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Hound of the Baskervilles in Surrey

Comments 29 by Rebecca Bollwitt

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s classic Sherlock Holmes adventure, The Hound of the Baskervilles, is coming to the Newton Cultural Centre in Surrey for performances this Halloween season. Adapted by Steven Canny and John Nicholson, this spoof is a three-man version of the legendary mystery directed by Ellie King for Bad Dog Productions. Starring: Michael Charrois, […]

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SPES Saturday: Creatures of the Night

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This post has been contributed by Rebecca Eames, Fundraising and Communications Specialist with the Stanley Park Ecology Society (“SPES”). I have been following SPES since I moved into the West End almost eight years ago and I recently became a member. I wanted to offer the team an opportunity to share their news, events, and […]

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Paramore at the PNE Forum in Vancouver

Comments 14 by Rebecca Bollwitt

Fans will have the chance to see Paramore at the PNE Forum in Vancouver on Wednesday, October 16, 2013 as they set out on their “The Self-Titled Tour” across North America. The eagerly anticipated tour celebrates Paramore’s new album, “PARAMORE,” which debuted at #1 on the SoundScan/Billboard 200 upon its April release. In addition, “PARAMORE” […]

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Fort Langley Cranberry Festival

Comments 2 by Rebecca Bollwitt

The 18th annual Fort Langley Cranberry Festival takes place on Saturday, October 12, 2013 around the village of Fort Langley. You can celebrate the history of the cranberry at the festival starting at 8:30am with a pancake breakfast followed by an entire day of family-friendly activities around the region from 10:00am until 4:00pm. The festival […]

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Canuck Place Gift of Time Gala: Family Story

Comments 1 by Rebecca Bollwitt

On Saturday October 19, 2013, Canuck Place Children’s Hospice will welcome guests to the Westin Bayshore Hotel for their 9th annual Gift of Time Gala, where over 600 partners, supporters and friends of the Hospice will come together for an evening to honour the courage found at Canuck Place. Living in British Columbia, we have […]

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FlyOver Canada for Halloween

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Vancouver’s latest attraction is FlyOver Canada, a fantastic flight simulation ride for all ages at Canada Place. The 30 minute experience (preshow, boarding zone, and the 8 minute Ultimate Flying Ride) will have you taking off into the giant dome screen with the latest in projection and ride technology creating a true flying experience complete […]

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VIFF 2013: Win Closing Gala Tickets

Comments 71 by Rebecca Bollwitt

We’re at the halfway point of this year’s Vancouver International Film Festival, which will present over 500 screenings of 341 films from more than 75 countries, making it one of the largest and best attended film festivals on the continent. Many films have been enjoyed so far including the sold-out premiere of Leap 4 Your […]

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Taste of Yaletown 2013

by Rebecca Bollwitt

The 9th annual Taste of Yaletown will take place October 16th to October 27th with 30 participating restaurants offering up set-price lunch and dinner meals for $25, $35, and $45. Taste of Yaletown showcases neighbourhood eateries each year, offering a diverse range of dining options and creative dishes from local chefs. Aside from the specialty […]

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BC Craft Beer Month

by Rebecca Bollwitt

It’s only fitting that we celebrate BC Craft Beer Month since it was right here in the Greater Vancouver area that John Mitchell opened the first modern craft brewery in Canada back in 1982. Today, there are over 70 craft breweries in the province and craft beer has bubbled up to 12.7% (of all beer […]

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Zombies in Vancouver

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Zombies are so hot right now and if you can’t get enough in movies, on television, or in video games, you won’t be disappointed if you’re in the Vancouver area this season. The Zombie Syndrome: On Death Island The Zombie Syndrome is an interactive theatre experience on the streets of Vancouver kicks off Tuesday, October […]

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