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Hopefully your 2023 has been going well so far! The Lunar New Year ushering in the Year of the Rabbit was on Jan. 22; hopefully you had a chance to partake in some of the month-long new year festivities! Also, why not take some time to check out some of the dance and music performances,…

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Welcome to the new year everyone! It’s a time for new beginnings, fresh starts and exciting opportunities. Whether you’re making resolutions, setting goals or simply looking forward to what the future holds, we wish you all the best in the year ahead. Why not check out some of the events happening below this month? Here’s…

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The holiday season is here once again and 2022 is fast coming to a close. I hope the year has been kind to everyone. Dress warmly and check out some of the events and shows happening this month! See everyone in the new year! * * * The Magic Flute: The Panto Nov. 30–Dec. 23…

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I hope everyone is staying warm on these cold Autumn nights. Winter is just around the corner and the sights and sounds of the holiday seasons are coming alive. Stay warm, have fun and why not check out some of the events and activities below? * * * National Geographic’s Beyond King Tut Now until…

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Remembrance Day is November 11, where Canadians honour soldiers who served in the war and gave their lives to protect the freedoms we enjoy today. Check out the Legion website at legion.ca to find a Remembrance Day ceremony near you. * * * Seventeen Nov. 3–20 www.westerngoldtheatre.org Western Gold Theatre presents the North American premiere…

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Did you know that not only is Halloween celebrated around this time, but the Mexican festival Day of the Dead (Día de los muertos) happens on Nov. 2. Like Halloween, it features traditions focusing on the deceased, with costumes, food, ghosts and skeletons. But while Halloween focuses on what scares us, Day of the Dead…

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Hope everyone’s enjoying their October so far! To me, the crisp autumn weather is the most relaxing kind of weather: not too hot, not too cold and you’re able to see the change in tree leaves almost daily as it turns brown and falls from the tree. And there is no shortage of events in…

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The Fall Season is here! Enjoy the crisp autumn weather by checking out the many events and festivals happening all across Metro Vancouver. The Vancouver International Film Festival is probably among the biggest events happening right now, but why not also check out some of the other events and shows below? * * * Stan…

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Enjoy the last two weeks of the Summer 2022 season before we welcome the Fall season. Check out the various events and festivals happening this month, or just even go out and take in the summer sun! See all of you in the fall! * * * Vancouver Fringe Festival Sept. 8–18 www.vancouverfringe.com One of…

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I’m hoping everyone has been enjoying their summer so far! Enjoy these next two weeks before Labour Day by enjoying the sun and checking out some of the events and festivals below. * * * Fifth Annual Chilliwack Sunflower Festival Aug. 10–Sept. 5 www.chilliwacksunflowerfest.com The Fifth Annual Chilliwack Sunflower Festival is happening now until Monday,…

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The long summer season is here and I hope everyone has a great summer planned! There is a sampling of events to check out below as well as many outdoor summer activities to do. Whatever your plans, make the most of it! Create some amazing summer memories and I’ll see you in late August! *…

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The 2022 summer season has started, and it’s setting up to be a hot and sunny one – hopefully not as hot as last summer though! Below are a few of the activities happening around the city, there are a lot more you can do this summer. Celebrate Canada Day in any of the cities…

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The summer solstice begins on June 21 in Vancouver, signifying the beginning of summer. From checking out community theatre to viewing the latest art exhibit to trying out new foods at the many festivals happening around town, there’s something for everyone both indoors and out. June 19 is Father’s Day, so why not bring your…