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Vancouver Entertains Returns to Champion BC’s HIV Response

Vancouver Entertains, presented by RBC Foundation, returns for an unmissable evening that brings Vancouver’s philanthropic, culinary and fashion communities together in support of the HIV response across British Columbia. Every dollar raised stays in the province, fuelling community-led HIV programs and implementation research delivered through established local partners. The need is pressing. Nearly 9,500 people...

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Paradise Events Bring the Amalfi Coast to YE Golf Tournaments [PHOTOS]

Liting Chan of Paradise Events Inc. transformed the terrace into a sun-drenched Amalfi reverie. Cobalt and gold tilework framed archways dripping with citrus and golden roses, while a stone fountain overflowed with lemons. A honeyed bicycle, woven baskets, and live jazz completed a scene glowing with Mediterranean radiance and effortless summer luminosity. Credits: Décor: Liting...

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Country, City and Ocean: A ‘Ladies Night In’ Celebration

It started with a choice: Country, City or Ocean. Three very different settings. Three different conversations. One shared intention: elevating one another and celebrating community. Co-founded by Andrea Jauck and Michelle Raymond (Elevated Experiences), Ladies Night In brought together women from across the region for an afternoon that blended connection, conversation, and purpose. Three Elevated...

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A Reservation Model That Became A Community Movement

What began as a pragmatic response to unprecedented circumstances has evolved into one of Vancouver’s most meaningful grassroots giving initiatives. Anh and Chi, alongside sibling restaurant Good Thief, have surpassed a remarkable milestone: more than $500,000 raised through their Reservation by Donation program. Launched in December 2020 by co-founders Vincent and Amélie Nguyễn, the initiative...

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In Support of CANFAR, Vancouver Entertains Arrives In Spectacular West Coast Style

Vancouver’s inaugural edition of Vancouver Entertains—the West Coast expression of CANFAR’s iconic Bloor Street Entertains gala—unfolded on Friday, October 24, 2025, with a dazzling mix of glamour, emotion, and community pride. The city shimmered under the anticipation of something momentous, as this long-awaited evening brought a fresh wave of energy to British Columbia’s philanthropic landscape....

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Yes Shef Returns to Celebrate Five Years of Culinary Excellence

Vancouver’s most inspiring culinary event returns this fall as Yes Shef celebrates its fifth anniversary on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at the Fairmont Pacific Rim. Presented by the WORTH Association and hosted in the hotel’s opulent Star Sapphire Ballroom, the event brings together British Columbia’s leading women chefs, distillers, brewers, and winemakers for an evening...

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Splash 2025 Unveiled: Art, Impact, and Inspiration

Arts Umbrella’s iconic Splash Art Auction – presented by Nicola Wealth and co-chaired by Christie Garofalo and Bruce Munro Wright, O.B.C. – returns for its 43rd year, continuing its legacy of changing young lives through the power of art. A cornerstone of Vancouver’s cultural calendar, Splash 2025 invites the public to experience art in ways...

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Kasondra Herrendorf-Cohen: Rooted in Purpose Early

From her earliest days, Kasondra Herrendorf-Cohen has carried within her a profound sense of purpose. Shaped by a family legacy steeped in community leadership and philanthropy, she learned to see privilege not as an entitlement but as a call to action. Even as a young girl in Vancouver, she witnessed how one person’s generosity could...

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Inside QMUNITY’s Exclusive Art Curation Reveal for Vancouver’s New 2SLGBTQ+ Community Hub

On the evening of May 22, QMUNITY welcomed a circle of dedicated supporters, community leaders, and art enthusiasts into the home of Bruce Munro Wright for an intimate gathering that marked a significant milestone in the organization’s evolution. The event served as the official unveiling of the art curation strategy for QMUNITY’s new community centre—a...

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Jean Paul Riopelle: A Dazzling Retrospective at the Vancouver Art Gallery

In a remarkable celebration of one of Canada’s most visionary artists, the Vancouver Art Gallery unveils Riopelle: Crossroads in Time—a sweeping retrospective that honours the legacy and creative spirit of Jean Paul Riopelle (1923–2002). Presented in partnership with the National Gallery of Canada as part of the Jean Paul Riopelle Centenary, this landmark exhibition invites...