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Poll reveals British Columbians' support for 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games up by 10 per cent
A new poll conducted by Ipsos-Reid for 2010 LegaciesNow indicates 68 per cent support for the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games in British Columbia, an increase of 10 per cent over a similar poll conducted in March 2003. More...
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(L to R) SFU president Michael
Stevenson, Joseph Segal and
BMO's Richard Rudderham
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BMO bestows $750,000 to Segal Graduate School of Business
A generous $750,000 donation from BMO Financial Group will fund graduate business student scholarships and support renovations to Simon Fraser University's new Segal Graduate School of Business. The new school will open in September 2005 in the Bank of Montreal's former Vancouver headquarters, a Class-A heritage building on the corner of Pender and Granville Streets. More...
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Joseph and Rosalie Segal named 2005 recipients of Variety International Humanitarian Award
Dr. Joseph Segal and Dr. Rosalie Segal have been named the 2005 recipients of Variety International – The Children’s Charity’s Humanitarian Award. Variety International president Ory Slonim of Israel will present the organization’s highest honour to the Segals at the Variety International 2005 Humanitarian Award Dinner on May 12 at the Westin Bayshore in Vancouver. More...
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CEO Gary Collins hosts Harmony Airways' inaugural flight to Palm Springs
In one of his first public appearances as president and CEO of Harmony Airways, former B.C. Finance Minister Gary Collins hosted a group of local media on a familiarization tour of Palm Springs, Harmony’s newest route. Journalists, on-air radio and TV personalities got to experience Harmony Airways’ service first-hand and discover the Southern California hotspot. More...
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Spirit Bear sculpture unveiled at Vancouver
Convention & Exhibition Centre
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Spirit Bears In the City project launched
Vancouver Canucks head coach Marc Crawford and his wife Helen helped to unveil Spirit Bears In The City, a new public art project by the BC Lions Society and sequel to last year’s incredibly successful Orcas In The City. Companies and individuals are invited to sponsor the life-size white Spirit Bear fiberglass sculptures, which will be transformed by a B.C. artist into a piece of public art for display on city streets in 2006. More...
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125 reasons to celebrate Dine Out VancouverTM 2005
Vancouver's most exciting and anticipated restaurant promotion is nearly here: Dine Out Vancouver 2005, presented by Visa, boasts a record number of participating restaurants, three great price points and a contest to whet any appetite. From January 21 to February 3, diners can choose their favourites from 125 restaurants. Book early to avoid disappointment! More...
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Vancouver Board of Trade director raises $20 million for United Way
The Scotiabank & United Way Community Spirit Awards announces record results from the 2004 United Way Community Campaign. Together, we raised over $20.2 million for United Way to invest in programs for people in our community — more than ever before! More...
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International Sculpture Festival set to take over Vancouver's public spaces
The inaugural Vancouver Sculpture Biennale: Open Spaces 2005/2006 will highlight Vancouver's public spaces with an 18-month installation of major public art sculptures scheduled to begin in June, when international works of art from around the world will be installed throughout Vancouver. More...
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 Open letter to members from Graeme Stamp, chairman, The Vancouver Board of Trade
The arrival of a New Year means taking stock of our lives and counting our blessings. But this year, assessing our good fortune will be even more poignant due to the disaster we’ve just witnessed in Asia... that’s why I’m appealing to all members and friends of The Vancouver Board of Trade to do your part. Read letter
Related links:
Tsunami Marine Team continues relief effort in Thailand
Tsunami vigil: Waves of humanity in response to Asian tragedy
Wilson's Steakhouse Asia/Tsunami Disaster Relief Fundraiser
Wild Rice spearheads "Restaurants for Relief"
Salvation Army in Canada and Bermuda commits $1 million to South Asian relief
Tsunami relief effort led by Captain Jory Lord on cargo vessel Jumpa Lagi
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2010 Commerce Centre: Your one-stop 2010 business centre
Connecting B.C. businesses to Olympic opportunities is the reason behind the launch of the 2010 Commerce Centre, your portal to information and resources and a place to expose your company to worldwide business relationships. View the 2010 Commerce Centre's December newsletter (PDF) at left and visit the Centre at www.2010CommerceCentre.gov.bc.ca to find out more.
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Inspirational B.C. business leader Lucille Johnstone passes away at 80
Lucille Johnstone, affectionately known in the B.C. business community as "Tugboat Annie," passed away peacefully at Langley Memorial Hospital on Friday, December 31, at the age of 80. Born and raised in Vancouver, Johnstone's contributions to the lives of British Columbians was recognized with a YWCA Woman of the Year Award, an honorary doctorate from UBC, the Order of British Columbia in 1994 and her appointment as a Member of the Order of Canada in 2003. More...
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Canada Place Corporation's Mike
Shardlow with the kids of Strathcona
Community Centre
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Christmas at Canada Place raises $42,000 in support of less fortunate children in our community
Christmas at Canada Place saw 40,000 people attend The Twelve Days of Christmas and Vancouver’s largest indoor Christmas event. Canada Place Corporation raised more than $32,000 for the Strathcona Community Centre and its Food Security for Children program. As well, an additional $10,000 was raised for the CKNW Orphans’ Fund and other local charities. "We are humbled by the generosity and kindness of our visitors to Christmas at Canada Place," says Mike Shardlow, Canada Place Corporation president and COO. More...
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