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Vol. 1.2 June 25, 2010

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Canada Day Activity Guide

Canada Place Proudly presents the 23rd Yaletown Grand Prix Canada Day at Granville Island
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Yaletown's fastest Canada Day Visit Granville Island on Canada day and indulge in
Being Canadian is something very special. We all
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from novice to olympian! Come out Take part in the parade from 1:30-2:00pm and partici-
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