Well, the first batch of codes were so successful that we have ten more free iTunes codes to give away.  All you have to do is post a comment and we’ll email you the code for a free song.  Enjoy! (And again, this is available to Canadians only)

This season, CBC and The Hour with George Stroumboulopoulos want to mobilize Canadians to do One Million Acts of Green. In partnership with Cisco, the idea behind the campaign is that one small act can make a big difference.
It’s not about overhauling your life; it’s about one act from each individual amassing to a million. [...]

Halloween is over and now the focus is shifting to Christmas in BC.
Like to make your own gifts? BC’s Creative Expo is on November 7-8th at the Vancouver Convention Centre - BC’s Largest Hands-On Craft Show. A consumer education trade event showcasing: Scrapbooking, Quilting, Sewing, Knitting, Needlework, Fiber Arts, Beading and Crafting. Exhibits, Hands on [...]

Before we disappear to enjoy our Thanksgiving long weekend, we have a few free iTunes codes to give away.  All you have to do is post a comment and we’ll email you the code for a free song.  Enjoy!
EDIT: This is available for Canadians only, sorry.

The Vancouver Canucks’ 2008-09 NHL season got off to a chilling start last night with a touching tribute to late defenceman Luc Bourdon, who died this May when he lost control of his motorcycle on a New Brunswick highway near his hometown of Shippigan.
Last night, the Canucks remembered Bourdon by presenting his last game-worn sweater [...]

We here at BCxs love the VSO… Here’s a great deal for students in Vancouver: the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra is once again offering a Student Access Pass, which will entitle you to tickets to performances for just $10! That means you’ll be able to see some excellent musical performances and international guest performers at the [...]

A few local links we have found while surfing today:
Stanley Park Ecology Society - The Stanley Park Ecology Society promotes awareness of and respect for the natural world by playing a leadership role in the stewardship of Stanley Park through collaborative initiatives in education, research and conservation. The Stanley Park Ecology Society is located in [...]

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 [...]

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” [...]

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 [...]