HYDRECS is powering our communities
The BC Hydro Employees’ Community Services Fund (HYDRECS) runs an annual fundraising campaign for BC Hydro employees and retirees, acting as a conduit for their charitable contributions. The HYDRECS Fund is now seeking applications for the 2008 Special Project Campaign, featuring a package of five charities. More...

UBC Museum of Anthropology announces new exhibition: The Village is Tilting, Dancing AIDS in Malawi
The Village is Tilting: Dancing AIDS in Malawi incorporates a series of powerful masks, life-size photographs, video interviews and dance footage to document the depth of awareness and cultural response to the AIDS pandemic by rural Malawians. The exhibition is guest-curated and assembled by Vancouver-based photographer Douglas Curran, who has documented the Chewa mask culture for over 10 years. More...

Renewal of the Jewel: Gala fundraiser to benefit the Park Board's Stanley Park Tree Fund
Daniel Hospitality Group is pleased to present Save Stanley Park: Renewal of the Jewel Gala Fundraiser, a high profile five-course charity dinner to be held on February 8, 2007 at Stanley Park Pavilion. Net proceeds of ticket sales will be donated to the Vancouver Park Board’s Stanley Park Tree Fund dedicated to rebuilding Stanley Park, Vancouver’s crown jewel. More...

City Futures Lecture Series: Mike Harcourt on Sustainable Cities
The City of North Vancouver is turning 100 this year and to honour this landmark achievement, the City is hard at work preparing numerous Centennial festivities that will take place between January and July. A noteworthy event is the City Futures Lecture Series, kicking off on February 15 with Mike Harcourt's presentation on conservation and sustainable development. More...


 

Comedy show looking for laughter to support mental health programs
Comedy Courage is seeking courageous and comedic individuals with mental health diagnoses or issues to apply for a free three-month comedic training course. The program finale is a gala fundraising event where the students perform before a live audience. Coast Capital Savings Credit Union is this year’s presenting sponsor of the "Laughing and Giving from the Heart Gala." More...

Concertgoers enjoy SOV's Symphony In the Park event in Stanley Park, August 2005

Global BC's fundraiser for Stanley Park Restoration Fund
Beginning Monday, January 8 through Friday, January 12, 2007, Global BC is asking viewers to donate funds to help out with the clean up and restoration of Stanley Park. A team of volunteers will take calls from viewers and companies all week who would like to make contributions to the Stanley Park Restoration Fund, and viewers can also make donations via Coast Capital Savings. In addition, Global BC is encouraging companies and corporations to help out. More...

Read letters to Global Television and Vancouver Board of Trade members from Board chairman Frank S. Borowicz, QC (PDF/66kb)

Zajac Ranch for Children Christmas Tree at Canada Place
From December 14 to 23, 2006, thousands of guests experienced Christmas at Canada Place, which kicked off with the lighting of the spectacular 35-foot Zajac Ranch for Children Christmas Tree. More...

Arc 2's "Stripped" Concert Series traces roots of music
From down-south blues to model pop, the upcoming Stripped Concert Series 2007 traces the evolution of popular music culture. These live, unplugged concerts produced by Arc 2 Intertainment take place year-round in chic, intimate venues around Vancouver. Each of the three upcoming concerts feature different forms of creative talent, from dance, to art, to fashion runway, all set against powerful musical performances. More...

Volunteer positions with Canuck Place Children's Hospice
Canuck Place Children's Hospice is pleased to offer a variety of volunteer positions such as: Family Volunteer, Garden Crew, Reception, Kitchen, Maintenance, Housekeeping, and more. For further information, please check our web site at www.canuckplace.org/volunteers.