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SUMMARY:Targeting Investors with Garibaldi Capital Advisors
DESCRIPTION:This second seminar in the series is focused on deciding on the ideal investors that fit your stage and category. then developing a list of suitable target investors. \nRegister here. \n\nAbout Garibaldi Capital Advisors \nGaribaldi Capital Advisors is Canada’s premier investment bank specializing in mid-market technology companies. They guide clients through significant financial milestones like raising growth capital or selling their business\, leveraging deep industry knowledge and strong investor networks to maximize valuation. \nAbout the Speaker \nGeoffrey Hansen is a seasoned tech entrepreneur and partner at Garibaldi Capital. With expertise in communications\, e-commerce\, mobility\, and biotech\, Geoffrey has led multiple successful exits and advised hundreds of tech companies. His extensive experience as an investor and analyst positions him uniquely to support entrepreneurs in navigating complex valuation dynamics.
URL:https://venturelabs.ca/event/targeting-investors-with-garibaldi-capital-advisors/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Featured,SFU VentureLabs Events
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SUMMARY:Ask Me Anything: Perago\, VentureLabs’ Deeptech Accelerator
DESCRIPTION:Perago is VentureLabs’ new program designed to accelerate deeptech companies. Get your questions answered about Perago’s tailored mentorship\, IP support\, partner networks\, market assessments\, and more. \nIf you’re considering joining Perago\, but have some unanswered questions\, take this opportunity to ask our executive team. \nFormat: Zoom (the link will be emailed to you after registering) \nWho: Science and technology company founders/leaders\, AccelerateIP clients \nOrder of events \n\nWelcome\nShort presentation on Perago\nQ&A period\nWrap up
URL:https://venturelabs.ca/event/ask-me-anything-perago-venturelabs-deeptech-accelerator/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Featured,SFU VentureLabs Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250311T173000
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SUMMARY:2025 New Ventures BC Competition Info Session
DESCRIPTION:Join us online as we review the 25th annual New Ventures BC Competition competition process. \n​​For more information about NVBC Competition 2025\, visit https://www.newventuresbc.com/compete/ \nApply for the Competition by 11:59pm\, March 31st\, 2025. \n​​Throughout the spring\, New Ventures BC will host a series of events\, giving you the information you’ll need to build and grow your business\, and even perform better in the #nvbc2025 competition!
URL:https://venturelabs.ca/event/2025-new-ventures-bc-competition-info-session/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Partner and Community Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250313T160000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T000853Z
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SUMMARY:Road 2 WebSummit Vancouver – Infosecurity Global Insights
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a dynamic afternoon focused on expanding your cybersecurity business beyond British Columbia and into international markets. This event will bring together BC-based cybersecurity companies\, government representatives\, and industry experts to explore current export opportunities\, market-entry strategies\, and potential collaborations. \n​Why Attend? \n\n​Discover new market opportunities through insights from BC Trade & Invest and Global Affairs Canada.\n​Learn best practices and gain industry knowledge from In-Sec-M\, Canada’s cybersecurity cluster.\n​Network and collaborate with fellow BC product and service providers in the cybersecurity sector.\n\n​Schedule Overview \n\n​11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Registration & Networking\nStart the day by connecting with peers over light snacks and refreshments.\n​12:00 p.m. – 12:40 p.m. | Presentations from In-Sec-M\, Trade & Invest BC\, Trade Commissioner Service -Global Affairs Canada\, market experts and partner organizations\n\n​Learn about Canada’s cybersecurity cluster and the support they offer growing companies.\n​Discover export opportunities and strategies specifically for BC-based tech firms.\n​Understand the broader Canadian export ecosystem and government resources.\n\n\n​12:40 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. | Lunch & Networking\nContinue the conversation with speakers and fellow attendees.\n​2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Breakout Sessions\n\n​Product Companies – Discuss go-to-market strategies\, potential partnerships\, and unique export challenges.\n​Service Companies – Dive into service delivery models\, client acquisition\, and international expansion tactics.\n\n\n\n​Stay until the end to make the most of the day’s learning\, networking\, and collaboration. Whether you’re an established exporter or new to selling internationally\, this event will provide valuable insights and connections to help your cybersecurity business thrive in global markets. \n​Reserve your spot today and take advantage of this exclusive opportunity to position your BC-based cybersecurity company for global success!
