June, 2012 Archive

What to do this (long) weekend in Kits: June 29-July 2

WHAT TO DO THIS WEEKEND IN KITS 1) Catch a show at the Kitsilano Showboat. They’ve got live music, dancing,...

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MOV and Vancouver Maritime Museum celebrate Canada Day with free admission

As a sweet little “Happy Canada Day,” Vanier Park institutions Museum of Vancouver and the Vancouver...

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Folk Festival 2012: New artist close-up

Leading up to the 35th Annual Vancouver Folk Festival I’m going to introduce you to some of the bands and artists...

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Kitsilano Showboat launches 77th summer season with special Canada Day program

Founded in 1935, the Kits Showboat Society began as a neighbourhood project that aimed to give a stage to local...

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In praise of Bicycle Valet

On each of the past two weekends, our family has biked to community events: The Car Free Festival on Main Street and...

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What to do this weekend in Kits: June 22-24

Greek Day takes place Sunday, June 24 on West Broadway between MacDonald and Blenheim WHAT TO DO THIS WEEKEND IN KITS...

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Join the fun at Point Grey Fiesta, June 22-24

Our neighbours in Point Grey are celebrating summer with their annual Point Grey Fiesta. Festivities launch this...

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Woman with trowel: In praise of foliage

Emerging foliage of Rodgersia podophylla. Photo credit: M. Brehaut Blooms often get the attention in a garden. They are...

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Magazine shop Does Your Mother Know? closing after 13 years in Kits

After 13 years in Kitsilano, Kent McKenzie and Dennis Topp will close their magazine shop Does Your Mother Know? at ...

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Opa! Get ready for Greek Day on West Broadway, June 24

I like a good “Opa!” And I look forward to Greek Day on Broadway every year. This year, the free summer...

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