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U.S. fireworks show ready to explode with love
The battle for the best fireworks display is on. Canada began and now the U.S. will try to surpass the challenge to be the best. What do you think? The battle for the best fireworks display is on. Canada began and now the U.S. will try to surpass the challenge to be the best. What ... more
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Brain Freeze
The Slurpee craving comes a little later and doesn’t seem as important as the first shoe sale of the summer. However, I still manage to drink at least one a year. I am a Coke girl. The Slurpee craving comes a little later and doesn’t seem as important as the first shoe sale of the summer. However, I still manage t... more
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The Grouse Grind Challenge
Hiking Grouse Grind. Are you up for the challenge? Stephanie Carr takes you on the hike up the mountain.
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DOXA Film Festival
The DOXA Documentary Film Festival in Vancouver is about to hold its seventh festival, featuring some of the most thought provoking documentary films from around the world. The DOXA Documentary Film Festival in Vancouver is about to hold its seventh festival, featuring some of the most thought provoking do... more
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Junk collector finds 1930s depression-era bills worth $50 million
An estate clean-up company made a bizarre find whilst clearing out an old deli, the Lido, in Vancouver. Under a rug, workers found a thousand dollars in 1930s money, followed by the discovery of a paper bag in a closet filled with $400,000, also dating from the depression era.
Not much is known about the owner of the apartment, an old lady named Margeret Rothweiler, who lived there since the 1940s before dying in February. Although rumours of bank robberies, bootlegging, and Nazi war criminals have abounded, the money is thought to have been amassed through betting and investments. An estate clean-up company made a bizarre find whilst clearing out an old deli, the Lido, in Vancouver. Under a rug, workers found a ... more -
Have you tried the new low-car diet?
With gas prices at a record high and public transit a cost-effective and greener option, now's a good a time to ditch your car. Car-pooling organization Zipcar is trying to ease the transition with the "Low-Car Diet." Beginning 21 July 2008, they're challenging North Americans to go car-free for a full 30 days. They will replace participants' car keys with a complimentary transit pass, a free one-year Zipcar membership, drive time credit and a number of other perks from local partners. In the New York City area, Zoo York will aid the car-less participants by donating skateboards.
The events kick off on the 21st with a ceremonial key-drop event at a currently undisclosed location. On 15 August 2008, they'll hold a completion event where people can compare their car-free experiences. Zipcar is offering the "Low-Car Diet" in ten of its American cities, plus Vancouver and Toronto.
With gas prices at a record high and public transit a cost-effective and greener option, now's a good a time to ditch your car. Car-po... more -
Olympic Windsurfing: Nikola Girke
Olympic windsurfer Nikola Girke discusses training and the Beijing Olympics.
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Olympic Windsurfing: Zac Plavsic
Olympic windsurfer Zac Plavsic discusses his training and the challenges windsurfers face in Beijing.
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Olympic Sailing: Mike Leigh
Olympic sailor Mike Leigh discusses the challenges of the Beijing Olympics
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Olympic Trap Shooter Susan Nattrass
Canada's Susan Nattrass, the oldest woman trap shooter in Olympic history, takes a bead on her sixth Olympics in Beijing.
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Inside the Olympics
Uncovering the untold stories behind the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics.
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More Olympic hidden secrets
In Vancouver, 2010 Olympic venue builders are hiding money in the foundations as good-luck charms.
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Come Walk with Me - UBC Botanical Gardens
Come Walk with Me in a Garden: The fifth in a series of personal tours by Steve Whysall of the best gardens in Metro Vancouver, featuring the University of B.C. Botanical Garden. Come Walk with Me in a Garden: The fifth in a series of personal tours by Steve Whysall of the best gardens in Metro Vancouver, featur... more
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Fire at Woodland school New Westminster
A fire has broken out at the site of Woodlands school in New Westminster, the city's fire department said.
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Housing starts improved by condos
Housing starts over the first half of 2008 are up over the same period of 2007, thanks entirely to a boost in condominium construction, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp reported Wednesday. Housing starts over the first half of 2008 are up over the same period of 2007, thanks entirely to a boost in condominium construction... more
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Hells Angels anniversay has Police on alert
The White Rock Chapter of the Hells Angels based out of Langley is hosting the 25th anniversary party for the Vancouver, Nanaimo and White Rock chapters at the Hells Angels clubhouse located in Langley, according to an RCMP news release. The White Rock Chapter of the Hells Angels based out of Langley is hosting the 25th anniversary party for the Vancouver, Nanaimo and W... more
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Discover Genealogy
How to research research areas including Scotland, Ireland, England, Wales, Other European countries (including Scandinavia), Canada, USA, Australia, and New Zealand. How to research research areas including Scotland, Ireland, England, Wales, Other European countries (including Scandinavia), Canada, ... more
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How safe are care facilities and daycares?
Access inspection information for more than 3,000 daycares, long-term care facilities, group homes and other facilities. There are many horror stories out there with thousands of serious incidences involving those most vulnerable in society; the aged, children and the handicapped. Access inspection information for more than 3,000 daycares, long-term care facilities, group homes and other facilities. There are man... more
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Nickleback signs on with Live Nation
The Nickelback deal is the latest in a string of high profile, multifaceted deals that the Los Angeles-based company has signed with major artists including Madonna, Jay-Z, U2 and Shakira. The Nickelback deal is the latest in a string of high profile, multifaceted deals that the Los Angeles-based company has signed with m... more
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DBC Sound Inc, involved with a summer movie
But their latest project is the one that will elevate Bill Sheppard, Dean Giammarco and dbc sound to the big leagues. The east Vancouver facility did all the audio post-production for Journey to the Center of the Earth 3D, one of this summer's big movies and the title that launches the new digital 3D movement. But their latest project is the one that will elevate Bill Sheppard, Dean Giammarco and dbc sound to the big leagues. The east Vancouv... more
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