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Honda Celebration of Light Barge Tour 2012

by Rebecca Bollwitt

The Honda Celebration of Light fireworks in English Bay kick off their 2012 season this Saturday, July 28th with a display from Vietnam. I headed out on the annual media tour of the barges this morning, something I have been fortunate enough to experience for the last few years (2010, 2011), to learn more about […]

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Tweet The Blues: Burnaby Blues & Roots Festival 2012

Comments 89 by Rebecca Bollwitt

Promoting the upcoming Burnaby Blues & Roots Festival, Jimmy D. Lane has been commissioned to #TweettheBlues this week and today is your last day to have your heartache and sorrow shared with the world through song, over Twitter. Post an update on Twitter (even directly through the TweetTheBlues website) with your worries and troubles, and […]

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Jog for the Bog: International Bog Day 2012 at Burns Bog

by Rebecca Bollwitt

International Bog Day began in Scotland in 1991 and is now celebrated every year throughout Northern Europe, Canada, and the USA on the 4th Sunday in July. Our very own Burns Bog has participated for several years and now they’re hosting Jog for the Bog as well. Photo credit: StopThePave on Flickr What A 10km […]

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Squamish Days Festival 2012: Win a Squamish Getaway

Comments 53 by Rebecca Bollwitt

The 55th Annual Squamish Days Festival is coming up this August long weekend and will be packed with free family fun, a parade, world class logger sports competitions, and much more. This Sea to Sky destination is set to celebrate its heritage and community spirit through events and activities for four straight days. What 55th […]

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CanadaFest at Canada Place

by Rebecca Bollwitt

Canada Place is set to host its first ever CanadaFest during the BC Day long weekend. Celebrating all things Canada, BC, and the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, it’s our city’s latest free festival that will be filed with food, music and activities for the family. Photo credit: John Biehler on Flickr What CanadaFest When Saturday, August […]

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