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Topshop Topman Opening at The Bay Vancouver

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The Bay in downtown Vancouver, at the bustling corner of Georgia and Granville, has been undergoing a small facelift recently. Removing bulky awnings and replacing them with heritage style pieces, a restoration of the facade, and creating a hole on the Georgia and Seymour side to make room for Topshop. The Bay – 2010. Photo […]

Sustenance Festival Vancouver Street Food Carnival

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The Sustenance Festival is happening in Vancouver this month with a wide range of food related festivities, activities, and events. From free exhibitions to workshops about cheese, there’s something for the urban food grower, home chef, and general lover of good food. This weekend the Sustenance Festival will host the Street Food Carnival at the […]

Blogger Profile: Nat Nanton

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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, […]

PowerSmart Month 2012: Candlelight Conservation Dinner

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October is BC Hydro PowerSmart Month which focuses on sharing information about conserving energy, using electricity wisely, finding the right electronics and lighting options for your home, and offering great deals and savings to consumers. Throughout PowerSmart Month I will be sharing updates, deals, and a few exciting giveaways. BC Hydro’s Candlelight Conservation Dinner is […]

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 […]