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11 Oct 2016
Viva: October 2016
Taste of Yaletown Looking to try something new? For the 12th year, local Yaletown restaurants will be showcasing their best eats at the Taste of Yaletown festival from October 13-27. For the two weeks, restaurants...
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31 May 2015
European Festival 2015
If you’re looking for something to do today in Metro Vancouver, the 18th European Festival is happening at Swangard Stadium in Central Park, Burnaby. With about 30 different countries participating this year, you’ll be guaranteed...
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06 May 2015
Upcycled* Fashion Show
Have you ever reorganised your closet and found clothing that you wanted to get rid of simply because you didn’t like it anymore? The reality is that at some point in their lives, almost everyone has...
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The Vancouver Life

01 May 2015
4 Metro Vancouver Restaurants with Fantastic Views
Feature Image by Cliff Hellis What is better than enjoying an exquisitely prepared meal? Having that meal accompanied by a stunning view. Here in Vancouver, we are fortunate enough to be surrounded by water, mountains...
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07 Feb 2015
10 things to do this Valentine’s day in Vancouver
Valentine’s day is an opportunity to give and celebrate love. After all, Vancouver offers many opportunities that will allow you to celebrate Valentine’s Day with all the events that are taking place around the town....
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31 Jan 2015
Where are you going to watch the Super Bowl?
As we all know, the Super Bowl is just around the corner and you cannot miss it! If you don’t know where to go to watch the battle between the Seattle Seahawks and the New...
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Vancity Social

01 Feb 2015
VTFF Gala Film 2015 (Vancouver Turkish Film Festival)
The Turkish Film Festival 2015 hosted a fabulous opening gala on Friday 23rd as well as a variety of well recognized Turkish films such as Kelebegin Rüyasi (The Butterfly’s Dream), Unutursam Fisilda (What If I...
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11 Dec 2014
Rogers Santa Claus Parade 2014 (Photos)
This Sunday December 7 the Holiday spirit came early with the 11th Annual Rogers Santa Claus Parade. This year’s parade featured more that 3,500 participants with over 300,000 spectators. Before the Parade started, there was...
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04 Dec 2014
Grey Cup 2014 Festival Game Day (Photos)
Grey Cup 2014 The 102nd Grey Cup festival saw its end this Sunday November the 30th. With over 300 people attending the Fan March and a great environment all through the Vancouver streets filled up with...
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Meet some Vancouverites

10 Apr 2015
Vancouver through a lens (Eddie Fernandes)
Vancouver is constantly ranked as one of the world’s most beautiful cities, with an impressive skyline juxtaposed against the majestic North Shore Mountains. It is a photographer’s paradise and in Eddie Fernandes’ case, this is...
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05 Apr 2015
“Wood Chip” – A Street Artist By Choice
Meet Andrew Mellish, or more commonly known in the area as “Wood Chip.” A wood carver with more than 10 years of experience under his belt, he is originally from the Namgis First Nation in...
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21 Mar 2015
An Experience with “Uncle Rick”
When walking the beautiful streets in downtown Vancouver it’s impossible not to notice the diversity of its people. This is why I encountered a man that claimed to predict people’s future by reading the palm...
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Art and Music
08 Jul 2015
A serendipitous story – Laydy Jams
Laydy Jams is a musical group born in the fine city of Vancouver. Coming from different places and backgrounds, nobody would have ever guessed that Vancouver would unite them together as a band. Laydy Jams...
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06 May 2015
Vancouver Opera Review: Sweeney Todd
Left: Greer Grimsley (Sweeney Todd), Right: Luretta Bybee (Mrs. Lovett) “The worst pies in London… the worst pies in London” and “I feel you, Johanna-aaa…” have been replaying on loop in my head since...
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27 Mar 2015
Hugo Kafumbi “Vancity’s Most Wanted”
Vancity’s Most Wanted Hugo Kafumbi is one of the most active Vancouver local rappers. He is an artist that has true love for what he does and who has proven everyone including himself he’s willing...
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Schools of Vancouver

27 Apr 2015
Atelier Fashion Show 2015
The Art Institute of Vancouver held their Atelier 2015 Fashion Show on March 24th. This annual event is organized to feature the work of its Fashion Design graduates. This year’s theme “Food, Fashion and Film”,...
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01 Apr 2015
SFU Spring Jam Concert
Simon Fraser University (SFU) held its Spring Jam on March 20th, 2014 in the convocation mall at the Burnaby campus. The epic concert event featured various acts such as Cash Cash, Stafford Brothers and Derrival. Viva...
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28 Oct 2014
Talent at the Art Institute of Vancouver
The Art Institute of Vancouver, being a highly recognized institution, believes that creativity is more than just a word. It’s a passport to a life less ordinary. This is what drives the Art Institute of...
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