Geena Davis to launch Whistler Film Fest’s 2018 Women on Top series
Geena Davis, winner of an Oscar for her role in The Accidental Tourist and a Golden Globe for her work in A League of Their Own, is coming to Vancouver to speak about equality for women in media and...
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Vancouver music star Grimes, tech titan Elon Musk are dating
Vancouver superstar musician Grimes and Elon Musk, one of the world’s most famous tech billionaires, are dating. The pair walked the red carpet at the swanky Met Gala in New York City on Monday...
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Fred Lee’s Social Network: The courage to come back
COURAGE TO COME BACK AWARDS Two years ago, Air Force veteran and West Jet pilot Jim Ryan survived a life-threatening accident while on vacation in Hawaii. Struck by a cresting wave, Ryan was driven to...
View ArticleSexy stars in bikinis: The nifty 50s
Some of the world’s top female celebrities can still rock a bikini like they’re 25 … and they’re still sending pulses racing.
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Fred Lee’s Social Network: VRS Spring Gala celebrates a history of successes
HOUSING SUCCESS: For 46 years, the Vancouver Resource Society has taken bold steps to provide non-market adaptable housing for persons with disabilities. The non-profit’s care model has centered around...
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Fred Lee’s Social Network: A parade of distinguished women
WONDER WOMEN: Sixty-five leading ladies — business and community leaders, entrepreneurs, innovators and researchers — were feted at the 35th annual YWCA Women of Distinction Awards. Always a sellout,...
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Fred Lee’s Social Network: Bill Reid Anniversary Gala
NATIVE SON: Ranked among Canada’s finest and celebrated artists, Bill Reid’s influence and body of work can be found throughout the province and country. The Haida artist — a master goldsmith,...
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Fred Lee’s Social Network: A night at the aquarium
PLASTIC WISE: Bal Bhullar, Erica Chan, Bruce Foughner, Kim Haakstad, Elizabeth Janke, Peter Millar and Susan Pratt skippered this year’s Night at the Aquarium Gala. The Vancouver Aquarium’s signature...
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Fred Lee’s Social Network: Arts Umbrella doing great things
RECORD PERFORMANCE: 2018 has been a banner year for Arts Umbrella, Canada’s preeminent arts education organization for young people. Based in British Columbia, the non-profit earlier this year got the...
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Fred Lee’s Social Network: Rooted in goodness
Last year’s Fresh Roots inaugural long table dinner was held inside the hallways of David Thompson Secondary School due to inclement weather. This year, Mother Nature cooperated and the sophomore...
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Fred Lee’s Social Network: B.C. Hospitality Foundation helps industry workers...
BIG TIP: The B.C. Hospitality Foundation is a charity that raises fund to support those in the hospitality industry — folks like our baristas, concierges, hotel staff, cooks, winery and brewery...
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Fred Lee’s Social Network: Long table dinners support UBC Farm projects
Summer is prime time for long table dinners and magnificent meals under the stars. Following the success of its inaugural alfresco dinner last year, UBC Farm followed up with an even longer table and...
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Fred Lee’s Social Network: A Rooftop Social has $37,000 impact for...
YOUNG MOVERS AND SHAKERS: Every year, a group of young professionals volunteer their time, expertise and influence as members of United Way of the Lower Mainland’s GeNext cabinet. Acting as...
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Fred Lee’s Social Network: Taking a swing for the kids
SWINGING FOR KIDS: In 1945, a brand new radio station made an appeal to listeners to support orphaned kids in the Loyal Protestant Home that neighboured their New Westminster office. The on-air call...
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Fred Lee’s Social Network: Celebrating DIVERSEcity’s 40th anniversary
FEELING AT HOME: For four decades DIVERSEcity has been providing a continuum of settlement and integration supports for newcomers in the Surrey, Delta, Langley and White Rock regions of the Lower...
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Fred Lee’s Social Network: Beyond the Book gala
CHAPTER ONE: The Vancouver Public Library christened their $15 million two-level rooftop expansion with a gala-do to support the library’s myriad of programs and services promoting literacy and...
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Fred Lee’s Social Network: Vancouver Fraser Port Authority’s Gala
PORT OF CALLS: Days before Thanksgiving, port terminals and suppliers came together to give thanks and support the communities where they live, work and play. Presented by the Vancouver Fraser Port...
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Fred Lee’s Social Network: Celebrating the Chinatown Autumn Gala
PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE: The Vancouver Chinatown Foundation was founded in 2009 to honour a culture and community established in Vancouver more than a century ago. Led by Carol Lee, daughter of...
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Fred Lee’s Social Network: Crystal Ball raises $4 million for B.C. Children’s...
$4 MILLION CRYSTAL: For only the second time in its 32 years, the Crystal Ball, B.C. Children’s Hospital Foundation’s flagship fundraiser, reached the $4 million mark. More than 400 well-heeled guests...
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Fred Lee’s Social Network: Celebrating the achievements of UBC’s alumni
NOURISHING PRIDE: Kahlil Baker, Gerry Burch, Charles Laszlo, Charles Fipke, Kathryn Shoemaker, James McEwen, Nemkumar Banthia, and Dale Parker were recently feted at the 2018 alumni UBC Achievement...
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