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Vancouver Fashion Week 2011 at Empire Landmark Hotel day two — photo gallery

On April 14, 2011August 28, 2018 By Benjamin YongIn Fashion, LifestyleLeave a comment

Tonight I went down to day two of Vancouver Fashion Week fall/winter 2011 collection at the Empire Landmark Hotel on lower Robson Street. My first time shooting the runway, I was just in time to catch the last showing of the night. Here are a few ...

Vancouver International Auto Show 2011 buzzes with electricity

On April 3, 2011August 28, 2018 By Benjamin YongIn Automotive, EventsLeave a comment

On Friday night I went for a quick tour of this year's Vancouver International Auto Show, on until April 3, hosted for the first time at the beautiful downtown Vancouver Convention Centre. While the show has been around for -- believe it or not --...

No remains found at former Catherine Mary Brown residence in east Vancouver

On March 16, 2011August 28, 2018 By Benjamin YongIn UncategorizedLeave a comment

The investigation into locating the remains of alleged homicide victim Catherine Mary Brown at her former east Vancouver home concluded today with no findings. Police took apart the basement at 4842 Rupert St. piece-by-piece with jackhammers. Enli...

Yarn bombers decorate cherry tree at Historical Joy Kogawa House

On March 9, 2011August 28, 2018 By Benjamin YongIn Arts, Culture & Entertainment, Lifestyle1 Comment

The yarn bombers have struck again, and their target this time: the Historic Joy Kogawa House. The local bombing duo Leanne Prain and Mandy Moore, wielding knitting needles and kilometres of yarn, set up in the house on Sunday afternoon. Authors, ...

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Vancouver Not Vegas! Coalition supporters say no to casino expansion

On March 8, 2011October 31, 2018 By Benjamin YongIn UncategorizedLeave a comment

Hundreds of advocates for the Vancouver Not Vegas! Coalition, many showing their support by holding LED candles or NO CASINO posters, congregated in front of Vancouver City Hall Monday evening to say no to the proposed relocation and expansion of ...

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