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SPARK Museum of Electrical Invention in Bellingham

Comments 3 by Rebecca Bollwitt

Growing up, my family would spend time together hiking at parks, on Sunday drives, or exploring historical sites and museums across the province. I love feeding my brain and learning about a place, an event, art, and science. Last weekend John and I went to Bellingham for the open house and grand re-opening of the […]

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We Day 2012 in Vancouver: Photos, Quotes, Coverage

Comments 3 by Rebecca Bollwitt

We Day Vancouver has returned and throughout the day today I’ll be posting photos, quotes, information, and other coverage to help spread the word about this motivational and inspirational event. Follow @craigkielburger for behind the scenes updates throughout #WeDay #Vancouver! Live webcast starts at 9:30 AM PST http://t.co/WrwUdO0f — WE Villages (@WEVillages) October 18, 2012 […]

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Lookout Society Share the Warmth 2012

Comments 1 by Rebecca Bollwitt

With the falling leaves comes dropping temperatures around Metro Vancouver and a need to bundle up. For those who do not have the resources to purchase the the basics like socks and scarves — or for those who do not even have a roof over their head — the Lookout Society is ramping up its […]

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Selling Vancouver in the Kodachrome Era

by Rebecca Bollwitt

Author Michael Kluckner (“Vanishing Vancouver”, “Vanishing Vancouver: The Last 25 Years“) is hosting a talk, Selling Vancouver in the Kodachrome Era, this Sunday in support of the Vancouver Archives. With Michael Kluckner and special guests: An illustrated talk on commercial photography and filmmaking in Vancouver in the decades after the Second World War, focusing on […]

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Homelessness Action Week 2012: Eastside Stride

Comments 2 by Rebecca Bollwitt

It’s Homelessness Action Week in Vancouver and the Union Gospel Mission is inviting everyone to explore their neighbourhood in the Downtown Eastside to learn more about the community, its history, and the people who live there. The Eastside Stride walking tour series is led by a community member who will take you from the UGM […]

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