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June 29, 2017

Your definitive guide to local Canada 150+ celebrations

The 22nd annual Best of Vancouver survey is now open Vote and win weekly prizes
	Home search: Couple discovers ownership can be cheaper than renting
	Northpaw Brew Co. set to open tasting room in Port Coquitlam's Fremont Village
	Is Christy Clark B.C.'s worst-ever premier?
	Incoming Arts Club Theatre artistic director Ashlie Corcoran on diversity, new plays, and more

	International expert says Vancouver fails to embrace a rights-based approach to housing
	City of Vancouver reports that 50 percent of residents' trips now taken by foot, bike, or public transit
	Vancouver dining and dessert treats for Canada 150
	No, it's not "fine" to call me a Chinaman: Is it so hard to recognize Asian Canadians as Canadians in Vancouver?

THINGS TO DO

				ARTS Oh Canada: The True North Strong and Funny The Vancouver TheatreSports League presents a show that pokes fun at Canadian stereotypes through a series of vignettes and improv games. To September 2 / The Improv Centre Granville Island
				EVENTS FUSE: 2167 On the eve of Canada Day, Vancouver's special late-night art party returns to catapult the Gallery 150 years into the future—all the way to the year 2167. June 30 / Vancouver Art Gallery 750 Hornby
				MUSIC Canada 150 at Canada Place These Canada Day festivities on July 1 and 2 will include music by the Sam Roberts Band, Dragonette, Emerson Drive, Fefe Dobson, Hey Ocean!, and the Matinée. July 1 / Canada Place 504–999 Canada Place
				FOOD & DRINK YVR Food Fest This summertime celebration of food includes a long-table dinner with local and international culinary talent, a Canada Day barbecue with live music, and over 80 food trucks. June 29-July 3 / Olympic Village Event Grounds 215 W. 1st Ave
				COMEDY Chris Gordon One of the most offbeat, audience-interactive standups working today. June 29–July 1 / The Comedy MIX 1015 Burrard
				FREE Canada Day on Granville Island Granville Island presents a day full of entertainment, a parade, music, food, activities, street entertainment, and more. July 1 / Granville Island Public Market 1689 Johnston

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