July 28, 2013

It's called a "Therapeutic Community" and it works. Inspired and modelled on the San Patrignano community in Italy, the Baldy…

June 24, 2013

It's where the stylish go to see and be seen. The annual Brian Jessel Cabriolet Gala is one of this…

June 2, 2013

Fore! It was time to hit the links as the 6th Annual North Shore Mayors Golf Tournament signalled the unofficial…

May 17, 2013

It's always a golden occasion at The Heart and Stroke Foundation gala. Entitled the "Heart of Gold", this ninth annual…

April 15, 2013

Variety BC - The Children's Charity is one of the most prestigious charities in the province. Their tireless work behind…

April 8, 2013

It's been 11 years since the Athletic for Kids (A4K) group got together to put up their dukes to raise…

March 25, 2013

We've all heard of arthritis, but too often we think on it as an old person's condition. And contrary to…

February 26, 2013

Since 1979, the West Vancouver Foundation has helped shape our community. Through donations and endowment funds, the foundation has supported…

February 4, 2013

Eating disorders are serious. They are not a "phase" - and they are not a "choice" made by vain teenagers.…

January 6, 2013

Get out your date books because it's time for Part 2 of my look ahead to 2013 and all the…

December 27, 2012

Happy New Year everyone! And just as you're finishing putting away the holiday decorations, it's time to take out your…

December 20, 2012

It has been an eventful holiday season with events almost every day here on the North Shore. Charity luncheons, gala…

December 17, 2012

It's one of Vancouver's best black tie affairs, and one of this province's best causes. The 26th annual Crystal Ball…

December 9, 2012

For over 60 years now, Family Services of the North Shore has been raising money and helping people in our…

December 3, 2012

Sometimes it's hard to decide if we're still in the gala season (end of November) or the start of holiday…

November 27, 2012

Homelessness and poverty are a very real issue in our city, especially in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside (DTES). Thankfully, the folks…

November 12, 2012

Flappers and fringes, jazz and joviality. It was time to put your best foot forward this month for the 13th…

October 29, 2012

You might remember him best from his role in St. Elsewhere or from his comedy roles in Christopher Guest movies…

September 11, 2012

For over 30 years now the Coho Society of the North Shore has been celebrating the return of the Coho…

June 10, 2012

Spring gala events continued all over town this past week as two special events stepped up to raise money for…

May 21, 2012

They say all that glitters is not gold, but when it comes to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, that simply…

May 6, 2012

Grammy and Academy Award-winning performer Jennifer Hudson delivered a stunning live performance for an audience of invite-only guests last month…

April 30, 2012

The 16th annual Canadian Cancer Society Daffodil Ball (formerly Diamond Ball) was held last weekend at the Fairmont Vancouver Hotel.…

April 29, 2012

You know her as the former beauty queen and singer on The Real Housewives of Vancouver, but Mary Zilba is…

April 22, 2012

Actor Rob Lowe has been a Hollywood heartthrob since the early 80s. But even with a successful career, famous friends…

April 10, 2012

Various events and fundraisers taking place this week have kept things busy across the North Shore. First up, friends, family…

March 5, 2012

It was a double celebration last week as some of the city's most generous folks got together to raise money…

January 3, 2012

Get out your datebooks and calendars, it's time to plan your social schedule for the New Year. And while 2011…

December 11, 2011

It's one of Vancouver's most elegant black-tie affairs, and this year there was even more reason to celebrate. The 25th…

November 21, 2011

The Hyatt hotel ballroom was transformed into a twinkling festival of lights earlier this month as the Juvenile Diabetes Research…