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The Sutton Place Hotel presents "Home for the Holidays"
The Sutton Place Hotel's lobby twinkles with magic and festive cheer this holiday season! "Home for the Holidays," in benefit of Canuck Place Children's Hospice, features trees designed by local Vancouver home decorators, designers and retailers. More...
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VANOC and CCES partner on goal of doping-free Games in 2010
The Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games (VANOC) and the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport (CCES) are pleased to announce a partnership for the delivery of anti-doping services for the 2010 Winter Games through the VANOC Anti-Doping Program. The announcement was made on the occasion of Sport Leadership 2006, the largest annual gathering of national sport leaders, coaches, government officials and sport volunteers. More...
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2006 Ethics in Action Awards celebrates B.C. business contributions to community
From a long list of applicants, 13 finalists have been chosen for the 2006 Ethics in Action Awards, ranging from restaurateurs, to coffee suppliers, to members of the hospitality industry. The awards ceremony, which takes place on November 8, recognizes business contributions to community and the environment. More...
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Big win for BC Lions
Congratulations to Spirit of Vancouver® (SOV) partners BC Lions for winning the 94th annual Grey Cup on Sunday. Coach Wally Buono and the team are active players in Board of Trade events, seen here (right) at the second annual Lion Heart Awards hosted by SOV last June.
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Board inducts five members into Business Hall of Fame and honours Skulsky
A spirited crowd braved near-hurricane conditions to see five members inducted into the Business Hall of Fame and to honour Dennis Skulsky with the Community Leadership Award at a Spirit of Vancouver® breakfast. More...
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Slurp & Swirl — a fundraiser for The Arthritis Society
Join us for a wine and oyster celebration on November 15, benefiting The Arthritis Society. Slurp & Swirl features more than 50 wineries from around the world, 2,000 fresh-shucked oysters, the Western Canadian Oyster Shucking Championship, a $10,000 luxury spa giveaway, and a silent auction and balloon prizes! More...
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National Philanthropy Day Luncheon 2006 — presented by Compton Fundraising
Please join us in the celebration of National Philanthropy Day, a day that recognizes the endless contributions made by humans across the globe to benefit humanity — and a reminder that the spirit of giving is very much alive and well today. More than 500 tickets sold! Tickets going fast — purchase yours today! More...
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Olympic sport makes ideal school of life
Adolf Ogi, former president of Switzerland and UN Special Advisor on Sport for Development and Peace, spoke about the role of sport in making a better world. "I do what I believe in: I believe in what I do," he said at a Spirit of Vancouver® luncheon. More...
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UBC International Business Conference
The International Business Conference (IBC) fulfills the need to understand the global nature of the marketplace gained through international experience, and is aimed at helping students expand their views in today’s global economy, as well as providing great networking opportunities with business professionals. This year's theme is "Asia: Strategies for Competitive Advantage." More...
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Glitter 2006
MCL Motor Cars presents Glitter, an evening of burlesque-inspired music, décor and entertainment in tribute to the Arts Club Theatre Company’s upcoming production of Gypsy! This year’s event will be hosted by Jackson Davies and features Vegas-style show girls, a special performance of "Let Me Entertain You" by Lauren Bowler, and a live auction. More...
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2006 Rogers Santa Claus Parade
The third annual Rogers Santa Claus Parade returned to downtown Vancouver on Sunday, November 19. The televised parade, which is produced by Rogers Video, Rogers Wireless and Rogers Radio Vancouver and has "The Spirit of Giving" as its theme, featured 60 different bands, floats and community groups that entertained crowds along Georgia and Howe Streets. More...
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"Be Canadian" when planning 2010 Games, Turino Olympics boss advises
When asked about planning for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games in Vancouver and Whistler, Valentino Castellani has two words of advice: "Be Canadian." Castellani, president of the Torino 2006 Olympic Organizing Committee, spoke as part of the RBC 2010 Legacies Now Speaker Series. More...
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In preparation for 2010 Games, panel discusses volunteerism in Vancouver
High-profile members of the volunteer community gathered today for the latest installment in the Tough Talk for Tender CausesTM series, in a session on "Finding, Keeping and Supporting Volunteers." The event was packed with expert tips and insight into the voluntary sector. More...
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2006 Greater Vancouver Leadership Summit
Inspired leadership is about taking action and taking risks, Premier Gordon Campbell told The Board at the sixth annual Greater Vancouver Leadership Summit. More...
Four on four: Greater Vancouver mayors report progress and future plans
Panel sessions on crime; the Greater Vancouver Gateway; immigration and B.C.'s worker shortage; and homelessness
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Christmas Wish Breakfast at the Pan Pacific Vancouver
On Wednesday, November 29, the Lower Mainland's festive season officially gets underway when Spirit of Vancouver® partner Pan Pacific Vancouver hosts its annual Christmas Wish Breakfast. In exchange for a donation of a toy, guests receive breakfast courtesy of the Pan Pacific and its award-winning chefs. People can also use the handy express toy drop-off at the front entrance and get a coffee and doughnut to go. More...
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