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CocoaNymph – a Sweet Find Just in Time for Valentine’s Day

February 3, 2012 – 4:58 pm No Comment |

Thick and creamy I had the pleasure of being one of the first to taste CocoaNymph’s newest creation for the hot chocolate festival: Maple Cinnamon drinking chocolate with a caramelized apple ring. This flavorful combination is just one of 15 flavors available at CocoaNymph throughout the year.

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Impark’s “Toys for Tickets” – Get Your Parking Violations Waived with Toy Donation (November 24, 2011)

November 22, 2011 – 11:14 pm | No Comment |
Impark’s “Toys for Tickets” – Get Your Parking Violations Waived with Toy Donation (November 24, 2011)

Parking violations (along with unexpected roaming charges on a cellphone, getting a cavity, and being caught not paying on the Skytrain) are one of many things in life which sucks to be fined for because it could have so easily been prevented.

The 11th Annual World Kindness Concert (Friday November 4, 2011)

October 27, 2011 – 10:57 pm | No Comment |
The 11th Annual World Kindness Concert (Friday November 4, 2011)

One kind action leads to another. That’s the message The World Kindness Concert is trying to promote, by uniting people through the powerful medium of music.

Liberty Wine Merchant – Fall into the Market with Proceeds to BCSPCA (Thurs. Nov 3, 2011)

October 25, 2011 – 9:52 am | No Comment |
Liberty Wine Merchant – Fall into the Market with Proceeds to BCSPCA (Thurs. Nov 3, 2011)

100% of the proceeds from the night will be given to the BCSPCA.

QUEENS get the money for breast cancer (Oct 17 to 31, 2011)

October 14, 2011 – 8:40 am | No Comment |
QUEENS get the money for breast cancer (Oct 17 to 31, 2011)

In support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, QUEENS boutique (12 E. Cordova) in Gastown is set to launch their ‘Queens Get The Money’ charity drive starting October 17th and running until October 31st. With proceeds from boutique sales, nails services as well as welcoming any and all donations, Queens aims to raise $3,500 for breast cancer research within the two-week event.

Essie Nailpolish – Limited Edition Pink “Raise Awareness” Shade

October 5, 2011 – 4:33 pm | No Comment |
Essie Nailpolish – Limited Edition Pink “Raise Awareness” Shade

This October, in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Essie Nailpolish, is proud to to speak out to “Raise Awareness”. In partnership with FLARE Magazine, Essie introduces the Limited Edition “Raise Awareness” nailpolish, a delightful …

Nature’s Path x Compassion Into Action (Sept 28, 2011) – Organic Breakfast by Donation

September 26, 2011 – 11:56 am | No Comment |
Nature’s Path x Compassion Into Action (Sept 28, 2011) – Organic Breakfast by Donation

This year’s Compassion into Action event will be held at the Vancouver Art Gallery on Wednesday September 28th between 8 am to 2 pm and is hosted by Nature’s Path, which is an organic foods …

Tic Tac Canada – New Pink Grapefruit Flavour for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

September 14, 2011 – 9:03 am | 47 Comments |
Tic Tac Canada – New Pink Grapefruit Flavour for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

In support of Breast Cancer Awareness month this October, Tic Tac Canada is donating $25,000 to the Breast Cancer Society of Canada and will be launching a limited edition Pink Grapefruit flavour. All month long, the Tic Tac Canada Facebook Page will be posting up pink-related promotions, giveaways and prizes. They’ve even designed a new Tic Tac character to represent their support for the cure!

White Spot – 4th Annual Pirate Pack Day (August 17th)

August 14, 2011 – 11:00 am | No Comment |
White Spot – 4th Annual Pirate Pack Day (August 17th)

For one day a year, the “10 and Under” caveat is taken off the White Spot Pirate Pack and adults can order them too. To celebrate the fourth annual Pirate Pak Day on Wednesday, August 17, $2 from the sale of each kids and adult Pirate Pak and contributions received in lieu of Pirate Paks will be donated to the Zajac Ranch.