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December 07, 2011
JREF Features Vancouver Skeptics in the Pub

JREF Features Vancouver Skeptics in the Pub

The James Randi Educational Foundation's (JREF) blog has a regular Grassroots Spotlight where they feature a local skeptics group. Today their website features a writeup about our own Vancouver COR affiliate Vancouver Skeptics in the Pub and an interview with organizer Fred Bremmer.

November 22, 2011
Imagine No Religion 2 Conference

Imagine No Religion 2 Conference

Plans are already underway for a sequel to successful Imagine No Religion conference in Kamloops, BC. The next event takes place from May 18-20, 2012 and already promises a great lineup of speakers including physicist Lawrence Krauss, biologist PZ Myers, and Abortion Rights Coalition of Canada founder Joyce Arthur.

Registration costs $199 before February 1st.

November 22, 2011
2012 Northwest Freethought Alliance Conference

2012 Northwest Freethought Alliance Conference

Famed biologist and outspoken atheist Richard Dawkins will be speaking at the 2012 Northwest Freethought Alliance Conference just south of Vancouver in Renton, Washington.

The conference runs from March 30-April 1st and also features former Secular Coalition of America executive director Sean Faircloth.

November 22, 2011
BC Humanists and CFI Vancouver to host Winter Potluck

BC Humanists and CFI Vancouver to host Winter Potluck

On Friday, December 16th, join the BC Humanists and CFI Vancouver for a winter solstice potluck dinner.

The event runs from 6:30 PM until 9:30 PM at the Creekside Community Centre in Olympic Village, which can be accessed from Main Street-Science World Skytrain Station.

November 20, 2011
Two Vancouver bloggers join the big leagues

Two Vancouver bloggers join the big leagues

The Crommunist Manifesto, a blog written by local Vancouver blogger Ian Cromwell, has joined FreethoughtBlogs.com. As well, SkepChick.org recently welcomed Natalie Reed to their list of writers.

Congrats to both bloggers on reaching a wider audience.

August 18, 2011
Local blogger featured on Friendly Atheist

Local blogger featured on Friendly Atheist

 Ian Cromwell, a local blogger and active member of Vancouver CoR affiliate CFI Vancouver, was featured today on the Friendly Atheist blog.

July 22, 2011
VanCoR in the 2011 Pride Parade

VanCoR in the 2011 Pride Parade

On July 31st Vancouver freethinkers are invited to join the BC Humanists and CFI Vancouver in the Vancouver Pride Parade.

July 01, 2011
Announcing the Vancouver Coalition of Reason

Announcing the Vancouver Coalition of Reason

 Leaders of Vancouver's various freethought and skeptics groups have come together to form the Vancouver Coalition of Reason (VanCoR). The first United Coalition of Reason to form in Canada, VanCoR represents a step toward greater collaboration between the various groups in the region.

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