Canadian Olympians coming to Vancouver on May 16 with Stars on Ice tour
STARS ON ICE May 16 Rogers Arena Tickets and info: starsonice.ca If you love figure skating and have been missing some action from our Canadian Olympians, they are coming to Vancouver with the 2019...
View ArticleFred Lee's Social Network: Having a ball for Family Services of the North Shore
WINTER WONDERLAND: For the past 60 years, Family Services of the North Shore has provided counselling, support, education and volunteer engagement for families and individuals in need. Last year, the...
View ArticleFred Lee's Social Network: The 12 most memorable parties of 2018
Once again British Columbians demonstrated their incredible capacity to give by opening their hearts, their wallets and even their homes to support individuals and organizations in times of need. From...
View ArticleSocial Notes: Tycoon, funnymen celebrate Walk of Fame stars
HOMETOWN STARS: B.C. business leader and philanthropist Jimmy Pattison together with funnymen Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg celebrated their December Inductions into Canada’s Walk of Fame in Toronto...
View ArticleFred Lee's Social Network: Vancouver Canucks' Dice & Ice Gala packs the Parq
HELPING KIDS SOAR: It has been a while since the Vancouver Canucks found themselves in the playoff race. As the team heads into the final stretch, and despite key injuries, they are in the thick of the...
View ArticleLori Loughlin allowed to continue filming in Vancouver after bribery indictment
Actress Lori Loughlin will be allowed to return to Vancouver to complete her contracted work on various Hallmark Channel projects. The former “Full House” star was in Vancouver Tuesday filming a TV...
View ArticleFred Lee's Social Network: Night of wonders gala
NIGHT OF MAGIC: A record turnout for Children’s Wish Foundation’s Night of Wonders Gala. More than 400 guests — dynamic influencers, business and community leaders — taxied into the London Aviation...
View ArticleFred Lee's Social Network: Bridge to S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Gala is a fixture on the...
POLITICAL FORTUNES: Established in 1973 by a dedicated group of volunteers with the aim of helping newcomers overcome barriers and successfully settle into British Columbia, S.U.C.C.E.S.S. has become...
View ArticleFred Lee's Social Network: PALS Big Fun Greek Gala
FRIEND-RAISER: PALS is the first and only elementary and secondary school in B.C. dedicated to children and adolescents with autism. Founded by a tireless group of moms desperately searching for...
View ArticleFred Lee's Social Network: Looking Glass Gala helps raise funds to support...
LOOKING GOOD:Deborah Grimm, Dolores Elliott and Cindy Dobbe have dedicated their lives to help those living with eating disorders. Mothers with daughters who suffered from bulimia and anorexia nervosa,...
View ArticleFred Lee's Social Network: Off Keefer at Centre A
20/20: The Vancouver International Centre for Contemporary Asian Art, better known as Centre A, recently celebrated its 20th anniversary. To mark the occasion, Canada’s only non-profit public gallery...
View ArticleFred Lee's Social Network: Army & Navy throws a 100th birthday party
Centennial celebrationFACE TIME: Society doyenne Jacqui Cohen pressed pause on her always-lavish Face the World fundraiser. Instead of welcoming the well-to-do to her annual house party, this year the...
View ArticleFred Lee's Social Network: Rare finds gala
FUNDING HOPE: While some medical conditions like cancer get a lot of love, attention and fundraising dollars — Canadian Cancer Society’s Daffodil Ball recently pulled in $1.3 million — lesser known...
View ArticleFred Lee's Social Network: A Space Odyssey gala
MISSION POSSIBLE: Joelle Paleologou knows first-hand how critical it is to fund new operating suites at White Rock’s Peace Arch Hospital. Two years ago, while waiting in a B.C. Ferries lineup, she...
View ArticleFred Lee's Social Network: Celebrating the B.C. Business Laureates Gala
ALL BUSINESS: The Business Laureates of British Columbia Hall of Fame was created by Junior Achievement British Columbia in 2005 to honour the lifetime achievements of outstanding B.C. business leaders...
View ArticleFred Lee's Social Network: ARThritis Soiree raises The Roof at the Fairmont
PAIN RELIEF: Arthritis Research Canada’s seventh annual ARThritis Soiree received a $2 million boost from B.C’s provincial government. Health Minister Adrian Dix made the announcement at the annual...
View ArticleFred Lee's Social Network: The return of Art for Life
ART RETURNS: After a four-year hiatus, Art for Life returned. Vancouver Friends for Life’s marquee event for 21 years, the event engaged the local arts community — artists, galleries, and private...
View ArticleFred Lee's Social Network: Smith Foundation Spring Luncheon is all about the...
SMITH BIRTHDAY: Artists for Kids was established in 1989 through a partnership with leading artists and the North Vancouver School District. Through the sale of prints from original works created by...
View ArticleFred Lee's Social Network: B.C. Women's Health Foundation's Dazzling Love
RAPTORS RAPTURE: B.C. Women’s Hospital champion and at-home Sparkle event founder Zahra Salisbury enlisted gal pals Anna Bosa and Monica Soprovich to chair this year’s B.C. Women’s Health Foundation...
View ArticleFred Lee's Social Network: Vancouver Art Gallery's Summer Gala delights
ARTISTIC IMPRESSION: Vancouver Art Gallery’s biannual Summer Gala soirée recently raised $750,000. Fronted by party chairs Megan Martin and Rosy Shang , with support from board chair David Calabrigo...
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