The Vancouver Whitecaps FC League1 BC women’s team won 1-0 over Alianza Women FC today at Estadio Cuscatlán (El Salvador) in the first ever match of the Concacaf W Champions Cup. With the victory, the Caps have advanced to the 2024-25 Concacaf W Champions Cup Group Stage.
This is an incredible stat: The ‘Caps League1 BC women’s team is currently on a 28-game unbeaten streak (24W-0L-4D) and have not lost a competitive match in more than a year, since June 11, 2023.
The group winners and runners-up (four clubs in total) will progress to the semifinals and ultimately the third place match and final, which is set to take place from May 22 to 25, 2025.
Tonight, head coach Katie Collar fielded a strong squad, including seven teenagers starting, captained by League1 BC Player of the Year Jeneva Hernandez Gray and complemented by four recent newcomers in goalkeeper Morgan McAslan, wingback Jourdan Ziff, midfielder Josie Longhurst, and forward Jessica De Filippo.
The ‘Caps had a brilliant chance to put the match away in the 82nd minute. Jaime Perrault received a cross from Bianca Patik and put a shot towards goal. As the rebound popped out to Kaylee Hunter, her strike went high to keep the score 1-0.
About the Concacaf W Champions Cup
The competition’s inaugural edition features 11 clubs from North America, Central America, and the Caribbean and be played from August 2024 to May 2025. The W Champions Cup will also be the only path through which Concacaf clubs can qualify for the new FIFA Women’s Club World Cup. FIFA recently announced that the first edition of the Women’s Club World Cup will include 16 clubs and be played between January and February 2026.
Group Stage Play
Vancouver are set to play each team in Concacaf W Champions Cup Group B once, for a total of four matches per club. First we’ll visit Mexico’s Club América Femenil at Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes on Wednesday, August 21st and then travel to Panamá to face Santa Fe FC at Estadio Universitario on Wednesday, September 4th.
Tickets in Vancouver
The ‘Caps will conclude group play when they host National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) clubs San Diego Wave FC on Tuesday, October 1st and Portland Thorns FC on Tuesday, October 15th at BC Place.
Whitecaps FC Season Members will receive pre-sale access with a preferred member rate and tickets will be on sale to the general public on Tuesday, August 27 at 10:00am. Follow Vancouver Whitecaps FC on Facebook for more info.
You can support the growth and redevelopment of a crucial community healthcare campus while getting a the chance to win big this fall! The Burnaby Hospital Foundation has launched a 50/50 raffle that will see half of the jackpot going to a lucky winner and the other half will help them meet the growing healthcare needs of Burnaby and East Vancouver for generations to come.
Single Ticket for $10; 3-Ticket Pack for $20; 7-Ticket Pack for $40; 20-Ticket Pack for $100
Deadline: Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 11:59pm
Draw: Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at 2:00pm
Burnaby Hospital Foundation (BHF) is transforming a beloved community hospital into a state-of-the-art facility. This two-phase redevelopment will significantly expand the services available for patients and families and boost the number of beds by almost 50 percent.
When the redevelopment is complete, the hospital campus will also have two new patient care towers and a cancer treatment centre.
The Foundation is raising funds to support Phase Two of the redevelopment, which focuses on upgrades and modernization of the Intensive Care Unit, Medical Imaging Department, Cardiac Telemetry Department and In-patient Oncology Unit.
For over four decades, their mission has been to ensure Burnaby Hospital remains equipped to promote the health and well-being of all generations, ready to serve you, your friends, and loved ones when you need it most.
For a limited time this fall you can Skate Stardust Roller Rink at Guildford Town Centre and relive some glory days while making new memories, all in support of a great local cause.
Skate Stardust Roller Rink at Guildford
Set to open September 12, 2024, the cultural throwback will take centre stage at Guildford Town Centre until October 31, inviting visitors of all skating abilities to connect with the joy of roller skating and roll back in time to a golden era.
Dates: Monday-Saturday 11:00am to to 9:00pm; Sundays until 7:00pm
Location: Guildford Town Centre, Surrey
Tickets: Free entry and a $2 skate rental fee. Book online.
100% of Skate Stardust proceeds will go toward the Surrey Firefighters Charitable Society.
Minimum age to participate is 5 years old, and while guests are encouraged to bring their own gear, skates and protective gear will be available to rent.
