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You probably heard about this already, but just in case you haven't I thought I'd better mention in. There is a lot of poo, err fecal coliform (learn more about fecal coliforms on wikipedia) in False Creek, especially at the east end of the creek. The Vancouver Sun was all over this yesterday with the story on the front page of the West ...

New Works is a Vancouver based dance company that "really likes dance. A lot." That is according to the New Works website. Their mission statement is: To produce and present performance events for the public, and to build audiences for diverse dance forms locally, nationally and internationally. To also provide support to emerging, ...

Well Friday is almost over, but I like this series so here is a little something from Canada Day, on the fourth of July. Get all the latest posts from the False Creek Comet in your inbox. Subscribe by email, or if you use a feed reader you can subscribe in the feed reader of your choice.

Canada Day on Granville Island was a great event. I shot a little video of a few of the events that happened in the area around the Community Centre and the waterpark which is where we were hanging out. I tried putting the clips together with the "Kaleidiscope" option that the Flip Camera offers. I am not sure about it though. Take a ...

My wife has reported, well actually I just found them in the fridge, that local strawberries are now available at the Public Market. They won't be around for long. She has been buying from an older East Indian lady who has trouble working the scale, but sells delicious, "no spray" strawberries and raspberries. They also ...

Canada Day is on Tuesday and Granville Island is one the best places in Metro Vancouver to celebrate Canada's 141st brithday. The list of activities is lenghty and there will something for all members of the family. We've always missed this, but the day kicks off with the False Creek Ferries water ballet at 8:00am. A bit early I know, ...

I had seen Randy from Oddball Organics at the Market a few times recently and last week I asked if I could profile him and his sauces here on the False Creek Comet. He said yes and well here we are. Randy was kind enough to offer me a sample of his products and not being to good with the spicy stuff I just tried the Garlic Nectar and the Nasty ...

I am terrible at regular series' of posts, but maybe I can keep this one up. It is just a picture after all. I have changed the name slightly from last week, changing the proper "ph" of photo to an "f". What do you think? Please leave your comments below. Last week I got tagged in a meme (post under construction for that) ...

Maybe you got the postcard in the mail proclaiming "The Granville Island Farmers Market is back." This is a great little market and although the fruit and veg. wil be scarce for a few more weeks, there should be lots of inspiration for your flower garden. The Market is also getting into the reuseable shopping bag biz with series of three ...

The False Creek Community Centre is displaying their summer program schedule down at the community centre and registration starts this Saturday June 7th. So if you are looking to get you kids into those summer day camps be ready on Saturday morn. You can register in person or online (and maybe on the phone). Get all the latest posts from the ...