A free dinner will be taking place this evening at The ACT Arts Centre in Maple Ridge. Christmas Haven is a free dinner and celebration that takes place on Christmas eve for anyone who doesn’t want to be alone for the holiday. The event is entirely free, no reservations are required, and features a traditional […]
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Earlier this year, Kelowna received international recognition as it was declared a UNESCO City of Gastronomy. The designation was historic regionally as well as nationally, as Kelowna is Canada’s first city to receive the honour, and only the third city in North America to do so. Director of Secretariat of the Canadian Commission for UNESCO,
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Welcome to Christmas! That great traditional celebration about trees and Santa Claus, tinsel and songs, about reindeer and animated snowmen! Our modern Christmas, of course, wouldn’t be remotely recognizable to someone from two centuries ago, and the farther back you go, the odder they would find some of our customs. Exactly one thing is certain
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A pediatric liver recipient spent a dreary December morning spreading some joy — and popcorn — to Chilliwack Hospital health care teams. Ian Sewell and his mom Amanda were met in the lobby of the hospital on Dec. 3 by BC Transplant staff. It’s become an annual tradition for the Sewell family, as they visit
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The Calder Cup is spending New Year’s Eve (Dec. 31) inside one of Abbotsford’s iconic destinations – Castle Fun Park. The family-friendly amusement park announced that they have teamed up with the Abbotsford Canucks to bring in 2026 and celebrate both the new year and CFP’s reopening following the flood. Festivities run from 4 p.m.
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