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Here are some places to help you with all those tedious life needs and a little bit extra :)!

 1. Canadian Blood Services

888 Dunmuir St
Vancouver, BC V6C 3K4
(888) 236-6283

Category: Health and Medical

Neighbourhood: Downtown

5.0 star rating
  6/7/2010 First to Review

Today was my first foray into the blood donation realm.  Ok, not totally true, I have tried to donate twice at the New Westminster Clinic but have been unsuccessful due to illness or medication, so I was very happy to get the go ahead today.

The blood…More »

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 2. Canadian Blood Services

76 Jamieson Ct
New Westminster, BC V3L 5P9

5.0 star rating
  8/21/2010 First to Review

I am a blood donor and a proud of it.  It took me three tries to be given the go ahead to be able to donate blood but I persevered and here I am.  

Anyway, I usually donate at the Dunsmuir location as it is close to my work and is a static facility,…More »

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 3. Foxfire Tattoos & Piercings

712 6th St
New Westminster, BC V3L 3C5
(604) 525-8580

Categories: Tattoo, Piercing

5.0 star rating
  Update - 5/15/2010

OMG got my tattoo last night and Shannon is AMAZING!  That girl has talent and then some.  I will go back to her in a heartbeat!  Not only is the artistic talent amazing, she is so friendly and easy to talk to as well.  

As a side note, Danielle (sp)…More »

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  • 5.0 star rating
    5/5/2010

    I like tattoos and since the passing of my step mom this past weekend I have seriously been thinking… Read more »

 4. Blair N Peter

245 Columbia St E
New Westminster, BC V3L 3W4
(604) 522-7737

Category: Doctors

5.0 star rating
  5/4/2010 First to Review

After 3 trips to the ER at RCH I was finally diagnosed with an issue that can be easily solved through minor surgery.  In comes Dr. Blair.  I saw him 4 times and he was fantastic each time.  The first time was a consult and he explained the situation…More »

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 5. Saje Nature's Remedies & Aromatherapy

123 Carrie Cates Ct
North Vancouver, BC V7M 3K7
(604) 988-9688

Categories: Massage, Cosmetics & Beauty Supply

Neighbourhood: Lower Lonsdale

5.0 star rating
  4/26/2010

Since I can suffer from anxiety on occassion I decided to check out natural ways to feel relaxed instead of going the medication route.  Boy have I been shown the way!  I have mists for refreshing and sleep.  I have roll ons for headaches (Peppermint…More »

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 6. Douglas Lovely & Associates

609 6th St
New Westminster, BC V3L 3C1
(604) 524-4981

Category: Dentists

5.0 star rating
  4/26/2010 First to Review

4.5 stars

I hated dentists and hygenists until I came here.  Before he left, I had Dr. Murphy, who is a lot of laughs and now i have Dr. Bass who is just as good.  I actually enjoy going there.  In regard to hygenists, Heather is fantabulous!  I love…More »

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 7. Weight Watchers

529 Queens Ave
New Westminster, BC V3L 1K2

4.0 star rating
  5/20/2010 First to Review

Woot, woot!  I have found something that makes me want to learn what that great white beast in my kitchen is.  You know, the one with the brown circular things, I think they call it a stove!  Going through some rough times, I gained a few pound and…More »

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 8. Metropolis Eyecare Centre

4700 Kingsway
Burnaby, BC V5H 4M1
(604) 433-3555

Category: Optometrists

Neighbourhood: Metrotown

5.0 star rating
  Update - 7/25/2010

So a previous review ranted a bit about the cost to see the optometrist.  Lets just say I am eating my words, well just a little. They are still expensive ($90 for an eye exam) but they not include the dilation of your eyes in that cost if you need…More »

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  • 3.0 star rating
    5/4/2010 First to Review

    I can't say anything wrong about this optometrist other than it's always bloody expensive to see any… Read more »

 9. Overtime Sports Bike Shop

195 Schoolhouse Street
Coquitlam, BC V3K 4X8
(604) 529-1919

Category: Bikes

4.0 star rating
  7/15/2010 First to Review

This place is fantastic.  I recently won a brand new Rocky Mountain mountain bike however it had an 18 inch frame and I am a very short 5'1 who requires roughly a 13 inch frame.  I contacted Rocky Mountain but they weren't interested in doing an…More »

