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This past Sunday, Brian and I got a chance to sample food from local restaurants and browse the goods of many local vendors during Car Free Day Vancouver. It’s an annual event held around several Vancouver neighbourhoods and encourages residents (and visitors!) to leave their vehicles at home,...
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This past Sunday, Brian and I got a chance to sample food from local restaurants and browse the goods of many local vendors during Car Free Day Vancouver. It’s an annual event held around several Vancouver neighbourhoods and encourages residents (and...
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This past weekend, Vancouver had it’s annual car-free day, with street festivals being held all over the city. Brian and I braved the crowds and had a beer out on the street while enjoying a bit of sun and warmth. When the patios and beer gardens come out,...
Updates: June 9-15
June is bike month in Vancouver (and across Canada, based on a quick Google search). I don’t know where the idea initiated, but all month I’ve been seeing signs pop up like this one below.
Bike month is a great opportunity to trade your car for a bike when...
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Recently, a 2 bedroom and den unit in my condo building sold. After the sale, the realtor left notices at every unit boasting of how he sold the unit for “more than any other unit” had ever sold for and that he would be happy to “assess” any...
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Similarly to homeowners, non-domestic energy users have to make a choice of what sort of energy product would best suit their requirements. Like the energy packages you have on...
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Another week and 32 wines later and I’m in the midst of studying (cramming?) for my wine exam tomorrow. But first, I’ve got to get through a day and half more class! It’s been long enough since I’ve been in school that I’ve somewhat...
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I’m not sure why it is, but every few months, I seem to hear another story about the lack of password security. Passwords are important! They literally hold the key to your email, your bank account and basically any type of account you may have online.
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I’m not sure why it is, but every few months, I seem to hear another story about the lack of password security. Passwords are important! They literally hold the key to your email, your bank account and basically any type of account you may have online.
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While on Christmas vacation, I indulged in some of my more less-productive pursuits, including… watching TV.
*gasp – shock – awe*
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Last year, Brian and I travelled to Germany for three weeks in the summer. It was an amazing trip and we are itching to go back! We budgeted spent $3000 each, including all accommodations, food, flight, and spending – not bad! We spent some money on attractions and events, but there are there...
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This past weekend, Vancouver had it’s annual car-free day, with street festivals being held all over the city. Brian and I braved the crowds and had a beer out on the street while enjoying a bit of sun and warmth. When the patios and beer gardens come out, it’s a sure sign of impending...
This past weekend, Vancouver had it’s annual car-free day, with street festivals being held all over the city. Brian and I braved the crowds and had a beer out on the street while enjoying a bit of sun and warmth. When the patios and beer gardens come out, it’s a sure sign of impending...