Monthly Archives: September 2011

What’s on this weekend?

Well, Toronto had their turn. Now Vancouver gets theirs. Albeit with a little less hoopla. The Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF) is now on through October 14 so if you’re looking for some indoor entertainment, that’s probably your best bet.   … Continue reading

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Our Favourite Places: Hanes Valley

Where: North Vancouver, BC What: Hiking, trail running, snowshoeing, backcountry skiing. When: August to October for hiking and trail running, January to March for snowshoeing and skiing. I was looking for a one day, 15km hike with a certain challenge, … Continue reading

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Spork and Beans Recipe Contest Winners

Don’t you love those days where work just doesn’t feel like work? When you get to do something that’s out of your normal routine, and have a bit of fun? Well, the other day a few of us had a day … Continue reading

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Moving Planets and Saving Rivers

This weekend there are two global events that are definitely all about our environment and how to keep the world around us the amazing place that it is. You might want to check them out. On Saturday, September 24, jump on your bike, skates, … Continue reading

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Our Favourite Places: Longueuil’s Secret Place

Where: Longueuil, QC When: Year-round. What: Bike, run, walk, cross-country ski, snowshoe, sled, bird and animal watching. I knew I wouldn’t get away with it. As soon as I said it at the dinner table, the mocking began. You! You’re … Continue reading

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