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The Royal Canadian Mint is hosting two events in the Vancouver area, during which people can trade in their loose change for a 2024 commemorative toonie honouring the Royal Canadian Air Force.
It&#8217;s a chance to offload loose nickels, dimes, and quarters while getting to keep this year&#8217;s $2 coin marking the <a href="https://www.mint.ca/en/shop/coins/2024/100th-anniversary-of-the-royal-canadian-air-force-colourized-special-wrap-roll?srsltid=AfmBOopqI3dqOKnGP_6Ug6-1cIKucQuiXluERsezIAXuo6QO3poVw4ze" target="_blank" rel="noopener">100th anniversary of the Royal Canadian Air Force</a>. The special toonie features a blue interior with a CC-130H Hercules at the centre.
&#8220;Throughout its first century of service, Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) personnel have taken to the skies to assist, defend and represent Canadians, at home and abroad,&#8221; the Mint says on its website.
The Mint will be exchanging coins in downtown Vancouver on October 31 at Canada Post Vancouver Main between 10 and 4 pm. Then, from November 1 to 3, Mint representatives will be at Aberdeen Mall Post Office/Ooomomo in Richmond between 11 am and 6 pm.
Those who attend either location to exchange coins will also have the opportunity to collect the 2023 commemorative toonie featuring His Majesty King Charles III. The 2024 commemorative Loonie <a href="https://www.mint.ca/en/shop/coins/2024/150th-anniversary-of-the-birth-of-l-m-montgomery-colourized-special-wrap-roll?srsltid=AfmBOorSMqjjGfy2Us4pxYDNIPO8L73lmwrff9HC_0e3_RpUDmraknRn" target="_blank" rel="noopener">honouring Canadian author LM Montgomery</a> will also be on offer.
There are coin limits per person in place, while supplies last, organizers said.
<h2><a href="https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/media-advisory-the-royal-canadian-mint-invites-vancouver-area-residents-to-trade-their-change-for-the-2024-2-coin-celebrating-the-100th-anniversary-of-the-royal-canadian-air-force-812969064.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Royal Canadian Mint Coin Trade: Vancouver</a></h2>
Where: Canada Post Vancouver Main at 495 West Georgia Street 
When: October 31, 2024 
Time: 10 am to 4 pm
<h2><a href="https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/media-advisory-the-royal-canadian-mint-invites-vancouver-area-residents-to-trade-their-change-for-the-2024-2-coin-celebrating-the-100th-anniversary-of-the-royal-canadian-air-force-812969064.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Royal Canadian Mint Coin Trade: Richmond</a></h2>
Where: Oomomo/Aberdeen Mall Post Office 
When: November 1 to 3, 2024 
Time: 11 am to 6 pm
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Vancouver

The Royal Canadian Mint is hosting two events in the Vancouver area where people can trade in coins for a special commemorative toonie.

