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The Salvation Army says Vancouver Christmas Kettle donations are down 76 per cent

The Salvation Army says Vancouver Christmas Kettle donations are down 76 per cent

The Salvation Army B.C. Division says families in need could miss out on support this holiday season, if Christmas Kettle donations don’t pick up soon.
VIDEO: Tsawwassen team wins greatest international scavenger hunt

VIDEO: Tsawwassen team wins greatest international scavenger hunt

After months of anticipation by tens of thousands of teams worldwide, Supernatural actor Misha Collins made a surprise announcement of the winners of the 2019 Greatest International Scavenger Hunt (GISH) on Dec. 3 at the Vancouver Art Gallery.
Sunday ‘beer church’ launches to support the Greater Vancouver Food Bank

Sunday ‘beer church’ launches to support the Greater Vancouver Food Bank

It’s church, but not like you think. West Craft , a supplier of specialty beverages, is set to launch a five-week Sunday-only residency, to support the Greater Vancouver Food Bank, at East Vancouver’s Prototype Coffee.
Greater Vancouver Food Bank is desperate for volunteers

Greater Vancouver Food Bank is desperate for volunteers

The Greater Vancouver Food Bank Society is in desperate need of weekly volunteers and has put a call out to the community to offer a helping hand.
Taking the plunge: Vancouver’s Polar Bear Swim marks 100 years

Taking the plunge: Vancouver’s Polar Bear Swim marks 100 years

Peter Pantages organized the first Polar Bear Swim in 1920
Why Vancouver Is Awesome founder thinks moving out of the city is more awesome

Why Vancouver Is Awesome founder thinks moving out of the city is more awesome

What does it say about Vancouver when one of its biggest boosters pulls up stakes and moves out?
TIME TRAVELLER: when dogs took the chairlift

TIME TRAVELLER: when dogs took the chairlift

It's important to have a reliable buddy when you're headed up the mountain. This image from the 1940s shows two St. Bernard dogs on the Grouse Mountain chairlift. The larger dog is Brandy and the smaller is Whiskey.
Give #GiftOfTime to isolated seniors: BCCPA

Give #GiftOfTime to isolated seniors: BCCPA

The traditional festive season leading up to Christmas and New Year’s Eve can be a time to celebrate but for socially isolated seniors, it can lead to feeling forlorn and disconnected.
Watch this awesome pixel art SkyTrain video made by a tourist (VIDEO)

Watch this awesome pixel art SkyTrain video made by a tourist (VIDEO)

Metro Vancouver’s Expo Line turned 34 this week
Here's how and why the East Van Cross sculpture got built (VIDEO)

Here's how and why the East Van Cross sculpture got built (VIDEO)

Ken Lum's artwork is ‘religious and sacrilegious at the same time’