He’s one of the most trusted veteran newsmen out there – but now another legend is leaving the airwaves. John Daly, senior reporter for Global TV, will be dearly missed. Breaking stories from the likes of government scandal to crime facts and figures, Daly has seen it all. Last month friends, family and co-workers toasted the man behind the mission at a special event complete with champagne, food and fun. Look for Daly at his next big project soon.
Unique, artful and fun is the best way to describe “Bust – An Art Social”. Hosted by Global TV weather girl Kristi Gordon and a flock of female friends, this tasteful and titillating evening featuring inspired artworks by artists from all over BC. A silent auction, live entertainment and dancing rounded out the night with all the proceeds going to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. Next, it was time for the Hot Chefs, Cool Jazz event as Bocue d’Or candidate chef Ryan Stone took his bows at center stage amidst the many food and wine stations set up at the Vancouver Convention Centre. Funds raised here go to support Ryans’ bid to compete with the best in January 2011.
01 – Bust Art hostess Kristi Gordon, seen here with husband and husband Paul, takes and break from the weather to welcome guests to the first annual event.
02 – Think pink is always the message when it comes to breast cancer, and thanks to Kristi and her girls, the money raised at Bust Art will give women everywhere a fighting chance.
03 – Global TV news anchor Chris Gailus, seen here at Bust Art with wife/reporter Jane Carrigan, left, and morning anchor Lynn Colliar, is happy to play the part of MC.
04 – Design man Brady Dahmer and guest hit the see-and-be-seen scene at Bust Art social event.
05 – Shalina Kajani and her main man, veteran Global TV reporter John Daly, come out in support of Bust Art.
06 – Allison Spurrell and Joe Chaput, of West Vancouver’s Les Amis du Fromage, slice fresh prosciutto at the Hot Chefs Cool Jazz fundraiser.
07 – Terminal City Club chef Jason Lloyd tempts West Vancouver’s Jim Robertson with some Guiness braised shortribs at Hot Chefs Cool Jazz.
08 – Competing with the best at the Bocuse d’Or in Jan 2011, candidate chef Ryan Stone says his game plan is to feature fabulous local ingredients and not be intimidated.
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By Catherine Barr, May 14, 2010
Published in print by the North Shore Outlook Newspaper on May 20, 2010
Time is something we all take for granted – but for a sick child, time is the most precious gift of all. The Canucks Place Children’s Hospice – Gift of Time Gala celebrated their fourth annual event last week at the Westin Bayshore in Vancouver. Always special, the beautiful ballroom was decorated to the nines and included special table centrepieces hand made by the children under the direction of artist Jolinda Linden, sister-in-law to Canucks superstar Trevor Linden. Business leaders, VIPs and supporters all gave generously to attend the star-studded evening that also included a special performance by surprise celebrity musical guest Chantal Kreviazuk.
01 – Global TV VP Brent Manlove and wife Brenda, who also live in North Vancouver, are among the media executives who are happy to lend their support.
02 – Global TV weekend weather girl Kristi Gordon, left, and Global TV news anchor Jill Krop chat with West Vancouver’s Filomena Nalewajek, Canuck’s Place CEO. Jill was also MC for the evening.
03- As parents of four children of their own, West Vancouver realtor Jason Soprovich and wife Monica know how important it is to support the Canucks Place kids.
04 – Well known for their philanthropy, Christie and James King deserve congrats for recently welcoming number five to the family – a new baby daughter.
05 – The North Shore’s own Carmelina Cusano, left, and daughter Marcella, of Montecristo Jewellers fame, are major sponsors of the night.
06 – Looking beautiful in red, artist Jolinda Linden, sister-in-law to Canucks superstar Trevour Linden, shows off one of the heart-warming table centrepieces that she and the children made for the big event.
07 – With donations totalling $1.3 million, Telus CEO Darren Entwistle also surprise everyone by donating the first Telus based iPhone for live auction, well ahead of their Nov. 5 public launch.
08 – Gala chair and West Vancouverite Sandy Elliott-Ergas, left, and Canucks Place CEO Filomena Nalewajek, right, welcome surprise musical guest Chantal Kreviazuk.
By Catherine Barr – October 29, 2009
Publishing in print by the North Shore Outlook newspaper on Nov 5, 2009