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Canada Day ~ Celebrate Canada Day at the birthplace of BC! Get a slice of the action with barrel races, tug-of-war contests, and cake, of course. Will you strike it rich! Try gold panning and see what you find. See the blacksmith bend steel, or try your hand at assembling a barrel.
Watch our new live theatre presentation BC 150 Years! Celebrate Canada with Canadians new and established, young and experienced! It’s free fun for the entire family, so come and spend the day with us!!
For more information please visit www.pc.gc.ca/fortlangley
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The 63rd Annual Steveston Salmon Festival is being held on Canada Day. The day begins at 10am with a parade through historic Steveston village, which features 100 entries including floats, marching bands, celebrities, politicians, community groups, vintage vehicles and much much more.
The Official festival kick-off is on the Main Stage at 12:30 pm with the dignitaries, speeches, and the singing of O Canada. After, the stage features great entertainment all afternoon until 5pm. Some of the festival highlights include attractions such as the Japanese Cultural Show, Craft Fair, Trade Show, a Children’s Festival, Carnival rides and Midway, Martial …read more

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Outdoor dance and music series at Ron Basford Park, Granville Island Sundays @ 2pm. Its free call 604.893.8875 or visit www.newworks.ca.
July 6: World Dance and Music – Silk Road Music and Friends;
July 13: African Dance and Music – Miyanda and Kunaka;
July 20: Polynesian Dance and Music – Langley Ukulele Ensemble and Kauhane Polynesian Dancers;
July 27: Hip Hop – SOULdiers’ Dance,
August 17: Flamenco – Mozaico Flamenco Dance Theatre;
August 24: First Nations Dance and Music – Dancers and Damelahamid
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The soaring price of gas is sending shock waves far beyond the gas pumps!
High gas and diesel prices are pushing up the price of everything from food, to the price of catching a cab, a plane or a ferry. All of which means fewer tourists visiting Vancouver.
The B.C. Passenger Transportation Board has said that of July 12, cab and limousine fares will jump 3.5 percent, due to rising fuel costs.
The Transportation Board has also reviewed the issue of implementing a fuel surcharge, and have agreed to issue a temporary fuel surcharge which will take effect July 1.
All B.C drivers will …read more

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Willingdon Avenue & Central Boulevard, Burnaby. Metrotown’s Civic Square comes alive this summer with free performances for all to enjoy. This venue is located at Willingdon Ave. and Central Boulevard, east of the Bob Prittie Library.
There is free underground parking accessed from Kingsborough Street, 1:00pm – 5:00pm on Sundays.
Performances takes place come rain or shine. 604.294.7944, or visit www.city.burnaby.bc.ca
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Calling all red necks? Are you looking for a good time…well then this is it! The Golden Spike Days Festival is a fun-filled weekend for the entire family with great entertainment, special events and activities, can can dancers, as well as great food!! June 28 is the kick off of the festival with concerts in the evening and back by popular demand: The Port Moody Idol Contest.
Visitors can enjoy family-focused events, live shows, family entertainment, sporting events, and children’s rides.
Admission by donation. Rocky Point Park, Port Moody. Check the website regularly for updates on what’s planned …read more

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Here is a great festival for one and all. The Arts in Mill Lake Park ~ Presented by the Abbotsford Arts Council. This event will be featuring visual and performing artists. You will have the opportunity to buy some art, catch a concert, and to see artists at work.
The event will be taking place on the grounds surrounding Kariton Gallery, 2387 Ware Street, Abbotsford; Admission is what…FREE!! For more information either call 604.852.9358 or visit www.abbotsfordartcouncil.org
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Critical Mass in Vancouver; Critical Mass is a grassroots reclamation of public space — a bike rde and skate — This event is held the last Friday of every month, and you are invited to enjoy the safety and comfort in the care — free space that we create by simply riding together!
Bicycles, skateboards, rollerskates, self propelled couches, and any form of human powered locomotion are all welcomed! We ride around the city wherever people want to go. This decided collectly, the length of the ride depends on enthusiasm and is also collectively decided.
No one comes is forced to …read more

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Here is another really good cause to come out for an support. The Kalan Porter Concert and Benefit for the BC Centre for Ability.
The BC Centre for Ability is a local charitable organization providing a wide range of services for children, youth and adults with disabilities. The concert is being organized by a Burnaby woman, whose son Dex suffers from Cerebral Palsy. Porter is taking time out of from his current tour schedule promoting his new album, Wake Up Living, to offer his support with the goal of raising $10,000 for the Early Intervention Therapy Program.
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This comes from the Nudibranchs family. Currently there are hundreds of them on each of the dive sites that you can visit in the Sechelt inlet, this image was taken in Tuwanek in about 60 feet of water. When swimming they appear to be performing a beautiful ballet dance.
Photo Credits: Personal Collection.

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