Spirit of Vancouver® says "Aloha" with Harmony Airways
The Spirit of Vancouver was aboard Harmony Airways to Honolulu, Hawaii, on June 25. The inaugural flight arrived in Hawaii to a hot and sunny 30-degree day. More...

Vancouver Board of Trade and Spirit of Vancouver chairman Graeme Stamp

Vancouver's first Santa Claus Parade set to roll November 21, 2004
Santa Claus will start making an early stop in Vancouver from this year forward, when the Rogers Santa Claus Parade marches down Georgia Street for the first time on Sunday, November 21. The parade is being produced by three divisions of Rogers Communications. At the announcement today, Santa Claus and some of his reindeer also made a rare summer appearance. More...

Vancouver Fire Department has organized a "boot" campaign on all four nights of this year's fireworks competition

2004 HSBC Celebration of Light — the "best event of summer"
Today, the Vancouver Fireworks Festival Society board of directors announced the performance dates and participating countries in the 2004 HSBC Celebration of Light Fireworks Festival. Dennis Skulsky, chairman of the Vancouver Fireworks Festival Society, said: "We are delighted to announce another year of fabulous fireworks for our residents and visitors alike." More...

Road to Athens Rally
On Wednesday, June 16, CBC/Radio-Canada, PacificSport and special guests hosted the Road to Athens Rally to help send off B.C. athletes in search of gold. The event took place at CBC/Radio-Canada Plaza on Hamilton Street and admission was free to all. More...

Countdown to the 2004 Ethics in Action Awards
It’s not too late to nominate a company for a 2004 Ethics in Action^TM Award — nominations close June 30, 2004, and the 11^th Annual Ethics in Action Awards take place October 21, 2004 at the Fairmont Waterfront Hotel. More...

Burke — photo by Dave Roels

Brian Burke gets well-roasted
Over 850 people celebrated former president and GM of the Vancouver Canucks Brian Burke’s achievements at a roast on Monday evening. The event also raised $20,000 for Burke’s favourite charity, Canuck Place Children’s Hospice. More...

2004 Molson Indy Gala selects the BC Sports Hall of Fame & Museum Foundation as Charity of Choice
The BC Sports Hall of Fame & Museum Foundation has been selected as the charity of choice for the 2004 Molson Indy Gala, held at Gotham Steakhouse on July 22, 2004. The evening will be a party to remember as guests mingle with a number of the Indy drivers, along with sports, local and entertainment celebrities. More...

BC Lions FOOTBALL 101 for Women
Are you puzzled as to why your husband or boyfriend has become such a football nut? Have you ever wondered what that black stuff is under football players’ eyes? Do you like pampering yourself? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you're are a prime candidate for BC Lions FOOTBALL 101 for Women, specially designed for women who want to learn about the game! More...

Dowle — photo by Dave Roels

BC Lions season kick-off luncheon
"The BC Lions definitely walk the talk when it comes to community involvement," said Jeff Dowle, chairman of The Board of Trade and Spirit of Vancouver®, at a special kick-off celebration of the Lions' 51^st season. More...

Visa on Olympic sponsorship
At today's Spirit of Vancouver® event, Visa Canada president Derek Fry shared his views on the value to Canadian companies of getting involved in the Olympics and supporting amateur athletes — according to Fry, sponsorship makes good business sense. More...

Canada Place celebrates a B.C. experience for Canada Day
Canada Place Corporation, its sponsors and media partners are pleased to present the 17^th annual Canada Day at Canada Place celebration on Thursday, July 1, 2004. This year’s theme promises "a B.C. experience," celebrating what makes this province unique to Canada, from the outdoors lifestyle and extreme action sports to B.C. homegrown entertainment. More...

Watch the BC Lions roar on June 5 and help support the Rick Hansen Man in Motion Foundation
We invite you and your friends, family and co-workers to help support the 2^nd annual Rick Hansen Wheels In Motion to raise funds and awareness for people living with a spinal cord injury. Purchase tickets to the BC Lions vs. Saskatchewan Roughriders game on Saturday, June 5 at BC Place Stadium, and $5 of your ticket will be donated to the Rick Hansen Man In Motion Foundation. More...

Join the annual Walk With The Dragon on July 18, 2004
The Annual Walk With The Dragon, organized by S.U.C.C.E.S.S., is the largest community-based fund-raising event held in Vancouver’s scenic Stanley Park. Each July, more than 13,000 individuals, including over 600 corporate teams, participate in the 7-km panoramic Walk along the seawall and the carnival at Lumbermen’s Arch, Stanley Park. The walk is a prelude to an excursion of a day with fun-filled activities for the whole family. More...

Start planning early, says Sydney Olympics Investment 2000 player
Staging a successful Olympic can transform a city and a country, Andrew Gilkes, chief executive of Australasian Access, told a Vancouver Board of Trade audience at a Spirit of Vancouver® luncheon event. According to Gilkes, the Games repositioned Australia and Sydney in the eyes of the global business community and generated $6.5 billion in economic activity. More...

Davis — photo by Jim McGraw

The history of Metropolitan Vancouver
Vancouver writer Chuck Davis is preparing a major new history of this region, with financial support from local businesses. The History of Metropolitan Vancouver is a three-year project with a unique format: each year in the region's past gets its own chapter. The book covers the history of the entire Lower Mainland, starting in 1827 with the building of the first Fort Langley. Vancouver is the focus of the book, but the city's other suburbs are part of the story, too. 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...

The 2^nd Annual Camp Moomba Yogathon
The Western Canadian Pediatric AIDS Society invites you to join hundreds of others in performing 108 sun salutations to raise money for children impacted by HIV/AIDS. All proceeds and pledges raised will help send children to Camp Moomba, a summer camp program designed to restore the young spirits of those whose lives are affected by this disease. Register online now, pledge a participant, or form a team! More...

New Storyeum attraction showcases B.C. history

Storyeum: New underground experience adds to Gastown revitalization
Historical Xperiences Inc., a Vancouver-based company that designs history-themed attractions, is nearing completion of Storyeum, a unique underground theatre in Gastown showcasing the rich heritage of B.C. This 104,000 square-foot attraction will feature a huge underground theatre, elaborate movie sets, dozens of talented performers, and state-of-the-art effects. More...

Hastings Park/PNE: Help shape the future
The City of Vancouver has unveiled four approaches for the future of Hastings Park and the PNE. Once a conceptual plan is adopted by Council, the detailed design of the park and of a summer fair can begin. Review the four proposed approaches and send in your feedback via the City's online questionnaire. 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...

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...