Canuck Place is all about families, and over the years I’ve had the honour of introducing my dear readers to many of them. Through their stories, their laughter, their tears, and strength, they have proven what true love means.
Charlie-Anne is a witty and sassy 9-year-old with a wonderful sense of humour. She enjoys music, dressing up and cooking with her mother Cherie.
At only 6-months-old, Charlie-Anne was diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1 – a rare genetic disease. Soon after her diagnosis, Canuck Place was there with comfort and care to help her small family navigate through a journey no parent can prepare for.
With access to Canuck Place pain and symptom management and medical respite, Cherie and Charlie-Anne discovered a new community of caring individuals who they could trust and rely on.
“Canuck Place is quite literally our closest family now,” says Cherie. “They are who we lean on when we need help of any kind. Charlie’s dad and I both attend counselling there and whenever we need a break this is the only place we can trust her care with.”
The day-to-day with Charlie-Anne is busy, consisting of morning and evening physio, medications and constant suctioning. She is tube fed and sleeps with a BiPAP mask on to help her breathe. Charlie-Anne and Cherie are an inspiring team who savour every moment.
Canuck Place delivers care to over 728 newborns, teens and families across the province and through two locations: Vancouver and Abbotsford. Dedicated, professional staff and over 275 volunteers provide a vital lifeline for children and families in their greatest time of need.
You can support Canuck Place by joining the Friends of Gift of Time group in support of families like Cherie & Charlie-Anne. Donations over $1000 will be recognized at the gala on October 20, 2018 at Parq Vancouver.
Follow Canuck Place on Facebook and Twitter #LoveIsTimeless #GOTgala for more information.
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Your face gives away a lot about how you’re feeling and when you decide to scoop a brush into some orange and black paint, swiping broad strokes across your cheeks, temple and nose, your face says: I AM A BC LIONS FAN!
Get Game Ready for the Grey Cup
This season, belairdirect is taking Grey Cup fever to the next level by offering fans the chance to win an experience of a lifetime, with the launch of its Game Ready contest across the country. CFL fans are encouraged to get wild and creative with their face painting skills by submitting their best game-day look to the Game Ready Contest.
The winner of the belairdirect Game Ready contest will win an all-inclusive Grey Cup experience valued at up to $5,000*, which includes two tickets to the 106th Grey Cup Championship in Edmonton, a three-night stay at a hotel, transportation to and from Edmonton, gifts cards and a swag bag full of surprises.
Makeup Simplified
To help inspire creative game-day face-paint looks, belairdirect partnered with several CFL players as Beauty Gurus to guide fans in Makeup Simplified tutorial parodies, as a way to bring simplicity to the fan regiment. The simplest way to get to the Grey Cup is for fans to paint their face with makeup. Check out the Contest Simplified video including key makeup tips from some fan favourite players.
I’ve seen some pretty creative BC Lions fan makeup, and it’s even amplified with orange and black outfits, props, drums, and wigs. Show how much you love the ‘Lions this season, by submitting your Game Ready look for the contest between October 1 and November 4, 2018.
You’ll most likely do a better job than I did:
While I don’t think I have a future in beauty blogging tutorials, your future could include a trip to the Grey Cup, good luck!
No purchase is necessary. To be eligible to win, entrants must be a legal resident of Canada and have reached the age of majority in their province of residency at their time of entry in the contest. Full contest rules and regulations are outlined here.
*Total value of the prize package will vary depending on the travel cost between the winner’s place of residence and Edmonton. The odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entries received during the contest duration. Entrants must also answer a mathematical skill-testing question to be eligible to win. The contest runs from October 1 to November 4, 2018.
In April of 2013, I climbed a ladder, poked my head through a big metal hatch, and crawled up onto the rooftop garden at the Vancouver Public Library’s Central Branch.
Alongside a small group of local media, we stood among the grass and geese as Chief Librarian Sandra Singh outlined a visionary plan to create a rooftop space for the public. A 28,000 square foot ‘garden in the sky’ serving as the perfect stage for their strategic plan announcement that includes intentions to expand community spaces, create dynamic collaboration zones, and offer high-tech creation spaces for hundreds of thousands of cardholders. Today, that vision came to fruition.
Rooftop Garden at the Vancouver Public Library
Crowds gathered at the official opening of Vancouver Public Library’s (“VPL”) central expansion this morning, taking in the exciting new spaces and rooftop views for the first time since the Central Library opened in 1995. Initially leased to the provincial government, the top two floors of the iconic Central Library building have been transformed into vibrant community spaces. Continue reading this post ⟩⟩
FAN EXPO Vancouver is a pop culture convention for fans of comics, sci-fi, horror, anime, cosplay, authors and gaming. The 3-day extravaganza is packed with exciting family-friendly activities, programs, attractions and celebrities.
FAN EXPO Vancouver
Where: Vancouver Convention Centre (West) When: Friday, October 12, 2018 4:00pm to 9:00pm
Saturday, October 13, 2018 10:00am to 7:00pm
Sunday, October 14, 2018 10:00am to 5:00pm Tickets:On sale now including child, single day, deluxe, and premium options
Get an autograph or a photo with your favourite guest and get the inside scoop about your favorite movies & TV shows at the celebrity panels. Watch professional comic artists battle it out in our popular Sketch Duels, learn from our “How To” workshops, and take photos with your favourite costumed characters!
This year can’t miss celebrities include Aquaman’s Jason Momoa, the original Buffy the Vampire Slayer Kristy Swanson and Family Matters’ alum Jaleel White aka Steve Urkel.
Other confirmed guests include:
Wil Wheaton (Star Trek: The Next Generation, The Big Bang Theory)
Ron Perlman (Hellboy, Sons of Anarchy)
Felicia Day (The Guild, Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog)
Michael Cudlitz (The Walking Dead)
… and more!
FAN EXPO Vancouver will also welcome iconic voice actors: Kevin Conroy (Batman), Charles Martinet (Super Mario), Sean Schemmel (Dragon Ball Z), Jeremy Shada (Adventure Time), and more, as well as comic creators/artists responsible for creating pop culture’s most legendary stories. The 3-day event will allow fans of all ages to hear from their favourite stars on stage and meet them in person at autograph signings and photo ops, as well as take in the spectacle of over 250,000 square feet of geeky fun.
Win Passes to FAN EXPO Vancouver
I’m giving away a pair of 3-Day Passes to FAN EXPO Vancouver. Here’s how you can enter to win:
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I will draw one winner at random from all entries at 12:00pm on Wednesday, October 3, 2018.
Follow FAN EXPO Vancouver on Facebook and Twitter for more information.
