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Kitsilano Pool in Vancouver

Posted on 21. Jul, 2008 by BCXS.

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As kids, it was one of our favorate summer destinations and it still is. Kitsilano Pool is heated and offers easy access “beach entry” for [...]

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Free Slurpees on Friday, July 11th

Posted on 08. Jul, 2008 by BCXS.

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Not really local news but who can resist Free Slurpee Day! July 11th. It’s that time of year when the sun is hot and the Slurpee® drinks are free-zing – emphasis on the FREE part.  July 11, aka 7/11, is the day that 7-Eleven, Inc., the world’s premier convenience retailer, celebrates its birthday and says “thank you” [...]

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If the price is wrong, it may be free!

Posted on 06. Jul, 2008 by BCXS.

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Earlier today, while sipping our lattes at our favorite cafe, we came upon an interesting article in the Vancouver Sun about a little known scanning code that many local businesses follow (or are supposed to follow!) – The article was entitled, A cereal killer ensures that retailers get their prices right. Canadian Code of Practice Scanner [...]

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