Vancouverites invited to trade loose change for Air Force toonie

Vancouverites invited to trade loose change for special Air Force toonie

Vancouver’s leading pregnancy, baby and toddler event, The Baby Show Vancouver, returns to Canada Place, running November 2 and 3. Shop 100’s of brands from national and local retailers showcasing the latest must-haves for parents, while indulging in free samples and hearing from the country’s top parenting experts. From car seat safety to babywearing, sleep routines to perinatal and postpartum support, The Baby Show Vancouver offers parents the chance to dive head first into the parenting world. Brands participating at the show this fall include TJ’s The Kiddie Store, Ergo Baby, Pampers, Aveeno Baby, Zarbee’s, Peg Perego, Wonderfold, Clek, Munchkin, Ddrops, Nest Designs, Stonz, Paume, Quark and Embark. Tickets are available now via thebabyshows.com.The Baby Show Vancouver offers visitors peace of mind, with everything they need for their little one under one roof. Attendees can shop the latest baby products, enjoy exciting giveaways and discounts, indulge in complimentary on-site massages, and ask their pressing questions to expert speakers and exhibitors. Parents can also look forward to meet and greet sessions with the beloved character Bluey, taking place Saturday and Sunday from 11 am to 3 pm.The Baby Show Vancouver runs Saturday, November 2 and Sunday, November 3 at Canada Place, East Facility, Hall B. Tickets are on sale now at thebabshows.com.When:      Saturday, November 2, 2024 – 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM Sunday, November 3, 2024 – 10:00 AM – 5:00 PMWhere: Canada Place, East Facility, Hall B, 999 Canada Place, Vancouver, BC, V6C 3E2Admission:   General (12+): $15.00Child (5-11): $10.00Infant (0-4): FREEPurchase Tickets: For a smooth purchase experience, we encourage you to buy your tickets online in advance.<ul><li>Promo Code: Save $5 off the general admission ticket price with a customized promo code available for online sales only. Contact info@thebabyshows.com for your code. Note: No discounts will be available at the door. You must buy tickets online in order to redeem savings.</li></ul>Parking/Transport:<ul><li>Underground parking is available for a fee at Canada Place</li><li>Canada Place is easily accessible via public transit</li></ul>SHOW HIGHLIGHTS:Embark Seminar Stage – Stop by to hear leading local and national parenting experts speak on a variety of topics ranging from what parents need to know about car seat safety, babywearing and how to attain some much-needed sleep. All speakers are also available for question and answer periods after their talks. Massage Area – Designed for both prenatal and postnatal massage, West Coast College of Massage Therapy will be on hand to give you some relief. Massage can help you sleep better and can also reduce fluid retention and swelling. Stop by and receive a complimentary massage both days of the showAveeno Baby Photowall – Strike a pose in front of the eye-catching Aveeno Baby-branded photowall and take home a special full size sample!Sample Area – Exclusive product giveaways from the: Egg Board, Pampers, MAM baby, Love Child Organics, Skip The Dishes &amp; more. Plus, 3,000 reusable bags provided by Ddrops are available at the door to fill with free shopping samples and new products. Meet and Greet – Bring your little ones for a meet and greet with Bluey on Saturday and Sunday. Sponsored by Pampers.SPEAKER HIGHLIGHTS:Holly Choi, Child Safety Expert from Safe Beginnings First AidTopic: Car Seat Safety Holly Choi will discuss the common car seat mistakes she helps families resolve on a regular basis, and how to avoid them; so you can ensure your little one is riding safe and sound.Missy Morrison Charko, Certified Pediatric Sleep Sense™ Consultant and Founder of “Say Yes to the Rest Pediatric Sleep Consulting”Topic: From Bump to Baby: How to Achieve Healthy Sleep for You and Your Little OneMissy will be sharing her essential tips on how to help your little one take restful naps and achieve the necessary, quality sleep to support their growth and development throughout the night.Makita Wiggins, Registered Clinical CounsellorTopic: The Pre Before PostpartumMakita is a mom of two little ones and has been navigating the plethora of emotions that comes with parenting. She understands the complications that come with perinatal and postpartum and looks forward to supporting more moms through this process. Hannah Fairman, Babywearing Educator and ConsultantTopic: Intro to BabywearingHannah is passionate about assisting families in mastering the art of comfortable and confident babywearing. Her talk will cover the benefits of babywearing, different types of baby carriers, safety guidelines for babywearing, and practical demonstrations on how to properly use and adjust carriers. It will also cover the physiological and emotional bonding aspects of babywearing.Visit www.thebabyshows.com for a full speaker schedule. For the latest updates on The Baby Show, follow us on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. Tag us with the hashtag #BabyShowVAN and #BabyShowBC to share your experience. Plus, never miss contests and deals when you sign up for The Baby Show Newsletter!

Enjoy Vancouver’s top pregnancy and parenting event! Engage with experts, shop must-haves, unlock discounts, and enjoy free samples!

