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Kevin Jagger’s Long Track Long Shot

Comments 1 by Rebecca Bollwitt

1shareThe Vancouver 2010 Olympics inspired many to take action in their daily lives. Whether it was to become a positive role model, striving to do their best each day, or living life to its fullest. Kevin Jagger is one man who was inspired so much so that he decided to up and quit his cubicle […]

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Vintage Aerial Photos of Vancouver

Comments 4 by Rebecca Bollwitt

6sharesSome of my favourite old photos of Vancouver are aerials, taken from planes that have soared above the city for decades. It’s hard to match up the old photos with new ones either that I take myself or that I find on Flickr so the following compilation is simply archived imagery. As I spent my […]

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Britannia Mine Museum

Comments 32 by Rebecca Bollwitt

32sharesThe Britannia Mine Museum is re-launching next weekend after a name change (from the BC Mining Museum), refreshed logo, and updated visitor experience on the grounds of the old Britannia Mine, about 10km south of Squamish. John and I were invited up for the day to check out the grounds, the new buildings, and go […]

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How to Drive a Roundabout

Comments 7 by Rebecca Bollwitt

7sharesI learned to drive in Surrey where, with a lack of frequent and sufficient transit service or bike routes at the time, driving was the top option for getting around. When I moved to Vancouver I sold my car and went pedestrian for about five straight years. Getting that perspective, especially living downtown, was an […]

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ComedyFest Vancouver 2010, Win Tickets to Tom Green

Comments 38 by Rebecca Bollwitt

38sharesThe 2010 Global ComedyFest Vancouver got a quick preview last night as comedian Jo Koy performed at the Commodore. Official running September 16th until the 26th, the festival will feature local and global talents in comedy clubs and on big stages around the city. Photo credit: zdenadel on Flickr Some the feature performances include: Comedy […]

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Robson Square Construction

Comments 4 by Rebecca Bollwitt

4sharesWalking by the torn up Robson Square above-ground plaza yesterday I realized I still haven’t posted about the construction. Shortly after the Olympics and Paralympics ended, my regular #5 downtown bus driver said that the route would be on a detour (right at Thurlow, left at Smithe, left at Burrard, along Pender) until at least […]

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Gearing up for the Canucks 2010-2011 Season

Comments 4 by Rebecca Bollwitt

4sharesTickets for the upcoming 2010-2011 Vancouver Canucks seasons go on sale today. This is the Canucks 40th anniversary season and with changes in the lineup and a new name for their home rink, things have definitely been shaken up a bit. Whether that’s for the better or not is yet to be seen but according […]

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Lotus Awards: Meet the Judges Mingler

Comments 1 by Rebecca Bollwitt

1shareTonight the Lotus Awards hosted a networking event to introduce their judges. They are: Michael Borosky from Eleven, Tyson Damman from Big Spaceship, Christian DaBica from Jager Di Paola Kemp and the guys (Craig Allen and Eric Kallman from Widen + Kennedy) that gave us the legendary social media campaign; Old Spice’s The Man Your […]

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Seasons in QE Park Winebar Contest

Comments 82 by Rebecca Bollwitt

82sharesThis summer I had my first experience at Seasons in QE Park and while forest fire smoke and smog clouded the usually impeccable view of the Vancouver skyline, nothing could have ruined the delicious meal and friendly service. Seasons has been hosting In The Park Wine Tastings and their final “Summer Series” event takes place […]

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Vancouver Home & Interior Design Show 2010

Comments 33 by Rebecca Bollwitt

33sharesThe Vancouver Home & Interior Design Show kicks off today at the Vancouver Convention Centre. Photo credit: Mitchell Bartlett on Flickr Aside from home beautifying, room decorating, and bathroom renovating, the show will feature exhibits and special presentations from HGTV and Food Network Stars. Janette Ewen, Wendy Russell, David Adjey, and Wes Thurn will take […]

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