Archive of posts tagged "Downtown Vancouver"

The Miss Guides

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The following guest post was contributed by Amanda Coolidge. This summer the heat is on (literally!) in the arts world of Vancouver and to add to the ever-growing repertoire of fabulous artistic events in the city, are The Miss Guides – a Vancouver-based artist collective. April Smith & Peter Davies of AHA MEDIA on behalf […]

BC Day Long Weekend 2009 – Close to Home

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The August long weekend is notorious for beach blanket parties, backyard barbecues, and swimming in lakes, however if you’re sticking around town here are some fun-in-the-sun activities to keep you entertained. Photo credit: qousqous on Flickr Saturday, August 1st is Ridge Meadows Heritage Day. China takes to the skies with their pyrotechnics as a part […]

Blogathon 2009 – We (Heart) West End

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Post #19 of #49 – Over the next 24 hours I will be raising funds for the Union Gospel Mission during Blogathon 2009 by writing a blog post every 30 minutes. Please consider donating to my cause to keep my going until 6am PT July 26th. The following is a guest post, contributed by Terra […]

Play it Loud with Bev Davies

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On Friday July 24th Bev Davies will be launching Play it Loud, a showcase of some of her concert photography over at Chapel Arts. Sting in Vancouver – Flickr Photo © Bev Davies All Rights Reserved Bev Davies isn’t just a fantastic rock and roll photographer, she’s a legend. Chances are that any awesome punk, […]

Homelessness in Vancouver – The Howe Shelter

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The City of Vancouver is requesting public input with regards to the fate of the Howe Shelter. Until July 22nd they are asking Vancouverites to complete this survey pertaining to interim housing options. Photo credit: seanorr on Flickr “On any given night, at least 1,600 people in the city don’t have homes and many more […]