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Variety Challenger Baseball Field in Vancouver

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The Variety Challenger Baseball Field in Vancouver really is a Field of Dreams — and I’ve been to the actual Field of Dreams movie site in Dyersville, Iowa! The first of its kind in Western Canada, it was the brainchild of the Vancouver Canadians who, with help from the Vancouver Park Board, the Jays Care […]

Vancouver Canadians Hot Stove Luncheon

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The 7th Annual Vancouver Canadians Hot Stove Luncheon Presented By Scotiabank is set for Friday, January 20th in support of the Vancouver Canadians Baseball Foundation. Vancouver Canadians Hot Stove Luncheon When: Friday, January 20th, 2017 from 12:00pm to 2:00pm Where: Hotel Vancouver (900 West Georgia St) Tickets: Individual and group tickets can be purchased by […]

Whalley Little League’s 60th Anniversary

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Whalley Little League has been a part of life in Surrey since 1956 and it has developed a legacy of excellence in the decades since. From the “Grandfathers of Baseball in the Lower Mainland” to winning 153 titles in four age categories, including 59 district pennants, 60 provincial championships, and 34 national crowns. Whalley Little […]

Vancouver Canadians Early Bird Schedule

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It took marrying an American from the Midwest, who grew up near the Field of Dreams movie site no less, for me to truly start appreciating baseball. As newlyweds, we’d go to C’s games all the time for an affordable, and fun, afternoon out together at the ballpark. It was only a few years ago […]

Strike Out Heart Disease Celebrity Game at Nat Bailey

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The Vancouver Canadians have invited local media personalities (myself included) to step up to the plate at Nat Bailey Stadium on June 24th for the annual Strike Out Heart Disease Celebrity Softball Game. We’ll play in a six-inning ball game at this historic stadium in support of the St. Paul’s Hospital Foundation. I’d like to […]