Happy New Year everyone! And just as you’re finishing putting away the holiday decorations, it’s time to take out your date books and pencil in some spectacular events for the upcoming year. There’s never a shortage of things to do all across the North Shore and charity events are always on the list. The summer …
Monthly Archives: December 2012
A Look Back at Christmas 2012
It has been an eventful holiday season with events almost every day here on the North Shore. Charity luncheons, gala evenings and lights, lights, lights everywhere you look. Here’s hoping you and your family shared in some of these great times and even though Christmas Day is over, there are still lots of activities and …
BC Children’s Hospital Foundation Crystal Ball
It’s one of Vancouver’s best black tie affairs, and one of this province’s best causes. The 26th annual Crystal Ball was held this month in support of the Campaign for BC Children and the BC Children’s Hospital Foundation. Over $1.1 million was raised as prominent North Shore supporters made their way to the ballroom to …
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It’s a Wonderful Life and Dean Paul Gibson in Vancouver
Dean Paul Gibson – I love you. And let me tell you why. As director of the Arts Club Theatre Company’s It’s a Wonderful Life, you have taken on a classic and won. You have, quite simply, shown us the magic of a movie we all know and love and, as The Beatles said, . …
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Family Services of North Shore Christmas Celebration
For over 60 years now, Family Services of the North Shore has been raising money and helping people in our community. Out of work, family distress, counselling and more are all part of what they provide to people in need. Needless to say, the holidays are an extra special time and being there to support …
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Food Network’s Recipe to Riches is Nuts for Don Harquail
Don Harquail has always been the famous friend with the designer desserts. But now, thanks to reality television, this Burnaby hobby chef’s life has just gotten a lot sweeter. That’s part of the premise behind Food Network Canada’s latest reality show Recipe to Riches. Returning for its second season, the series pits home based cooks against …
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All That Glitters Gala with 54-40, Canoe Diamond and Penthouse History
Sometimes it’s hard to decide if we’re still in the gala season (end of November) or the start of holiday season (beginning of December). Either way, it really doesn’t matter because with Christmas just around the corner, there’s still so many events to talk about. And whether you’re raising money for your cause or remembering …
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