Archive of posts tagged "non-profit"

Clara Hughes to Lead Take a Hike Bike Ride in Stanley Park

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Six-time Olympic medalist Clara Hughes will be in Stanley Park tomorrow morning (October 7th) for a bike ride with the Take a Hike Foundation. Hughes, who is also set to be honored on Canada’s Walk of Fame this year, is hosting this event to celebrate Take a Hike’s 10 year anniversary. Take a Hike is […]

With Glowing Hearts Unfestival Today

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During the Vancouver 2010 Games, everyone became a reporter in their own way. Photos, videos, podcasts, tweets, and Facebook updates allowed anyone in town to share what they were experiencing with the rest of the world. While all of the high-fives were happening and the streets flowed with flags and colours of all nations, Andrew […]

Thrill The World Vancouver 2010

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The annual Thrill The World Thriller dance recreation by local zombies is taking play October 23rd. The Vancouver event (that is timed to coincide with other dances around the world) will take place at 4:00pm that day. Vancouverites can practice their Thriller moves this Saturday, October 2nd at the Roundhouse. Other rehearsal dates are October […]

Raise a Reader 2010

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Every fall Canucks veterans and newcomers take to the streets of Vancouver to hand out newspapers and pose for photos with smiling fans. Tomorrow, September 29th, they’ll be at it again with the Vancouver Sun in hand and with proceeds going to literacy programs across Canada during Raise-a-Reader Day. “Raise-a-Reader, a year-round initiative that raises […]

Run for the Cure 2010

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The CIBC Run for the Cure is coming up Sunday, October 3rd. Photo credit: John Bollwitt on Flickr What The CIBC Run for the Cure, benefiting the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation When Sunday, October 3rd at 9:00am (opening ceremonies) Where Concord Pacific Place, Vancouver How Register in advance for the 5km run, walk or 1km […]