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Review: Jawbone Bluetooth Headset

Comments 2 by Rebecca Bollwitt

5sharesA few weeks ago we were sent a Jawbone Bluetooth headset from PureMobile.ca to try out and review. Since John just got a new Blackberry from work and he’s on the go all day I had him try it out, and we used it several times during phone calls. My first impressions were that it […]

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Vancouver Traffic Cameras Get Home Safe

Comments 3 by Rebecca Bollwitt

6sharesI’ve featured a few area webcams before however on days like today, when people need to get across the region while the roads are covered in ice, snow, and drivers that certainly are not used to these conditions, it may come in handy to check out the routes before you leave the comfort of your […]

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Tobogganing and Sledding in Vancouver

Comments 14 by Rebecca Bollwitt

14sharesOn official snow days we’d get packed into our snowsuits, pull our socks up past the top of our boots and put on so many sweaters it was an impossible feat to put your arms down flat at your side. With the ‘swish swish’ of our snowsuits being the only sound in the neighbourhood as […]

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The Godfather at The Vancity Theatre

Comments 1 by Rebecca Bollwitt

4sharesFrancis Ford Coppola’s organized crime masterpiece The Godfather will be heading to the big screen in Vancouver, restored to its original state frame-by-frame. This limited run of The Godfather at the Vancity Theatre a film that is so indelible on the history of film that it need not even be described will be followed up […]

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Skate for A Cure 2009

Comments 6 by Rebecca Bollwitt

9sharesLast year I signed up for the Skate for A Cure on the Vancouver Blogger Team and we raised funds for childhood cancer research through the Michael Cuccione Foundation and the BC Childrens’ Hospital Foundation. I will once again be raising funds for this amazing cause, and in doing so I’ll earn a spot on […]

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Sub Zero Clothing Drive

Comments 5 by Rebecca Bollwitt

8sharesWith the cold weather comes growing concerns for the safety and well-being of those who must spend the night (or even the daytime) on the streets. Aside from campaigns like Sox in the City, Kate from ChangeEverything is taking initiative again this year by doing a Sub Zero Clothing Drive. A couple of years ago […]

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BrightKit Twitter Account Manager

Comments 7 by Rebecca Bollwitt

7sharesUpdate: Brightkit is now HOOTSUITE Ever since I signed up for Twitter in March of 2006, I’ve been trying out the latest application, tools, and online tricks to stay on top of development and the never-ending conversation that the microblogging service provides. The latest offering is BrightKit, an all-in-one manager from the good folks at […]

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Trevor Linden Night in Vancouver

Comments 18 by Rebecca Bollwitt

21sharesUpdate December 17th, 2008: Just got back from TL Night at GM Place and the Canucks pulled out a win vs the Oilers. To celebrate the good vibes this evening I’m promoting this post to the top of my site until tomorrow and including some photos of the banner ceremony.

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Vancouver History: Snow Days

Comments 7 by Rebecca Bollwitt

10sharesUpdate December 21, 2008: I’ve promoted this post to the front page of my site in honor of the 20cms of snow we’ve received over the last 24 hours. When I was younger we would get some real snow days – the kind where you’d spend all day in your one-piece snow suit and only […]

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Whistler Film Festival 2008 Recap

Comments 1 by Michelle Kim

1shareThere wasn’t a lot of snow on the mountain last weekend in Whistler, but there was plenty at the Talelight Films party Thursday night to kick off the 8th annual Whistler Film Festival. Opening Gala – Photo credit: Andy Dittrich Snow spewed out of a machines and sprinkled into the drinks of filmmakers, industry professionals, […]

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