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Badminton Vancouver is a hit

Vancouver is home to many of the world’s finest, so it’s not surprise that badminton is now making the list. This past summer, Badminton Vancouver opened their courts on Mitchell Island boasting a...

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“Skateboarding in Van is HUGE,” says Flatspot Longboards Owner

In case you haven’t heard, “Skateboarding in Vancouver is HUGE,” according to Mischa Chandler Farivar, owner of Flatspot Longboards in Chinatown. Walking in, I was instantly taken aback by the great...

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Tangoo: The Remedy to Vancouver’s “No Fun City” Reputation

Vancouver has been plagued with the title of “No Fun City” various times in the past. With last week’s “Welcome to Vancouver: ‘No Fun City’” article going viral, alongside the recent buzz about the...

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Hunter McLeod brings NYC style to Vancouver

Hunter McLeod is bringing a lot of NYC to Vancouver. Having cut and styled his way through the tresses of the rich and famous particularly in NYC, he’s relocated back to his original home of Vancouver...

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Could You Do a Better Job than Your Boss? Six Insights on Leading in Today’s...

Do you like your boss? According to the Webster dictionary, the word Boss stands for: a person who exercises control over workers. Yes, to exercise control. It does sound nicer to be the controller vs....

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Meet Jim Perkins, Founder & CEO of The Perkins Group of Companies

Have you heard of the name Jim Perkins? If you are alive and active in the city of Vancouver you have probably passed by some of his work. Here is one very cool, largely successful and emerging...

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Vancouver’s As Seen on TV Company presents Vancity Buzz readers with some...

This is the first of a four-week series done collectively with Lower Mainland’s As Seen On TV Company showcasing the products made famous by classic Infomercials on TV that make life simpler, easier...

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Pink Ribbon Bakery: A Bakery with an Edge

Pink Ribbon Bakery just past their one-year mark as they officially opened their doors back on January 22nd of 2012.  The warm, homey shop with a hard rock twist is best known for their freshness,...

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A Secret Weapon to Cleaner Floors: The DirtTrapper

Hey Vancity Buzz readers, just by checking this post out right now, you’ve already earned yourself an Additional 10% off this legendary specialty product. The DirtTrapper stops wet and dry dirt from...

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Canadian Financing Forum for Tech Companies comes to Vancouver

Only days away with limited tickets left! This year marks the 16th anniversary of the Canadian Financing Forum (CFF), which is Canada’s marquee financing event for innovative technology companies. The...

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Icon Fine Wine & Spirits opens tasting-room office in Yaletown

Oenophiles and spirit drinkers will find that Yaletown just got a bit more interesting.  A few weeks ago, Icon Fine Wine & Spirits launched its new convertible, tasting-room style offices in the...

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Meet Vancouver’s Penelope Sloan from Trensetta Design

Trensetta Design is one of Vancouver’s leading design firms and provides a set of holistic professional skills to their clients from start to finish. They are really a one-stop shop for your design...

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We’re A Big Deal: Teaching People to Follow Their Passions

Everyone’s a big deal, and We’re A Big Deal is a website that focuses on featuring stories of individuals who are inspiring, because they do what they love, and sharing how they achieved their success....

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Great Bear Patties – there’s a new Gluten-Free Cookie in Town!

Gluten-free? Rejoice! There’s a new cookie in town! Say hello to Great Bear Patties. I met Tracy Lydiatt at The Wellness Show (in my other life, I do publicity and they are one of my clients), and was...

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Fashion Statements in Vancouver: PARTYSKIRTS

If you are on the hunt for some eyecatching piece for your next date or party, Skot Apparel may have the answer to your solution – PARTYSKIRTS!  Skot Apparel, lauched in December 2012, was founded by...

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Small Business Profile: WE Coffee Roasters

Coffee aficionados will know that a cup of coffee can really set the tone for the rest of your day. WE Coffee Roasters owner William Chu had that concept instilled in him during his grueling two-year...

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Meet Jim Perkins, Founder & CEO of The Perkins Group of Companies

Have you heard of the name Jim Perkins? If you are alive and active in the city of Vancouver you have probably passed by some of his work. Here is one very cool, largely successful and emerging...

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Get 50% off Snackbox

Let’s face it – when you’re hungry for a snack you’re going to eat what’s around. Unfortunately, the easiest snack food to get your hands on is junk food. Even snacks that are marketed as “healthy” are...

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The New Era of Volunteering

The environment in which non-profit organizations recruit volunteers in Canada needs a major improvement.  First off, let me just back up and de-throne the term “non-profit” as the first step.  The...

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DigiBC Summer Networking BBQ is back with its 2013 edition

Back by popular demand, DigiBC is hosting another networking event June 27, 2013. Join the Digital & Tech Community, including founders, executives, students and industry supports – for a Summer...

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