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Dining Out for Life

by Rebecca Bollwitt

When you dine out on Thursday, March 26th — for breakfast, lunch or dinner — you’ll have the opportunity to support members of your community through this year’s Dining Out for Life campaign. Participating restaurants will donate 25% of their food sales that day to registered not-for-profits Friends For Life and A Loving Spoonful, which […]

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Surrey Party for the Planet 2015

by Rebecca Bollwitt

Party for the Planet, BC’s largest Earth Day event returns to Surrey City Hall on Saturday, April 25th with free family fun all day long. Photo credit: John Bollwitt for Miss604 Surrey Party for the Planet Attended by over 25,000 last year, Party for the Planet is adding more activities and entertainment to the lineup […]

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YWCA Women of Distinction Awards: Tickets on Sale Now

by Rebecca Bollwitt

Tickets are now on sale for the YWCA’s Women of Distinction Awards, coming up on Tuesday, May 26th, 2015 at the Vancouver Convention Centre. Earlier this month the nominees were announced with a near record-setting number of remarkable women recognized for their contributions to their workplace, industry, and community. YWCA Women of Distinction Awards Nominees […]

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Win a Half Corked Marathon Getaway

Comments 176 by Rebecca Bollwitt

In BC we’re known for our creative runs and races, and there’s nothing quite like the Half Corked Marathon hosted by the Oliver Osoyoos Winery Association. This 18km race through the vineyards of the Oliver Osoyoos Wine Country (“OOWC”) was inspired by the legendary Medoc Marathon in Bordeaux. Participants of the Half Corked Marathon are […]

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BIL Conference in Vancouver This Weekend

by Rebecca Bollwitt

Back in the early days of the Vancouver online media and tech scene, before social media was even a word and “Web 2.0” dominated conversations between open MacBooks covered in stickers at local coffee shops, there were unconferences. These events were open to everyone, they cost nothing, anyone could be a speaker, and ideas flowed […]

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FVDED in the Park Summer Music Festival in Surrey

Comments 5 by Rebecca Bollwitt

Deadmau5 and The Weeknd are coming to Surrey this summer as Holland Park hosts the inaugural FVDED in the Park Summer Music Festival. Presented by Blueprint and Live Nation Canada, the all-ages event will take place July 3rd and July 4th, 2015 featuring world-class artists from a variety of genres, performing across two outdoor stages.

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Skagit Valley Tulip Festival 2015

by Rebecca Bollwitt

The Skagit Valley Tulip Festival returns April 1st to April 30th in Washington State, in the La Conner and Mount Vernon area, just a quick drive from the border. Our photos from Tulip Town, 2011 During your visit, you can drive to various tulip, daffodil and iris fields and events or do a cycling tour. […]

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Win Tickets to Ballet BC’s Trace

Comments 54 by Rebecca Bollwitt

Ballet BC‘s next show, Trace, features three internationally-renowned choreographers fora triple-bill program at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre March 26th to March 28th, 2015. Ballet BC’s Trace Trace includes the Canadian Premiere of William Forsythe’s workwithinwork, a World Premiere by Walter Matteini, and the return of audience-favourite Petite Cérémonie by Medhi Walerski. Ballet BC Dancer Kirsten […]

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CIMC Canadian Internet Marketing Conference in Squamish

by Rebecca Bollwitt

The Canadian Internet Marketing Conference (“CIMC”) is coming up March 28th to March 29th, 2015 at Quest University in Squamish, BC. Why I am Speaking on a Panel Let’s face it, the thought of “internet marketing” doesn’t always conjure up the most pleasant feelings as pop-up ads, spam email, and unwanted selling opportunities come to […]

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Win Vancouver International Auto Show Tickets

Comments 53 by Rebecca Bollwitt

The Vancouver International Auto Show is coming up March 24th to March 29th, 2015 and Honda Canada wants you to check out the action. On Tuesday, March 24th AJAC will announce their inaugural Green Car of the Year Award and Jack Poole Plaza will host exotics and supercars. Get into an electric vehicle on Wednesday […]

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