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May 01, 2025

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The VSO’s Power of Music Gala, Harrison Hot Springs’ Jones Boys retire, and Mel Zajac turns 97.

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April 01, 2025

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Some well deserved honours, the return of Tony Parsons (via podcast) and a tribute to a generous soul.

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December 01, 2024

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Reports on new book by John D’Eathe, a Venetian Masquerade, and an autumn gala-gala-do.

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November 01, 2024

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Magificent Millie’s 100th birthday, Italian themed Columbus Day and high-fashion fetes, and upcoming gala gala dos.

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October 01, 2024

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Lots of local news and gala-gala-do reports, and your witchy columnist's best wishes for a spooky Halloween!

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September 01, 2024

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Tag along with Joy on a busy week of gala-gala-dos, a fond farewell to Rick Cluff, and meet the Irish Consul.

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August 01, 2024

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A rare mid-summer sighting of Santa and the missus, a few fond farewells, kudos to YVR, and the gala-gala-do season ahead.

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July 01, 2024

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Movie star spotting, Jacqui Cohen’s annual Face The World fundraiser returns, the Hotel Vancouver celebrates a milestone.

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June 01, 2024

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Congrats to a generous couple, the story behind the white towel wave, and gala gala do updates.

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May 01, 2024

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Joy shares a few sharp opinions on the world today — and then gets back to the gala-gala-dos.

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March 01, 2024

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A local peace and justice champion, border crossing blues, congrats to three winners, restaurant news, and more …

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February 01, 2024

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A birthday bash, a celebration of life, new music scene at Oceans 999, and a catering biz scoop. Joy has it all!

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