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 10. London Drugs

555 6th St
New Westminster, BC V3M 3X3
(604) 448-4803

Category: Drugstores

4.0 star rating
  4/26/2010

I am a crazy fan of London Drugs.  I go in for one item and come out with 20 and I know I am not the only one that does that LOL.  It's almost like IKEA to me.  Go in and spend hours wandering up and down the aisles, just making sure there isn't…More »

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 11. North Shore Stress & Anxiety Clinic

145 Chadwick Ct
North Vancouver, BC V7M 3K1
(604) 985-3939

Category: Councelling & Mental Health

Neighbourhood: Lower Lonsdale

4.0 star rating
  5/6/2010 First to Review

I have been coming here for a few years and all I can say is that the staff and counsellors are fantastic.  They have helped me in so many ways!

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 12. Dynamic Health and Fitness

610 6th St
New Westminster, BC V3M 6H6
(604) 521-8746

Category: Gyms

4.0 star rating
  4/20/2010 First to Review

Just recently moved locations and it is now a bigger gym and I like that there is more equipment but even with more equipment it almost seems to big and airy.

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 13. Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine

435 Columbia St
New Westminster, BC V3L 5N8
(604) 777-9981
4.0 star rating
  4/20/2010 First to Review

If you are into learning more about Naturopathic medicine and healing via natural remedies, this is the place.   It is a student clinic which means you are attended to by the students in their 3rd and 4th (final) years of education but they also have…More »

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 14. Shoppers Drug Mart

610 6th Street
New Westminster, BC V3L 3C2
(604) 521-0767

Category: Drugstores

3.0 star rating
  4/26/2010 First to Review

I LOVE beauty products and find that there are a couple of things I can find here that I can't at LDs (London Drugs) but very few.  I find them a little over priced but the location in the mall is great.  Last time I was there I picked up ear…More »

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 15. Skagit Cycle Center

1704 S Burlington Blvd
Burlington, WA 98233
USA
(360) 757-1910

Category: Bikes

4.0 star rating
  8/11/2010

A few weeks ago I went down to the Outlets for a shop and stumbled upon this gem!  We were looking for a cruiser bike and Spencer helps us find the one we wanted.  With the exchange rate it's still a steal for the bike we decided on.  

We have since…More »

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 16. Fort Langley Cyclery

9110 Glover Rd
Langley, BC V1M 4G1
(604) 881-2453

Category: Bikes

5.0 star rating
  9/3/2010 First to Review

As most of you know, if you have read my reviews, that I have a couple of dogs. One of which is terrified of bikes and I have two :)! I really wanted to be able to take my dog Puck out on bike rides so I was on a mission to find a basket that I could…More »

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 17. Imperial Pharmacy

981 Carnarvon St
New Westminster, BC V3M 1G2
(604) 515-1635

Category: Drugstores

5.0 star rating
  9/15/2010 First to Review

This pharmacy gets 5 stars because they always have my prescriptions done in less than 5 minutes. I had four to fill yesterday and I was out in a flash. No wonder Pharmasave hasn't bit into the prescription market in the area.

Not only are they…More »

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 18. Vancouver General Hospital

855 W 12th Ave
Vancouver, BC V5Z
(604) 875-4111

Category: Hospitals

Neighbourhood: Fairview Slopes

4.0 star rating
  9/15/2010

Who ever likes hospitals? Not me, that's for sure lol! I have never had to use their emergency services but I have had experience with the staff in some of the pavilions and I can say that they are amazing.

I usually have appointments in the Leslie…More »

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 19. London Drugs

525 West Broadway
Vancouver, BC V5Z 1E6
(604) 448-4804

Category: Drugstores

Neighbourhood: Fairview Slopes

4.0 star rating
  9/17/2010

I love London Drugs and the experience at this location was no different.  I was in the area and needed to pick up a few things, so in I walked.  What I really like about the whole London Drugs experience is that almost all of them are laid out in…More »

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 20. London Drugs

875 Park Royal N
West Vancouver, BC V7T
(604) 448-4844

Category: Drugstores

3.0 star rating
  10/8/2010

This past weekend my fiance and I were looking for an inexpensive buffet for our dining room until we could save for one we really wanted and the London Drugs by our house had one we had liked. Unfortunately it was no longer in stock so off we went…More »

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 21. Care Point Medical Centres

140 - 555 6th St
New Westminster, BC V3L 3B5
(604) 523-1166

Category: Medical Clinics

4.0 star rating
  12/2/2010 First to Review

I have been coming to Care Point for a number of years and have had mixed experiences.  Overall it's closer to a 3 1/2 - 4 star place.  It is primarily a walk-in clinic.