URL:https://venturelabs.ca/event/road-2-websummit-vancouver-infosecurity-global-nsights/
LOCATION:SFU VentureLabs\, 555 W Hastings Street 11th Floor Suite 1100\, Vancouver\, B.C.\, V6B 4N6
CATEGORIES:Partner and Community Events,SFU VentureLabs Events
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T173607Z
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SUMMARY:Seafood Expo Talk: Can AI Improve Quality Inspection in Seafood?
DESCRIPTION:There is a lot of visual inspection for quality and food safety in the seafood industry. Whether its raw material\, finished product\, packaging or labelling\, visual inspection happens throughout the supply chain. Inspection is typically done through random sampling using human sensory evaluation. It’s labour intensive and open to human bias and error. Does AI—especially machine or computer vision technology—offer a solution to automate\, standardize and improve quality and food safety inspection. \nIn this session\, ThisFish CEO Eric Enno Tamm will present an overview of how AI works and the type of computer vision technology that is being used for visual inspection in seafood today. Case studies will be presented for different applications including fresh\, canned\, frozen and packaged seafood products. \nThe talk will deal with the following questions\, including questions from the audience: Since quality inspection can be very subjective\, can AI help to standardize quality grades and how will the industry manage this standardization? Can AI help reduce labour costs and improve the quality of inspection? What are the ethical and legal implications of having machines replace humans in quality inspection? What are the implications for data sharing with customers and suppliers? Who governs standardization?
URL:https://venturelabs.ca/event/seafood-expo-talk-can-ai-improve-quality-inspection-in-seafood/
LOCATION:Boston Convention and Exhibition Center\, 415 Summer St\, Boston\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Partner and Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250318T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250318T140000
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CREATED:20250307T001725Z
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SUMMARY:Safeguarding Your IP: Avoiding Inadvertent Disclosure | Tech & Toast
DESCRIPTION:Tech & Toast: A VentureLabs Series returns on March 18! Join us as we welcome Kristal Allen\, a Partner at Dentons Calgary\, to speak. This event will tackle the critical topic of preventing inadvertent IP disclosures\, whether within your organization or with external advisors. We’ll explore best practices for building robust internal policies\, governance structures\, and contracts that protect your IP assets. Attendees will have a chance to ask questions at the end of the short presentation. \nWho should attend: Ideal for science and technology leaders\, company founders\, legal advisors seeking to enhance their understanding of IP protection strategies\, and AccelerateIP clients \nRegistration required \nThis event is supported by AccelerateIP and includes light refreshments limited to the first 30 attendees. \nAbout the speaker\nKristal Allen is a partner in the Venture Technology and Emerging Growth and Corporate groups. Her practice centers on corporate and commercial law with a focus on the intersection of technology\, intellectual property and data protection\, especially in innovative industries such as food\, agriculture\, healthcare\, energy and financial services. \nKristal’s specific areas of focus include the exploitation and commercialization of information and intellectual property assets and new technology (including in relation to research consortium arrangements)\, technology/product development and commercialization agreements\, distribution\, manufacturing and retailing agreements\, intellectual property strategy and management and both in- and out-licensing. \nKristal advises innovation-focused enterprises on a wide range of commercial issues and is uniquely experienced in all areas of digital and information technology\, including technology transactions\, software development and licensing\, commercialization arrangements\, outsourcing\, and service agreements. Kristal also brings knowledge of commercial strategy\, risk management\, policy and regulation related to technology development\, data sharing\, information assets and privacy. Full bio. \nAgenda:\n\n\n\n\n\nExpert presentation on IP disclosure prevention strategies\nDiscussion on internal policy\, governance\, and contract development\nQ&A session for personalized insights\nNetworking opportunity with light refreshments\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Tech & Toast: A VentureLabs Series:\nWe bring the experts\, pastries\, and coffee to Tech & Toast so that founders can connect and learn from subject matter experts. This monthly in-person event will feature topics like IP\, customer discovery\, competitor analysis\, etc. Join Tech & Toast to connect with other science and tech founders\, meet with experts\, and gain insights to grow your company. This series is supported by AccelerateIP. \nAbout SFU VentureLabs:\nSFU VentureLabs is a leading accelerator program hub based out of Vancouver\, BC. We work with growth-stage startups to help transform their companies into impactful and scalable businesses. The value we provide allows client companies to grow in the areas that matter most with exceptional mentorship\, unique roadmaps\, outstanding services\, and focused growth.
