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100 years of the Fair at the PNE

Frederick Linsmeyer • August 9, 2010 • Local

The historic wooden roller coaster at Playland

Since 1910, the Fair at the PNE has delighted locals and visitors alike with rides, food, exhibits and various of other events. During the fair’s centennial year, the PNE has returned with a strong line up of musicians; including Cindy Lauper, Huey Lewis and The News, Jesse Cook, Wayne Newton, Kevin Costner and Michael Bolton. Of course, there’s always the popular PNE Prize Home, the Dal Richards Orchestra, Super Dogs, mini donuts and more!

The Fair at the PNE runs from Saturday, August 21^st to Monday, September 6^th, 2010. Don’t forget to come early on Sunday, August, 22^nd as the fairgrounds open at 9:00 am PDT with free admission, but only until 12:00 pm PDT.

Passes to the PNE and Playland can be purchased online.

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Celebrating Canada Day

Frederick Linsmeyer • June 14, 2010 • Local

Come out and celebrate Canada's birthday!

Canada is celebrating her 143^rd birthday this July 1^st, and it’s time to break out the red and white again! There will be plenty of parties in and around Metro Vancouver, so take a look below to see what’s happening near you!

Canada Day 2010 (Granville Island)
8:00 am to 11:00 pm PDT, July 1^st, 2010
Canada Day at Canada Place (Vancouver)
10:00 am to 6:00 pm PDT, July 1^st, 2010
Steveston Salmon Festival (Richmond)
10:00 am to 6:00 pm PDT, July 1^st, 2010
Surrey Canada Day (Surrey)
10:00 am to 10:30 pm PDT, July 1^st, 2010
North Vancouver Canada Day (North Vancouver)
12:00 pm to 4:15 pm PDT, July 1^st, 2010
Canada Day Celebrations (Delta)
6:00 pm to 10:15 pm PDT, July 1^st, 2010
Canada Day (Port Coquitlam)
8:00 am to 10:00 pm PDT, July 1^st, 2010
Canada Day Celebrations (New Westminster)
11:30 am PDT, July 1^st, 2010
Canada Day by the Bay (White Rock)
8:00 am to 9:00 pm PDT, July 1^st, 2010

The Olympic Cauldron by the Vancouver Convention Centre will be re-lit again for Canada Day. Head on down to Canada Place if you missed seeing the flame during the Olympics.

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Canada Day Events

Frederick Linsmeyer • June 29, 2009 • Local

Canadian Flag at Canada Place

There are numerous ways to celebrate Canada’s birthday this July 1st. The Vancouver area always have some good parties, but if you’re unsure of what to attend, check out some of the selection below. All events are family friendly.