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Lookout Society Share the Warmth 2012

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With the falling leaves comes dropping temperatures around Metro Vancouver and a need to bundle up. For those who do not have the resources to purchase the the basics like socks and scarves — or for those who do not even have a roof over their head — the Lookout Society is ramping up its […]

Salt Building Open House: CRAFT Beer Market, Restaurant + Bar

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The iconic red Salt Building in the Village on False Creek is about to get another transformation to add even more life to the up-and-coming neighbourhood. After the Olympic village was built up around this historic building it got a facelift and has recently become the city’s hottest event space — hosting everything from photography […]

Blogger Profile: Lisa Corriveau

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Over the years I have profiled bloggers from the Northwest Territories to the Fraser Valley, anyone that interests me and that I hope will interest you as well. A few years ago I started asking a standard set of questions and I’ve sent these out to a few local bloggers for this week’s series. Click, […]

Hopscotch YVRBeerTweetup

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The Vancouver Beer Tweetup (@YVRBeerTweetup) is hosting two events this week in partnership with the Hopsctoch Festival and Donnelly Group. Photo credit: John Bollwitt on Flickr The first event is on Tuesday, October 16, 2012 at Smiley’s Pub with the second at The Bimini on Wednesday, October 17, 2012. Tickets are just $5 and if […]

Vancouver Curling Club 100 Years

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The Vancouver Curling Club is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year with a special event on Saturday, October 13, 2012. This quintessentially Canadian sport is enjoyed by all ages and has a continuing legacy in Vancouver. What Celebrate the Decades Funspiel Where Hillcrest Centre (4575 Clancy Loranger Way) When Saturday, October 13, 2012 from 10:00am […]