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that would showcase our beautiful city to our out-of-town guests,” says Charlene from the Institute. After a site inspection on a very snowy day, the event organizers were won over by the idea of a fondue dinner. They decided that the Mountain was the perfect way to showcase the city - and bring something different and unique to the evening.To enhance the Vancouver-only experience, the group rented a

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Sleepy Bears Almost Ready for Hibernation Yesterday afternoon marked the start of one of the final stages of Grinder and Coola's preparations for their winter dormancy period.  Since the bears are getting quite sleepy and less interested in food, we moved the two boys into their Hibernation Habitat beside the Bear Den (or Bear Hotel as we like to affectionately call it).  This move also allows

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struggling a bit with the after-effects of chemotherapy. This spring, I had a breast cancer scare of my own. I found a lump and went to the doctor. Those weeks between the first appointment and the ultrasound/ biopsy were the longest weeks of my life, and then add waiting for the results on top of it all. I then later travelled from northern BC to go to the Sadie Diamond Breast Health Centre in

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Light Up the Night Join us at 24 Hours of Winter - Feb. 11 & 12 Help us to light up the night this February 11&12. Vancouver’s favourite sleepless night is quickly approaching. Make sure you’ve marked your calendar to join us at 24 Hours of Winter for 36 consecutive hours of fun! 24 Hours of Winter is chock-a-block with activity, including our after-dark spectacle, the Torch Light Parade

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Get Ready For Snow! A cold front is on the way and the only place you want to be is the Peak of Vancouver The news that winter enthusiasts throughout the Lower Mainland have been waiting for has finally arrived. Our friends at the Meteorological Services of Canada delivered us breaking news this afternoon that a major shift in the weather pattern is about to happen promising to bring bucket loads

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Tempest, an avid Seek The Peaker who passed away from advanced breast cancer just before Christmas. “Kim’s incredible passion for the cause and enthusiasm for this event inspired her friends and family, including her young teen daughter, to join Kim’s team and help raise thousands of dollars in pledges for Rethink year after year,” says MJ DeCoteau, Executive Director at Rethink Breast Cancer. “Kim

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learn more about these amazing birds while having a chance to see them up close.  After all, who can resist the cuteness factor of a baby Great-horned Owl?

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. This Grouse Mountain package includes a dual slalom race course complete with 10 to 15 gates, a facilitator to record times, ski instructors on site to offer ski tips and a professionally groomed private course. 60 racers per hour can take part and it can also include a special after race fully catered lunch or dinner for the entire slalom team. Looking for something slightly lower-key? Grouse

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Virgin Radio Job Swap with Nat Nat from Virgin 95.3 swaps jobs with Wildlife Manager, Devin Manky Our Wildlife Manager, Devin Manky, recently took part in Nat & Drew's Job Swap program at Virgin 95.3. It was a one day job swap, and the day started off with Devin heading over to the station to help host the morning show. After the "Nat, Drew & Devin" show wrapped up, they headed back here

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proceduresPresentation handouts can be efficiently made available online or through an electronic source If handout materials are required, be sure to print on the front and back sides of the paper Bring along your own pen or pencil Reuse Use name tags that can be worn in reusable holders – don’t forget to collect these after your meeting for use at your next eventUse reusable or recyclable signs to direct people to

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