The Lighting of the House – an annual tradition to welcome the holiday season and bring the supporters of Canuck Place Hospice together to celebrate their contributions, took place on December 4th in Vancouver. Photo Credit: Canucksplace.org Canuck Place Children’s Hospice has light up the sky with a dazzling display of over 60,000 festive lights…
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Variety Week is back on Global BC
Variety Week starts on October 22! Every Global BC newscast starting then and until Oct 26, will be showcasing children and their families who need our help. As viewers, we will able to experience first hand the difference every donated dollar makes to a family who needs assistance. In addition to calling and donating, viewers from…
Event Recap: Passions 2018
Last week my palate went on a culinary adventure. I was invited to Passions 2018, a gastronomic focused charity event for the Dr. Peter Foundation at Performance Works on Granville Island, hosted by Global TV anchor Sophie Lui. This year, with ticket sales, sponsorship, a live auction with celebrity auctioneer Fred Lee, and countless donated…
Art and Music Come Together for a Magical Night at the Vancouver Aquarium
A whimsical aquatic wonderland awaits at the Vancouver Aquarium on June 21 for Night at the Aquarium. A multi-course dinner, live entertainment, and live action will come together in support of Ocean Wise’s conservation, research, and education programs. Guests will enjoy cocktails and canapes Ocean Wise approved crafted by partner restaurants including Boulevard Kitchen and Oyster Bar, Market…
Faubourg Bakery raises $20,000 for cancer research
As a girl with a sweet tooth, I am always more than happy to consume my share of macarons. As a girl with a heart, I am definitely happy to celebrate a win for charity through these decadent sweets! Faubourg Bakery invited us to a celebration at their beautiful Hornby location, one of their three…
The American Cheesesteak Co. Partners with Karma Exchange
So last time I wrote about The American Cheesesteak Co, I talked about their amazing food, great space and the fact that I had a bit of a crush on celebrity Chef Anthony Sedlak. Sure he is charming, funny and ridiculously good looking, and he seems like a really nice guy. But now he’s gone…
Mary in Vancity 