I have been sharing stories about Cuso International’s high priority maternal and child health projects in Ethiopia, Benin, Nigeria, Tanzania and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Behind these stories are some amazing local women who have volunteered with Cuso over the years, like Maggie Woo Kinshella of Vancouver.

The RunGo Dash for Dogs, a guided 10km, 5km or 2km run or walk through Stanley Park, is coming up on February 24, 2018 and 100% of proceeds going to BC & Alberta Guide Dogs.

It’s the 30th anniversary of the Stanley Park Ecology Society! This month’s guest post has been contributed by Ben Hill.

The 52nd Show of Hearts Telethon returns this Sunday on Global BC, supporting Variety – The Children’s Charity of BC. Tune in to hear stories, watch performances, and get updates from children you met during Variety Week 2017.

Free weddings at Robson Square are back this year, just ahead of Valentine’s Day! Presenter Pop Up Weddings BC has assembled a group of photographers, decorators, florists and officiants that will gather at Robson Square so you can exchange or renew your vows.

This Valentine’s Day, enter to win a romantic getaway for two to Harrison Hot Springs Resort! The prize package includes a 1-night stay, dinner in the legendary Copper Room, and treatments at the Healing Springs Spa.

Save the Rio Theatre! As you may have heard, the Rio building has been listed for sale, and with zoning changes it is likely a developer will ultimately tear it down.

Vancouver Olympic Cauldron Lighting to Cheer on Team Canada at the Pyeongchang Olympics: Thursday, February 8, 2018 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm at Jack Poole Plaza in Downtown Vancouver

The Legends of Vancouver tour is based on sites mentioned in E. Pauline Johnson (Takehionwake)’s book Legends of Vancouver. The tour visits some of the sites of those legends, and examines places of sacred meaning to local First Nations.

Win your way into a Vancouver event! Canada’s largest speed dating company, Dashing Date, is back at it again with their annual coast-to-coast Valentine’s Day event on February 14th.