The Gala, presented by TD, honoured the best in Canadian marketing, with more than 1,300 marketers registered to attend the immersive online experience built exclusively for the event. Attendees connected with hundreds of marketers across Canada through a chat feature and explored an online platform that featured a mixologist, magician, photo booth, giveaways and more. The show was emceed by returning host, Rick Campanelli.
We know there are many occasions to be celebrated at this time of year, including Diwali and Karwa Chauth. We can honour these days and still keep ourselves and our loved ones safe. Please follow Fraser Health Public Health guidance and the new provincial health officer orders, and socialize safely.
The Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council stands in complete support and solidarity with the Mowachaht/Muchalaht First Nations (MMFN) as they assert their jurisdiction and control over a road going through their Ahaminaquus reserve.
The Equal Work Equal Pay B.C. coalition has filed a Labour Relations Board complaint that outlines a systemic disregard for the equal effort and skill of non-unionized workers in British Columbia’s community social services sector.
Their 12th charity concert took place on September 25, 2020 on the roof top of Sun Wah Centre in support of the new Yurkovich Family Pavilion (Acute Care Tower) at Richmond Hospital. The featured entertainment included singer May Ho (current member & past president of Vancouver Metropolitan Lions Club), with special guest Sandra Lang.
Pre-owned auto dealer awarded $29,000 to 10 post-secondary students including front line worker Gurniwaz Gagar.
The joint program from DIVERSEcity and SFU will build connection and space for migrant girls aged 9–12 in the STEM sector.
Facility to include Low-Cost Dentistry Services and on-site Pharmacy to bring expanded care scope to new Canadians as well as area residents
For the past 12 years, the South Asian community has gathered together at A Night of Miracles for a festive evening of glamour, entertainment and fine dining—all in support of BC Children’s Hospital. To date, generous guests at this event have raised more than $6 million to advance care at the only hospital in the province devoted exclusively to kids.
As West Canada’s only certified diplomatic sales ambassador, Brian Jessel BMW hosted the German 30th Unity Day reception at their BMW facility to showcase the services of their Special Corporate and Diplomatic Sales Division, as part of their continuous effort to better support and promote their client’s needs.
The BCIBN team together with GIV Society gathered on September 26th, 2020 to prepare meals for the underprivileged. A few hundred meals were prepared and then donated to the three different shelters in the Lower Mainland.
The Tim Horton’s annual Smile Cookie Campaign raised over $163,000 for the BC Children’s Hospital Foundation this year. The Smile Cookie campaign runs once a year, this year between September 16-22, 2020.
Langley Memorial Hospital Foundation has launched a new virtual event Dorothy’s Shopping Basket in hopes of inspiring donations and charitable support.
This two-week online fundraising campaign features a community raffle and an online auction.
“This storyboard is an important reflection on a significant moment in Canadian history,” said Mayor Doug McCallum. “Surrey is a diverse City, and we embrace people from all over the world. This permanent storyboard reinforces that we will learn from, and not forget the injustices of the past. Racism has no place in our City.”
Engineers and Geoscientists BC is pleased to recognize outstanding engineering and geoscience professionals through our annual awards program, which includes our 2020 President’s Awards, Sustainability Award, Mentor of the Year Award, and Editorial Award.