URL:https://venturelabs.ca/event/tech-toast-safeguarding-your-ip-avoiding-inadvertent-disclosure/
LOCATION:SFU VentureLabs (12th floor kitchen)\, 1200-555 West Hastings Street\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6B 4N6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Featured,SFU VentureLabs Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250320T120000
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CREATED:20250114T170843Z
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SUMMARY:Investment Story and Pitch Deck with Garibaldi Capital Advisors
DESCRIPTION:This third seminar in this series is focused on crafting a compelling investment story then developing the right pitch deck to communicate that story and the opportunity for investment. \nThere are thousands of articles and blog posts on the Internet with advice on “elevator pitches” and “outlines of pitch decks”\, yet most entrepreneurs are ineffective in their first introduction and >90% of investment presentations are unclear. The most common reasons for these failures are an incomplete understanding of the investor audience and lack of precision on the things that matter most for these investors. \nJoin us as we guide you to: \n\nClarify Your Storytelling to Grab Attention\nSupport Investor Information Needs\nPackaging This Information into a Pitch Deck\n\nThis webinar will explore the right messages to make the right impression with prospective investors. \n\nThe two major objective of this webinar are: \n\nTo trigger a “lightbulb moment” with prospective investors\nCommunicate clearly and concisely the key elements of your opportunity\n\nDid you know that: \n\nOver 1000 pitch decks are created daily\, just in Silicon Valley.\nThe economy is causing investors to ask deeper questions on your opportunity.\nInvestors now spend an average of fewer than 3 minutes viewing a full pitch deck according to Docusend.\n\nWhy You Should Attend: \n\nYou will be more comfortable with introductory meetings with investors with the right story to open with\nMany entrepreneurs get highly skilled at pitching customers and forget that investors and lenders are very different than customers\nOnce you get that opportunity to pitch\, you want to make the right impression\nGain insight into using a teaser summary to get interest in viewing the whole pitch deck\n\nWhat You Will Leave With: \n\nSome useful formulas for crafting a memorable\, clear and impactful story\nLearn what is different with the pitch outline at various stage\nSome links to useful pitch deck examples\nA mindset for telling a compelling story and not just listing facts\n\nThis webinar is the 3rd in a series of 6 webinars on Raising Capital for Early Stage Tech Companies. If you missed the first two webinars\, just sign up to the series here and gain access to the recorded webinars while registering yourself for the remaining webinars. https://www.bigmarker.com/series/2025-raising-capital-webinar/series_details \nAbout Garibaldi Capital Advisors \nGaribaldi is Canada’s leading investment bank for mid-market technology companies. We help Canadian technology companies with key financial transaction milestones\, such as raising growth capital or selling their company\, through its Capital Advisory services. By leveraging access to key investors or acquirers\, technology industry sector knowledge\, and financial insights\, Garibaldi is able to maximize valuation for its clients. By understanding the needs of technology entrepreneurs\, Garibaldi creates a better experience for entrepreneurs completing these complex transactions. \n\n\nAbout the Speaker \nGeoffrey Hansen is a seasoned tech entrepreneur and partner at Garibaldi Capital. With expertise in communications\, e-commerce\, mobility\, and biotech\, Geoffrey has led multiple successful exits and advised hundreds of tech companies. His extensive experience as an investor and analyst positions him uniquely to support entrepreneurs in navigating complex valuation dynamics.
