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CAPTIVATING THEATRE, GROOVIN’ MUSIC, DYNAMIC DANCE, CRAZY COMEDY, THRILLING ACROBATICS, ENCHANTING PUPPETRY. LITTLE KIDS OR BIG KIDS, THERE’S SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE AT KIDS FEST
The Vancouver International Children’s Festival (VICF), presented by Coast Capital Savings, is setting the stage for its 36th annual event, taking place May 27th to June 2nd on Granville Island. Professional performing artists from Norway, Africa, Germany and Canada will be performing 12 shows in six Granville Island venues, including four indoor and two outdoor Festival environments. In addition, the Festival hosts over 15 hands-on arts activities such as shadow puppetry, an outdoor weaving sculpture, bicycle spin-art, origami, a sock puppet workshop, circus skills, the Twist & Toddle play area and much, much more. The Festival expects 30,000 children and adults in attendance. Highlights of this year’s Festival include the North American premiere of Sparrow – a show from Norway that is created specifically for babies and tots (7 to 24 months old); the Canadian debut of Cirque Zuma Zuma – the African acrobats who were thrust into stardom performing on America’s Got Talent; the multi-media sensation Queen of Colours, which blends shadow puppetry, live music, painting and video projection into a theatrical performance; and four special evening performances including two Pyjama Nights.
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May 13, 2013 | Categories: EVENTS, LIFESTYLE | Tags: Children's Festival Granville Island, Vancouver Events & Festivals, Vancouver Family & Children Events, Vancouver International Children's Festival 2013 | Leave A Comment »
WILL STROET, LUMEN PRINTS WORKSHOP WITH PHYLLIS SCHWARTS AND BOTANIMALOGY, ALL AT THE ARTSTARTS GALLERY THIS SATURDAY!!

Come to the ArtStarts Gallery on Saturday, April 27 for a whole day of fun. This Saturday the ArtStarts Gallery is hosting three exciting events. First event: Award-winning children’s entertainer Will Stroet connects with kids through high-energy, interactive and educational music in English and French. Will sings catchy songs about literacy, active living, sports, road safety, animals and multiculturalism – transforming ordinary topics into an extraordinary musical experience. Second event: A special visual arts workshop with Phyllis Schwartz, who will introduce kids to the magic of lumen prints. Third event: This Saturday is the first Saturday that Botanimalogy, the brand new exhibition in the ArtStarts Gallery will be open to the public. It’s going to be a fun day!!
• Celebrating BC Arts & Culture week with Will Stroet
• Saturday, April 27, 2013 @ 11:00am and 1:00pm (2 sessions) @ the ArtStarts Gallery (808 Richards Street at Robson) Free Event
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Apr 25, 2013 | Categories: EVENTS, LIFESTYLE | Tags: ArtStarts Gallery, BC Arts & Culture Week, Botanimalogy, Phyllis Schwartz, Vancouver Art for Children, Vancouver Art Gallieris for Children, Vancouver Family & Children Events, Will Stroet | Leave A Comment »
KITSWEST CONDOS – 2858 WEST 4TH AVENUE – VANCOUVER EAST V6K 1R2

KitsWest is an exclusive offering of 50 intimate studio, 1, and 2 bedroom homes in the heart of Kitsilano. Located at West 4th and MacDonald, this highly coveted pure west coast address is surrounded by sandy beaches, familiar restaurants, and an eclectic mélange of local merchants. Open, functional floor plans maximize space and comfort, while oversized patios provide uncompromised in and outdoor living, with higher north facing suites that offer amazing views.
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Apr 22, 2013 | Categories: NEW DEVELOPMENT | Tags: 2858 W 4th Ave, Condo & Building Information, Creative Design Works, Downtown Vancouver Condos, Downtown Vancouver New Development & Presale, Downtown Vancouver Real Estate, GBL Architects Inc., Kitsilano New Condos, Kitsilano New Construction, Kitsilano New Development & Presale, Kitsilano Real Estate, KitsWest Condos, Location Map, Luxury Vancouver Condos, MLS Listings, Pre-Construction Condos, Redekop Group of Companies, Vancouver New Condos for Sale, Vancouver New Construction, Vancouver Skyscrapers | Leave A Comment »
KINGSWAY & BROADWAY – EAST 10TH AND WATSON STREET – VANCOUVER EAST V5T 4S9