The Vancouver Sun once called Stardust Roller Rink the “Studio 54 of Surrey” during its heydey, it was the place to be seen and have a good time. When my mom was young, the original skating rink was outdoors at Guildford (in the late 1960s) and for my generation, the indoor rink was a mainstay for birthday parties and Snow Cones by A&B Sound at Surrey Central (where it stood from 1971 to 2005).
Stardust – Surrey Now Archives
“This initiative is not just about recreation but also about celebrating our community’s history and providing families and friends with a place to create incredible experiences and new memories,” says Kiran Deol, Marketing Manager at Guildford Town Centre.
Skate Stardust will be a 1,690 square-foot roller rink and lounge space, with a retro-themed atmosphere—complete with a vibrant graffiti wall, neon lights, and a DJ booth— that will transport visitors back in time.
The BC Achievement Foundation has announced the recipients of the 2024 Indigenous Business Awards along with details of their 16th annual gala. This annual award honours the exceptional achievements of Indigenous businesses, entrepreneurs, partnership entities, and community-owned enterprises.
Indigenous Business Awards 2024
Dates: Monday, October 7, 2024
Location: Fairmont Hotel Vancouver
Tickets: Open to the public. Early Bird tickets are available until August 31, priced at $250 per person. From September 1, ticket prices are offered at the regular rate of $275 per person.
As one of the five flagship programs of BC Achievement, this initiative recognizes and celebrates excellence, fostering inspiration across the province.
Marking its 16th year, the Indigenous Business Award (IBA) program continues to highlight inspiring stories of Indigenous business excellence. By showcasing these successes, the awards drive change and strengthen connections between Indigenous and non-Indigenous economies in British Columbia. With over 225 distinguished business leaders among its alumni, the IBA program stands as a testament to the thriving Indigenous business community.
Indigenous Business Award Recipients 2024
Young Entrepreneur of the Year:
Mo Dawson Creative, Victoria
Business of the Year – one-to-two person enterprise:
Rad Relish Co., West Kelowna
Business of the Year – three-to-ten person enterprise:
AshFireWear, Cranbrook
Business of the Year – eleven + person enterprise:
KICA Contracting Ltd., Dease Lake
Community-owned Business of the Year – one entity:
Ahous Adventures, Tofino
Community-owned Business of the Year – two or more entities:
Awardees will receive a short film highlighting their entrepreneurial accomplishments, a cash prize, a certificate, and medallion to commemorate their achievements and will be celebrated through an online campaign, #ShineTheLightBC.
The awardee selection was made by a distinguished jury panel, including T,łalisam, Dr. Kim van der Woerd of ’Namgis Nation, and an alumna of both the IBA and the BC Achievement Community Award programs; Ernie (Bones) George, Chief Executive Officer at Inlailawatash LP; and Tim Low, ANTCO Board President and member of Métis Nation BC.
About BC Achievement Foundation
BC Achievement is an independent foundation established in 2003 that celebrates the spirit of excellence in our province and serves to honour the best of British Columbia. By recognizing the accomplishments of our province’s entrepreneurs, artists, community leaders, youth and volunteers, its award programs pay tribute to exceptional people, doing exceptional work, while carving a path forward for others to follow.
Miss604 is a proud sponsor of BC Achievement Foundation programs in 2024
The is monthly series features the latest updates and news from Covenant House Vancouver. Miss604 is proud to be their Official Blog Partner. This month’s post has been written by Jason Bosher of Covenant House Vancouver.
Covenant House Vancouver Supports Young People As Cost of Food Rises
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Feeling the Pinch
This year, the 14th edition of Canada’s Food Price Report predicts that all provinces may experience price increases of up to 4.5%, across all food categories, with some categories like bakery, meat, and vegetables, to increase in price between 5% and 7%. These increases are attributed mainly to the rising costs of producing food, transporting it, and the detrimental effects of climate change on crop yields.
Food Is a Basic Need
Along with water, clothing, sleep, and shelter, food is a necessity for survival. Maslow’s hierarchy of needs illustrated and explains how basic needs must be met, before other needs like relationships or careers can be realized. Unhoused or precariously housed people are in survival mode. Their basic needs are not being met, so they cannot just “go out and get a job” to solve their problems. If only life was that easy.
