Health and safety electronics specialist PAPAGO! is giving away a few of their most popular products, a couple of vehicle dash cameras and the GOLiFE Care fitness tracker, in a springtime contest going on right now. Entries must be received by March 20, see below for the complete rules. Spring Madness Mega Giveaway! PAPAGO! wants …
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Australia featured at Vancouver International Wine Fest 2015
February 20 to March 1 marks the 37th annual Vancouver International Wine Festival (VIWF) taking place at the Vancouver Convention Centre, and this year’s theme shines a spotlight on the land Down Under. “Make no mistake about it — the Aussies are here,” quipped Harry Hertscheg, VIWF executive director during the festival’s launch on Monday …
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BC Distilled Festival coming in April
Fancy sampling some artisan locally crafted spirits from 23 B.C. small-batch distilleries? The second annual BC Distilled Festival is returning to Vancouver on April 18 at CBC Studios. Two public tastings will be offered, from 4 to 6 p.m. and 7 to 9:30 p.m. where distillers will be offering their custom creations using speciality gins, vodkas and …
Retro Mario Kart tourney launches tomorrow at Lamplighter
Let the battle begin: 16 teams of Mario Kart competitors will square off tomorrow afternoon in a battle royal held at the Lamplighter pub in Gastown. The game du jour won't be the latest kart title, however. Players instead will be loading up Mario Kart 64, one of the most beloved multiplayer games to be …
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Top three places to watch Oscars in Vancouver
Looking for a red carpet experience to watch the 87th Academy Awards on Sunday but can't justify a plane ticket to California? Fortunately Vancouverites have another option to go out and enjoy a Hollywood-like experience without leaving the Lower Mainland. • Put on your fancy threads and head down to Donnelly Group's Cinema Public House on …
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