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Beach Boys get around to PNE concert series
The lineup of artists performing at the PNE's Summer Nights Concerts series literally has something for everyone, especially those who can remember the lyrics to "Sur-fin' USA."
This is the End parties like there's no tomorrow
- This is the End. Written and directed by Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg. Starring James Franco, Seth Rogen and Jay Baruchel.
Community fairs at two places this weekend
The 20th annual Fraser Heights Village country fair happens Friday, June 15 from 5 to 9 p.m. at the corner of 108th Avenue and 160th Street, featuring live music, rides, food and much more.
Bequeathing your keepsakes
Do they even use this line anymore, when every little personality quirk has a name in the big fat book of psychiatric disorders, like OCD and ADHD.
Click for community
Adam Deboo will appear in New Westminster Supreme Court today (Thursday, June 13) to fix a date for his trial. Judge G. Smith ordered Deboo to stand trial for first-degree murder in the 2012 death of Brandon Howson.
Melissa Bel discovers a big audience for her blues
BLUES singer Melissa Bel planned on going to university after high school, but when she told her vocal coach about her plans, he had other ideas.
The Internship: Learning how to live in Google's world
- The Internship. Directed by Shawn Levy. Starring Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson.
Local dancers heading to Disney
A group from Free Flight Dance will be performing at Disney World in Florida during the Canada Day weekend.
Tech toys no substitute for talk
People assume that when you work in media, the best memories are from meeting celebrities or prominent people.
Spontaneous creativity on stage at fest
The Burnaby NOW recently chatted with musician Shaun Verreault about his career and upcoming performance at this summer's Burnaby Blues and Roots Festival.
Jessica Lee turns a contest into a career
IT all started with a simple dare from her roommate at the University of Ottawa urging her to enter in a contest put on by Marianas Trench.
Singer Duffield visits school for 'Band Aid'
Abbotsford-raised pop singer Victoria Duffield will sing for students of Devon Gardens Elementary in North Delta Friday afternoon.
Surrey Fest Downtown set for Sat., June 15
"Summer Fun in the Surrey Sun" is promised during this year's version of Surrey Fest Downtown.
There's plenty to do in Abbotsford
Re: The Province May 24, Abbotsford being in the running for the "most boring city"
Vancouver NGO receives award
Vancouver NGO The Shanti Uganda Society has been chosen as one of four recipients to accept The Crystal of Hope award and share in the $150,000 donation sponsored by Swarovski. Sadie St. Denis, executive director of Shanti Uganda, will be accepting the international honour from actress and producer Hilary Swank this Saturday in Vienna at the annual Life Ball. This year's Life Ball will be hosted by AIDS LIFE, a European NGO that is held to remember those who have suffered from AIDS and honour those raising funds in 36 different countries. The Girl Effect, a social change movement for adolescent girls, has been selected as the beneficiary as well. Shanti Uganda's Teen Girls Health and Wellness Program teaches young girls about healthy relationships, HIV/AIDS prevention and awareness, family planning, skills training and sexual reproductive health rights. Girls are empowered and inspired to make healthy choices and stay in school.
Indian icon speaks
Indian cinema icon and humanitarian actress Shabana Azmi will speak about her life and work, focusing on the attitudes towards women on screen and in society June 11, as part of the SFU Vancouver Speaker Series. The discussion is presented by SFU Public Square and the Indian Summer Festival. Azmi, who is receiving a honorary degree from SFU on June 12, is a five-time winner of the National Award For Best Actress. The talk is at 7 p.m. in Room 1400 of the Segal Centre, Harbour Centre, SFU Vancouver, 515 West Hastings St. The cost is $10 and can be purchased online at sfuvanspeaksshabanaazmi.eventbrite.ca.
Carrie Underwood at AESC milestone
The Abbotsford Sports & Entertainment Centre expects to welcome its one millionth fan into the arena during the wrap-up concert of the sold-out Carrie Underwood Blown Away Tour tonight.
