Members of the African Children's Choir onstage at the Orpheum for anniversary concert

Celebrating the African Children's Choir 20^th anniversary at the Orpheum
A sold-out crowd greeted the African Children's Choir as the group came onstage to perform for their 20^th anniversary fundraising concert at the Orpheum Theatre on Saturday, September 25. Following the concert, over 200 guests and members of the choir attended a special Spirit of Vancouver reception made possible by the support of BC Lottery Corporation. More...

Vancouver Canucks player and Cops for Cancer rider/honorary co-chair Trevor Linden signs a young fan's jersey

Cops for Cancer Tour for a Friend rolls into Vancouver
Seventeen law enforcement officers from B.C. communities participated in this year’s Cops for Cancer Tour for a Friend cycling journey, in support of Camp Goodtimes, a camp for children with cancer. And for a second year, Vancouver Canuck Trevor Linden and 10-year-old leukemia survivor Victoria Fawkes were the Tour’s honorary co-chairs. "I’ve been lucky to be part of Camp Goodtimes — I'm so pleased to lend my support to such a worthwhile cause," said Linden. More...

Launching the TELUS Tour for the Cure in Vancouver

TELUS Tour for the Cure sends a message: Detection is your best protection
It’s a fact that mammograms help prevent breast cancer deaths. That’s why the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, BC/Yukon Chapter recently launched the "TELUS Tour for the Cure," in partnership with TELUS and the Province of British Columbia. This huge interactive touring educational exhibit will travel to 26 B.C. communities over the next eight months, to be displayed in local shopping centres and other public venues. More...

Terry Fox's dream of curing cancer still running
Terry Fox, the legendary Canadian who ran across the country on a prosthetic leg, dreamt of a world free of cancer. The Terry Fox Foundation keeps Terry Fox’s dream alive by organizing the annual Terry Fox Run. The Run will take place on Sunday, September 19 this year in over 130 locations in the B.C./Yukon region. Pledge sheets will be available at stores all across the province, or pledges can be collected online. More...

Granville Street Redesign Project (PDF/2,290kb)

Granville Street Redesign Project: public info package and Open House
The City of Vancouver will be hosting an Open House to garner input from the public on the three concepts presented for the Granville Street Redesign Project. For details on the project including a project summary, vision/objectives, concepts, photos of the models and assorted "idea" images, please view/download the document at left. The Open House will occur on Wednesday, September 22, 2004 from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4:30 to 7:30 p.m at the Scotia Dance Centre, 1196 Granville Street (at Davie), 7^th Floor.

African Children's Choir in concert at the Orpheum on September 25

Africa’s Heartbeat comes to Orpheum Theatre stage
Africa’s Heartbeat, featuring the Grammy-nominated African Children’s Choir with the Vancouver Opera Orchestra, will play at the Orpheum Theatre on September 25. A one-of-a-kind show combining traditional African music, dancing and storytelling, Africa's Heartbeat is part of a series of benefit concerts aimed at helping orphaned children in Africa who have lost one or both parents to AIDS. More...

AIDS WALK: Sunday, September 26, 2004 — call for volunteers
Three hundred volunteers are needed for the 19th AIDS WALK in Stanley Park on Sunday, September 26, 2004. Volunteers ensure that over 5,000 people on site have a great time while raising funds for direct services for persons living with AIDS, and are needed for various shifts on the day of the event as well as the months leading up to the walk. There are opportunities for anyone willing to help. Find out more...

Raise-a-Reader Campaign (PDF/31kb)

Help raise readers!
The Vancouver Sun Raise-a-Reader Campaign takes place throughout September and culminates on September 30, 2004 with Raise-a-Reader Day. By supporting the campaign with a $500 donation, your company will help improve the chances for all children in B.C. to become literate and productive adults. Show the community that your company cares about literacy! For more information, view/download the flyer at left.

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...

View/download flyer (PDF/116kb)

Rent comes to The Centre — September 7 to 11, 2004
The Centre in Vancouver for Performing Arts presents the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning musical Rent from September 7 to 11. Inspired by Puccini’s "La Boheme," Rent is a joyous, breathtaking and often bittersweet musical that celebrates a community of artists as they struggle with soaring hopes and tough realities of the world today. Experience firsthand what the critics are talking about!

Discover Espace Musique — Radio-Canada's music network
CBC/Radio-Canada today unveiled its new French-language FM radio service, Espace musique (90.9 FM in Montreal — 88.9 FM in Victoria). This music-driven network will make its on-air debut September 7, 2004. Lively and listener-friendly, Espace musique will be unique in the radio market. Programming will emphasize musical diversity, encompassing such genres as Classical, Jazz, Chanson francophone and World, and devote itself to music by emerging artists. For more information, view/download media release from CBC/Radio-Canada (PDF/235kb).