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Canucks Canadian Forces Appreciation Night 2010

by Rebecca Bollwitt

Canadian Armed Forces Night at Rogers Arena will be November 21st when the Vancouver Canucks take on the Phoenix Coyotes. Season ticket holders are being asked to donate their tickets for this game so that members of the Canadian Armed Forces can enjoy a night of Canucks hockey. Photo: Corporal Shilo Adamson, Canadian Forces Combat […]

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Christmas at Hycroft 2010

Comments 2 by Rebecca Bollwitt

Founded in 1907, the University Women’s Club hosts a variety of events including Christmas at Hycroft. This highly-anticipated holiday affair, now in its 38th year, will take place November 18th until the 21st. Fireplaces will be adorned with evergreen bows, crystal garlands will sparkle, and blue ribbon will abound as a part of this year’s […]

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Remembrance Day 2010 in Vancouver

Comments 2 by Rebecca Bollwitt

Remembrance Day will be observed in Vancouver tomorrow with ceremonies in several locations. The following list was published by the City of Vancouver: Photo credit: Feggy Art on Flickr Victory Square (West Hastings at Cambie Streets): Vancouver’s largest Remembrance Day ceremony at the cenotaph. Gather at 10 am. Program begins with mounting of the guard […]

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Vancouver Theatre’s Holiday Line-Up 2010

by Rebecca Bollwitt

Last year I rounded up a list of performances from a wide variety of Vancouver theatre companies. Looking at the updates on Twitter, the flyers in stores and restaurants, and the press releases in my inbox, I’m getting excited about several upcoming productions. I absolutely love a night out at the theatre in Vancouver (no […]

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Gingerbread Creations Competition & Marketplace 2010

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The 2010 Gingerbread Creations Competition & Marketplace is coming up next week (November 12th and 13th) at the Vancouver Hellenic Centre. This annual event features over 70 boutiques offering unique, handmade items from local vendors as well as gingerbread creations (not limited to houses). Photo credit: Stuck in Customs on Flickr I’m fortunate enough to […]

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November 2010 Vancouver Events

Comments 4 by Rebecca Bollwitt

Mini-chocolate bar displays from Halloween are being replaced with pyramids of ornaments as Christmas season rolls in. Fallen leaves, crisp from morning frost, crunch under foot as white puffs of breath trail behind you like steam from a locomotive. November is here. Photo credit: Chris Murray Photo on Flickr Better late than never, I have […]

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Royal Canadian Mint on Granville

Comments 4 by Rebecca Bollwitt

Due to the overwhelming response to the Royal Canadian Mint‘s presence at the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Games, they have returned to Vancouver with a pop-up shop open from November 4th until February 13th, 2011. To promote the many events, coin exchanges, and displays that they will feature in the shop, the Mint is […]

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Peak Performance Project Finale Showcase 2010

by Rebecca Bollwitt

The award-winning Peak Performance Project is wrapping up for another year after announcing its top 5 finalists earlier this week. Pared down from a group of 20 artists, who all performed at a weekly showcase in October, the top 3 finalists will take part in the finale showcase this month at the Commodore. Finalists Said […]

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Support the Vancouver Archives, Preserve Our History

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Although Vancouver is young compared to most other North American cities, it has a heritage all of its own. From First Nations culture, to the Great Fire, and the 2010 Olympics, people have recorded, photographed, and preserved this legacy. One of the most important institutions for doing such work is the City of Vancouver Archives. […]

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Day of the Dead 2010 in Vancouver

Comments 1 by Rebecca Bollwitt

Day of the Dead or Día de los Muertos is a popular holiday in Mexico that is often celebrated in the United States and Canada — and Vancouver is no exception. This event, usually taking place November 2nd, brings together family members and friends to honor the memories of their loved ones who have passed. […]

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