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  • Odd Squad Productions Gala Royale 2013 in Vancouver

    Back in 1997, long before reality TV and YouTube, the Odd Squad Productions team took their cameras and hit the streets of Vancouver. Focusing mainly on the downtown east side, theses police officers on video captured the true picture of life on the streets complete with all of its sadness, ugliness and drama. Today, these award-winning films serve as a raw and stark reminder to kids everywhere that drugs, and life on the street, are anything but glamorous. Last week, the Odd Squad Productions Society held its 2013 Gala Royale. VIPs, supporters and sponsors enjoyed a night of food, auction items and entertainment while helping raise money for this very worthwhile cause with the message that a happy ending is always possible.

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    01 – Global BC’s favourite weatherman, Mark Madryga, left, acts as the evening’s MC alongside Great Canadian Gaming Corporation’s Howard Blank and wife Cassiana.

    02 – Congratulations to newlyweds and Odd Squad supporters Shalina Kajani and Global BC news reporter John Daly who tied the knot last month at a surprise romantic ceremony.

    03 – On stage for the presentations are Odd Squad member Chris Graham, left, Alan Li and Odd Squad co-president Al Arsenault.

    04 – BrightLight Pictures’ Shawn Williamson and Michelle Gauvin of Performers Management are among the VIPs present for the Gala Royale event.

    05 – A fundraiser is nothing without its volunteers. Keeping an eye on the auction bids is helper Samantha Diamond.

    06 – Browsing the auction items prior to the dinner portion of the evening are transit officers Simon Doyon, left, and Donna Deis.

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    By Catherine Barr – Jun 13, 2013

    Also as seen in print in the North Shore Outlook Newspaper on Jun 20, 2013

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  • Bust Art Fundraiser and Hot Chefs Cool Jazz

    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.

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    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