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5 Ways to Make the Best of a Girls Getaway in Whistler

by Rebecca Bollwitt

4sharesHere in Sea to Sky country, where we can literally climb a mountain and kayak in the same day, having a getaway resort that supports adventurous activities (and the relaxing spa and cocktail time that follows) is what makes Nita Lake Lodge in Whistler such a fun destination. I recently booked an action-packed 2 day […]

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Small Business Tips from Sage Summit

Comments 20 by Rebecca Bollwitt

21sharesThis summer I traveled to New Orleans for the Sage Summit, the largest conference for small and medium sized businesses in the world, with over 7,000 attendees, hundreds of sessions, 70 speakers, and endless networking opportunities in the Big Easy. Taking place at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, right along the Mississippi River a […]

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COBS Bread Opening On Robson

by Rebecca Bollwitt

1shareDowntown Vancouver’s West End is getting a new COBS Bread on busy corner of Robson Street, in a popular location that was left vacant a few months ago. Opening on Wednesday, August 19th at 1709 Robson at Bidwell, COBS will be serving up fresh, made-in-house breads and treats every single day. I got the chance […]

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We Heart Local Awards 2015

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89sharesGet ready to show your favourite local food producer a little love: it’s time for the third annual We Heart Local Awards! For the last three years, these people’s choice awards has highlighted the most popular food and agriculture businesses and organizations across the province. Your vote helps support the local economy, spread the word […]

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Where to Rent a Kayak in Vancouver

by Rebecca Bollwitt

4sharesThere are three activities I will always recommend for visitors to Vancouver (and locals) if they’re looking to fully enjoy our city: The first is to get up a mountain (hiking or by taking a SkyRide), the second is to explore Stanley Park (SeaWall and forest trails), and the third is to get out on […]

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Vancity Member Day at the PNE 2015

Comments 143 by Rebecca Bollwitt

145sharesThe Fair at the PNE returns for the season from August 22nd to September 7th and Vancity Savings Credit Union is proud to sponsor the annual Vancity Member Day on September 3rd. Vancity members and a guest can enjoy a fun-filled day at the Fair for only $5 each. photography by | www.facebook.com/winstonwongphoto | www.winstonwong.com […]

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Vote for Salt Spring Island’s Portlock Park in the Kraft Project Play Contest

Comments 2 by Rebecca Bollwitt

3sharesKraft Project Play is helping to build a better future by building better places to play, awarding one community in Canada $250,000 for a recreational facility upgrade for their soccer, tennis, basketball, or general play. The four finalists in the competition have been named and there’s only one in Western Canada: Salt Spring Island’s Portlock […]

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5 Best Metro Vancouver Beaches for Sunsets

by Rebecca Bollwitt

36sharesThe West Coast is the best coast for sunset views as we get the last glimpse of sunshine on the continent before it tucks away below the horizon to return another day. In Vancouver, we get treated to fiery orange clouds, pillowy pink hues, and bright burning glows before the sun ducks behind Vancouver Island. […]

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SPES These Photos are For the Birds

by Guest Author

1shareThis post has been contributed by Liron Gertsman, Volunteer with the Stanley Park Ecology Society (“SPES”). I have been following SPES since I moved into the West End a decade ago and I have been a member for three years. I wanted to offer the team an opportunity to share their news, events, and work […]

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Pender Harbour Jazz Festival

by Rebecca Bollwitt

1shareThis summer I have the enviable task of sharing adventures and writing about some of the Sunshine Coast’s many festivals through a partnership with FestivalSeekers. Once I’ve published my story for them, I’ll be posting an accompanying photo collage on Miss604. Follow all of these stories through my Sunshine Coast tag. Pender Harbour Jazz Festival […]

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