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Archive for June 2008

June 30th, 2008

Canada Day

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 […]

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June 29th, 2008

Salmon Festival

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 […]

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June 27th, 2008

All Over the Map

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 […]

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June 26th, 2008

Soaring Gas Prices Effecting BC Tourism

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 […]

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June 26th, 2008

Sundays at Civic Square

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 […]

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June 25th, 2008

Golden Spike Days Festival

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 […]

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June 24th, 2008

The Arts

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 […]

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June 23rd, 2008

Bike, Ride, and Skate

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, […]

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June 22nd, 2008

BC Centre for Ability

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 […]

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June 21st, 2008

Giant Dendronotid

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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