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Sunday, September 12, 7 AM

12 HOURS · 12 THEMES · 12 EXPOSURES

The 12×12 Vancouver Photo Marathon is a fun and challenging contest designed to test the skill, creativity and quick thinking of photographers. The true-to-life setting of minimal time, few exposures and creative carte-blanche is an exciting exercise for any photographer – from the upstart amateur to the avid pro – and gives participants a chance to test themselves on a variety of different themes and techniques against photographers from all walks of life.

The 12×12 Vanoucer Photo Marathon will be using Blenz Coffe in Yaletown (338 Helmcken St, Vancouver) as Home Base. This is where all the photographers sign in at the beginning of the event (7am), where they have to return to at the top of each hour to get the next theme, and where all the films must be dropped off at the end of the 12 hours.

For more information, please visit the official website.

*Photo: Philip Wu, Best aesthetics in 2009

Tuesday Sep 28, 3 PM to 7 PM @Japanese Language Hall (475 Alexander Street)

The Strathcona BIA is proud to present its third sustainability expo. This is an annual event targeted at local business and property owners, employees, community members, and residents.

It showcases the sustainability efforts of Strathcona businesses, provides networking opportunities, and inspires the community to move toward the BIA's vision of Strathcona as Vancouver's Green Zone.

Sustainability 3.0 will feature a special keynote address from Bob Willard, author of The Sustainability Advantage and The Next Sustainability Wave, and leading Canadian sustainability expert.

Attendees will find resources on programs for waste/recycling management, the Strathcona Resource Exchange, energy conservation and much more!

For more information, please visit the official website.

Summer travellers seeking cheap flights are increasingly considering Vancouver as a destination, according to the Edinburgh, Scotland-based online travel agency Skyscanner Travel.

Skyscanner ranks world cities on how frequently visitors to its website search for flights to that destination.

Vancouver jumped from the 99th most searched destination in June to the 89th most searched destination in July.

Read the entire article.

Residential property sales in Greater Vancouver were down 30% last month compared to June 2009 – which was the second highest selling June on record. But last month’s 2,972 property sales still represent a 22.6% increase over sales recorded in June 2008.

Jake Moldowan, president of the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver, said: “Activity in June marked a healthy balance between the near record setting pace of June 2009 and the considerably slower activity witnessed in June 2008.”

Sales in June 2010 also represented a 5.8% decline compared to the previous month.

For more information, please visit the official website.

Saturday Sep 11, 12 PM to 5 PM @500 Carrall Street Greenway (between Keefer & Pender St)

Remember the excitement of playing street hockey in your neighbourhood?

Now imagine playing the game uninterrupted car free, with Vancouver's historic Chinatown and Downtown skyline as the backdrop. Co-ed teams (ages 11-14) from Chinatown and surrounding community youth organizations will be taking part.

Whether youre taking part in the tournament action, or just a spectator, this is a great reason to come down to Chinatown and see what it has to offer.

For more information, please visit the official website.