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March Events in Metro Vancouver

Comments 3 by Rebecca Bollwitt

I’m not sure where January and February disappeared to but I can’t believe that March is here already! Crocuses are popping up, cherry blossoms are budding, and the city is hopping with activities, special events, family fun, and more. Photo credit: BX Photos on Flickr Jump to: Saturday, March 1st to Sunday, March 2nd, 2014 […]

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Salt Spring in the City Giveaway

Comments 258 by Rebecca Bollwitt

One of my favourite places on the planet is bringing its talented artisans to Vancouver in March and I couldn’t be more excited. Salt Spring in the City will take place March 14th to March 16th at Heritage Hall on Main Street and will showcase the hottest artisans from this stunning island with over 30 […]

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VOKRA Oscar Party at the Morrissey

Comments 3 by Rebecca Bollwitt

The Vancouver Orphan Kitten Rescue Association (“VOKRA”) is hosting their 3rd annual Oscar Party at the Morrissey on Sunday. VOKRA is a non-profit organization dedicated to rescuing cats around the Lower Mainland and placing them in foster homes, covering costs and providing support. Their Oscar parties combine a red carpet experience with an evening of […]

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NHL Heritage Classic: Youth Hockey Ticket Giveaway

Comments 3 by Rebecca Bollwitt

The Tim Horton’s NHL Heritage Classic is set to be played at BC Place on Sunday, March 2, 2014 as the Vancouver Canucks, in vintage uniforms, take on the Ottawa Senators. One-of-a-kind games like this should be enjoyed by all so the NHL and Canucks for Kids Fund have partnered with me to award tickets […]

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Canada Wins Hockey Gold, Olympians Win Our Hearts

by Rebecca Bollwitt

In Canada, little else can wake a nation from its cozy winter slumber — coast, to coast, to coast — like hockey. At 3:45am Pacific Time sleepy selfies were popping up online as young and old put on their toques, turned on the TV, and cheered for Canada. Social media connected us all and hockey […]

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Vancouver Olympic Cauldron Lit for Gold Medals

by Rebecca Bollwitt

It took several days for Vancouver to involve its Olympic cauldron in Sochi 2014 celebrations but since it fired back up again on February 12th, it’s been re-lit every evening at 6:00pm when Canada wins a gold medal in competition that day. Tonight it will be lit thanks to our gold medals in Ski Cross […]

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Vancouver International Wine Festival

Comments 73 by Rebecca Bollwitt

The Vancouver International Wine Festival, presented by The Vancouver Sun, runs February 24th until March 2nd, 2014 taking place at venues across downtown Vancouver. From the Acura International Festival Tasting Room and Gold Pass Tasting Lounge to the Bacchanalia Gala, wine seminars, minglers, winery dinners, lunches, brunches, and grazings, it’s the schedule is packed and […]

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Disney Live! Mickey’s Rockin’ Road Show

by Rebecca Bollwitt

Disney Live! Mickey’s Rockin’ Road Show is coming to the Pacific Coliseum, bringing Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Goofy, and many more beloved characters to Vancouver from February 21st to February 23rd. Photo courtesy of Feld Entertainment Disney Live! Mickey’s Rockin’ Road Show Produced by Feld Entertainment, this stage spectacular features classic Disney characters in an all-new […]

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Gluten Free Beer Tasting at Doolin’s

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Join the Women’s Drinking Club for an interactive gluten free beer seminar hosted by Lundy Dale, certified Cicerone. Meeting at Doolin’s Irish Pub, Lundy will take the group through a variety of gluten free beers, explaining the difference in brewing between those and traditional wheat based beers. If you’re looking to enjoy beer without wheat, […]

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CiTR Radio Fundrive 2014

by Rebecca Bollwitt

CiTR independent campus and community radio is hosting their annual Fundrive, hoping to raise $30,000 in pledges to support their programming and operations. In the fall, the station will move to the new Student Union Building at UBC and they would like to purchase new broadcast boards for their studios. Starting Thursday, February 28th at […]

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