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02/08/2025

Less than 6% of Canda’s health research funding is dedicated to women’s health, leaving critical gaps in care. That’s why Global BC is proud to join BC Women’s Health Foundation in championing women’s health research this Women’s Health Research Month.
Women’s Health Research Month supports critical research that produces innovative treatment and increased access to healthcare for women and newborns in BC and beyond.
Donate now to impact change at goodthingstocome.ca

02/07/2025

Taste the World at the 46th annual Vancouver International Wine Festival, February 22-March 2, eight fun-filled days of wine and food events. Explore wines from 15 countries at lively lunches and spectacular dinners, casual minglers and engaging seminars. Capping off the celebrations are four International Festival Tastings sessions where all 121 festival wineries and their vine stars gather to pour select festival wines.
Global BC is proud to be a Sponsor.
More info: vanwinefest.ca

02/07/2025

The iconic Variety Show of Hearts Telethon is back on Global BC February 23!
Tune in and give, with incredible musical performances by Ba*****ed Ladies, Choir!Choir!Choir! and Tia Wood, as well as celebrity guest appearances including Ciara, Joe Jonas, The Reklaws and more.
Don’t miss this unforgettable event! Learn more at variety.bc.ca

02/06/2025

Global BC is proud to be a media sponsor for Pink Shirt Day presented by FortisBC on Wednesday, February 26, 2025!
The 2025 Pink Shirt Day design is all about cultivating a community of kindness.
Just like tending to a garden, together we can each help nurture a sense of belonging where we live, work, and go to school.
Purchase your shirt today at London Drugs

CKNW Kids' Fund

02/06/2025

Your Next Family Adventure Is Coming… Slowly!
Can slow and steady really win the race? Find out at Vancouver Aquarium’s NEW limited-time exhibit Survival of the Slowest, opening Feb 7th.
BOOK NOW!

02/03/2025

In case you missed it, here is today's lucky grand prize winner of the VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation Millionaire Lottery:

F. Hoffart
Hedley, BC
Ticket #2414402

The winner has the option of 10 grand prize options including $2.8M tax-free cash!

A full winner list is available at millionairelottery.com/

Congratulations to all of the winners!

Know your limit. Play within it. 19+

02/02/2025

Watch Global News at Noon tomorrow, Feb. 3rd, for the Grand Prize draw in the VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation Millionaire Lottery.

A lucky winner will get to choose between 10 Grand Prizes, including $2.8 million cash!

Know your limit. Play within it. 19+

01/31/2025

Watch Global News at Noon on Monday, Feb. 3rd, for the Grand Prize draw in the VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation Millionaire Lottery.

A lucky winner will get to choose between 10 Grand Prizes, including $2.8 million cash!

Know your limit. Play within it. 19+

01/28/2025

Get your tickets to the LEGENDARY winter fundraising event, the TELUS Winter Classic! Friday, February 28 & Saturday, March 1. This is a weekend you do not want to miss!
Register for the entire weekend by purchasing a Two-Day Ski Quartet (amazing value!) or join in by attending one of the evening events.

Night One: The Winetastic presented by RE/MAX Sea to Sky Real Estate is one of Whistler’s most popular events! Indulge in an incredible selection of wine, beer, and spirits, paired with gourmet cheese from Arla Foods and delicious appetizers from local restaurants. Be captivated by live performances and dance the night away with The Hairfarmers!
Night Two: The Magical Mystery Tour Mountain Top Gala presented by Samsung will take you on a journey back to the vibrant, free-spirited 1960’s! Guests will be transported up to the top of Whistler Mountain and experience a fully transformed Roundhouse Lodge. With an immersive experience around every corner, the Gala promises to be a night you’ll never forget.

And it’s all for a great cause! Teams and tickets available at www.whistlerblackcombfoundation.com

Global BC is a proud sponsor.

