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2007 Cherry Blossom Festival specialty items on sale now
As cherry trees bloom around town, Daniel le Chocolat Belge has teamed up with the Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival and The Bay to offer delicious milk and dark chocolate bars that celebrate Vancouver’s 36,000 cherry trees. The bars are available at The Bay Downtown and are being sold alongside bright pink blossom lapel pins. More...
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Premier Gordon Campbell (centre)
with Vancouver Board of Trade
senior vice-chair Henry Lee (second
from right) and chairman Frank S.
Borowicz, QC (far right)
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Celebrate the Year of the Boar! Chinese New Year Gala Dinner and Celebration
You are cordially invited to join Mr. Yang Qiang, Consul General, Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China in Vancouver at the 2007 Spirit of Vancouver® Chinese New Year Gala on Saturday, March 3, 2007. Along with special guests, this annual Chinese New Year gala dinner will feature special entertainment and excellent networking opportunities. Details (Note: For information only — registration for this event is no longer available)
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VCEC president leads international convention centre education program — first-ever comprehensive industry training program debuts in Brussels
AIPC — the International Association of Congress Centres — has just launched the AIPC Academy, a comprehensive industry education program designed to provide specialized training for congress centre management. Presiding over the Academy was Vancouver Convention & Exhibition Centre president Barbara Maple, who is also president of the Brussels-based organization representing 152 convention centres in 53 countries. More...
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2007 HSBC Celebration of Light fireworks competition confirmed
The summer of 2007 will once again see the sky lit up thanks to the generosity of Vancouver’s corporate community and the overwhelming support of residents. Joined by Mayor Sam Sullivan, HSBC Bank Canada president Lindsay Gordon, and leaders from the other corporate supporters, Fireworks Festival board chair Frank Palmer announced that the immediate future of the HSBC Celebration of Light is secure, and plans are already underway to secure the long-term future of Vancouver’s signature summer event. More...
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Arts Club Theatre presents 2007 California Wine Fair
The dates for the 2007 California Wine Fair have been set. This annual Arts Club Theatre Company fundraiser features 10 special events throughout the month of March, including the California Wine Fair Ballroom Tasting, California Winemakers Dinner, Celebrity Chef Cooking Classes and more. More...
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Women in Sport Conference 2007 — celebrating International Women's Day
2010 Legacies Now, in partnership with ProMOTION Plus, UBC REC, The Province of BC, and CTV are hosting an informative and interactive conference celebrating Women in Sport in British Columbia, with special guests including CTV's Kathy Kovacs and a panel of accomplished women leaders in sport. More...
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Haiku: It’s Bigger Than You Think
The Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival and the Vancouver Public Library invite you to join longtime Haiku Society of America officer Michael Dylan Welch for a hands-on haiku presentation and workshop. Find out what kigo, kireji, and shasei have to do with haiku as a "real" and accessible literary art. More...
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Update from Paralympic hopeful Josh Dueck
This past weekend, I celebrated my three-year anniversary since I broke my back in a skiing accident. I was fortunate enough to share this milestone with a large group of friends and family at Silver Star Mountain, during the 2007 Canadian Junior National Freestyle Championships and BC Paralympic Championships/NorAm Races. More...
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HYDRECS is powering our communities
The BC Hydro Employees’ Community Services Fund (HYDRECS) runs an annual fundraising campaign for BC Hydro employees and retirees, acting as a conduit for their charitable contributions. The HYDRECS Fund is now seeking applications for the 2008 Special Project Campaign, featuring a package of five charities. More...
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City Futures Lecture Series: Mike Harcourt on Sustainable Cities
The City of North Vancouver is turning 100 this year and to honour this landmark achievement, the City is hard at work preparing numerous Centennial festivities that will take place between January and July. A noteworthy event is the City Futures Lecture Series, kicking off on February 15 with Mike Harcourt's presentation on conservation and sustainable development. More...
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Spring Into Action at the BC Sports Hall of Fame and Museum
Looking for something to do this spring break? From March 17-25, the BC Sports Hall of Fame and Museum is challenging families to Spring Into Action. Visitors will enjoy the Race Car Simulator in the new Greg Moore Gallery, Monster Basketball, trivia games, special sport movies each day and other activities. More...
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CelticFest Vancouver's 4th annual St. Patrick's Day Parade
On Sunday, March 18, CelticFest Vancouver’s most popular event came to life as more than 2,000 parade participants took to the streets donning colourful attire for the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade. This civic event was graced by many honorary Celts and showcased the best pipers, drummers, dancers, community groups, acrobats, twirlers, stilt-walkers and stallions around town. More...
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Eagles In the City
The BC Lions Society for Children with Disabilities is aiming to soar to new heights with the third chapter in its trilogy of public art projects, following the success of Orcas In the City in 2004 and Spirit Bears In the City in 2006. Eagles In the City will be officially unveiled in the fall of 2008 with the unveiling of the first eagle sculptures, and the majority of eagle sculptures will be placed in public locations in Vancouver and other B.C. communities starting in March 2009. More...
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Cherry Jam Downtown kicks off the cherry blossom season
On March 22, the Spirit of Vancouver® and the 2nd Annual Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival presented Cherry Jam Downtown, a free lunchtime concert to kick off the cherry blossom season. The event featured Taiko drummers, other musical and dance performances, the Art of Japanese tea and more. More...
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Urban Aboriginal Friendship Celebration
Join 2010 Legacies Now and the Greater Vancouver Urban Aboriginal Strategy on Saturday, March 24 for the Urban Aboriginal Friendship Celebration, a free family event bringing together the Greater Vancouver urban Aboriginal community to celebrate the spirit of the 2010 Games, the joy of sport and the enthusiasm of youth. More...
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