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2004 Spirit of Vancouver Awards — call for nominations
The 2004 Spirit of Vancouver Awards categories include: Individual Spirit Award(s), Corporation Award, Community Organization Award, Special Event Award, Media Award, and the Mike Horsey Free Spirit Award.

To see details of the award categories, go to our online Nomination Form. Please note the deadline for nominations has now passed.  

Red Cross Humanitarian Award recipients announced
Lt.-Gen. Roméo Dallaire presented a compelling keynote speech as four prestigious humanitarian awards were presented at the 3^rd Annual Power of Humanity Awards dinner, held at the Fairmont Waterfront Hotel. Three local Power of Humanity Awards were presented in addition to an Honorary Power of Humanity Award recognizing all those involved with the B.C. fire response of 2003. More...

2004 Banquet of Champions a success!
With over 900 guests in attendance, the BC Sports Hall of Fame & Museum hosted its 36^th Annual Banquet of Champions on Tuesday, May 18 at the Vancouver Convention & Exhibition Centre. "This was an exceptional night for sports in British Columbia and one event that we look forward to every year," said Anna Nyarady, chair of the BC Sports Hall of Fame & Museum. More...

Vancouver International Children's Festival... for children and other adventurous people!
Attending the Vancouver International Children's Festival is your chance to be a part of an international celebration of the arts that has an indelible impact on your child’s global awareness and appreciation of cultural diversity. The Festival runs for eight days from May 17-24, 2004, in Vanier Park. More...

2004 Cloverdale Rodeo & Country Fair
The Cloverdale Rodeo & Country Fair has been thrilling crowds for more than 100 years. Growing from a community rodeo in the early days to an internationally renowned event, the Cloverdale Rodeo has become the place to be on the May long weekend in BC. More...

Hyack Festival 2004
Starting on the Victoria Day weekend in May, the Hyack Festival Association presents its traditional project: the Hyack Festival. This annual spring community festival mixes some of New Westminster’s best-loved traditions with a kaleidoscope of modern events. More...

ZIGZAG ÉTÉ — starting Monday, May 31, 2004 on Radio-Canada TV
Beginning May 31, ZIGZAG ÉTÉ will be serving up the best of its inaugural season. Every Monday at 6:30 p.m. on Radio-Canada television, listeners will again have the chance to zigzag across the cultural landscape of British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. More...

World premiere of Terracotta Warriors at The Centre in Vancouver for Performing Arts
The Centre presents another incredible and original production, Terracotta Warriors. This "action-musical" features a large cast of Chinese dancers, martial artists and acrobats. The story portrays the historical events surrounding the rule of the Emperor Qin Shihuang, the first emperor of China in 221 B.C., as a dream of the excavator who is unearthing the terracotta warrior tomb. More...

Spirit of Vancouver^TM joins in the Bell City Chase
The Bell City Chase kicked off in Vancouver on May 15, 2004, with nearly 200 teams of two participating. Over 80 per cent of the teams completed the course, with the winners finishing in an amazing three hours and nine minutes. The SOV team came in a proud 36^th place, after navigating the city from the Plaza of Nations to the Stanley Theatre and Chinatown to Stanley Park, facing mental, physical and even edible challenges. More...

Nominate The Greatest Canadian
Time's almost up — the nomination period for The Greatest Canadian will close at midnight, this Sunday, May 16, 2004. Don't miss your chance to take part in the nationwide debate! Here’s your chance to tell the nation who’s The Greatest Canadian, and why. More...

The Bell City Chase
The Chase is on! Are you a reality TV nut? Interested in helping us launch The City Chase season? We're looking for volunteers to help us at the first race of the season on May 15, 2004, in Vancouver, B.C. Or, if you'd like to participate, register now for this one-day challenge of adventure and discovery — part urban adventure, part scavenger hunt and part obstacle course. More...

explorASIAN Extravaganza!
On May 15, check out the explorASIAN Extravaganza, part of the explorASIAN Festival going on right now. It's going to be a sell-out, so get your tickets in advance and avoid the lineup at the door. It's not often you'll get the chance to see so many diverse performers under one roof at the same time, so don't miss out. Invite your friends to an exciting evening of music, dance, and very cool vibes! More...

Ronald McDonald House Golf Tournament Fundraiser
The 17^th Annual Ronald McDonald House Invitational Golf Tournament, the House's number one fundraiser, will be held on June 8, 2004, at the spectacular Westwood Plateau Golf & Country Club. One of the fun new initiatives of this year's fundraiser is the Gift Basket Drive — organizations can donate a themed gift basket to the upcoming Ronald McDonald House Silent Auction. All baskets and items must be received by Monday, May 31, 2004. More...

Canada's top athletes stay connected with $5 million annual commitment from Bell Canada
Some of Canada’s biggest names in amateur sport were in Vancouver today to help Bell Canada announce the launch of the enhanced Bell Athletes Connect program. The event also celebrated a new, formal partnership involving major financial and in-kind commitments by Bell to Athletes CAN, the association that represents more than 1,800 of Canada’s senior national team athletes across the country. More...