The 1.25 acre site will see the development of 72,000 sf of retail space that is sorely needed it the Mount Pleasant community (possibly a grocer and other boutique retailers and local businesses) in addition to condos for sale with a variety of price points, sizes and floor plans for various home buyers. The 4 building heights are five storeys, five storeys, nine storeys and 19 storeys with an FSR of 5.55. Up to 6,600 sf of additional community amenities that include public spaces, pedestrian improvements up to Watson Street and an enhanced 10th Avenue bike route as well as up to half a million dollars in public art installations. The Kingsway and Broadway proposal is also for 320 car underground parking
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Apr 19, 2013 | Categories: NEW DEVELOPMENT | Tags: Condo & Building Information, Cressey Development Group, Downtown Vancouver Condos, Downtown Vancouver New Development & Presale, Downtown Vancouver Real Estate, IBI Group Inc., Kingsway & Broadway, Kitsilano New Condos, Kitsilano New Construction, Kitsilano New Development & Presale, Kitsilano Real Estate, Location Map, Luxury Vancouver Condos, MLS Listings, Point Grey New Condos, Pre-Construction Condos, Rize Alliance Properties, Trepp Design Inc., Vancouver New Condos for Sale, Vancouver New Construction, Vancouver Skyscrapers | Leave A Comment »
$535,000
#205 55 E CORDOVA STREET VANCOUVER EAST V6A 0A5
MLS® ID V1001522




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Apr 19, 2013 | Categories: CONDO, LISTINGS, LOFT | Tags: 205 55 E Cordova Street, Condo & Building Information, Downtown Vancouver Condos, Downtown Vancouver East Condos, Downtown Vancouver East Loft, Downtown Vancouver Loft, Downtown Vancouver Real Estate, Koret Lofts Building, Location Map, MLS Listings, MLS® ID V1001522, pictures | Leave A Comment »
$515,000
#299 ALEXANDER STREET VANCOUVER EAST V6A 1C2
MLS® ID V994924



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Apr 19, 2013 | Categories: CONDO, LISTINGS, LOFT | Tags: 299 Alexander Street, Condo & Building Information, Downtown Vancouver Condos, Downtown Vancouver East Condos, Downtown Vancouver East Loft, Downtown Vancouver Loft, Downtown Vancouver Real Estate, Edge Building, Hastings Condo, Hastings Loft, Location Map, MLS Listings, MLS® ID V994924, pictures, Vancouver Live/Work Loft | Leave A Comment »
$438,000
#206 234 E 5TH AVENUE VANCOUVER EAST V5T 1H3
MLS® ID V998743




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Apr 19, 2013 | Categories: CONDO, LISTINGS, LOFT | Tags: 206 234 E 5th Avenue, Condo & Building Information, Downtown Vancouver Condos, Downtown Vancouver East Condos, Downtown Vancouver East Loft, Downtown Vancouver Loft, Downtown Vancouver Real Estate, Granite Block Building, Location Map, MLS Listings, MLS® ID V998743, Mount Pleasant Condo, Mount Pleasant Loft, Mount Pleasant Real Estate, pictures | Leave A Comment »
THE WERMEER – 2035 WEST 4TH AVENUE – VANCOUVER WEST V6J 1M7

Architectural design by Formwerks, concrete, state of the art ‘smart home’ in prime Kits. Only 13 timeless residences are available at The Vermeer condos located in the prestigious Kitsilano real estate district. The boutique collection of suites includes just 13 one bedroom and den plus 2 bedroom condominium residences located in the most sought after location and block in the Kitsilano property market. The Vermeer condos will be three storeys of elegant, spacious residential homes. The building will also have boutique ground level retail/commercial space. Inside, the condos will have exceptionally high-end finishes and features that include solid concrete construction (great durability and sound proofing compared to traditional wood-frame construction) in addition to air conditioning and Smart Home integration with internet controls and integration with mobile devices too. The north facing units will have amazing North Shore mountain views as well as some views of the downtown Vancouver skyline. Close to top rated schools, University of British Columbia, local neighbourhood shops, amenities, services and highly ranked dining options the Vermeer condos is an exceptional offering for 2013.
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Apr 16, 2013 | Categories: NEW DEVELOPMENT | Tags: 2035 W 4th Avenue, Condo & Building Information, Downtown Vancouver Condos, Downtown Vancouver New Development & Presale, Downtown Vancouver Real Estate, Formwerks Architectural Inc., Kitsilano New Condos, Kitsilano New Construction, Kitsilano New Development & Presale, Kitsilanot Real Estate, Location Map, Luxury Vancouver Condos, MLS Listings, Pre-Construction Condos, The Wermeer Condos, Vancouver New Condos for Sale, Vancouver New Construction, Vancouver Skyscrapers | Leave A Comment »
$2,638,000
#2562 POINT GREY ROAD VANCOUVER WEST V6K 1A3
MLS® ID V1001562


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Apr 16, 2013 | Categories: CONDO, LISTINGS | Tags: 2562 Point Grey Road, Condo & Building Information, Downtown Vancouver Condos, Downtown Vancouver Duplex, Downtown Vancouver Real Estate, Kitsilano Condo, Kitsilano Duplex, Kitsilano Real Estate, Location Map, MLS Listings, MLS® ID V1001562, pictures | Leave A Comment »
$1,198,000
#2863 W 6TH AVENUE VANCOUVER WEST V6K 1X2
MLS® ID V1000376

