Archive for the ‘burnaby’ Category

SFU Wins Spread the Net Challenge

March 10th, 2010 by Miss604   No Comments

I was at Simon Fraser University last September for the launch of the Spread the Net challenge and it was a pleasure to be back to hear the announcement that they were the winning school.
The challenge was to see which school across Canada could raise the most in support of Spread the Net’s mosquito [...]

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The Art of Being Together by L’Arche

March 3rd, 2010 by Miss604   No Comments

A few months ago I was asked to emcee an event put on by L’Arche, an international organization that supports those with developmental disabilities. I gladly accepted and The Art of Being Together will take place this Saturday in Burnaby.
The Art of Being Together
Saturday March 6, 2010 from 1:00-5:00pm
6688 Southoaks Crescent, Burnaby, BC

From the Finalists [...]

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Christmas Holiday Activities for the Family

December 24th, 2009 by Miss604   No Comments

Over the Christmas break many are wondering (since I’ve been getting inquisitive emails) what there is to do around town while the kids are still out of school.

Here are a few activity suggestions:
White Spot – Richmond Centre and Kingsway & Knight restaurants will be once again donating their time (and tips) to charity on [...]

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Your City Guide to Snow and Ice

December 14th, 2009 by Miss604   2 Comments

With the first snowfall of the season cities in the area are bracing themselves for the white, wintery months ahead. Each year it seems as though citizens and businesses alike forget how to prepare for the snow — sidewalks go unswept and car tires spin and squeal along the icy roads outside our house. The [...]

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Call for Artists: The Art of Being Together by L’Arche

November 12th, 2009 by Miss604   No Comments

L’Arche Greater Vancouver is ramping up for a community art showcase fundraiser and they are putting the call out to local artists who would like to participate.
Seeking Artwork Inspired by “Community”
L’Arche Greater Vancouver is seeking submissions by emerging artists for “The Art of Being Together”, an upcoming juried show. Ten finalists will be chosen whose [...]

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Burnaby Express BCHL Hockey

November 2nd, 2009 by Miss604   1 Comment

A few weeks ago I experienced my first Burnaby Express hockey game with my husband and a group of his co-workers. Being a British Columbia Hockey League team, to me it seemed as though someone took the North Surrey Recreation Centre and mixed it with the Pacific Coliseum for a Giants Game. It was quaint, [...]

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Vancouver History Tidbits: Name Game

October 27th, 2009 by Miss604   3 Comments

My History Tidbits series has contained everything from Fountains, Trails, and Mansions but today I thought I would play the Name Game once again.
Every day I wonder where a street, building, or bridge in Metro Vancouver got its name. I’d have to say my favourite so far is the history of Mr Duff [...]

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3 Blog Nights 2009 at BCIT

October 26th, 2009 by Miss604   4 Comments

In the spring of 2009 BCIT hosted the inaugural 3 Blog Nights and they’ve brought it back again this year for 72 straight hours of content and contests.
The goal is to get the word out about BCIT, raise some buzz through social media, share video interviews and do an ultimate giveaway two ultimate giveaways of [...]

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Canada Day 2009 Roundup

June 30th, 2009 by Miss604   4 Comments

Tomorrow is the 142nd birthday of our nation and it seems as though every village, town, municipality, city and community in our region is celebrating.
Photo credit: Our Enchanted Garden on Flickr
Vancouver
Victoria Park (1415 Victoria Drive @ Kitchener Street) from 12:30pm – 3:00pm. Family activities, food, and entertainment
Canada Place with parade (starting at 7:00pm) and [...]

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Vancouver History: Robert Burnaby

June 29th, 2009 by Miss604   5 Comments

I was browsing my favourite Vancouver History site the other day and came across a mention that Robert Burnaby has more landmarks named after him than any other BC pioneer. With so many streets, parks, and monuments dedicated to those who helped shape our region I decided to look a bit further into Burnaby’s past [...]

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Metropolis at Metrotown’s Dinosaurs Unearthed

June 17th, 2009 by Miss604   7 Comments

The new Dinosaurs Unearthed exhibit at Metropolis at Metrotown is designed to inform and entertain kids and adults alike throughout these school-free summer months. I stopped by recently with my sister and my nephews to check things out and take their free guided tour.

We started off at the Grand Court (where I have [...]

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May Long Weekend 2009 Events

May 14th, 2009 by Miss604   8 Comments

The Victoria Day long weekend is here. That’s right – somewhere between #snowmageddon and #bcvotes2009 spring happened and it’s time to get out and about. Here are some great ways to do just that with the entire family…
Photo credit: BigA888 on Flickr
Cloverdale Rodeo & Country Fair
Friday May 15, 2009 – Monday May 18, 2009
Rodeo competitors, [...]

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Monday Link Fest: Eco-Event Roundup

April 27th, 2009 by Miss604   3 Comments

It’s spring, it’s beautiful, and the Metro Vancouver area is buzzing with events and community activities. Here’s a quick eco-event roundup.
Photo credit: penmachine on Flickr / penmachine.com
Arbour Day in Surrey is May 2, 2009. There will be a tree planting event at Hjorth Road Park along with family-oriented games and activities.
The 21st Annual Rhododendron Festival [...]

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Earth Day Vancouver 2009

April 15th, 2009 by Miss604   10 Comments

This year’s Earth Day celebrations in Metro Vancouver aren’t just taking place April 22nd, but they’re spanning across a week and two full weekends. Here’s a quick rundown of events around the region.
Evergreen’s Earth Day
Kicking things off the weekend before Earth Day, Evergreen’s Earth Day will see the planting of 4,000 native trees and plants [...]

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