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5K Foam Fest in Abbotsford

by Rebecca Bollwitt

A frothy fun run is coming to Abbotsford this summer as the 5K Foam Fest arrives June 3rd. It’s part of the 365 Sport Inc. 2017 national tour that also stops at Sun Peaks and Nanaimo, and Abbotsford will be its only Lower Mainland event. 5K Foam Fest in Abbotsford Where: Clearbrook Park / Abbotsford […]

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BC Youth Week 2017

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BC Youth Week returns May 1-7, 2017 with events happening all around the province. This is an internationally celebrated event that aims to recognize the positive contributions youth make in our communities and to celebrate the valuable work youth and youth organizations do all year round. Since its inception in 1995, BC Youth Week has […]

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Tulip Festivals in the Fraser Valley: Abbotsford, Chilliwack

Comments 1 by Rebecca Bollwitt

There’s two times the tulip festival fun in the Fraser Valley this spring, with the return of the legendary Tulips of the Valley Festival and a well-deserved encore for the Abbotsford Tulip Festival. Tulips of the Valley Festival, Chilliwack Tentative Opening Date: April 18 to April 30, 2017 Where: 41310 Yale Rd, Chilliwack Tickets: Coming […]

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Win Tickets to the Pet Lover Show

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Western Canada’s largest pet show, the Pet Lover Show, returns to TRADEX in Abbotsford for the 5th year, February 25th and 26th. With educational seminars from industry experts from across the province, live animal entertainment, and the latest in pet products and services, this weekend is a “can’t-miss” for pet owners living in Greater Vancouver […]

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Weddings Shows in Vancouver and the Fraser Valley

by Rebecca Bollwitt

Love is in the air for brides and grooms to-be all across Metro Vancouver and as appointments for flower arrangements, photographer bookings, and dress shopping fill calendars over the next few months. To make it easy on the happy couple, there are several wedding shows in Vancouver and the surrounding area that will have everything […]

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Remembrance Day Ceremonies Around Metro Vancouver

by Rebecca Bollwitt

A list of Remembrance Day Ceremonies in Metro Vancouver including Vancouver, West Vancouver, North Vancouver, Surrey, Langley, Port Coquitlam, Coquitlam, Port Moody, Burnaby, New Westminster, Richmond, Delta, and more.

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Meet the Entrepreneurs of the Fraser Valley at the West Coast Women’s Show

by Rebecca Bollwitt

When I spoke with Safety Chick, Kathleen Baty, about returning to the West Coast Women’s Show she was excited. “All these entrepreneurial women, with all these different businesses, and the best way I can describe it is walking into a Superbowl-filled arena full of empowered women, who are just there to have fun. I’m so […]

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Canuck Place Clothing Drive

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Spring clean in autumn and benefit Canuck Place Children’s Hospice as they host a clothing and textiles drive in Abbotsford and Vancouver. Stop by the Canuck Place Clothing Drive at these locations: Canuck Place – Dave Lede House 32772 Marshall Road, Abbotsford Wednesday, October 19, 2016 8:00am to 6:00pm Canuck Place – Glen Brae 1690 […]

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The Safety Chick Kathleen Baty at the West Coast Women’s Show

Comments 1 by Rebecca Bollwitt

The West Coast Women’s Show, western Canada’s largest women’s show, returns to TRADEX in Abbotsford October 21-23, 2016. Along with 400 booths, and 5 stages packed with entertainment, demos, and workshops, the show features a number of special guests. This year, Kathleen Baty – The Safety Chick – returns to host her very popular Street […]

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Win Tickets to Rob Pue at Yuk Yuk’s

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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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