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2005 Ultimate Shoot-Out Vancouver
At the Ultimate Shoot-Out Vancouver, a floating green will be positioned 175 yards from Canada Place and 200 amateur golfers will play until the last person standing drives away in their choice of Jaguar S-TYPE R or Range Rover Sport HSE. Members of The Vancouver Board of Trade are being offered exclusive packages for this one-of-a-kind contest, and one lucky member will win a spot in the Ultimate Shoot-Out! More...
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Paddle Fun 2005
On September 5, 2005, join the fun at Vancouver's Plaza of Nations for a Taiwanese-style dragon boat race and raise funds for a good cause! Proceeds from the event will go to the CKNW Orphans' Fund, so encourage your friends, family neighbours and colleagues to come out and take part. More...
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Ovarian Cancer Canada presents... Inaugural Wake Up Canada! Golf Tournament
The Wake Up Canada! Golf Tournament will bring together business and professional women and men to raise awareness of ovarian cancer and of Ovarian Cancer Canada. The event will be held at Newlands Golf Course in Langley, where attendees will be treated to a gourmet dinner and silent and live auctions, in addition to an exciting round of golf. More...
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Forty per cent of all donations to The Salvation Army’s Hurricane Katrina Relief Fund from B.C.
"British Columbians are well aware of the devastation that natural disasters can bring," says Captain John Murray, spokesperson for The Salvation Army. "They continue to be concerned about the well-being of all those affected by Hurricane Katrina and are showing that through their donations." More...
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Attention all fun, fabulous fringe folk!
The 21st annual Vancouver Fringe Festival needs volunteers. If you enjoy meeting new people, being a part of a terrific festival and seeing great theatre for free, then the Fringe is the place for you! To volunteer, go directly to our web site and fill out an application form at www.vancouverfringe.com, or contact us directly at 604-257-0368. No skills required, other than the ability to have a great time!
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Take the plunge for arthritis!
The Arthritis Research Centre of Canada and Swim BC are pleased to announce the launch of the first ever Aquatics for Arthritis on September 10, 2005. This is a new fundraising event in which participants get in the water for a team or individual challenge. More...
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Cathay Pacific presents the HKCBA Golf Classic 2005
Over 100 golfers have already signed up, and all the sponsorship opportunities are sold out. Only a few foursomes are available, so please book your golfer spot(s) NOW to avoid disappointment! Great prizes, including two Cathay Pacific return tickets to New York. More...
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Vancouver’s "King of Swing" Dal Richards gets top honours at annual Doormen's Dinner
Local bandleader Dal Richards will be presented with the "Doorman of the Year" award at the annual Doormen's Dinner, emceed by Peter Legge and Red Robinson. Proceeds from the gala event will go to the CH.I.L.D. Foundation More...
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BC Innovation Council announces 2005 award winners
Who are B.C.’s faces of innovation? They are the pioneers and visionaries leading the way in research, technology and innovation, announced recently as winners of the 2005 BC Innovation Council Awards. More...
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Spirit of Vancouver® Awards presented today
The winners of the 2005 Spirit of Vancouver Awards have been announced at a special luncheon onboard Holland America Line's ms Statendam, presently docked at Canada Place. Individuals, companies and community organizations were nominated in several categories and finalists chosen from more than 50 nominees. More...
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Vancouver’s autumn spectacular: The Grand Cultural Wedding Show
Be the first to discover next season’s best-kept wedding secrets, styles and vogue, open only to discerning couples with an eye for detail and dare to be different. A myriad of options and an unforgettable experience are free with every ticket. More...
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Women entrepreneurs 3rd Annual "A Weekend to Remember"
High net worth women in business are invited to join us on an intensive fun-filled weekend of good friends, gourmet food and great networking onboard the fabulous new Coral Princess. This four-day/three-night adventure begins at Vancouver's Canada Place Pier on September 17, 2005 and arrives in Los Angeles on September 20. More...
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Join the annual Terry Fox Run on September 18, 2005
Since 1981, the annual Terry Fox Run has raised more than $360 million worldwide for cancer research. The Run is a non-competitive event where people get together as individuals, families and groups to raise money in Terry’s name, celebrate his legacy and help keep his dream of a cure for cancer alive. More...
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City presents Car Free Day in Gastown
On September 22, The City of Vancouver joins 1,500 cities and 100 million people worldwide to celebrate International Car Free Day with a fun, free street festival, featuring live music, fuel-efficient vehicle displays, information fairs, sculpture exhibits and more. The event focuses awareness on the social, economic and environmental benefits of reduced car use and is free for all! More...
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Easter Seals Drop Zone: Be a superhero for a day
You are invited to become a superhero for B.C.’s children with disabilities! The Drop Zone is an exciting new national Easter Seals fundraising event that challenges fearless participants to raise funds in support of Easter Seals for the rare opportunity to rappel down a 16-storey office building. More...
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Vancouver Fashion Week — a Spirit of Vancouver® event
Vancouver Fashion Week Fall 2005 is a four-day event at Tinseltown showcasing the spring/summer 2006 collections as designers share their creative visions. Highlights will include an Asian-Pacific Gala, hair and makeup competition, fashion shows, designer awards and lots more. More...
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Canucks GM Dave Nonis with Spirit
of Vancouver director Blair Qualey
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Raise-a-Reader Day 2005: Soggy but successful - $800,000 raised for children’s literacy in B.C.
On September 29, 2005, Raise-a-Reader Day in the Lower Mainland was "a testament to the commitment of our volunteers and the generosity of the people of Vancouver," said campaign chair Louise Watson. More...
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Celebrity Fashion Gala — September 29, 2005
Leone, CTV Kids Care, and Absolute Spa Group are teaming up to produce this fall's premiere fashion show and fundraising gala to benefit Canuck Place Children's Hospice and the Variety Learning Centre. The evening will feature a glamorous celebrity fall fashion show hosted by Leone, plus pampering and goodies from Absolute Spa. More...
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