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Toque Tuesday: Ball Hockey for a Cause in Surrey

by Rebecca Bollwitt

Toque Tuesday joins together 50 communities across Canada, through local toque-selling events, to raise funds and awareness for long-term solutions to homelessness. On Tuesday, February 7th, you can join a truly Canadian event, playing ball hockey for a cause in Surrey. Toque Tuesday Ball Hockey for a Cause in Surrey Where: Surrey City Hall Plaza […]

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National Cupcake Day

by Rebecca Bollwitt

Help fight animal cruelty by ‘baking’ a difference! On February 27th you can participate in National Cupcake Day, supporting local SPCAs and humane societies in Canada. National Cupcake Day is cross-country event presented by the BC SPCA, the Ontario SPCA and participating humane societies. This year, Cupcake Day falls on Monday, February 27, 2017 (the […]

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Send a CandyGram with A Loving Spoonful

Comments 1 by Rebecca Bollwitt

It’s never too early to think about how you can send a thoughtful, sweet, and funny message to a special someone in your life. A Loving Spoonful CandyGrams are now available to purchase for Valentine’s Day, with proceeds going directly to assisting those with HIV/AIDS in Vancouver. A Loving Spoonful CandyGrams This year our CandyGrams […]

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Shake, Shake, Shake for Parkinson Society BC

by Rebecca Bollwitt

Hosted by Brian Cook, Shake, Shake, Shake is back by popular demand on January 27th! This evening of entertainment features amazing local musical talent, including Emily Chambers, I M U R, Jesse Roper and Dutch Robinson benefitting Parkinson Society BC. Shake, Shake, Shake Where: The Imperial (319 Main St, Vancouver) When: Friday, January 27, 2017 […]

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Is It Safe to Skate on Lost Lagoon?

by Guest Author

This post has been contributed by Katherine Town, Vancouver lifeguard stationed at Lost Lagoon, on behalf of the Stanley Park Ecology Society (“SPES”). As a member of SPES for the last six years, I wanted to offer the team an opportunity to share their news, events, and work so I created the “SPES Series” where […]

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