Fall Baby Show Vancouver

Canada Place

An End-of-a-Lifetime Immersive Journey into Purgatory ParadiseGuests of 'The Last Resort' were passengers of a cruise ship that sailed into the Bermuda Triangle in 1971 and was never heard from again.You arrive at a destination that wasn’t on the itinerary – ‘The Last Resort’ is lavishly appointed and seems to promise endless tropical luxuries, but you'll quickly come to discover there’s no obvious way to leave. Your every need will be tended to by the mysterious staff: Mr. Temperance, the host at the Hereafter Bar, the Queen of Cups, a winsome mixologist always ready to lend an ear, Death, the beautiful showgirl who stars at the Limbo Lounge, and many other friendly faces. Judgement. The Magician. The Lovers. The Devil.Seize the opportunity to embark on our mind-altering journey through tropical splendour to your final reward. Linger in the moonlight with a haunted lover, attend a sultry cabaret performance with Death as the star, cherish a private moment with a magical guide, take part in an eerie game show, or dance in the arms of a doomed storyteller whispering secrets into your ear.Welcome.The Last Resort is an immersive theatrical experience as imagined by the award-winning mind behind such Vancouver-based immersive shows as 'Slumber Here', 'Alice in Glitterland', and 'The Neverland Night Circus', alongside a team of professional artists, writers, dancers, actors, magicians, costumers, and themed entertainment designers.  Join us on this one-of-a-kind journey through a purgatory paradise exploring themes of change, choice, mortality, and growth. Weaving the Tarot arcana throughout the story allows audience members to interact with their fates directly, and guests are invited to choose their level of participation, denoted by a colored lei placed around their necks as they're welcomed into the Hereafter.The two-hour experience leads audience members through an exploration of death and the process of self-actualization as seen through the eyes of guests of a tropical party resort in the early 1970s. The story unfolds through an awe-inspiring blend of sensual choreography, vintage exotica soundtrack, three themed bars with cocktails crafted just for The Last Resort, and several rooms of lushly-detailed atmosphere.Every stay at The Last Resort is a unique experience, as every guest is encouraged to explore, observe, follow and interact with the resort staff as they please. Partake in resort activities, eavesdrop on private conversations and intimate moments, or linger at the Hereafter Bar and let the old souls spin you a tall tale or two. It’s your Afterlife.thelastresortvancouver.comfairlith.com

Guests of this End-of-a-Lifetime immersive trip into Purgatory Paradise are cruise ship passengers lost in the Bermuda Triangle in 1971.

The Last Resort - Immersive Theatre in Vancouver

At the Waldorf

Wings Vocal Collective (WVC) presents, in collaboration with the Anvil Theatre, ALUMINA. Join us on Saturday, November 16th at 7:00 pm for our 10-Year Anniversary Concert, featuring members from all different eras of WVC to celebrate the growth over the past decade. The name of the concert derives from the combination of words “alumni”, referring to WVC’s community of members, and “lumin” meaning light. ALUMINA brings together the concept of past and present members always having a home within our community, and putting a spotlight on both the members’ musical and lifetime achievements. From its origins of a small octet to its current “collective” of singers with unique backgrounds and talents, we are truly excited to reunite the past-decade of performers and present a feel-good concert highlighting the best of the best pieces. ALUMINA will feature songs that honour the history of our group: ranging from the pop works of Coldplay and U2 to the musical selections from Dear Evan Hansen and The Lion King. ABOUT WINGS VOCAL COLLECTIVEWings Vocal Collective (WVC) is a co-ed vocal group that was started by eight students in 2014 as an acapella group. The group has since expanded to include more than twenty members; all passionate and versatile vocal performers coming from various backgrounds consisting of; engineering, health care, education, law, social sciences, marketing, visual arts, and music. Since its inception, WVC has had several sold-out shows performing songs from various genres including pop, rock, R&amp;B, gospel and choral music. WVC is working towards becoming a non-profit organization to more effectively advocate artistic development and the fine arts within Metro Vancouver.TICKETING PRICESGeneral AdmissionTicket: $26*Senior/Student Ticket: $23*Children: $15**All tickets are subject to additional service charges. Purchase tickets through Anvil Theatre or phone 604-521-5050 to reach the box office. All tickets are final sale.

Wings Vocal Collective presents Alumina, our 10-Year Anniversary Concert at Anvil Theatre on Nov. 16. Highlighting the best choral and pops.

Wings Vocal Collective presents ALUMINA - 10-Year Anniversary Concert

Anvil Theatre

Timebomb Trading’s Massive Winter Warehouse Sale Friday, Nov.22 (12pm-6pm)Saturday, Nov.23 (11am-5pm)Sunday, Nov.24 (12pm-5pm) Cash Only / ATM On-Site Everything you will need for Winter or Xmas!Goggles / Snowboard Boots / Winter Jackets &amp; Pants / Beanies / Shoes / Socks / Shorts / T-Shirts / Pants / Denim / Jackets / Sweaters / Hoodies / Dresses / Button Ups / Bags / Hats / And Much More…. 8067 North Fraser Way, Burnaby. (enter through the rear of the building near the loading bays) * Note that these are random sizes, samples &amp; one-offs. To see any of these brands in their full capacity, please visit any one of our retail partners. Featuring; Obey, CAT WWR, Stance, Topo Designs, ThirtyTwo Snowboard Boots, Roark, RUMPL, Dragon Alliance, etnies, Dark Seas, Loser Machine, TAIKAN, éS Skateboarding, Emerica, Native Shoes, Lusso Cloud, HVISK, Dr Denim, minimum &amp; much more

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