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This lady is donating 4'8" of her hair to charity

A friend of a woman named Lenna reached out via email today to let us know about an incredible act of giving she's embarking on - two of them actually.

Jul 28, 2015 4:11 PM Read more >

Porch Parade on Robson Street

Have you seen the new Robson Street pop up yet? Our Daily Photo #2241 is from Instagrammer kataphoto , who snapped this pic of people relaxing on the Porch Parade .

Jul 28, 2015 3:32 PM Read more >

Ryan Holmes

A great presentation from Ryan Holmes who talks about his love for technology and business starting with his first computer in grade 5. https://www.youtube.

Jul 28, 2015 11:03 AM Read more >

6 Awesome Outdoor Music Events this Summer

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Jul 28, 2015 9:57 AM Read more >

PHOTO: The fireworks were a hit!

Our Daily Photo #2240 is from Sonika , who captured the stunning display of the Honda Celebration of Light fireworks from Saturday night in English Bay. The very first Ka-Boom? by China?? last night.

Jul 27, 2015 4:28 PM Read more >

10 great photos from the fireworks last night

Just in case you weren't one of the hundreds of thousands who turned out for China's show on the first night of the 25th anniversary of the Honda Celebration of Light last night, here are a few great photos posted to Instagram that tell the story.

Jul 26, 2015 9:45 AM Read more >

Here's how the fireworks competition is judged

The first night of the Honda Celebration of Light takes place tomorrow night in English Bay! The longest-running offshore fireworks competition in the world, I'm proud to announce that I'm representing Vancouver Is Awesome on the judging panel for th

Jul 24, 2015 1:24 PM Read more >

Retro video arcade opens in Strathcona

A retro video arcade has popped up in Strathcona! Located adjacent to the Landyachtz company store Near Venables and Clark, it'll be there from now until October; they're doing renovations on their building in a few months and until they begin those

Jul 23, 2015 7:46 PM Read more >

You'll always be entertained in this spot

Our Daily Photo #2239 is from Gabriel , who snapped this photo in front of the Vancouver Art Gallery, a popular spot that's home to some form of entertainment every day.

Jul 23, 2015 4:06 PM Read more >

8 beautiful alternatives to Dîner en Blanc

Every week our friends at The Georgia Straight provide us with a preview of what you’ll see on - and in – their paper that week.

Jul 23, 2015 1:31 PM Read more >

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