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For Every Flu Shot at London Drugs, They Will Donate a Lifesaving Vaccine to UNICEF

by Rebecca Bollwitt

Flu shots are available at all London Drugs locations. For every flu shot administered at any one of its 80 pharmacies, a lifesaving vaccine will be donated to UNICEF Canada to immunize children in a developing country against tetanus, polio or measles.

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Circle Craft Christmas Market 2017: Win Tickets

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232sharesIt’s been a holiday tradition in Vancouver for the last 45 years! A kick-off to the season, Circle Craft Christmas Market returns with over 300 artisans (more than 50 new to the Market) including clothing designers, potters, wood and metal workers, glass blowers, jewellers, toy makers, candle and soap makers, and more. Circle Craft Christmas […]

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How to Minimize Stress at Work: Wellness Wednesday with Nicole Porter

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5sharesThe following has been contributed by Vancouver-based wellness educator and holistic nutritionist Nicole Porter. She specializes in helping busy professionals live more balanced, less stressful lives. October’s Healthy Workplace Month might have come to an end, but stress in the workplace will always exist. As a Nutritionist and Wellness Consultant who typically works with busy, […]

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Lights at Lafarge Winter Lights Display

Comments 1 by Rebecca Bollwitt

450sharesHundreds of thousands of lights will illuminate one of Coquitlam’s star attractions this holiday season. The Lights at Lafarge Winter Lights Display is a free attraction with community engagement, family fun, and plenty of photo opportunities! Winter Lights at Lafarge Lake Dates: November 25, 2017 to January 21, 2018 Times: Nightly 4:30pm to 11:00pm (past […]

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Authors at the Armoury: Benjamin Hertwig

by Rebecca Bollwitt

Benjamin Hertwig will read from his debut poetry collection “Slow War” at the historic Seaforth Armoury on Friday. Nominated for this year’s Governor General’s Award in Poetry, “Slow War” is only the second collection of poetry to be published by a Canadian veteran of the war in Afghanistan.

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