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Family Halloween Events in Metro Vancouver 2011

October 19th, 2011 @ 9:50am by Rebecca Bollwitt
Posted in burnaby, cheap fun, cheap things to do, community, family, halloween, newwestminster, richmond, seasonal, surrey, vancouver
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Halloween is a special time of year for children. They get to carve pumpkins, make crafts and decorate, dress up as their favourite characters, and bring in a haul of treats. As you get older the activities, parties, and experiences change until you’re fortunate enough to have a family of your own so you can [...]

Halloween on the Heights 2011

October 11th, 2011 @ 2:25pm by Rebecca Bollwitt
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This past summer I attended my first Burnaby Heights Hats off Day and I quickly found out why so many call it their favourite event of the year. For over a dozen city blocks along the north side of Burnaby, community organizations, neighbours, and businesses get together and host one fantastic festival. The Burnaby Heights [...]

October 2011 Events in Metro Vancouver

September 29th, 2011 @ 10:30am by Rebecca Bollwitt
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Like a switch, the weather can turn from sparkling sunshine to soaking and soggy. Fall is here and with it comes a bundle of events to enjoy with your family whether it be out in a pumpkin patch or in a dark and scary amusement park. Photo credit: BC Business Hub on Flickr, from the [...]

Terry Fox Run Locations 2011

September 1st, 2011 @ 2:30pm by Rebecca Bollwitt
Posted in burnaby, charity, community, langley, maple ridge, newwestminster, north vancouver, port moody, richmond, surrey, vancouver, west vancouver, Whistler
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It was on this day in 1980 that Terry Fox was forced to end his Marathon of Hope as he succumbed to the cancer that eventually took his life. After 143 days and 5,373kms, his journey ended just outside Thunder Bay… and that’s when the rest of Canada picked up the run where he left [...]

Brentwood Town Centre 50th Anniversary

August 11th, 2011 @ 9:10am by Rebecca Bollwitt
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This weekend Brentwood Town Centre in Burnaby will be celebrating its 50th anniversary. There’s quite a bit of history at Brentwood, which has grown from an open-air mall to a major shopping centre with SkyTrain station access over the years. Opening day. Photo courtesy of Brentwood Town Centre Brentwood Shopping Centre opened in August of [...]

Canada Day 2011 Burnaby, New Westminster, North Vancouver, Richmond, Tri-Cities, West Vancouver

June 28th, 2011 @ 11:24am by Rebecca Bollwitt
Posted in burnaby, canada, cheap fun, cheap things to do, community, newwestminster, north vancouver, port moody, richmond, surrey, vancouver, west vancouver
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Everyone is welcome at Vancouver’s Canada Day on the waterfront at Canada Place however if you’re looking for something local, there are a few other locations where you can celebrate Canada’s 144th birthday. Burnaby Head to the Burnaby Village Museum for carousel rides, Vaudeville performances, dancers, artists, and more. Fort Langley All of Fort Langley [...]

Hats off Day 2011 in Photos

June 4th, 2011 @ 7:50pm by Rebecca Bollwitt
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A few months ago I signed on to sponsor Hats Off Day in Burnaby. I admit, when the Burnaby Heights Merchant Association approached me I had never previously heard of the event. What I soon found out is that it’s an annual highlight for many and whenever I would mention it in conversation, the responses [...]

Metro Vancouver Lakes

May 30th, 2011 @ 3:42pm by Rebecca Bollwitt
Posted in burnaby, cheap fun, cheap things to do, park series, port moody, seasonal, surrey, vancouver
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This weekend I posted a photo on Twitter of a lake in Surrey (Green Timbers) and after several people asked me where it was located, I decided it was time to highlight some of Metro Vancouver’s lakes in a post. View Metro Vancouver Lakes in a larger map These urban watering holes provide recreation options [...]