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Apr 16, 2013 | Categories: CONDO, LISTINGS | Tags: 2863 W 6th Avenue, Condo & Building Information, Downtown Vancouver Condos, Downtown Vancouver Duplex, Downtown Vancouver Real Estate, Kitsilano Condo, Kitsilano Duplex, Kitsilano Real Estate, Location Map, MLS Listings, MLS® ID V1000376, pictures | Leave A Comment »
OWL HAS RESCUED ITS FIRST BABY OF 2013!

The OWL Facility specializes in raptors. Birds of prey patients at OWL number over four hundred each year and as OWL’s facilities have expanded, so has the intake. Primary care for injured birds, ie. injections, tube feeding, and initial treatment of broken bones to stabilize, is administered by Staff and volunteers trained through seminars given by veterinarians from the International Wildlife Rehabilitation Council. Veterinary care, ie. surgery involving the pinning of fractures, removal of bullets, etc. is thankfully donated by Huff Animal Hospital, Richmond Animal Hospital, and Tsawwassen Animal Hospital. OWL pays only for medications. OWL attempts to find breeding programs for the non-releasable birds of prey so their young can be released to the wild.
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Apr 16, 2013 | Categories: ECO FRIENDLY, EVENTS, LIFESTYLE | Tags: OWL Orphaned Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre, OWL Orphaned Wildlife Rehabilitation Society, OWL Rehabilitation Facility Delta | Leave A Comment »
$1,049,000
#2703 1188 QUEBEC STREET VANCOUVER EAST V6A 4B2
MLS® ID V999692



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Apr 16, 2013 | Categories: CONDO, LISTINGS | Tags: 2703 1188 Quebec Street, City Gate One Building, Condo & Building Information, Downtown Vancouver 3 Bedroom Condo, Downtown Vancouver Condos, Downtown Vancouver East 3 Bedroom Condo, Downtown Vancouver East Condo, Downtown Vancouver Real Estate, Location Map, MLS Listings, MLS® ID V999692, Mount Pleasant 3 Bedroom Condo, Mount Pleasant Condo, pictures | Leave A Comment »
$898,800
#413 1707 W 7TH AVANUE VANCOUVER WEST V6J 5E9
MLS® ID V1001383




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Apr 16, 2013 | Categories: CONDO, LISTINGS | Tags: 413 1707 W 7th Avenue, Condo & Building Information, Downtown Vancouver 3 Bedroom Condo, Downtown Vancouver Condos, Downtown Vancouver Real Estate, Fairview 3 Bedroom Condo, Fairview Condo, Fairview Real Estate, Location Map, MLS Listings, MLS® ID V1001383, pictures, Santa Fe Building | Leave A Comment »
$1,699,900
#2328 SPRUCE STREET VANCOUVER WEST V6H 1B3
MLS® ID V989981




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Apr 11, 2013 | Categories: CONDO, LISTINGS | Tags: 2328 Spruce Street, Condo & Building Information, Downtown Vancouver Condos, Downtown Vancouver Real Estate, Downtown Vancouver Townhomes, Fairview 3 Bedroom Townhomes, Fairview Condos, Fairview Green Building, Fairview Real Estate, Location Map, MLS Listings, MLS® ID V989981, pictures | Leave A Comment »
$1,199,000
#TH16 1501 HOWE STREET VANCOUVER WEST V6Z 2P8
MLS® ID V987487



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Apr 11, 2013 | Categories: CONDO, LISTINGS | Tags: 888 Beach Building, Condo & Building Information, Downtown Vancouver Condos, Downtown Vancouver Real Estate, Downtown Vancouver Townhomes, Location Map, MLS Listings, MLS® ID V987487, pictures, TH16 1501 Howe Street, Yaletown 2 Bedroom Townhomes, Yaletown Condos, Yaletown Real Estate | Leave A Comment »
$679,000
#585 W 7TH AVENUE VANCOUVER WEST V5Z 1B4
MLS® ID V995264



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Apr 11, 2013 | Categories: CONDO, LISTINGS | Tags: 585 W 7th Avenue, Affinity Building, Condo & Building Information, Downtown Vancouver Condos, Downtown Vancouver Real Estate, Downtown Vancouver Townhomes, Fairview 2 Bedroom Townhomes, Fairview Condos, Fairview Real Estate, Location Map, MLS Listings, MLS® ID V995264, pictures | Leave A Comment »
633 MAIN – 633 MAIN STREET – VANCOUVER EAST V6A 2V4

