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OAC Kids' Day Camp: Unique 6-week urban adventure for kids

OAC Kids' Day Camp: Unique 6-week urban adventure for kids

If you're looking for a summer day camp for kids between the ages of six and twelve, where you know they will be safe, but also a place where they can grow amazing life skills, then Oakridge Adventist Church (OAC) has just the program.
New furnace? Why an annual service call still makes sense!

New furnace? Why an annual service call still makes sense!

If you just bought a new furnace, you’re probably wondering why you still need that annual service call, particularly when the new unit comes with a guarantee. In short: a good quality furnace can last up to 25 years.
Why you need to think about your plumbing system

Why you need to think about your plumbing system

Everyone knows that a good plumbing system is fundamental in any home. And yet few people think about their plumbing until something goes drastically wrong with it.
Air conditioning: no longer a “nice-to-have”

Air conditioning: no longer a “nice-to-have”

Do you remember when central air conditioning was considered an extravagance? We recently caught up with Michael Hoang, marketing coordinator for Milani Plumbing, Drainage & Heating , to get his thoughts on the change in the way Vancouver home owners
Milani Plumbing, Drainage & Heating

Milani Plumbing, Drainage & Heating

In 60 years, Milani Plumbing, Drainage & Heating has grown from a one-man business to Vancouver’s largest plumbing service firm.
Italian Cultural Centre embraces ecommerce opportunity

Italian Cultural Centre embraces ecommerce opportunity

With the East Van Green initiative connecting local organic produce growers with interested community residents through the farmers’ market, or Il Mercato, the Italian Cultural Centre became a pickup point for fresh vegetables.
Going Green in East Van with the Italian Cultural Centre

Going Green in East Van with the Italian Cultural Centre

The Italian Cultural Centre ’s “East Van Green” initiative is a collection of projects that includes a community garden, an urban farm partnership, farmers’ market, a zero waste initiative, a creek restoration program and various food literacy and ed
Italian Cultural Centre: Sharing Italian language and culture

Italian Cultural Centre: Sharing Italian language and culture

Located in East Vancouver, the Italian Cultural Centre grew out of the large wave of Italian immigrants who made Canada their new home more than 40 years ago.
Italian Cultural Centre: Il Mercato showcases Italian Heritage Month

Italian Cultural Centre: Il Mercato showcases Italian Heritage Month

What would Italian Heritage Month be without an authentic Italian Market? Not much, according to Lorenzo Schober, Communications Director of Vancouver’s Italian Cultural Centre .
What do LNG, oil, and horse racing have in common?

What do LNG, oil, and horse racing have in common?

Barinder Rasode, Director of Social Responsibility for the Resource Works Society , is encouraging Vancouverites to come out to the Race for Resources fundraising event to help fund research and create fact-based information on the contribution of re