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Jane’s Walk 2010

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The fourth annual Jane’s Walk returns the weekend of May 1st and 2nd. This series of free neighbourhood walking tours are all planned, plotted and led by those who want to share their knowledge about their community. Photo credit: Pat Z on Flickr The goal of Jane’s Walk is to raise urban literacy and build […]

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Bike the Blossoms 2010

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The Vancouver Area Cycling Coalition‘s Great Rides series presents Bike the Blossoms April 17th. Photo credit: Kyle Bailey on Flickr This is the third annual Bike the Blossoms event that runs alongside the Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival. Starting points for the bike ride are at the Museum of Vancouver as well as the Britannia Community […]

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Laughs at the Legion

by Rebecca Bollwitt

Some of Western Canada’s top comics will be performing in Vancouver April 16th, raising funds for the Union Gospel Mission. Photo credit: zdenadel on Flickr “The Legion Of Stand-Up Comedians and Drive by Comedy presents the comedy show of the year. Some of Canada’s funniest stand-up comedians will deliver a fantastic show while raising money […]

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Book Signing Event at London Drugs Recap

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This past Saturday I had a book signing event at London Drugs. Earlier this year, I co-authored Blogging to Drive Business along with Eric Butow of California. This was my first book signing event and it was a fantastic experience. Many people came and went throughout the day including my Blogger Starter Kit contest winner, […]

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Sinclair Centre’s 100th Birthday

by Rebecca Bollwitt

A few weeks ago I took a behind the scenes tour of the Sinclair Centre buildings, one of which just celebrated its 100th anniversary. To share this milestone with all Sinclair Centre is hosting an entire week of festivities including entertainment and snacks for all. The first 50 people to bring in the Sinclair Centre […]

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Heritage Vancouver April Events

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If you’re into local history there are a few events coming up with Heritage Vancouver this month that may be of interest. Saturday, April 17, 2010 Annual Top Ten Endangered Sites Release and Bus Tour Each year Heritage Vancouver publishes a list of its Top Ten endangered heritage sites and this ride (inside a Transit […]

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Wailin’ Jennys and Jeremy Fisher

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On Saturday May 8th at 8:00pm the Wailin’ Jennys and Jeremy Fisher will take the stage at the Chan Centre at UBC. Wailin’ Jennys This trio of singers/songwriters took home their first Juno Award in 2005 for Roots and Traditional Album of the Year (Group). Their 2009 album Live at the Mauch Chuck Opera House […]

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F5 Expo Day Blog

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The F5 Expo has taken over the Vancouver Convention Centre today as technology and social media converge under the sails. I have two workshops at 11:45am and 1:00pm focusing on some business blogging basics. However, the booth space where I am doing my presentation is in the middle of the tradeshow floor so I’m unsure […]

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Rosé Revival with Liberty Wine Merchants

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Liberty Wine Merchants is hosting the 2nd Annual Rosé Revival on April 12th, benefiting the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation (BC/Yukon). When: Monday April 12 from 7:00pm – 9:00pm Where: Bridges dining room on Granville Island The evening will involve the sampling, sipping, and swirling of some of the best Rosé wines in the industry. Tickets […]

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Vaisakhi 2010 in Metro Vancouver

by Rebecca Bollwitt

With tens of thousands in attendance each year, Vaisakhi is one of the region’s largest annual cultural celebrations. Vancouver and Surrey will host events April 8th, 10th and 17th. Photo credit: cozy on Flickr Vaisakhi (vaisakhi, also known as Baisakhi) is an ancient harvest festival in Punjab, which also marks beginning of a new solar […]

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