Pacific Autism Family Network Raises $1.2 Million To Support Individuals & Families
$1.2 Million was raised at Pacific Autism Family Network’s (PAFN) sold-out 5th Annual LAUNCH Holiday Luncheon on Dec 7th.
Community Happenings
PICS Society Inaugurates International Student Union Office To Elevate Support For Them In British Columbia
Progressive Intercultural Community Services Society (PICS) today announced the grand opening of the International Student Union (ISU) office within PICS premises. This is a significant step towards fortifying support systems for international students in the community.
$4 Million Matching Gift From Beedie Family Launches Second Phase Of Burnaby Hospital Foundation’s Redevelopment Campaign
(Burnaby, BC) Burnaby Hospital Foundation is pleased to announce a transformative $4 million matching gift by respected philanthropists Betty Beedie, and her son, Ryan Beedie to help launch the second phase of the Foundation’s Bright Future fundraising campaign.
Pattison Food Group Partners With Vitacore To Provide Canada’s First Reusable Bag Recycling Program
In a groundbreaking collaboration aimed at addressing the environmental impact of plastic bags, the Pattison Food Group has partnered with Vitacore’s Planet Impact to launch an innovative reusable bag recycling program.
Piano Prodigy Raises Over $15K for Richmond Hospital Foundation
Filled with gratitude for the urgent care his mother received at Richmond Hospital, local pianist and prodigy Ryan Wang started fundraising for Richmond Hospital Foundation at the young age of eight and has now surpassed his cumulative $15,000 goal at the age of 15.
Santa Clauses Are Coming To Town… Metropolis At Metrotown!
Get into the spirit of the holidays with Metropolis at Metrotown this season with the centre’s annual charitable initiatives and a new, exciting Santa experience.
Bright Nights Tickets On Sale
Get ready for a magical holiday experience like no other! The Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation is pleased to announce that tickets for Bright Nights are officially on sale as of today at 9 am.
Community Rallied Together At Richmond Hospital Foundation’s Starlight Gala, Raising $1.3 Million For Game-Changing Medical Equipment
The 2023 Starlight Gala, presented by the Greczmiel Family, at the River Rock Show Theatre on November 4, 2023 brought together over 400 guests, including generous sponsors and donors for an inspirational and elegant evening.
Hot Havana Nights Raises $315,000!
Thanks to our generous donors we raised an incredible $315,000!
Burnaby Hospital Receives $100,000 Donation From TD Bank Group Towards Mental Health
Burnaby Hospital Foundation is honoured to announce an impactful donation of $100,000 from TD Bank Group towards the hospital’s Mental Health and Substance Use (MHSU) Unit. With a remarkable commitment towards the health of their community, TD’s latest gift is one of the largest towards the hospital’s Mental Health services.
SFU Diwali Gala 2023
The festival of Diwali is celebrated throughout the world and symbolizes victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance.
New Credential Legislation Will Get More People Working In Chosen Fields Quicker
Internationally educated professionals, such as engineers, social workers, early childhood educators, paramedics, teachers and biologists, will be able to start working in B.C. quicker thanks to new legislation.
Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Centre
Fundraiser for the world’s largest Free Cancer Hospital on Oct 20th. The Shaukat Khanum M Cancer Hospital (#SKMCH) Fundraising Gala Dinner 2023 raised close to $225,000 on Friday evening in Surrey.
BC’s South Asian Women Join Forces to Elevate, Inspire & Empower the Next Generation
Be the Light Society (BTLS), a non-profit organization focused on inspiring, empowering and elevating the next generation of South Asian women and girls through education, leadership opportunities, and connection to community, is proud to announce our goal to donate twenty $2,500 scholarships to deserving and in-need girls in BC.
Sher Vancouver’s “Emergence: Out of the Shadows” Wins Best Feature Film Award at Inaugural Langley City Film Festival
Sher Vancouver is thrilled to announce that Vinay Giridhar’s remarkable debut feature documentary, “Emergence: Out of the Shadows,” has received the Best Feature Film Award (19+ category) at the inaugural Langley City Film Festival. The awards ceremony and screening took place at Lumiere Film Studios in Langley on Saturday, October 21, 2023, marking a poignant conclusion to a successful festival circuit.