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HockeyStars Blog is Now Live

by Rebecca Bollwitt

3sharesNot only can you find some posts I’ve written on Techvibes and E!Online, but I’ve now added amateur hockey to my portfolio. Last month HockeyStars was launched, with a focus on minor hockey in Canada they offer games, money solutions for teams, and an online community for teams. HockeyStars.com is a website devoted to the […]

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Social Media for Change: Team Diabetes, Run in Fun Places and Raise Funds for a Good Cause

Comments 7 by Rebecca Bollwitt

10sharesThe Gold Coast, Easter Island, Prague, Dublin and Honolulu; these are all locations of the Team Diabetes marathons, which aim to raise money for the Canadian Diabetes Association. I went to high school with Candice Chamberland and although it had been ten years since we last spoke she came back on my radar through Facebook […]

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90210, New and Improved?

Comments 8 by Rebecca Bollwitt

11sharesI don’t usually watch much prime time television (and I’m still saving myself for the new season of Rescue Me) however growing up in the 90s I was obviously curious about the new 90210 so I have compiled some notes below. Photo credit: maktaaq on Flickr – The morning news reporter at the high school […]

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Social Media for Change: NDMD and Project Tunisia

Comments 7 by Rebecca Bollwitt

10sharesSeptember 25th is National Digital Media Day in Canada and all those involved with digital photography, podcasting, online video, blogging and the likes are encouraged to post content throughout this 24 hour period of celebration and awareness for the medium. As one of the national blog leads, I’ve been plotting a cross-region blogging campaign, where […]

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Edison & Leo Represent at the TIFF

by Rebecca Bollwitt

3sharesMy weekly E! article has now been posted and it features Edison & Leo, Canada’s first stop-motion animated film, which was created right here in the Lower Mainland. It’s a unique film with a darker sense of humour which matches its slick yet grimey steampunk look. There’s a clip available on YouTube but just as […]

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Vancouver History: The Simon Fraser Expedition

Comments 1 by Rebecca Bollwitt

4sharesI admit, I have a love/hate relationship with the Fraser River. When I have to cross it on the Pattullo, I hate it. When I watch it mix and mingle with the waters of the Thompson River at the top end of the canyon in Lytton, I love it. Recently my sister reminded me that […]

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MidSummer at the Golden Beaver Winery

Comments 7 by Rebecca Bollwitt

10sharesAbout a year ago John and I first drove past Golden Beaver Winery and since then we’ve been by for tastings and have even been featured on their website. After being invited back by the owners, Bruno and Stella, my sister and I left Osoyoos city limits this afternoon to pay them a visit. I […]

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Osoyoos, A Virtual Postcard

Comments 7 by Rebecca Bollwitt

10sharesWe had to get out of town this weekend, despite contemplating the staycation, so enjoying a little R&R along with my sister’s family. We’ll be back in a few days but I just wanted to take this opportunity to thank everyone who made my DreamBank dream come true. Thanks to all those who contributed – […]

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Vancouver Neighbourhoods, What's What

Comments 18 by Rebecca Bollwitt

21sharesGrowing up in Surrey I know that when someone tells me they are from Cloverdale or Fleetwood, they’re still really from Surrey. Today I was interviewed by Erin and we discussed the fact that it’s sometimes fun to just state the fancy neighbourhood name when people ask you where you’re from. Panorama Ridge? How lovely! […]

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The Nike Human Race 10km

Comments 13 by Rebecca Bollwitt

16sharesYou may have seen the adds around town, “Montreal vs Vancouver”, pitting Canadians cities against each other as though it was a warm up for the hockey season. On August 31st, 2008 Nike is arranging a global 10km fun run in 25 cities, starting at the same time on all continents. The event kicked off […]

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