Giant pumpkin growing in Kitsilano

Giant pumpkin growing in Kitsilano

October 5, 2023 7:52 pm PST.

A Kitsilano family is growing a giant pumpkin in their front yard, and say they’re hoping King Kong will be a strong competitor in a contest this weekend. Sarah Chew reports.

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