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The Big and the Small of It in Stanley Park

by Guest Author

0sharesThis post has been contributed by Kathleen Stormont, Communications Specialist with the Stanley Park Ecology Society (“SPES”). I have been following SPES since I moved into the West End over a decade ago and I have been a member for four years. I wanted to offer the team an opportunity to share their news, events, […]

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Rise and Shine Captains Camps in Pemberton

by Rebecca Bollwitt

0sharesImagine being a young soccer player who gets to attend a sleep-away camp at the base of majestic Mount Currie, waking up each morning and train with a former US and international captain with Premier League and World Cup experience? Registration is now open for Rise and Shine Captains Camps in Pemberton, with US international/former […]

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Big Beer Tasting for Big Sisters

by Rebecca Bollwitt

1shareThe Big Beer Tasting for Big Sisters will transform you from a rookie to craft beer conversant in one afternoon. Julia Hanlon, Brew Master at Steamworks Brewery will spend an afternoon with 100 attendees teaching us about beer, as we taste and tour our way through the state of the art facilities. Grab your friends […]

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Win Tickets to Whitecaps FC vs Crystal Palace FC

Comments 64 by Rebecca Bollwitt

64sharesCatch the action on the pitch as Vancouver Whitecaps FC challenge English Premier League team, and FA Cup finalists, Crystal Palace FC on July 19th at BC Place. Crystal Palace have five players in the UEFA EURO 2016 semifinals, second most behind only Bayern Munich, and they will be the first English team to come […]

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Bowen Island is Vancouver’s Original Summer Getaway

Comments 1 by Rebecca Bollwitt

63sharesBowen Island: The Happy Isle. Postcards and advertisements painted a picture of a stunning island getaway just a quick boat ride from Vancouver, where the waters were emerald green and the cottage life was bustling. Picnics, socials, dances, company retreats, hikes, swims, dives — it was the original summer getaway from Vancouver. I had my […]

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