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Where’s the Canadian beef, eh? Part 1: Meet the ranchers

Where's the Canadian beef, eh? Part 1: Meet the ranchers

Memories of the Cartwright’s farm flooded my mind last weekend while the annual “Meet a Rancher” event took place at 10 BC Save-on Foods locations. #LoveCDNBeef

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The Grind for Kids: A Family, Fitness and Fun-draising Opportunity

The Grind for Kids: A Family, Fitness and Fun-draising Opportunity

My family is excited to make every Grind count this summer for BC Children’s Hospital and we challenge Vancouver Lower-Mainland families to join us!

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Do you give where you live? TELUS asked and we responded

Do you give where you live? TELUS asked and we responded

Recently myself and our two little girls had the honor of joining the 13,000 TELUS volunteers from across Canada for the 8th annual TELUS Day of Giving…

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A busy dad pumped for the Whistler Children’s Festival

A busy dad pumped for the Whistler Children's Festival

As a very busy dad of 2 beautiful girls, finding time to plan fun events is sometimes a challenge, especially when summer rolls around. This summer I’m looking forward to the Whistler Children’s Festival.

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Do you think you love chicken more than me? Then prove it

Do you think you love chicken more than me? Then prove it

Chicken. It’s no secret I love it! As a Paleo-eating, active lifestyle kind of guy, I eat a whole lot of it. I did the math today and figured out that I eat nearly 1/2 my body-weight in chicken annually. That’s nearly 90 lbs per year! Wow!

Do you think you love chicken more than me? Than prove it!

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The Fork in the Road of Life: The Audience has chosen

The Fork in the Road of Life: The Audience has chosen

Imagine for 1 week of your life you were followed around by “The Audience” – 50 insightful people from diverse backgrounds to help you with a life-choice.

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The CKNW 35th Annual Pledge Day is here

The CKNW 35th Annual Pledge Day is here

On Friday December 7th, me along with a few of Vancouver’s local bloggers including @Miss604, @DennisPang, @Amuse_Events, @WendyHartley and @ViAwesome, will be busily answering the pledge-lines between 3 and 5 pm.   Make sure to Tweet us during the event and if you can, pop by in person or call in your pledges for the CKNW…

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Great TedX Video: Everyday Leadership by Drew Dudley

Great TedX Video:  Everyday Leadership by Drew Dudley

After a fantastic day at TedX Vancouver yesterday afternoon I feel a new sense of optimism towards the world.  So many great ideas shared by great minds, all merging into one day filled with back-to-back 20-minute talks… inspiring, alarming, sobering, and most of all challenging my purpose.  I definitely feel post the day’s talks; feel…

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