt

1shareSquash, turnips, apples, beets, oh my! Shop for the very best of the season at your local winter farmers market, now with two locations in Vancouver. Winter Farmers Markets in Vancouver Where: Hastings Park Winter Farmers Market (Hastings Skatepark, Renfrew St) When: Sundays (November 8th to May 1st) from 10:00am to 2:00pm Details: Located between […]

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Canada Men’s National Soccer Team vs Honduras

Comments 61 by Rebecca Bollwitt

62sharesCanada is on the road to the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™ facing Honduras in a crucial match on Friday, November 13th, 2015 at BC Place. The team is calling on all Canadians to be the 12th man and rally together as we collectively build a sea of #CanadaRED support. To help get ready for […]

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Remembrance Day Ceremonies Around Vancouver

Comments 2 by Rebecca Bollwitt

5sharesThe Halloween candy has been divided and the Christmas decorations are ready to be dusted off, but before we leap into a new holiday season, Canadians have a very important day to honour first. Remembrance Day, November 11th, is a day to remember the courage, service and sacrifice of thousands of men and women, and […]

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