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Seaforth Highlanders Homecoming

by Rebecca Bollwitt

The Seaforth Highlanders will host a Highland Homecoming on September 24th. This day of celebration will include a parade and ceremonies as the Regiment returns home to the Seaforth Armoury at 1650 Burrard Street, after four years away. 1936: Seaforth Armoury on Burrard. Photographer: Stuart Thomson. Archives # CVA 99-4876. The day’s festivities will begin […]

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VIFF Opening and Closing Gala Films for 2016

by Rebecca Bollwitt

The 35th annual Vancouver International Film Festival (“VIFF”) has announced the Canadian co-production Maudie, about real-life Nova Scotian artist Maud Lewis, will be its Opening Night film and the Terrence Malick IMAX documentary, The Voyage of Time: The IMAX Experience as its Closing Night film. The two films exemplify both the exceptional content being produced […]

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Dunbar Village Harvest Festival

by Rebecca Bollwitt

The Dunbar Village Harvest Festival returns to Dunbar St, between W 26th & W 30th, this Saturday. Hosted by Dunbar Village Business Association, this year’s festivities bring locals a variety of activities for adults and kids, group presentations, live music and entertainment and a scavenger hunt with the chance to win an iPad! Dunbar Village […]

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David Wilson at Kimoto Gallery

by Rebecca Bollwitt

Lush evergreens, waves lapping at a pebbly beach, snow capped peaks, are all images that would make any local homesick for the Pacific Northwest. However, the soaked streets, glistening reflections from headlights and neon signs, and a couple huddled under an umbrella are scenes that really get me. I can’t help but feel something for […]

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Sip and Savour Fundraiser

by Rebecca Bollwitt

Join the second annual Sip and Savour fundraiser, presented by numpfer, on October 3rd where all proceeds from the event are donated to BC Women’s Newborn Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Sip and Savour Restaurants, Cocktail Bars, Craft Breweries & Wineries Under One Roof When: Monday, October 3, 2016 from 7:00pm to 10:00pm Where: Pipe Shop […]

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Colin Mochrie at Vancouver TheatreSports

by Rebecca Bollwitt

Canadian comedy icon, and improvisor extraordinaire, Colin Mochrie will be in Vancouver this month for three shows. The first show at Vancouver TheatreSports on September 23rd is sold out already but he’ll also make two appearances at The Vogue Theatre on September 24th. Colin Mochrie at Vancouver TheatreSports Vancouver TheatreSports League’s home on Granville Island, […]

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Feast on the Fraser in New Westminster

by Rebecca Bollwitt

New Westminster is hosting 10 events in 10 days for the second annual Feast on the Fraser from September 23rd to October 2nd. This culinary experience pairs food and fun with a signature event each day. Explore and enjoy this exciting destination for food, arts, culture, and entertainment within Metro Vancouver. A Feast on the […]

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Win Tickets to Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue

Comments 26 by Rebecca Bollwitt

The Chan Centre’s 2016/17 season will launch with Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue on September 25th in the Chan Shun Concert Hall. Troy Andrews (aka Trombone Shorty) and his high-energy band will make their anticipated return to Vancouver with an exhilarating mix of funk, rock, jazz and hip-hop – all underscored by a signature New […]

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Vancouver Citywide Food Drive

Comments 1 by Rebecca Bollwitt

The Greater Vancouver Food Bank is hosting the Vancouver Citywide Food Drive this month, online and in person, making it easy to give where you live this season. At Your Door Over the next week or so, volunteers, organized by the BC Thanksgiving Food Drive, will leave environmentally-friendly, paper donation bags on the doorsteps of […]

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Win Tickets to Rob Pue at Yuk Yuk’s

Comments 3 by Rebecca Bollwitt

If someone were to ask me what I would love to do more of in Vancouver, “going to see live comedy” would be near the very top of my list. This city has such a seemingly hidden hive of world-class talent and we all need to experience (and support) our comics every chance we get. […]

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