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Surrey Canada Day 2012: Fireworks, Sam Roberts

Comments 1 by Rebecca Bollwitt

1shareSurrey’s Canada Day celebration, one of the largest in the country, is once again jam-packed with free activities, entertainment, games, fireworks, and tons of Canadian bands. The line up has just been announced and it includes headliners the Sam Roberts Band. Photo credit: John Bollwitt on Flickr Chevron Stage Sam Roberts Band, Hannah Georgas, The […]

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O.N.E. Coconut Giveaway

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169sharesThe coconut water craze hit about 2 years ago and O.N.E. Coconut Water has just arrived in Canada (and BC) in TetraPak juice boxes made from recycled materials. While Vancouver has some of the best tap water on the planet, some look for a little extra boost especially after after light exercise, for cooking, and […]

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Circus West: Blue Sky Circus

by Rebecca Bollwitt

0sharesCircus West presents Blue Sky Circus this week at the PNE Gardens. Through accrobalance, juggling, and movement it tells the story of a group of young stargazers guided into space by mystical astral forces. “Zodiac inspired characters, including Sagittarius, Libra, Aries and Scorpio, guide the Stargazers on their way. Soleil, the sun character, weaves mayhem […]

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Virgin Mobile Presents LIVE at Squamish 2012: VIP Giveaway

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227sharesGood times in a field return this summer with Live at Squamish, happening at the Logger Sports Grounds and Hendrickson Fields August 24th to 26th. Photo credit: John Bollwitt on Flickr for Miss604.com Tickets have been released and the all-star line-up was announced a few weeks ago with Saturday night headliners The Tragically Hip, and […]

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Music Monday Canada 2012

Comments 1 by Rebecca Bollwitt

2sharesIt’s not only #MusicMonday (a weekly theme) on Twitter, it’s also Music Monday across Canada and will see over half a million students lift their voices in song this morning. “Our most important goal with Music Monday is to celebrate the galvanizing power of music in Canada and demonstrate how that power is rooted in […]

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Guest Post: Price Pro Surrey

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6sharesIn recent years something has sprouted up alongside condo towers and the new library in my hometown: Surrey pride. Proof of that lies in the creation of blogs and websites that have the sole purpose of showcasing and featuring our province’s second largest city. Scott Graham started up Surrey is the Bomb last summer and […]

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Mother’s Day in Vancouver 2012

Comments 1 by Rebecca Bollwitt

1shareMother’s Day is May 13th this year as cards, flowers, and fancy perfumes fly off store shelves with the help of gift-giving children. Photo credit: Judy B – The Travelling Eye on Flickr It’s as good a time as any to show mom that you care and if you’re looking for an event or brunch […]

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Vancouver Supermoon Photos

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2sharesThe supermoon appeared over Vancouver last night, rising up and glowing brightly as it closely orbited the earth. Photographers who camped out with their tripods captured this effect and have graciously shared the results with the Miss604 Flickr Pool. Enjoy! Photo credit: Wynonna on Flickr Photo credit: bcbusinesshub on Flickr Photo credit: bcbusinesshub on Flickr […]

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BC Mining Week 2012

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492sharesAs declared by the Legislature of British Columbia, BC Mining Week returns May 13th to 19th with events and community celebrations throughout the province. From Kamloops and Princeton to Prince George and Terrace here are just a few of the highlights: Photo credit: John Bollwitt. From the Britannia Mine Museum Mining Day in Kamloops When: […]

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Leo Awards 2012: Nominees

by Rebecca Bollwitt

0sharesNominees for this year’s Leo Awards have just been announced, celebrating the best of the British Columbia film and television industry. Some of the standout nominees in the film category include Carl Bassai’s Sisters&Brothers with 12 nominations, Hamlet with 8, Marilyn with 8, Sunflower Hour has 7, and Donovan’s Echo has 6 nominations. Everything and […]

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