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Rebecca Bollwitt @miss604.com · 8m

Just sent 4 emails and I got an OOO reply for each. So I guess the long weekend starts now, right? 😅

Rebecca Bollwitt @miss604.com · 19m

Nominations for the 43rd annual YWCA Metro #Vancouver Women of Distinction Awards are open until November 28, 2025. This is your opportunity to recognize an outstanding woman or organization by nominating them for an award.

Miss604 is a sponsor, since 2010.

Nominations Open » YWCA Women of Distinction Awards 2026

Nominations for the 43rd annual YWCA Metro Vancouver Women of Distinction Awards are now open until November 28, 2025.

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Rebecca Bollwitt @miss604.com · 44m

Most popular post this week: Thanksgiving Dinners for Dine-In or Take-Out around #Vancouver. I believe many of the takeout deadlines have passed but there are a variety of places you may still be able to get a reservation 🍽️ #foodsky

Thanksgiving Dinners in Vancouver Dine-In or Takeout

These Vancouver eateries, catering companies, and restaurants have got you covered for Thanksgiving with turkey meals for dine-in or takeout.

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Rebecca Bollwitt @miss604.com · 57m

2 weeks to go! Central Spark in #Burnaby will host a drone show and fireworks, a dance party in the park with a DJ, food trucks, spooky entertainment, and more on Friday, October 24th - FREE.

Miss604 is a sponsor again this year.

Central Spark Free Halloween Fun in Burnaby

Central Spark is a free, family-friendly Halloween celebration in Burnaby's Central Park Friday, October 24 with drone display and fireworks

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Rebecca Bollwitt @miss604.com · 19h

The 2026 Hope in Shadows Calendar from @megaphonemagazine.com has been revealed and it is now available from vendors on the streets of Vancouver featuring photography from the Downtown Eastside community.

Hope in Shadows Calendar 2026

The 2026 Hope in Shadows Calendar from Megaphone Magazine has been revealed and it is now available from vendors on the streets of Vancouver.

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Rebecca Bollwitt @miss604.com · 21h

The Sylvia, an autumn icon in #Vancouver 🍁🍂

Looking across the street at the corner of a hotel with a brick facade covered in ivy. It’s autumn and the ivy has turned red, from green, along the top half of the 8-storey building. The neon signs on each of the two visible sides of the building say Sylvia Hotel

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Rebecca Bollwitt @miss604.com · 1d

Early Bird tickets for Homes For The Holidays are on sale now.

This holiday design event is a showcase of creativity with inspiration from over 30 local designers.

All proceeds benefit the YWCA Metro Vancouver’s Housing Action Fund.

Homes For The Holidays in Support of the YWCA

Homes For The Holidays returns to UBC’s Cecil Green Park November 15-16, 2025 benefitting the YWCA Metro Vancouver's Housing Action Fund.

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Rebecca Bollwitt @miss604.com · 1d

“A motion calling on the Vancouver Park Board to officially apologize for hosting an upcoming Harry Potter attraction passed Tuesday in a unanimous vote.”

‘This will not happen again’: Vancouver Park Board apologizes for hosting Harry Potter event

A motion calling on the Vancouver Park Board to officially apologize for hosting an upcoming Harry Potter attraction passed Tuesday in a unanimous vote.

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Rebecca Bollwitt @miss604.com · 1d

#Nonprofit leaders from across BC wrote this open letter in September with growing concern for the future of their sector and the communities they serve.

- 1 in 3 nonprofit workers is food insecure
- The average salary in the community nonprofit sector is 31% lower than the national average

Open Letter: The Safety Net Is Tearing — Funders Must Act Now — BC Poverty Reduction Coalition

BC’s nonprofit sector is in crisis. An urgent funding shortfall is threatening the survival of essential community services across the province, with over 200 nonprofit leaders calling for immediate a...

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Rebecca Bollwitt @miss604.com · 1d

ICYMI last week, the Michelin Guide for #Vancouver now includes 76 total restaurants (22 cuisine types) with two new One Michelin Star restaurants, a new Bib Gourmand and two new recommended restaurants.

Bibs get my attention (high-quality/reasonable price), like The Lunch Lady 💯

#foodsky #food 🍽️

Michelin Guide to Vancouver Restaurants

The latest (2025) Michelin Guide to dining in Vancouver includes 76 total restaurants with two new One Michelin Star restaurants.

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Rebecca Bollwitt @miss604.com · 1d

The Firehall Arts Centre is launching its 2025-2026 season with dance/theatre production Vacant Lot by Nelson-based choreographer, director, and SAG Award-winning actor Hiromoto Ida. On stage October 22-26, 2025.
#arts #theatre #vancouver

Hiromoto Ida's Vacant Lot at the Firehall Arts Centre

The Firehall Arts Centre is launching its 2025-2026 season with dance/theatre production Vacant Lot by SAG Award-winning actor Hiromoto Ida.

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Rebecca Bollwitt @miss604.com · 2d

My top spots for fall photos around Stanley Park in #Vancouver. The colours aren't all in yet, maybe another week or so 🍁 I'll report back.
#photography #autumn #photos #fall #canada

Best Spots for Autumn Photos in Stanley Park

Love Vancouver in the fall? Here are a few of my favourite locations for autumn photos in Stanley Park and when to catch the best colours.

