John Nightingale, president of the Vancouver Aquarium Marine Science Centre - photo by Margaret Butschler, Vancouver Aquarium

Aquarium's new Tropic Zone a living underwater art gallery
The Vancouver Aquarium Marine Science Centre held the grand opening of its new Tropic Zone on Thursday, June 26. The H.R. MacMillan Tropical Gallery has been completely transformed and includes renovated exhibits, the latest technology and exotic new animals. More...

Anchors away: Letter from USS Nimitz correspondent
Earlier this month, Nimitz made a five-day port visit to the United Kingdom of Bahrain. Although short-lived, the port visit was a wonderful way to rejuvenate. Soon after that, we set sail again — I was busy for most of this month making arrangements for a large USO show for June 19. More...

Leaders of Tomorrow at 2002 golf tournament

2003 Leaders of Tomorrow Golf Tournament
The Vancouver Board of Trade in conjunction with the Leaders of Tomorrow program (LOT) will hold its annual Golf Tournament on June 25, 2003. More... 

 

Coyote Reconnaissance Vehicle on display at Canada Place

Department of National Defence celebrates the Spirit of Vancouver
Captain Dan Thomas, Public Affairs Officer with the 39th Canadian Brigade, paid a visit to the Spirit of Vancouver, bringing along a Coyote Reconnaissance Vehicle, a vital component of the army’s leading-edge battlefield systems. More...

Rick Hansen Wheels In Motion rolls out on June 14
With improved quality of life for people with spinal cord injury (SCI) set firmly in his sights, Canada's Man In Motion Rick Hansen has major plans to raise awareness and funds this summer. With the support of thousands of volunteers and presenting partner Scotiabank, Rick Hansen Wheels In Motion rolls out with over 200 anticipated events across Canada on Saturday, June 14, 2003. View media release

A record 185 teams entered the 2003 Alcan Dragon Boat Festival at Concord Pacific Place - photo courtesy Alcan Dragon Boat Festival

Dragon Boat Festival celebrates 15^th year
The Alcan Dragon Boat Festival celebrated its 15^th birthday in style this year. The Festival was held at Concord Pacific Place and the Plaza of Nations from June 13 to 15 and drew a record 185 dragon boat teams. As well as races to watch, there was live music all weekend, food from around the world, kids’ activities and more. Organizers estimate that 100,000 people visited the site over the Festival’s three days. More...

Legge kicks off the BC Lions' 50th Season event

The BC Lions: Golden at 50
Peter Legge, chairman of The Vancouver Board of Trade, along with CKNW’s J. Paul McConnell, introduced the BC Lions players and initiated the official launch of the 2003 football season at a special Board of Trade luncheon. The event was sponsored by Davis & Company in co-operation with Focus Audio Visual Services, The Vancouver Sun and The Province. More...

Downtown Vancouver Association AGM — June 12, 2003
The Downtown Vancouver Association (DVA) held its Annual General Meeting on Thursday, June 12, 2003. The DVA presented the Downtown Achievement Award to the Vancouver 2010 Bid Corporation for its efforts to bring the Olympic Games to Vancouver. DVA president Ray LeBlond addressed the AGM, saying that he was "privileged" to continue in the position for a third year. "I believe our city is the envy of the world because of the commitment of senior city staff and Council to stakeholder input," said LeBlond. More...

Former Vancouver mayor and B.C. Premier Mike Harcourt attended the DVA's AGM and gave a presentation (PDF/8,247kb) entitled "Choices and Consquences: How Decisions Have Shaped a City."

The Board of Trade's membership manager Peter Jackman joined the board of the Downtown Vancouver Association at today's AGM. 

(L to R) Colonel Colin Goodman, Commander of 442 Transport and Rescue Squadron at CFB Comox shows new Cormorant helicopter to Vancouver Canucks president and GM Brian Burke

Canadian Forces invite business leaders to spend action-packed day at 19 Wing Comox and aboard HMCS Ottawa
Twenty-two business leaders departed from Vancouver aboard a Search and Rescue Buffalo aircraft, en route to Canadian Forces Base Comox for a familiarization day organized by National Defense Public Affairs. More...

Canada wins grand prize in sustainability competition
Canada was awarded the grand prize at an international competition for urban sustainability at the World Gas Conference in Tokyo today. Some 4,800 delegates from the industrial, governmental and academic sectors are in Tokyo for the conference, a flagship event for the International Gas Union (IGU). More...

Tina the Elephant at the Greater Vancouver Zoo

Vancouver says goodbye to Tina the Elephant
The Spirit of Vancouver bids a fond farewell, with wishes for health and happiness, to Tina the Elephant. After spending 30 years at the Greater Vancouver Zoo, Tina is on her way to The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee. More...