URL:https://venturelabs.ca/event/investment-story-and-pitch-deck-with-garibaldi-capital-advisors/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Featured,SFU VentureLabs Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250320T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250320T173000
DTSTAMP:20260610T202731
CREATED:20250311T181446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T184743Z
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SUMMARY:IP Strategy Workshop for Startups
DESCRIPTION:Is Intellectual Property critical for your startup? Are your potential investors asking about your IP Strategy? If so\, this workshop is for you. \n​Apply for this half-day workshop\, receive support from IP professionals\, and build several key pieces of your IP portfolio. In this workshop\, you will: \n\n​Capture your IP Start Point\n​Build an IP Strategy that aligns with your Business Strategy\n​Outline an IP Action Plan\n​Receive exclusive access to a bespoke set of IP tools\n\n​Eligibility: \n​Registration is limited to 25 startups to ensure an individualized experience with direct access to our IP Professionals. \n​This workshop is intended for participants who have\, at minimum a basic knowledge of IP. Some examples of meeting this include\, but are not limited to\, completion of: \n​Stream 1: IP Certification Program\nStream 2-1 IP Mentorship\nIP Pathways Program\nIntroduction to Intellectual Property Online Program \n​Please note that this workshop is open to participants located in British Columbia\, Yukon\, Northwest Territories\, and Nunavut. \n\n​If you are outside of these provinces and territories\, we invite you to participate in programming based in your location: https://ised-isde.canada.ca/site/elevateip/en\n\n​Additional Information: \n\n​This workshop uses a Miro Board. If you’re not familiar\, here’s a 3-minute explainer video to review in advance. (You are not required to sign up for a Miro account to attend this workshop).\n\n​About our presenter\, Houston Brown \n​Dr. Houston Brown is a registered patent agent (CA and US)\, a patented inventor\, and a published researcher. He’s won numerous intellectual property awards and is an active contributor to the profession through his work with Canada’s College of Patent Agents and Trademark Agents. \n​Houston practiced at a top-ranked international law firm and then went “in house” with a leading global technology provider to deepen his knowledge of the business side of intellectual property. \nPlease note this event is designed to help you with your IP strategy\, but it is not legal advice.
URL:https://venturelabs.ca/event/ip-strategy-workshop-for-startups/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Partner and Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250321T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250321T130000
DTSTAMP:20260610T202731
CREATED:20250311T213506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T221246Z
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SUMMARY:State of Tech Capital: Trends in Investment and Exit for 2025
DESCRIPTION:Join Garibaldi Capital Advisors for a brief and informative webinar on the State of Tech Capital. \nAre you interested in the current availability of growth capital for Technology companies?\nDo you need insights into the latest exit multiples in deal transactions?\nAre you curious about how the Technology M&A landscape continues to evolve?\nDo you want to know what technology sectors are hot and what are not?\nAre you concerned about the impacts of economic uncertainty on potential transactions? \nGaribaldi Capital Advisors will provide answers in 3 ways:\n1. A Brief 30 minute presentation on the key trendlines and representative transactions\n2. A follow on 30 minute interactive discussion with the webinar audience on their questions and concerns.\n3. comprehensive 60+ slide report with all the charts and data of interest for a deeper dive. \nWe are very excited to have you gain insights from our 9th annual State of Tech Capital event/report combination. We want every Tech company in Canada to understand the trends that will impact growth and finance in 2025. \nPlease register early as we turned people away in past as we exceeded webinar capacity (and registration gets you access to our webinar recording and the report download) … If you can only spare 30 minutes\, our format is optimized for that executive overview in 30 minutes. \nAbout Garibaldi Capital Advisors \nGaribaldi is Canada’s leading investment bank for mid-market technology companies. We help Canadian technology companies with key financial transaction milestones\, such as raising growth capital or selling their company\, through its Capital Advisory services. By leveraging access to key investors or acquirers\, technology industry sector knowledge\, and financial insights\, Garibaldi is able to maximize valuation for its clients. By understanding the needs of technology entrepreneurs\, Garibaldi creates a better experience for entrepreneurs completing these complex transactions.