01/27/2025

Global BC is a proud sponsor of Vancouver Opera’s Flight by Jonathan Dove.
Check your baggage. You need a mid-winter escape. Getaway to the Queen Elizabeth Theatre with the comedy, compassion and irresistible music of Flight.
Live on stage at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre February 8 – 16, 2025.
Tickets start at $25. For more information visit vancouveropera.ca.
https://www.vancouveropera.ca/whats-on/Flight/

01/23/2025

Join St. Paul’s Foundation on Saturday, February 22nd for the 18th annual Scotiabank Feast of Fortune, a sophisticated Lunar New Year charity gala.
Experience an unforgettable evening featuring captivating performances, a taste of award-winning dishes from the Chinese Restaurant Awards, a unique live auction, and much more to raise funds in support of St. Paul’s Foundation’s work to drive medical innovations, shift the future of health care from ordinary to extraordinary, and improve quality of care that will benefit BC for generations to come.
Global BC is a proud media sponsor of the Scotiabank Feast of Fortune.
For more information, or to donate, visit www.feastoffortunegala.com

01/22/2025

Global News is a proud supporter of Make Happy Tummies (formerly Toonies for Tummies). This campaign raises money for breakfast programs which help nourish 1 in children at risk of going to school on an empty stomach. It returns to grocery stores January 23 to April 17. 100% of donations benefit local breakfast programs.

01/22/2025

Relax, dine and indulge!
Enter to win the ultimate River Rock Casino Resort experience: a two-night stay in an Executive Suite, plus spa credits and a dining credit to enjoy at various resort outlets, including the brand-new Gordon Ramsay Steak!
Enter now globalnews dot ca/bc/contests

01/14/2025

This Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, Global BC is proudly partnering with the Alzheimer Society of B.C. to raise awareness and guide people affected by the disease to the resources, information and support that can help them on their unique journeys. They’re amplifying the voices of people like Erin and Geoffrey, who have continued to find meaning and purpose after Erin was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, in part by sharing their experience and insights with the organization’s Lived Experience Partner Program.
Meet Erin and Geoffrey and learn about dementia from other people affected by the disease at alzbc.org/AAM2025.

01/13/2025

Vancouver Magazine returns to the Terminal City Club on February 6 to reveal this year’s Power 50 List—the 50 people who are powering Vancouver right now. From business leaders to arts-and-culture power players to activists, philanthropists, developers and politicians, it’s a celebration of the changemakers who are shaping our city for the better.
Join the editors of Vancouver magazine for a night to remember.
Sign up for the waitlist for your chance to snag a ticket to the social event of the season.

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/vancouver-magazine-power-50-awards-2025-tickets-1096648668689?aff=oddtdtcreator

01/10/2025

A big congratulations to all our seasons of giving contest winners!🤩🥳🥳🥳🥳
Thank you to all those who participated in the 2024 Season of Giving Global News morning contest. We look forward to doing it again this year!

DAY 1 - Katie R.
DAY 2 - Lana L.
DAY 3 - Brandon T.
DAY 4 - Carol F.
DAY 5 - Carolyn R.
DAY 6 - Mario G.
DAY 7 - Kevin M.
DAY 8 - Carol M.
DAY 9 - Cindy T.
DAY 10 - Barbara W.
DAY 11 - Colin G.
DAY 12 - Evelina J.
DAY 13 - Orlando Z.
DAY 14 - Katlyn Y.
DAY 15 - Tuan L.
DAY 16 - Michael S.
DAY 17 - Denika D.
DAY 18 - Brent C.
DAY 19 - Greg B.
DAY 20 - Shelley A.
DAY 21 - Jason W.
DAY 22 - Cathy C.
DAY 23 - Michelle M.
DAY 24 - Debbie T.

01/10/2025

Gotta Sing Gotta Dance Musical Theatre Summer Camp
It’s time to apply!
Gotta Sing! Gotta Dance! musical theatre summer camp is now scheduling auditions. Apply online before April1st. No deposit required.

Artist Reception in the Gallery 6:00pm – 8:00pm Jan 9, 2025 Olga Campbell “DEAR ARLO – Letters to My Grandson.” See more details >