Archive of posts tagged "events"

Loutet Park to Host First North Shore Urban Farm

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A groundbreaking ceremony will take place at the first urban farm on the North Shore this weekend at Loutet Park. On February 26th from 3:30pm until 4:30pm public are welcome to attend the event that will launch the edible garden project in North Vancouver. Photo credit: Downing Street on Flickr The farm will produce vegetables […]

The Big Book Drive

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The Big Book Drive will take place this Saturday at Lansdowne Mall in Richmond. Spearheaded by an SFU Project Management team, they will be collecting book donations that will go to the Salvation Army’s Family Support Services and other literacy-related programs. Organizer Joseph Choi told me by email: “All books collected will go towards the […]

BC Government to Declare Days in Honor of Olympians, Paralympians

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It was announced yesterday (and I found out thanks to the Canadian Paralympic Committee’s Twitter account) that the Government of BC will proclaim days throughout 2011 in honor of BC Olympic and Paralympic medallists. Maëlle Ricker. Photo credit: John Biehler on Flickr “Athletes will be recognized on the one-year anniversary of their medal-winning performance. Athletes […]

Oscar Parties in Vancouver 2011

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It was a big year for movies and Hollywood North is celebrating in style with a few Oscar parties being hosted around town. Photo credit: lincolnblues Little Black Dress Oscar Party Where: Fairmont Hotel Vancouver on West Georgia When: Sunday, February 27 from 3:00pm Tickets: $25 in advance online through ClubZone Info: The event will […]

Scotiabank Hockey Day in Canada: 13 Hours of Hockey

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John Biehler is currently reporting from Scotiabank Hockey Day in Canada in Whitehorse for Miss604.com. By the time you read this, Hockey Day in Canada will be over so I thought I’d give you a run down of my day full of activities surrounding the event. After a good night’s sleep after the Gala Banquet, […]