URL:https://venturelabs.ca/event/state-of-tech-capital-trends-in-investment-and-exit-for-2025/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Featured,SFU VentureLabs Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250324T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250324T163000
DTSTAMP:20260610T202731
CREATED:20250313T220253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T220253Z
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SUMMARY:Ocean Startup Showcase
DESCRIPTION:On Monday\, March 24th\, the Ocean Startup Project\, along with partners COAST (Centre for Ocean Applied Sustainable Technology)\, Creative Destruction Labs\, and Foresight Canada\, are hosting an Ocean Startup Showcase. \nThis event offers a unique opportunity to connect with industry leaders\, investors\, government funders\, and entrepreneurs while highlighting some of the most innovative ocean technology startups in Canada. The evening will feature rapid-fire startup pitches\, fostering meaningful conversations and networking. \nWhat to Expect\n\nEngaging Pitches: Short\, impactful presentations from startups tackling critical ocean economy challenges.\nNetworking Opportunities: Meet and mingle with leaders\, visionaries\, and change-makers.\nCelebration of Innovation: Join a vibrant community committed to sustainable growth in the blue economy.\n\n 
URL:https://venturelabs.ca/event/ocean-startup-showcase/
LOCATION:SFU VentureLabs\, 555 W Hastings Street 11th Floor Suite 1100\, Vancouver\, B.C.\, V6B 4N6
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250327T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250327T153000
DTSTAMP:20260610T202731
CREATED:20250221T225131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250308T000210Z
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SUMMARY:How To Succeed at Tradeshows & Conferences
DESCRIPTION:Ahead of Web Summit Vancouver in May 2025\, we’re hosting a special workshop to help startups maximize their opportunities at this major event. The 2.5-hour workshop will be followed by some 1:1 time with consultants to give advice specific to your venture. \nAs part of the NRC IRAP-funded Go To Market program\, VentureLabs and Rocket Builders invite IRAP-supported firms to attend this workshop designed to prepare companies from many sectors for the conference. There is no cost for IRAP-supported firms. \nThe program will start with best practices and common items for many sectors. It will then feature guest speakers profiling major events from multiple sectors to provide a customized approach for each company. \nProgram components include: \n\nPrimary focus – sales\, partnering\, finance\, visibility\nReaching out for targeted meetings in advance\nScheduling key meetings and finding people at an event\nBooth set-up\, differentiation and having a ‘call to action’\nPress releases and PR\nFollowing up and relationship-building for long sales cycles
URL:https://venturelabs.ca/event/how-to-succeed-at-tradeshows-conferences/
LOCATION:Hybrid
CATEGORIES:Featured,SFU VentureLabs Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250327T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250327T180000
DTSTAMP:20260610T202731
CREATED:20250317T204712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250317T204712Z
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SUMMARY:2025 New Ventures BC Competition Kick-Off
DESCRIPTION:Join the 25th annual New Ventures BC Competition\, the startup competition that has helped thousands of entrepreneurs launch their ideas into thriving businesses. \n​Access to funding and resources\, networking with the local tech community\, exclusive seminars with industry experts- that’s just the tip of the iceberg for how the New Ventures BC Competition can benefit your startup! Connect with past winners\, competitors\, and key members of BC’s startup ecosystem for an evening of networking\, inspiration\, and celebration. \nPanelists\nHear from our past winners about how their participation in the Competition has impacted their ventures. \n\nAdele Khavari and Kamyab Zandi from TIMEZYX\n2024 First Place Prize Winner\nRayce Rossum and Todd Winship from yPilot\n2024 Leap to the Cloud Prize Winner\nAmanda Ackroyd and Mallory Flynn from insporos\n2024 Innovate BC Woman-Led Venture Award Winner
URL:https://venturelabs.ca/event/2025-new-ventures-bc-competition-kick-off/
LOCATION:Fasken\, 550 Burrard St #2900\, 29th Floor\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6C 0A3\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250329T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250329T160000
DTSTAMP:20260610T202731
CREATED:20250317T205130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250317T205130Z
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SUMMARY:Startup Sprint 2025
DESCRIPTION:​Join fellow New Ventures BC Competitors and the BC tech community for a day packed with startup essentials! These education sessions are open to anyone interested in learning about building a tech startup\, even if you are not part of the Competition. \n​It is also designed to help 2025 Competition entrants prepare for your Round 2 submissions\, due on April 22nd\, 2025. \nAgenda \n​9:15 AM: Registration\n9:45 AM: Product/Market Fit (Lesley Duncan & Dave Thomas\, SFU VentureLabs)\n11:00 AM: Break\n11:15 AM: Introduction to Pricing for Innovation (Steven Forth\, Ibbaka)\n12:30 PM: Lunch Break\n1:15 PM: Financial Models (Sean Hodgins\, Tag Team IG)\n2:15 PM: Break\n2:30 PM: The Business Case: What an Angel Really Wants (Mike Volker\, VANTEC Angel Network)\n4:00 PM: End \n​​This event is free for all BC tech startups\, students\, and our NVBC Community.
URL:https://venturelabs.ca/event/startup-sprint-2025/
LOCATION:UBC Robson Square\, 800 Robson Street Theatre C300\, Vancouver\, BC\, Vancouver\, CA
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