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Vancouver Canadians: Hall of Fame Week 2

Comments 65 by Rebecca Bollwitt

65sharesThis summer I have partnered with the Vancouver Canadians and the BC Sports Hall of Fame for a couple of exciting opportunities. We’re highlighting Hall of Fame inductees and offering up the chance for a reader (and nine friends) to attend a Canadians game. On top of that, the winner of my contest gets to […]

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Vancouver Canada Day 2011

Comments 1 by Rebecca Bollwitt

1shareVancouver’s Canada Day celebration will take place at Canada Place next Friday, July 1, 2011. There will be so much going on – from the iconic sails of Canada Place and down to Harbour Green Park – including multiple performance stages, food, and nighttime fireworks in Coal Harbour. Photo credit: Canada Place on Flickr Stages […]

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The Merchant of Venice at Bard on the Beach

by Michelle Kim

0sharesDirector Rachel Ditor’s interpretation of The Merchant of Venice is probably one of the best productions I’ve ever seen at Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival, now in its 22nd season. Ditor clearly translates the text into fantastic direction for her actors, all of whom give outstanding performances. The story follows Bassanio (Charlie Gallant) who […]

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Britney Spears at Rogers Arena

Comments 161 by Rebecca Bollwitt

161sharesBritney Spears is bringing her Femme Fetale Tour to Rogers Arena on Canada Day, July 1st with special guests Nicki Minaj, Jessie and the Toy Boys, and Nervo. She’s come a long way since 1999’s Baby One More Time and ticket sales for this tour exploded when they were the deal of the day on […]

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Live at YVR Storyteller Search

Comments 8 by Rebecca Bollwitt

8sharesThe Vancouver International Airport (“YVR”) is celebrating its 80th anniversary this year and to mark this milestone, they’re hosting a unique video contest. They would like to find someone who can live at YVR (and not leave Sea Island) for 80 days. This person will share their experiences through social media and share video updates […]

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Archives Photos of the Day: Summer

Comments 4 by Rebecca Bollwitt

4sharesYesterday was the first day of summer and the season hit Vancouver with a wallop of sunshine. To celebrate the parting of the clouds and the freeing of toes from closed shoes, I searched the Vancouver Archives for some simmering summer shots from days gone by. 1895 – Vancouver Cycling Club at Prospect Point. Vancouver […]

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PNE Concerts 2011 & Free Kids Admission

Comments 4 by Rebecca Bollwitt

4sharesThe PNE returns for its 101st year this summer with an exciting summer entertainment line-up and a big announcement for families. The Summer Nights concert series will feature the following acts and performers at the WestJet concert stage: August 20 One More Girl August 21 Miranda Cosgrove August 22 Crystal Shawanda August 23 Chris Isaak […]

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Kids Up Front Vancouver

by Rebecca Bollwitt

0sharesWhile scrolling through my Non-Profit list on Twitter the other morning, hoping to find some “good news” stories, one organization ‘leapt off the page’. There was a tweet from Kids Up Front to the Vancouver Art Gallery, thanking them for passes. Within a few hours I contacted Kids Up Front through Twitter and ended up […]

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