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Field of Dreams, the Iowa and Canada Connection

Comments 7 by Rebecca Bollwitt

13sharesWhen you think of baseball you think hotdogs, warm summer afternoons, caps, cheers, and more often than not, America. However one of the most cherished baseball films of all time was actually based on a book written by a Canadian, who spent time bouncing between the Lower Mainland, and Iowa. I began writing this post […]

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ERA Electronic Recycling Association

by Rebecca Bollwitt

0sharesAlthough I was originally asked to profile ERA by a staff member, they have been unhappy with the response this post has received. As a result, comments have been closed and I have removed all links to ERA within. I had the chance recently to fire some questions off to the ERA (Electronic Recycling Association) […]

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Vancouver History: Avalon Dairy

Comments 10 by Rebecca Bollwitt

98sharesFor some reason this morning Avalon Dairy popped into my head and I figured that having a farm in the middle of a single-family residential neighbourhood in South Vancouver is definitely something worth exploring. Photo credit: SqueakyMarmot on Flickr Last year John and I did the Amazing Hunt, a really fun, local version of TV’s […]

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Pattullo Bridge To Open Monday

Comments 2 by Rebecca Bollwitt

2sharesOnly a week after a fire took out an entire section of this major commuter artery, the Pattullo Bridge will re-open in time for the morning rush hour tomorrow. The replaced section of the bridge – Photo submitted by Sis604 The Pattullo Bridge will open at 6am, just in time for the Monday morning commute. […]

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WordCamp Whistler: Back Home

Comments 5 by Rebecca Bollwitt

5sharesWe just got back home and turned on the All Star game. A lot happened this weekend because a few weeks ago my friend Duane made a suggestion about an event while John and I told him to go for it — and we would help make it happen. As such, Whistler, BC hosted its […]

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WordCamp Whistler: Afternoon Sessions

Comments 1 by Rebecca Bollwitt

1shareWe included lunch in the admission price for WordCamp Whistler and I think it was worth it, the Fairmont did not disappoint (although I’m hearing talks that it was just a little too starch-filled… now we know for next year). Photo credit: John Biehler on Flickr Karen Hamilton from TinyBites.ca (pictured above with camera) is […]

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WordCamp Whistler: Morning Sessions

Comments 12 by Rebecca Bollwitt

12sharesRegistration is complete and we’re currently watching a super cool WordPress montage video here at WordCamp Whistler. I have to head up to the podium in a minute but I’ll be updating throughout the day as best I can. Here’s a quick video from Kris and Duane while setting up this morning. Update: Fearless City […]

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WordCamp Whistler: The First Evening

Comments 2 by Rebecca Bollwitt

2sharesOn the way up to Whistler this afternoon for WordCamp Duane, John, Dale and I recorded a quick podcast. It was a fun trip and we actually found smooth sailing along the Sea to Sky Highway. Upon arriving at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler Resort (home of WordCamp Whistler) we ran into Lorelle at the registration […]

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Taste BC 2009 Recap and Guest Post

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2sharesI was given media passes to the Taste BC event (as well as the contest tickets) although I was planning on staying in last night and preparing for the trip to WordCamp Whistler. I completely forgot that I had arranged to cover Ideas on Tap for Media2O Productions so I raced out for the liveblog. […]

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Beauty Night Vancouver an Interview with Caroline

Comments 6 by Rebecca Bollwitt

6sharesLast fall I heard of an amazing initiative called Beauty Night. It is an event that has been taking place in several cities across Canada for the last few years with a goal to bring women together for a bit of a boost through makeover sessions, book clubs, yoga classes, movie nights, and more. I […]

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