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Sunday, February 3, 2008

WEEKEND WRAP-UP

It’s Sunday morning and the weekend has quietly come to a near-end. I’ve been awake with Charley and my mom for an hour or so; Rebecca and my aunt are both still fast asleep. Before I pack up my backpack, here’s my weekend wrap-up and a few note-worthy things worth mentioning.

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After a full and head-first day of snowboarding on Friday, Becky and I were both incredibly and unbelievably sore on Saturday. After finally peeling ourselves out of bed, we headed into town excited to visit the Atlas Cafe for lunch. Much to our disappointment, the joint was closed for renovations so we opted for pancakes, eggs and bacon at the Early Bird Cafe instead. It was just the energy motivation we needed to get in a full day of shopping. I am very happy to say that we both made major scores on some very cute clothes.

And so, after a lazy evening of home-baked pizza, popcorn, pie and ‘Failure to Launch,’ we both geeked out for a bit before heading to bed slightly after 10 p.m. Our evening was about as eventful as that of the boys who were taking part in NerdCamp, hosted by Vancouver’s top blogger, Duane Storey.

  • The Comox Valley is getting a major boost from BC Housing in finding solutions to solve the area’s fast-growing homeless population. An outreach program is trying to be established, which would help the less fortunate have access to the programs necessary to get back on their feet. [article]

  • The largest wetland between Nanaimo, Port Alberni and Cumberland is under threat to be developed by its owner, Island Timberlands. The Regional District of Nanaimo and Ducks Unlimited are fighting to protect it, but negotiations aren’t looking good at this point. [article]

  • The Investors Group and Mt. Washington are sponsoring an event on February 15, 2008 that is close to this girl’s heart. It’s ‘Ski For MS’ day, designed to raise funds for multiple sclerosis research. The concept is simple: collect pledges (to a certain amount) and ride for free. Click here for more details.
    • 3 Comments
    Kat

    I really enjoyed my weekend with you and Becky. You’ll have to bring her over again some time!

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    Amanda Kyffin

    Other than the fact that you were rather sore I hope you had yourself a great time!

    Great news about BC Housing’s attempts to get a outreach program installed! Last thing needed it an increase in homeless population (anywhere that is!)

    And it’s dissapointing to read about possible future development of the Hamilton marsh… the development of land is unstoppable and it’s just going to continue on until there is nothing left to develop :-( Let’s hope they can save this area…

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