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Eighty dogs celebrating Aberdeen’s 15th annual dog show

Eighty dogs celebrating Aberdeen’s 15th annual dog show

Aberdeen Centre’s giant water fountain will be transformed into a giant stage for 80 dogs and their owners to showcase their skills and beauty for the 15 th annual dog show on Sept. 15.
MAKING CENTS: What type of retiree will you be?

MAKING CENTS: What type of retiree will you be?

The prospect of impending retirement can often be equal parts exciting and stressful.
The top 5 freakiest spiders to spot in British Columbia

The top 5 freakiest spiders to spot in British Columbia

Vancouver Is Awesome spoke to Erinn Lisso, Outreach Coordinator, Victoria Bug Zoo, about some of the freakiest spiders locals might spot around B.C.
MEMORY LANE: Human connection helps dementia patient tell his story

MEMORY LANE: Human connection helps dementia patient tell his story

Call him Alfred. Every night, Alfred sat up in his room, long after lights out, hunting and pecking at an enormous black typewriter. Whatever he was trying to accomplish, it wasn’t working.
GranFondo cyclists cross Lions Gate Bridge on their way to Whistler (VIDEO)

GranFondo cyclists cross Lions Gate Bridge on their way to Whistler (VIDEO)

122-km long-distance bike event celebrates its 10th anniversary
How craft beer and the brewery tasting room revolutionized drinking culture in B.C.

How craft beer and the brewery tasting room revolutionized drinking culture in B.C.

This story originally appeared in the Fall 2019 issue of The Growler , out now! You can find B.C.’s favourite craft beer guide at your local brewery, select private liquor stores, and on newsstands across the province.
Here’s why it’s getting harder to retire in B.C.

Here’s why it’s getting harder to retire in B.C.

B.C. residents want to retire earlier despite carrying the most debt in retirement
Dine Out Vancouver announces its 2020 meal deal and festival dates

Dine Out Vancouver announces its 2020 meal deal and festival dates

Post-holiday eating plans may seem far, far away right now as summer winds its way to a close, but when it comes to the first big food event in Vancouver of the new year, now is the time to start planning.
Vancouver’s Science World goes to the Cats & Dogs with giant exhibition this month

Vancouver’s Science World goes to the Cats & Dogs with giant exhibition this month

Calling all canine and feline aficionados! Science World will host a Cats & Dogs exhibition, its first large-sale event dedicated to these animals.
First of Whistler's Spearhead Huts now taking bookings

First of Whistler's Spearhead Huts now taking bookings

Backcountry hut opens to public Sept. 7