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September 2003
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Largest single fundraiser for breast cancer research takes place on Sunday, October 5, 2003
The Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation’s CIBC Run for the Cure is the single largest, nationwide fundraising event of the year in support of the advancement of breast cancer research, education, diagnosis and treatment. Join over 12,000 women, children, men and hundreds of breast cancer survivors to run and walk for the cure on Sunday, October 5. More...
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Behind the scenes of the vote for 2010
A Spirit of Vancouver event offered a behind-the-scenes look at the 2010 Olympic vote in Prague, provided by a panel of individuals who were on the scene when Vancouver won the bid for the 2010 Olympic & Paralympic Winter Games. More...
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The 2003 WWC and Washington
Marine Group launch Youth Initiative
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Washington Marine Group Youth Initiative launches today
Washington Marine Group and the 2003 World Weightlifting Championships launched a sport and education program today for B.C. students: the Youth Initiative, developed by SportMed BC, is a unique and exciting opportunity for students and teachers to be involved in a world-class sporting event. More...
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B.C. Lottery Corporation: Not a gamble to invest in community
"I don’t think most people know that the proceeds of gaming help to support 5,000 charities in the province of British Columbia," said Rick Turner, president and CEO, International Aviation Terminals Inc. and IAT Management Group (IAT). Turner recently took on a major challenge as chair of the B.C. Lottery Corporation (BCLC). Read Sounding Board article
Gaming has experienced tremendous growth worldwide over the past two decades. Vic Poleschuk, new president and CEO of BCLC, discussed the organization’s balanced approach for success that embraces both the competitive entertainment marketplace and social responsibility objectives at a recent Board of Trade event. Read Sounding Board article
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Panelist Tennant at Greater
Vancouver Community
Leadership summit forum
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The ward system vs. at-large: What works best for Vancouver?
A panel of experts debated whether wards or the at-large system of electing our city councillors works best for our city at a Greater Vancouver Community Leadership Summit forum on Friday, September 19. "Just what is the essential nature of Vancouver — is it a large meaningful entity, or is it a conglomeration of more meaningful neighbourhoods?" asked Dr. Paul Tennant, professor of political science at the UBC. More...
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Groundbreaking ceremony at Dr. Sun
Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden
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Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Garden celebrates expansion
On Friday, September 12, the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden held a groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate the upcoming expansion of the Garden's grounds and facilities and a "transition from dream to reality," according to the Garden’s president, Katherine Gibler. More...
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Artist Robert Bateman helps Vancouver Aquarium launch Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup
The Vancouver Aquarium Marine Science Centre was joined today by internationally acclaimed artist Robert Bateman and representatives from TD Friends of the Environment Foundation as they launched the Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup, taking place coast-to-coast from September 13 to 21, 2003. More...
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(L to R) Vancouver Board of Trade
director of Business Development,
Blair Qualey, presents gold Spirit of
Vancouver lapel pin to visiting
chairman of the IOC Coordination
Commission, René Fasel - photo by
Tor Bengston
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First contact with Vancouver 2010
An IOC team led by René Fasel, chairman of the IOC 2010 Coordination Commission which will be fully formed later this year, ended two days of meetings today in Vancouver with the leaders of the 2010 Transition Team. The meetings were the first since Vancouver was elected Host City for the 2010 Olympic Winter Games during the IOC Session in Prague on July 2 this year. More...
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2010 countdown clock moves to the
Royal City
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Countdown clock arrives in New Westminster as Royal City plans for strategic role in 2010
Local dignitaries, Olympians and Paralympians joined the Spirit of 2010 New Westminster Committee today to welcome the famous countdown clock to the Royal City. The clock will be on display at the Royal City Centre in New Westminster for the next two weeks. More...
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The 2003 Courage To Come Back Awards
- photo provided by Coast Mental Health
Foundation
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The Courage To Come Back
Coast Mental Health Foundation is extremely grateful that The Courage To Come Back, Coast’s premiere provincial event, was a finalist for the 2003 Spirit of Vancouver Award in the Special Event category. It might be presumptuous to say that being involved with The Courage To Come Back Event changes lives — but so many people over the last five years have told Coast that attending the awards has affected them tremendously. More...
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The Lower Mainland's newest fitness event — the first annual Corporate Challenge
September 5 to September 21, at Burnaby Lake Sports Fields and surrounding areas, The Lower Mainland Corporate Challenge makes its debut. A two-week, multi-sport, athletic festival, centered around its own tented entertainment village, will see corporate teams competing in 12 sporting events such as soccer, ultimate frisbee, slow pitch, three-on-three basketball, curling, volleyball, golf, and an obstacle course. More...
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Ribbon-cutting for YVR's new retail
stores in the U.S. departures area
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New retail shops expand choices for U.S.-bound passengers at YVR
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) raised the bar again today with the expansion of its transborder retail stores: the new development follows several years of discussions between Vancouver International Airport Authority and Canadian and U.S. customs regarding the value of products that could be sold in this post-security area. More...
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Unbreakable spirit: The 2003 Terry Fox Run
The Terry Fox Run kicked off its 2003 Corporate Team Challenge at a special breakfast held at the Four Seasons Hotel, a proud Spirit of Vancouver partner. The Run is a non-competitive event where people get together as individuals, families and groups to raise money in Terry’s name. It is a day of celebrating Terry’s legacy and helping to keep his dream of a cure for cancer alive. More...
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Wine, dine and support the library at "One Book, Three Chefs"
Karen Barnaby. Umberto Menghi. John Bishop. Three chefs design menus and demonstrate their culinary brilliance while guests wine, dine and support the library. "One Book, Three Chefs," a gourmet fundraiser for the Vancouver Public Library Foundation, is presented by Vancouver Public Library’s "One Book, One Vancouver," a book club for the entire city. More...
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