Helen Siwak: EIC & Publisher’s Message: Issue #30 – Special Edition – The Changemakers

As we welcome 2025, we are honoured to highlight ten of Vancouver’s most inspiring changemakers—individuals reshaping the city with innovation, compassion, and dedication. From environmental advocates to community champions, these leaders are driving profound change and shaping a brighter, more inclusive future for all. Jacqueline Adler and son Sid Koshul helm Sid + Jacqueline Real Estate...

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Calvin Ayre: Canadian Billionaire & Visionary Philanthropist

Canadian billionaire Calvin Ayre has become a transformative figure in Antigua, directing significant philanthropic efforts and launching ambitious development projects that have reshaped the island and enriched the lives of its residents. Now known as the Special Economic Envoy for the Government of Antigua and Barbuda, a dynamic entrepreneur and one of Canada’s most successful...

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Piano Prodigy Ryan Wang Captivates VMO Audience at Chan Centre

On a drizzly autumn evening, the  Chan Centre for the Performing Arts became a stage where classical music’s future met its past. The Vancouver Metropolitan Orchestra (VMO), led by Maestro Ken Hsieh, hosted the highly anticipated ‘Pops and Classics’ concert. Featuring a rich and diverse programme, the evening’s standout performance came from 17-year-old Ryan Wang,...

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Christopher Bates: Canadian Designer with a Vision

Christopher Bates is a designer with a vision that reaches far beyond fashion; his eponymous brand radiates elegance, innovation, and refined craftsmanship, inviting people everywhere to explore and express their truest selves. Bates’s creations are more than clothing—they are a personal canvas, an avenue for those who understand the importance of self-expression, identity, and confidence....

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Oration Global’s David Wong Pushes SME’s to New Heights of Success

David Wong, a seasoned marketer  with over twelve years of experience, co-founded Oration Global with Carl Brodie, MA, CFP, in 2023. Together, they have built a venture that is dedicated to providing a comprehensive range of services that stand out in the market, helping business owners grow, secure funding, and reduce costs in unique and...

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Kris Krug: Taking AI and Art to New Heights with Future Proof Creatives

Kris Krug is a boundary-pushing Creative Explorer, an intuitive Tech Whisperer, and a tenacious Culture Hacker. In the fabric of the digital era, where technology often overshadows humanity, Kris has taken it upon himself to chart a different course. He shares, “I’m on a relentless mission to humanize technology, to infuse it with empathy, ethics,...

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Vancouver Glows in the Aftermath of Diljit Dosanjh & the Dil-Luminati Record Smashing Concert

The city is still glowing in the aftermath of the gloriously hyped Diljit Dosanjh Dil-Luminati Tour stop, which saw BC Place Stadium sell out as 54,000 fans pushed the boundaries of capacity. Diljit became the first artist in the genre to sell out such a massive venue, headline both BC Place and Rogers Centre, and pull off the largest Punjabi performance outside India. More than a concert,...

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Sarai Bespoke Hosts Tommaso Melani & Stefano Bemer for a Trunk Show to Remember

Jason Sarai, founder and creative director of Sarai Bespoke, recently hosted an exclusive trunk show at his showroom in the historic east side Dominion Building. The two-day event was a rare opportunity for well-heeled guests to meet a master of Italian craftsmanship, Tommaso Melani, in person, view and discover a wide selection of Stefano Bemer‘s handcrafted shoes, flip through rings...

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This Top-Ranking Team is Passionate About Real Estate & Community

The Sid + Jacqueline Real Estate Group is a Vancouver-based team of award-winning real estate agents serving downtown Vancouver, North Vancouver, West Vancouver, and other areas throughout Greater Vancouver. Founded by the mother-son duo of Jacqueline Adler and Sid Koshul, this real estate group is about so much more than just buying and selling homes....

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Elegance in Motion: Maestro Kenneth Hsieh of the VMO

“Conducting is more than slicing air, it has to be heartfelt.” This simple statement captures the core of Kenneth Hsieh‘s passion for his livelihood. Hailed for his charming, passionate, and compelling podium presence, award-winning conductor Kenneth Hsieh has garnered widespread praise for his vibrant performances, making him one of the most exciting and versatile conductors on...

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Helen Siwak: EIC & Publisher’s Message: Issue #30 – Special Edition – The Changemakers

Calvin Ayre: Canadian Billionaire & Visionary Philanthropist

Piano Prodigy Ryan Wang Captivates VMO Audience at Chan Centre

Christopher Bates: Canadian Designer with a Vision

Oration Global’s David Wong Pushes SME’s to New Heights of Success

Kris Krug: Taking AI and Art to New Heights with Future Proof Creatives

Vancouver Glows in the Aftermath of Diljit Dosanjh & the Dil-Luminati Record Smashing Concert

Sarai Bespoke Hosts Tommaso Melani & Stefano Bemer for a Trunk Show to Remember

This Top-Ranking Team is Passionate About Real Estate & Community

Elegance in Motion: Maestro Kenneth Hsieh of the VMO

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