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This man proposed to his girlfriend in his local newspaper

This man proposed to his girlfriend in his local newspaper

When Marco and Jamee wind down for the evening, they often sit and read the newspaper together. But last week, something Jamee saw in the New West Record shocked her.
Whistler Blackcomb announces two-day Edge card for coming season

Whistler Blackcomb announces two-day Edge card for coming season

Casual skiers will be breathing a sigh of relief this year, thanks to news that Whistler Blackcomb will be offering a new addition to its suite of passes—a two-day Edge card.
There's a giant light-up Cloud Swing open to the public in downtown Vancouver

There's a giant light-up Cloud Swing open to the public in downtown Vancouver

Calling all kids, and kids at heart: There's a new installation in downtown Vancouver that everyone can take a swing on. A Cloud Swing has been put out for public use at Lot 19 at 855 West Hastings.
This map will help you find all the murals at the Vancouver Mural Festival

This map will help you find all the murals at the Vancouver Mural Festival

To help you navigate the streets--and, specifically, the walls--to find all of the incredible new public art by talented muralists, the Vancouver Mural Fest has a terrific online map.
Ryan Reynolds shouts out Rio Theatre for successful funding campaign

Ryan Reynolds shouts out Rio Theatre for successful funding campaign

If the campaign to save the Rio Theatre had a cast of characters, Vancouver native Ryan Reynolds would surely get top billing.
Feast Asian Dining Festival: New restaurant fest coming to Metro Vancouver

Feast Asian Dining Festival: New restaurant fest coming to Metro Vancouver

The new festival will feature dozens of Asian restaurants, mostly in Richmond, that will provide guided dining adventures to customers from Oct. 10 – 21, 2018.
PHOTO: Whytecliff Park

PHOTO: Whytecliff Park

Our Daily Photo #2827 is from minn._.pixels who took this shot at Whytecliff Park. #whytecliffpark ft. #fatherdaughter . . . . .
This map shows road closures for the Honda Celebration of Light fireworks

This map shows road closures for the Honda Celebration of Light fireworks

Tonight is Sweden's chance to shine at the Honda Celebration of Light and if you're heading down to watch the fireworks be aware of the following road closures in effect: Kits Point: 6 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. West End: 7 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Molson seeks to disrupt beverage industry with cannabis-infused joint venture

Molson seeks to disrupt beverage industry with cannabis-infused joint venture

Molson Coors Canada is entering into a joint venture to develop non-alcoholic cannabis-infused products that could give it a leg up as more countries legalize the narcotic.
Meet our new Managing Editor: Lindsay William-Ross!

Meet our new Managing Editor: Lindsay William-Ross!

Vancouver Is Awesome’s new Managing Editor, Lindsay William-Ross Last September I wrote that I was thrilled to bring you the news that Lindsay William-Ross had joined us as a Senior Writer. Today I, V.I.A.
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