633 Main, a proposed space ratio (FSR) of 9.29, a density that might be more typically found in the downtown district. The Historic Area Height Review (HAHR) approved last year puts no upper limit on permitted density in Chinatown. The rezoning notice reveals that a total of 151 residential units were proposed with 158 parking spaces. Commercial uses would be found on the ground level. This 150′ tower proposal is on the same block as the ongoing rezoning application for another 150′ tower at 611 Main Street. A number of developments in the DTES have been recently approved, including a 10-storey tower at 189 Keefer and the highly controversial Sequel 138 project on the 100 block on East Hastings. The maximum height permitted under the HAHR is 150 feet (45.7m). However, it should be noted that a 150ft tall tower at 633 Main would intrude upon protected viewcone 22 (at Main and 6th), and hence is higher than what is permitted under policy. The proposal at 611 Main also similarly intrudes into protected public viewcone 22.
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Apr 11, 2013 | Categories: NEW DEVELOPMENT | Tags: 633 Main, 633 Main Street, Chris Dikeakos Architects Inc., Condo & Building Information, Downtown Vancouver Condos, Downtown Vancouver East New Condos, Downtown Vancouver East New Construction, Downtown Vancouver East New Development & Presale, Downtown Vancouver East Real Estate, Downtown Vancouver New Development & Presale, Downtown Vancouver Real Estate, Location Map, Luxury Vancouver Condos, MLS Listings, Pre-Construction Condos, Vancouver Chinatown New Condos, Vancouver Chinatown New Construction, Vancouver Chinatown New Development & Presale, Vancouver New Condos for Sale, Vancouver New Construction, Vancouver Skyscrapers, Westbank Corporation | Leave A Comment »
WINTER HOME OF THE LESSER SNOW GOOSE AND ONE OF CANADA’S TOP BIRD-WATCHING SITES

The George C. Reifel Migratory Bird Sanctuary is situated on Westham Island, just west of the community of Ladner in the Municipality of Delta, British Columbia, Canada. It consists of nearly 300 hectares (850 acres) of managed wetlands, natural marshes and low dykes in the heart of the Fraser River Estuary. For the millions of birds seeking feeding and resting areas during their annual migrations along the Pacific Coast, the Sanctuary is ideally located. It is a place where wildlife and their habitats are protected from harm, and it lies next to miles of flat marshland and the farmland of Westham Island. Over 280 species of birds have now been recorded at the Sanctuary, from the plentiful Mallard, Canada Goose and (in winter) Snow geese, to the more uncommon species such as Black-Crowned Night Heron and Gyrfalcon.
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Apr 10, 2013 | Categories: ECO FRIENDLY, EVENTS, LIFESTYLE | Tags: Canada's Top Bird Watching Site, George C. Reifel Migratory Bird Sanctuary, Ladner Bird Sanctuary, Vancouver Bird Sanctuary, Vancouver Family & Children Events, Vancouver Festivals & Events, Vancouver Parks | Leave A Comment »
R2R FILM FESTIVAL / APRIL 12TH TO 19TH, 2013

Join R2R film festival and celebrate all things lunar with the Opening Night film Moon Man, followed by a party, Mere Phantoms installation and Wintermitts. 80 films from 21 countries, filmmaker Q&As, workshops, installations, audience voting, and more! Click here for the full lineup, schedule and to purchase tickets. Download the Festival Brochure here.
A Celebration of Moving Images for Youth Society is a non-profit registered charity dedicated to showing the best in culturally diverse, authentic programming for youth. Reel to Real presents an annual film festival, the Reel 2 Real International Film Festival for Youth, and media arts programming year-round.
Through public screenings, hands-on workshops, interactive panel discussions, and public forums, our mission is to involve youth in actively viewing and discussing professionally made films; expose youth to new ideas and cultural perspectives; offer high-quality cinematic entertainment outside the mainstream; explore issues that are important to youth; engage youth in discussions with filmmakers about their work; increase understanding of the art and craft of filmmaking; and promote the production and presentation of high quality independent films for youth.
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Apr 10, 2013 | Categories: EVENTS, LIFESTYLE | Tags: R2R Film Festival, Reel 2 Real International Film Festival for Youth, Vancouver Events & Festivals, Vancouver Family & Children Events, Vancouver Film Festival for Children & Youth | Leave A Comment »
$379,000
#304 1072 HAMILTON STREET VANCOUVER WEST V6B 2R9
MLS® ID V996854




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Apr 09, 2013 | Categories: CONDO, LISTINGS, LOFT | Tags: 304 1072 Hamilton Street, Condo & Building Information, Crandall Building Vancouver, Downtown Vancouver 1 Bedroom Condos, Downtown Vancouver Condos, Downtown Vancouver Real Estate, Location Map, MLS Listings, MLS® ID V996854, pictures | Leave A Comment »