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Rebecca Bollwitt @miss604.com · 2d

Yes, my long weekend events list is up already.
Everyone's going to the Fort Langley Cranberry Festival but aside from that, here are 50 other activities to enjoy 🥹

Things to do Thanksgiving Long Weekend in Vancouver » Events

Things to do in Vancouver this Thanksgiving Long Weekend October 10-13, 2025. 50+ events around Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley.

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Rebecca Bollwitt @miss604.com · 2d

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Rebecca Bollwitt @miss604.com · 2d

Early bird tickets on sale now 🏠 Homes For The Holidays returns to UBC’s Cecil Green Park House for one weekend in November to dazzle with holiday displays and inspiration, with all proceeds benefitting the YWCA Metro Vancouver’s Housing Action Fund.

Miss604 is a sponsor again this year.

Homes For The Holidays in Support of the YWCA

Homes For The Holidays returns to UBC’s Cecil Green Park November 15-16, 2025 benefitting the YWCA Metro Vancouver's Housing Action Fund.

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Rebecca Bollwitt @miss604.com · 2d

Checking out the progress on the new PNE amphitheatre, the Freedom Mobile Arch. It will have capacity for 10,000 spectators starting in the summer of 2026 and will be the City’s fan zone during the FIFA World Cup.

#Vancouver

A green lawn then some blue fencing around the amphitheatre construction site that has two cranes towering above it. The structure is the world’s largest free-span mass timber roof with three points on the ground connecting the arched roof

Cars parked outside the amphitheatre construction site

Blue fencing around the amphitheatre construction site with two cranes above the newly installed timber roof

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Rebecca Bollwitt @miss604.com · 2d

Autumn in East Vancouver 🍁

A sunny autumn day walking down a sidewalk with houses on the left, some grass, the sidewalk, grass on the right, then the road. A bright red and yellow maple to the right of the sidewalk is shedding its leaves all over the scene

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Rebecca Bollwitt @miss604.com · 3d

+ new StandingOvations inductees: Ross Barrett (Music); Danny Fillippone (Producer); Jay Hamburger (Theatre); Graham Lee (Producer); Rob Pattee (Agent); Sally Yeh (Music)

BC Entertainment Hall of Fame @starwalkbc.com · 3d

BC Entertainment Hall of Fame Announces 2025 Inductees

Will Sasso, Pamela Quick Rosa & Danielle Clifford, Tom Lavin to Receive Stars on Downtown Vancouver’s Granville Street...

BC Entertainment Hall of Fame Announces 2025 Inductees – BC ENTERTAINMENT HALL OF FAME

The BC Entertainment Hall of Fame (BCEHOF) is pleased to announce its latest class StarWalk and StandingOvations honourees.

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Rebecca Bollwitt @miss604.com · 3d

Pumpkins, crafts, treats 🎃 Indoor and outdoor family friendly Halloween activities and Trick-or-Treating around Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley this season.

Family-Friendly Halloween Activities Around Vancouver 2025

Indoor and outdoor family friendly Halloween activities and Trick-or-treating around Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley this season.

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Rebecca Bollwitt @miss604.com · 3d

Thanksgiving dinners and takeout turkey options around Vancouver this weekend (order deadlines are today/tomorrow) 🍽️

Thanksgiving Dinners in Vancouver Dine-In or Takeout

These Vancouver eateries, catering companies, and restaurants have got you covered for Thanksgiving with turkey meals for dine-in or takeout.

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Rebecca Bollwitt @miss604.com · 3d

I just added 10 more events to the list of fun things to do around Vancouver this month

Best Events in Vancouver This Month » October 2025

Best events in Vancouver this month - October edition! Enjoy harvest, Halloween, music, and more around Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley

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Rebecca Bollwitt @miss604.com · 3d

Do you work with a local venue, event, or nightlife partner? You are invited to join The Last Call Project, a free, voluntary credentialing program supporting hospitality venues in building safer, more accountable nightlife spaces.
@goodnightout.bsky.social

Venues Invited to Join The Last Call Project

Vancouver venues and events are invited to join The Last Call Project, a growing network of spaces prioritizing dignity, respect, and safety.

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Rebecca Bollwitt @miss604.com · 3d

The City of Vancouver's autumn tree sale is on now 🌳 Purchase trees for $15 (up to 3 per household). Residents can plant trees on private property within the City to support efforts to increase the urban canopy cover.

Vancouver's Autumn Tree Sale

It's the City of Vancouver's autumn tree sale for residents. Purchase your trees online and pickup at Nat Bailey on Sunday, October 19, 2025.

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Rebecca Bollwitt @miss604.com · 4d

I walked 16km around the city today: started on the Seawall then went home for brunch. Then walked to BC Place for the Whitecaps match. After the 4-1 victory, dinner in Chinatown then a walk over to Science World for the #sunset. Finally a skytrain back into Downtown #Vancouver and a walk home 😮‍💨🫩😴

A bright orange scene on False Creek at sunset. Two water taxis are ferrying passengers as the sun dips behind the Cambie Street Bridge. Trees on the left of the water, and the city skyline in the centre/right.

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Rebecca Bollwitt @miss604.com · 4d

Good morning, Vancouver 🍁🍂

An early autumn scene in Coal Harbour. Two people in coats stand on the edge of some grass beside the harbour where sailboats are moored in a marina. Across the water is Stanley Park with green, yellow, and orange trees reflecting the season. The north shore mountains are peeking up in the background

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