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July 2, 2012

Woman with trowel: Gardening with another

Rosa ‘Westerland,’ up close and personal. Photo credit: M. Brehaut. I adhere to the Mae West philosophy of...

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June 29, 2012

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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June 28, 2012

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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June 28, 2012

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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June 27, 2012

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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June 22, 2012

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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June 22, 2012

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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June 21, 2012

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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June 19, 2012

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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June 17, 2012

Meet The Flour Peddler at Kits Farmers Market + Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Muffin Recipe

Baking was a big piece of my childhood that I still love today. Since my family ran a grain farm while I was growing...

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