International Women’s Day Celebration March 25th, 2023
Shakti Awards 2023
Community Happenings
Vancouver wins first-ever Partnership for Healthy Cities Award for Healthy City Dashboard at Global Summit
City receives $150,000 USD to further Healthy City work
6th Annual Celebration Of Care Gala Raised Over $2.4 million For Children’s Health In Surrey
On Saturday, February 25, 2023, our Celebration of Care Gala – A Sweet Escape welcomed over 650 of Surrey’s business, community, medical, and philanthropic leaders at the Aria Banquet Hall. We are proud to say that our 6th annual gala raised over $2.4 million for children’s health in Surrey!
Flourish 2023 Brings Back Foodie Favourites
Over 300 guests donned their best evening attire for the highly anticipated VCC Foundation signature event, Flourish gala, on Feb. 28 at the Broadway campus. Proceeds from Flourish support VCC student scholarships and awards.
$5 Million Donation By City Of Burnaby Helps Fund Improvements To Burnaby Hospital’s Future Emergency Department
Burnaby Hospital Foundation celebrated the naming of Burnaby Hospital’s Emergency Department at a reception attended by Burnaby Mayor Mike Hurley, City of Burnaby Council members, and Foundation staff. In honour of the City of Burnaby’s $5 million gift, the upgraded and expanded Emergency Department will be named the Burnaby Community Emergency Department.
Delta Community Foundation Hosts Successful Fundraising Gala: Give From the Heart
The Delta Community Foundation hosted a sold-out inaugural fundraising gala at the new Cascades Casino on February 11th 2023.
World’s Largest Literary Prize For Women Writers Announces 2023 Longlist
The Carol Shields Prize for Fiction’s inaugural longlist includes 15 writers from across Canada and the U.S., one of whom will win the $150,000 USD grand prize, presented by BMO.
SFU Applied Legal Studies To Shape Future Of Bc Notaries With $3.5m Gift
A major donation from the Society of Notaries Public of British Columbia (SNPBC) to the Applied Legal Studies program at Simon Fraser University’s (SFU) School of Criminology will lead to significant advancements in the field of applied legal studies, and place SFU as a pivotal partner in the expansion of notary education in British Columbia.
Fifth Annual Green Shirt Day Inspires Organ Donation In Honour Of Humboldt Broncos Defenceman Logan Boulet Event Rallies Canada
Event rallies Canadians to join the movement for life
International Women’s Day
International Women’s Day (IWD) is defined by Wikipedia as “a global holiday celebrated annually on March 8 as a focal point in the women’s rights movement, bringing attention to issues such as gender equality, reproductive rights, and violence and abuse against women.”
Legion BC/Yukon Command Donates $1-Million To Legion Veterans Village Research Foundation
LVVRF launches campaign to support the LVV Centre of Clinical Excellence for Veteran and First Responder Health
New Research Shows More Canadian Women Report Scam Encounters than Men
In light of International Women’s Day on March 8, Better Business Bureau (BBB) serving Mainland BC is highlighting the need for scam reporting and celebrating the women who share their stories with BBB Scam Tracker.
Indian classical arts forms celebrated at “Rhythmic Remembrance 2023” – Naad Festival of Music and Arts in Surrey
Award winning artists give spellbinding performances at Surrey Arts Centre
BC Home + Garden Show announces top must-see features and celebrity talent for 2023
Set to be this spring’s must-go-to Show in Vancouver, find experts in renovating, cooking, decorating, gardening and more from March 16-19 at BC Place Stadium
Delta Community Foundation Hosts Successful Fundraising Gala: Give From the Heart
The Delta Community Foundation hosted a sold-out inaugural fundraising gala at the new Cascades Casino on February 11th 2023.