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Archive for the ‘Miscellaneous’ Category

July 23rd, 2008

Vancouver Considers Banning Bottled Water

The days of being able to purchase bottled water at Vancouver’s city-run facilities could be numbered.
City counselor Tim Stevenson wants those bottles of water gone, and is leading a campaign to ban their sale at all city-run facilities.
His campaign is gaining lots of momentum and support from inside his party as well as outside.
The entire […]

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July 20th, 2008

Edgewater Casino - Vancouver only Downtown Casino

Vancouver’s only downtown casino is located on the north shore of False Creek, just steps from BC Place and GM Place.
Edgewater Casino offers an assortment of 500 slot machines, all your favorite table games including craps, roulette, blackjack and baccarat and Vancouver’s only poker room.
Complementary shuttle service is avaliable for pick-up at most major hotels, […]

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July 3rd, 2008

Street Hockey…anyone??

Sunrise Summer Kickoff. If you find yourself with some free time on the 5th of July, why not come and celebrate Hastings and kickoff the summer at this years 7th Annual Sunrise Summer Kickoff. Sunrise Square Parking lot will come alive from 10am - 3pm with street hockey, music, entertainment and tons of […]

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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 19th, 2008

Dragon Boat Festival

Alcan Dragon Boat Festival has developed into one of Vancouver’s most anticipated annual family summer events. Recognized as North America’s biggest and best, the Festival is a true celebration of multiculturalism.
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June 11th, 2008

24 Hour Easter Seals Relay

The 24 hour Easter Seals Relay for Kids is more than just a relay running event. It’s 24 hours of fun and festivities. There’s no other fundraising event lik it in the Lower Mainland.
Teams can win great prizes and fundraising awards for their commitment to just “a little 24 hours”. Why: […]

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June 3rd, 2008

Computer Swap…

Calling all geeks….there is a Big Computer Swap Meet featuring new and used computer items for sale. Saturday 7 June from 11am to 4 pm @ Croatia Culture Centre 3250 Commercial Dr, Vancouver, BC.
Admission: $3.00
Kids under 12 : FREE.
There is also a Pop Culture Collectibles Fair featuring Comic Books, Records (What are they lol) […]

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May 22nd, 2008

Step up for the Cure

This is not for the faint of heart!! Only courageous and inspired individuals, willing to challenge their physical limits, through night and day, to rasie money and awareness for cancer research.
This is the essence of Step Up for the Cure, the premier athletic charity fund raiser. This mission is to climb one stair […]

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May 11th, 2008

Happy Mother’s Day

I would like to take this opportunity to wish mine, as well as all Mothers,
A Very Happy Mother’s Day.
Though life is busy, and many times those magic words, “I Love You Mom”, do not get spoken, I hope you know down in side, you guide my path every day of my life, you truly are […]

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May 1st, 2008

BC Killer Whale Adoption Program

Killer Whales, or Oracas, are found in all the world’s oceans, but nowhere are they more accessible for viewing and studying then in Canada’s west coast waters.
Learning everything you can about Killer Whales is the best way to protect them.

How do new pods form?
Where do the resident Killer Whales go in the winter months?
Why do […]

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