Artist Tiko Kerr with The Spirit of Whale-Being Orca commissioned by SOV

Orcas in the City unveiled at Vancouver Convention & Exhibition Centre
The eight-foot-tall Orca in the City sculptures were unveiled at a Spirit of Vancouver^TM ceremony sponsored by the Vancouver Convention & Exhibition Centre. From May until October 12, 2004, a total of 65 Orcas will make their home outdoors at various locations throughout the city of Vancouver. The sculpture series was commissioned by local businesses and individuals and produced by both new and seasoned B.C. artists. More...

Capilano Suspension Bridge's newest attraction: Treetops Adventure
Treetops Adventure, a thrilling West Coast rainforest experience, is the first venue of its kind in North America. Capilano Suspension Bridge's newest attraction, Treetops offers visitors a squirrel’s eye view of a thriving coastal forest, as they venture from one magnificent Douglas fir tree to another via a series of elevated suspension bridges. More...

Exclusive offer for friends of the Vancouver Asian Heritage Month Society — World Premiere of Terracotta Warriors
Join us at the World Premiere of Terracotta Warriors during explorASIAN. This action-musical portrays historical events surrounding the rule of the Emperor Qin Shihuang, the first emperor of China in 221 BC. We have an exclusive offer for friends of the Vancouver Asian Heritage Month Society — call The Centre now at 604-878-8880 to reserve your tickets. More...

The 2004 Banquet of Champions
The BC Sports Hall of Fame and Museum is pleased to announce the 36^th Annual Banquet of Champions to be held on Tuesday, May 18, 2004 at the Vancouver Convention & Exhibition Centre. One of the premier gala events in Vancouver, the evening features the recognition of outstanding individuals for their achievements and contributions to British Columbia sport and sport history. More...

BC Youth Week — May 1 to 7, 2004
Celebrate youth in your community during Youth Week, May 1 to 7, 2004. Youth Week is an international celebration recognizing the value, diversity and positive contributions youth make in their communities. Be sure to catch one of the hundreds of events that will be taking place in B.C. all week long. More...

The Spirit of Vancouver Team at the third annual Bell Walk for Kids

Canadians raise more than $1.7 million for Kids Help Phone
Over 20,000 Canadians laced up their sneakers for the third annual Bell Walk for Kids in support of Kids Help Phone on Sunday, May 2, 2004. Held in more than 35 communities, the one-day event raised more than $1.7 million dollars (and counting). The Spirit of Vancouver^TM joined in Vancouver's Bell Walk along Spanish Banks. More...

CBC explorASIAN Launch
On Saturday, May 1, 2004, look for CBC on location at the explorASIAN Trade Bazaar happening at the Vancouver Public Library and join us in the afternoon for special CBC explorASIAN Launch events! Visit CBC's Theatre B for special screenings, enjoy readings from the upcoming CBC Radio drama, A Fine Balance and much more. More...

Community Crash Reduction Challenge — May 5 to 27, 2004 — take the challenge and win!
Road safety is no accident. This May, the government of B.C., ICBC and Autoplan brokers are challenging communities across the province to reduce crashes and road-related harm by taking part in the Community Crash Reduction Challenge. Sign your road safety pledge and enter for a chance to win cash, travel vouchers and exciting prizes. More...

Association of Women in Finance honours Jill Bodkin
The Association of Women in Finance announced today that it has chosen Jill Bodkin, chair and CEO of Golden Heron Enterprises, as the Lifetime Achievement Award winner for the 7th Annual PEAK Awards taking place May 27, 2004 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel Vancouver. More...

Hastings Entertainment — we’ve been expecting you!
Hastings Racecourse has been capturing the imagination of Vancouverites and visitors alike for 115 years. Featuring live thoroughbred racing and exciting simulcast racing from the world’s most prestigious tracks, Hastings is a legendary location with the most spectacular mountain and waterfront racing views in North America. More...

Volunteer opportunities — Greater Vancouver Food Bank Society
The Greater Vancouver Food Bank Society has recently received some generous food donations and urgently requires individuals and groups to sort product in their warehouse. Help fight hunger in your community and volunteer — weekends and evenings are available! More...

"Relaunch Hong Kong" promotion

Hong Kong Ballet Promotes Hong Kong in Toronto and Vancouver
Gala performances by the Hong Kong Ballet in Toronto and Vancouver are feature activities in upcoming "Relaunch Hong Kong" promotions. Vancouver Mayor Larry Campbell said, "Hong Kong Ballet is bestowing a great honour on Vancouver by bringing this premier performance of The Legend of the Great Archer to Vancouver." More...

DOCOMOMO.BC presents AB PRE-FAB: The Conservation of Buckminster Fuller's Dymaxion Dwelling Machine
On May 12, 2004, find out about the conservation and restoration of Buckminster Fuller’s 1946 Dymaxion Dwelling Machine, "the most important pre-fabricated house design of the 20th century" and an absolutely fabulous vision of what modern living could be. More...

Volunteer positions with Neighbours First
Neighbours First is a non-profit community program serving the Gastown and Chinatown areas in the City of Vancouver. The program provides a focal point for identification of, and action on, concerns related to security, safety, and hospitality to make the area a safe and pleasant environment in which to reside, do business or visit. More...

Dine Pan Pacific announces... Mother's Day Brunch at Cafe Pacifica
Mother's Day Brunch overlooking Coal Harbour from the Cafe Pacifica — it'll be the highlight of her Mother's Day. Treat your Mom to decadent indulgences lovingly prepared by our culinary experts, and we'll treat her to a Mother's Day gift. More...