Optimism rules the day at BC Economic Forum
"Now is the time to turn today’s good fortune into tomorrow’s competitive advantage," said The Hon. David Emerson, Canada's minister of industry, kicking off the 2005 British Columbia Economic Forum. More...
CelticFest Vancouver paints the town green for 2 nd annual St. Patrick's Day Parade An old saying to describe having a good time is "painting the town green," and it's being taken literally by CelticFest Vancouver 2005 organizers. CelticFest executive producer Rita Albano says, "Our festival is following a time-honoured Irish tradition by marking a green line along the St. Patrick’s Day parade route on Granville Street from Davie to Dunsmuir." More than 40,000 people are expected for CelticFest Vancouver’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Sunday, March 13. More...
Tap into dining, dance and indulgence at CelticFest's Tap & Taste and Brewmaster's Dinner
Celtic fans can bring out their wee bit of Irish at CelticFest Vancouver 2005’s "Tap and Taste" and "Brewmaster’s Dinner" during the week-long celebrations during March 11 to 17. You can bet your lucky charms there's a dish or two that will satisfy the Celt in all of us! More...
Linking Canada to the Asian market: Canadian Exporters Showcase, March 5, 2005
Doing business with Asia has become integral to the prosperity of Canada and the growth of many businesses. The 3rd Annual Canadian Exporters Showcase will provide the forum for Canadian companies to forge the link to the multi-billion dollar Asian market. The Showcase is hosted by S.U.C.C.E.S.S., Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME) and Gateway to Asia (a federally funded project through Western Economic Diversification). More...
Orange Helmet Dinner to feature keynote speaker Joe Theismann
On Saturday, March 5, the BC Lions will host their 2nd Annual 2005 Orange Helmet Awards Dinner at the Hilton Vancouver at Metrotown Burnaby. Keynote speaker is NFL great and ESPN colour analyst Joe Theismann. Tickets are going quickly — last year's inaugural event was sold out! More...
CelticFest Vancouver & St. Patrick's Day Parade
Over 40,000 people are expected March 11 to 17 to celebrate Celtic culture in Vancouver's entertainment district. Showcasing the best of local Celtic talent over seven days, you’ll discover some of B.C.'s best Celtic music, dance, arts, crafts, workshops, spoken word and highland sports. There will be plenty of free events, including Vancouver’s own St. Patrick’s Day Street Parade on Sunday, March 13. More...
Get your 2005 Vancouver Folk Music Festival Early Bird tickets at 2004 prices!
The Vancouver Folk Music Festival is making 2005 Early Bird tickets available at the 2004 prices through to Thursday, March 31. On April 1, ticket prices will go up the the 2005 rates, a modest increase made necessary by the rising costs of presenting Vancouver's most popular outdoor summertime musical event, where musicians, singers and songwriters from around the world and across the street gather at beautiful Jericho Beach Park. More...
Humour in the Workplace Awards — call for nominations by April 1, 2005
The Second Annual Humour in the Workplace Award is looking for applications and nominees for this year’s trophies recognizing Lower Mainland organizations that strategically use humour to build business. The first 20 people to nominate an organization receive two complimentary tickets to the awards show, May 24 at Yuk Yuk's Comedy Club! More...
Thirty-eight to receive Community Achievement Awards
British Columbia’s second annual Community Achievement Awards were announced today by Premier Gordon Campbell and Keith Mitchell, chair of the British Columbia Achievement Foundation. "These 38 individuals from all over the province exemplify the characteristics and accomplishments of British Columbians who have helped shape our province into what it is today," said Premier Campbell. More...
