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Ask abouit Vancouver!

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From: Discover Vancouver
Date: Mon, 29 Sep 1997 00:00
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Hey Vancouver!

Is it true that monster movie star Boris Karloff once worked in
Vancouver, British Columbia as a carpenter? What Greater Vancouver
street was designed by tracing around a light bulb? What's the curious
(and funny) story behind the name Vancouver? 

If you have your own question about Vancouver, prepare to ask them now. 
Beginning at 1:00pm on Monday, September 29, 1997, Chuck Davis presides
over an "Ask About Vancouver" chatline. Chuck's the Editor in Chief of
THE GREATER VANCOUVER BOOK, a 912-page "urban encyclopedia. 

Everything you ever wanted to know about Vancouver is in that Book! 

Or is it? Find out at 1:00pm on September 29th, 1997 when YOU go on-line
and ask Chuck Davis your questions about Greater Vancouver. 

http://www.discovervancouver.com/chat/

FIRST TWO PEOPLE TO STUMP CHUCK DAVIS WITH A QUESTION WINS A COPY OF
'THE GREATER VANCOUVER BOOK'!

(Chuck Davis is the author, co-author or editor of 14 books about the
Vancouver area. He was radio and TV broadcaster for more than 40 years,
now concentrates on writing and publishing. CAN YOU STUMP HIM?) 

http://www.discovervancouver.com/chat/
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From: Discover Vancouver <sjordan@discovervancouver.com>
Subject: Ask abouit Vancouver!
Date: 1997/09/29
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