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Community Calendar: Old Black Dog

 
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With most video stores moving the way of the silent film, The Artist excluded, it's nice to see that Black Dog Video on Cambie Street is not only open for business, but also celebrating its 16th anniversary.
 
 
 
 

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Big notes: For the first time in 22 years, the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra Lover's Ball moved to bigger digs for one of Vanhattan's preeminent galas. ...
 
 

Community Calendar: Cancer risk

 
Almost half of all workplace fatalities in Canada are due to harmful exposures.
 
 

Community Calendar: Business awards

 
I have a lot of admiration for small business owners. I liken it to being a chef: while on the surface the job may appear to be non-stop excitement and...
 
 

Fred UnLEEshed

 
Art supplied: Art patrons and artists gathered at the Vancouver Art Gallery for DESIRE, the gallery’s signature art auction and gala. More than ...
 
 

Fred UnLEEshed - February 17, 2012

 
Growing chefs: In conjunction with the official opening of his sister restaurant Ensemble Tap, Top Chef Canada winner Dale Mackay used the occasion to...
 
 

Community Calendar: Aboriginal dance

 
The Museum of Anthropology plays backdrop to the Coastal First Nations Dance Festival March 8 to 11.
 
 

Community Calendar: Polar bear splash

 
I hate swimming in any water that can’t be described as “tropical,” which is why I admire volunteers willing to brave the cold for charity...
 
 

Fred UnLEEshed - February 9, 2012

 
Laugh in: Many Sandhill Winery bottles were uncorked at Vancouver TheatreSports League’s Grapes of Laugh benefit. The annual wine tasting and comedy...
 
 

Community Calendar: The entertainers

 
Are you ready for your close-up? The Kerrisdale Community Centre hosts an old-fashioned variety show called Entertainers Front and Centre and the producer...
 
 

Community Calendar: Neon dreams

 
I was perusing a website dedicated to the upcoming John Ferrie exhibit at the Main Space Gallery earlier this week and I have to admit I’m smitten...
 
 
 
 
 

Community Briefs

 

Women's Day

 
The city is marking the 101st anniversary of International Women's Day, March 8, with a celebration at the Creekside Community Recreation Centre. The ...
 
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Fashion show

 
Richmond's River Rock Casino will provide the backdrop for the annual fashion show from Kwantlen Polytechnic University, showcasing the fashion forward...
 
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Taxis in bus lanes

 
The City of Vancouver's one-year pilot project allowing taxis to travel in bus lanes started March 1. The pilot permits taxis to drive, but not stop, ...
 
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Women wear pants

 
Pop quiz: what has been the most revolutionary piece of clothing in the 20th century? Pants. For freedom of mobility, for survival and protection, to ...
 
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Family FUSE

 
Artists, musicians, dancers and performers will show visitors to the Vancouver Art Gallery creative ways to see the world through others’ eyes, ...
 
 

Clear your snow, people

 
It snowed Wednesday. Traffic was ugly. People’s feet got wet. It could snow again and the City of Vancouver wants to remind property owners and ...
 
 

Competitive Scrabble

 
Watch breathlessly for the triple-word score this weekend at the Vancouver Scrabble Tournament. The city’s Scrabble club hosts its 11th annual tournament...
 
 

Helmets mandatory

 
Effective as of February, anyone in skating lessons at one of the park board’s eight rinks must wear a Canadian Standards Association-certified ...
 
 

3D Adventures

 
Glen and Kelsey Dennison reveal the underwater discoveries they made while diving Howe Sound's reefs and islands, March 8. Visitors to Unity Church, 5840...
 
 

More tax services

 
H&R; Block Canada is expanding its free Block Builders tax program for a limited time to help taxpayers on social assistance or Universal Child Care Benefit...
 
 

Free tax services

 
SUCCESS is offering free income tax services for low-income members. Part of the criteria members must meet includes an annual income for a single person...
 
 

Hastings Park info

 
The city and park board are hosting the second in a series of open house events designed to help shape the new park space at Hastings Park. This is an...
 
 

E-waste wanted

 
The Electronic Recycling Association wants your old, but still usable laptops, computers and electronics. The ERA takes used laptops and electronics headed...
 
 

GIA doles out $4.8m

 
In 2011, the Vancouver Foundation gave out $4.8 million through its Giving in Action Society (GIA) to 137 B.C. families who care for a family member. ...
 
 

Winterruption

 
Granville Island celebrates its seventh annual winter festival of West Coast and international arts, Feb. 24 to 26. Winterruption includes kid-friendly...
 
 

Thyroid forum

 
Understanding common thyroid problems is the next topic featured in Providence Health Care’s monthly “Let’s Talk About” health...
 
 

Beyond science

 
Scientists worldwide agree about the main causes of climate change so why can’t the international community, including Canadian politicians and ...
 
 

People are fragile

 
The city has set up a website in an effort to reduce the number of injuries and deaths to pedestrians and cyclists. Logging on to practiceroadsafety.ca...
 
 

Prohibition talk

 
A free Feb. 8 discussion at the Carnegie Community Centre (401 Main St.) will delve into the matter that affects so many living and working in the Downtown...
 
 

The get well show

 
The Wellness Show celebrates its 20th anniversary later this month at the Vancouver Convention Centre. The event is the largest trade show dedicated to...
 
 
 
 

 

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