I always see Dr. Wozny after some less than desirable experiences with another…More »

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 22. Crystal Nails

78 10th St
New Westminster, BC V3M 3X8
(604) 521-1453
4.0 star rating
  5/5/2011

A number of years ago I tried this place and they were horrible.  I vowed never to go back but a friend of mine was moving away and wanted to get pedicures together and this was where she wanted to go, so sucked it up and decided to try these guys…More »

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 23. Oonagh Zuberbier

Broadway Plaza Building
Vancouver, BC V5Z 4C2
(604) 876-7004

Category: Councelling & Mental Health

Neighbourhood: Fairview Slopes

5.0 star rating
  6/4/2011 First to Review

I have been seeing Dr. Zuberbier for a couple of years now but she just recently moved here from North Vancouver.  

I couldn't ask for a better Dr. She's been very helpful for me and is a somewhere I feel I can go to let out some fears etc.  

I highly…More »

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 24. Royal Columbian Hospital

330 E Columbia St
New Westminster, BC V3L 3W7
(604) 520-4253

Category: Hospitals

3.0 star rating
  8/3/2011 First to Review

A couple of weeks ago had to come here for some tests.  As far as hospitals go it's not too bad.  The emergency was quick and painless for me and usually is whenever I have had to come here.

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 25. Spa Utopia & Salon

999 Canada Place
Vancouver, BC V6C 3C1
(604) 641-1351

Categories: Skin Care, Day Spas

Neighbourhood: Downtown

4.0 star rating
  10/5/2011

OMG!!!!  I am in LOVE!  I received some gift cards for my birthday and bridal shower (they were a couple of weeks apart) for the spa and I was super excited to go as I have never been to a spa before.  

I went in for the exclusive manicure so that my…More »

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 26. Saje Natural Wellness

20502 Fraser Hwy
Langley, BC V3A 4G2
(604) 534-1088

5.0 star rating
  12/4/2011 First to Review

I LOVE THIS PLACE!  Can I say that loud enough in type?  

I have been here a few times although I couldn't find it on my check ins lol.  Oh well.  Anyway, I had run out of Lavender oil and since I was in a mood to go to Ten Thousand Villages as well,…More »

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 27. Lifetime Eyecare & Contact Lens Centre

614 Sixth Street
New Westminster, BC V3L 3C3
(604) 522-1120
5.0 star rating
  1/13/2012 First to Review

My review of this business will be very limited as I only used them to get my nose pads replaced on my glasses.  

For the service I needed and was offered this is definitely a 5 star place.  A month or so ago one of my nose pads decided it had enough…More »

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 28. London Drugs

7280 Market Crossing
Burnaby, BC V5J 3J4
(604) 448-4871
4.0 star rating
  1/19/2012

Ok, who can honestly say they don't LOVE LD's?  Me, I can rarely go into one and not meander.  This is another one that makes me need to look down EVERY aisle.  

This is a typical London Drugs.  The down side is that it's a bit hard to navigate.…More »

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 29. Saje Nature's Remedies & Aromatherapy

14837 Marine Drive
White Rock, BC V4B 1C1
(604) 535-0650
4.0 star rating
  3/28/2012 First to Review

My husband had some personal stuff to do out this way so while he was busy I took the car for a little drive and wound up here!  I am a Sajeaholic.  If I worked here I would be broke as I really believe in natural healing and the power of smell.  I…More »

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 30. Royal City Tattoo

490 E Columbia
New Westminster, BC V3L 3X5
(604) 540-6944

Category: Tattoo

5.0 star rating
  4/4/2012 First to Review

I LOVE Andrea.  My husband has known her for years and she has been his tattoo artist for a long time.   So when he started talking about adding some details to his I decided it was time to get the latest tattoo that I had planned on getting…More »

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