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Christmas Tree Chipping in Vancouver, Burnaby, Surrey

January 1st, 2013 @ 10:48am by Rebecca Bollwitt

It’s a new year and soon it will be time to take down decorations and slip into post-holiday routines. If you’re looking to recycle your Christmas tree, there are a handful of chipping events around town that will take it off your hands and support a great local cause in the process: Photo credit: TheVancouverGuy [...]

Brentwood Town Centre Giving Tree For The Burnaby Hospital Foundation

December 12th, 2012 @ 1:19pm by Rebecca Bollwitt

Brentwood Town Centre celebrated its 50th anniversary last year and now it’s helping Burnaby Hospital celebrate its 60-year milestone with the gift of health for thousands of patients through the Burnaby Hospital Foundation. Photo credit: Writ3Click Fotos on Flickr Brentwood has decorated a 25-foot Giving Tree to celebrate the holidays, under which you can purchase [...]

Whitecaps FC Store in Metrotown

December 10th, 2012 @ 11:59am by Rebecca Bollwitt

Vancouver Whitecaps FC have opened up a retail store in a fantastic location at Metropolis at Metrotown. This past weekend we took the SkyTrain over to the store to take a look at the selection and pick up some gifts. Photo courtesy of Whitecaps FC Jerseys, golf shirts, t-shirts, and even luggage tags fill the [...]

Aunt Leah’s Christmas Tree Lots 2012

November 29th, 2012 @ 6:14pm by Rebecca Bollwitt

Aunt Leah’s Christmas Tree Lots are opening tomorrow in several locations around Metro Vancouver. What sets these lots apart is that they are a major annual fundraiser for Aunt Leah’s Place, which helps make a difference in the lives of foster kids, mothers, and babies. Aunt Leah’s helps prevent children in foster care from becoming [...]

December Events in Metro Vancouver 2012

November 29th, 2012 @ 12:23pm by Rebecca Bollwitt

Looking out my window on a rainy Vancouver day I can still spot the North Shore mountains. Deep dark blue instead of their usual crisp brown and green, they are capped with clouds and hiding a skirt of snow. Winter is approaching and the city is coming alive with holiday cheer. Getting a head start [...]

Light Up The Heights in Burnaby 2012

November 28th, 2012 @ 4:08pm by Rebecca Bollwitt

Over the last few years we’ve found a special place in our hearts for Burnaby Heights, a neighbourhood crossing North Burnaby with spectacular city and mountain views and local merchants who care about their community. Burnaby Heights will be hosting “Light Up The Heights” this weekend with a tree lighting ceremony and more, all free [...]

Burnaby Village Museum Heritage Christmas 2012

November 19th, 2012 @ 9:49am by Rebecca Bollwitt

It was on this day in 1971 that the Burnaby Village Museum (then Heritage Village) was officially opened by Governor General Roland Michener. Aside from seasonal activities, it’s a year-round attraction where you can learn about Burnaby’s history, take a ride on the heritage carousel, and check out the old Interurban. For the holidays, the [...]

Remembrance Day Ceremonies 2012 in Metro Vancouver

November 9th, 2012 @ 9:44am by Rebecca Bollwitt

This Sunday, November 11th, is Remembrance Day in Canada. Communities across the country are taking time to gather, reflect, and remember the sacrifices made by our soldiers in honour of this country which we all call home. The following events are all taking place on November 11th around Metro Vancouver and the information has been [...]