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Man forgets where he parked Porsche on BC Ferries, takes bus home instead

Sat, 25 May 2013 20:15:57 +0000

Are you the type of person that would leave your Porsche on the ferry and then take the bus home? Well, that’s what one man did last Wednesday night when he left his new 2012 model Porsche aboard the Spirit of Vancouver Island after arriving at the Tsawwassen BC Ferries terminal. Worst yet, at least [...]

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Eat Happy at EAT Vancouver!

Sat, 25 May 2013 19:45:18 +0000

No matter what your food preferences, allergies or sensitivities, you’ll find something yummy to nosh on at this weekend’s EAT Vancouver, currently running through until Sunday evening at BC Place. I went through the show yesterday, and my focus was looking for new vegan and gluten-free foods. Check out some of my great discoveries! The [...]

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La Pentola della Quercia’s Famiglia Supper Series continues this Sunday

Sat, 25 May 2013 04:42:50 +0000

The last Sunday of each month La Pentola’s chef Lucais Syme hosts the Famiglia Supper Series. This multi-course event has guests dining family style at communal tables with their friends and neighbours in a casual setting. On May 26th the series continues with a Frutti di Mare dinner featuring local, line caught, and ocean wise seafood. For [...]

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Enjoy Jelly Invasion without the Kiddie Invasion

Sat, 25 May 2013 04:28:57 +0000

If you’re in the mood to be captivated by thousands of jellies without rambunctious kiddies breaking the spell, join Vancouver Aquarium for the next After Hours on June 6. Enjoy the mesmerizing sights of Jelly Invasion in an adults-only environment, while sipping a beverage and experiencing the tranquility of the Aquarium without the pitter patter of tiny feet. Jelly Invasion features over [...]

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Vancouver’s First Downtown Winery: Vancouver Urban Winery

Sat, 25 May 2013 03:56:04 +0000

There’s a winery in downtown Vancouver?! Who would have thought. The Vancouver Urban Winery (VUW) is the first winery right in Vancouver’s downtown core. Now, a visit to the VUW means you can visit several of B.C.’s best wineries all in one visit to the city; giving you time to do and see more on a visit [...]

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Best Latte Art Ever

Fri, 24 May 2013 16:52:25 +0000

Update: According to our Facebook fans this by Kazuki Yamamoto in Osaka and not at BLENZ COFFEE in Vancouver. Nonetheless, this is great latte art. Could this be the best latte art ever? According to @kittyholland this took place at BLENZ COFFEE in one of their Vancouver locations. Simply amazing. Image via @KittyHolland

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Development Buzz: 900 Hastings

Fri, 24 May 2013 16:33:24 +0000

900 Hastings, formerly known as 955 East Hastings, is scheduled to start sales early next year. Located in Stratchona, this mid-rise development will be a great addition to the neighbourhood. See more photos of the 955 East Hastings development in East Vancouver. The project has been updated slightly to accommodate the future Raymur Avenue right of way. [...]

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Center of Gravity, Canada’s Hottest Beach Festival

Fri, 24 May 2013 16:32:05 +0000

Have you ever wondered how the sky-high obstacle course FMX, BMX, and Freestyle Mountain Bikers fly over at Center of Gravity (COG) is created? Visionary powerhouses WetApe Productions and BigSteelBox joined forces to create a venue like no other making for killer photo-ops and heart-stopping action the entire August long weekend. Touted as “Canada’s Hottest Beach Festival,” [...]

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Vancouver Cheap Eats: Hastings Sunrise aka East Village

Fri, 24 May 2013 16:09:46 +0000

Like the Canucks coaching staff, things in Vancouver are changing. So naturally, when a city starts adding trendy food carts and bike lanes, communities start to follow. Like SoMa for South Main, the area referred to as Hastings Sunrise is taking a much more chicer title: East Village. Whatever you want to call it, none [...]

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Naked Bike Ride Vancouver 2013

Fri, 24 May 2013 15:39:56 +0000

The annual World Naked Bike Ride takes place Saturday June 15, 2013 and will no doubt catch a few Vancouverites off guard. Over 70 cities will be participating in this annual display of nakedness. Body painting and performances will take place before the ride. A picnic following the ride will be hosted by niftynude.org. The [...]

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