This past Saturday, over 100 guests attended the 11th annual Chefs’ Charity Dinner in support of Dan’s Legacy Foundation, raising over $77,600 for the cause. The funds are going directly towards the organization’s trauma-informed, no-barrier counselling programs, and their Build a Kitchen campaign.

Chefs’ Charity Dinner for Dan’s Legacy
Helps Build a Kitchen

Celebrity host Erin Cebula was the evening’s MC, which featured the culinary creations of Chefs Shay Kelly (LACH& KEA Culinary Consultants), Andrew Brazeau-George (Ono Collectives), Alannah Peddie (Frolic & Forage Catering), as well as Luke Willingdon assisted by students from Dan’s Diner.

This holiday season help make a difference in a young person’s life by supporting these holiday toy drives located in communities around Vancouver. Donations of new, unwrapped gifts, monetary donations and more are welcomed.

A holiday Wish List at the bottom of this page may assist in your planned giving

Holiday Toy Drives Around Vancouver

Toy Mountain at Guildford
Date: November 27-29, 2024
Location: Centre Court at Town Centre (10355 152 St, Surrey)
Details: For the 11th year, Bell Media’s Toy Mountain will be accepting donations of new, unwrapped toys for the Lower Mainland Christmas Bureau. Early risers who make a donation between 6:00am and 10:00am, can enjoy a complimentary breakfast to go from Triple O’s.

Vancouver is gearing up for an event of epic proportions as Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour touches down December 6 to 8, 2024. From holiday shopping and choosing the perfect ‘fit for dining out, to last-minute concert preparations and satellite events that will bring the global community together, Yaletown’s TaylorTown celebration is at the heart of it all.

TaylorTown Festival | Enter to Win

Yaletown Holiday Shopping

Yaletown is borderds by Robson Street, Homer, Drake and Pacific streets and adjacent to BC Place. Two boutiques of note are Fine Finds and West of Woodward, who have each offered up some gift cards to give away!

This morning in Vancouver, Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, introduced the Invictus Games School Program, with the help of local children and youth. As part of the lead-up to the Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler (February 8-16, 2025), this initiative—the first of its kind for the Games—aims to help teachers and students around the world engage with the spirit of the event by sparking meaningful dialogue around the themes of inclusivity and resilience.

Classroom Resources | About the Games

Invictus Games Classroom Resources

The school program’s classroom resources include things teachers can do in school, and also community connection opportunities for the students. Resources are free to download, for students and teachers all over the world, and are available in French and English. These 1-5 day lesson plans aim to inspire students and spark meaningful dialogue around the themes of inclusivity and resilience.

the Vancouver International Black Film Festival (VIBFF) is returning for its fourth year from December 13-17, 2024 celebrating cultural diversity and creative excellence with 35 films from around the globe.

Vancouver International Black Film Festival

• Dates: December 13-17, 2024
• Location: VIFF Vancity Theatre and Studio Theatre
• Tickets: Available online now.
  • The VIBFF All Access Online Pass gives access to the entire online film programming and can be purchased on the Festival’s website for $45 (plus taxes/fees). The All Access In-person Pass gives access to the entire in-person film programming and can be purchased on the Festival’s website for $39 (plus taxes/fees). In-person single tickets for films are available for $12, and $20 for the Opening Night film. Both can be purchased on the Festival’s website.

The festival features films, engaging panels, workshops, and events, designed to connect with audiences from all communities. It celebrates the talent of creators from diverse backgrounds and provides a space for them to share their stories while reflecting on the challenges they face.