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Is there a hero in your life that deserves to be recognized? Someone who has overcome adversity or illness, and has gone on to give back? Nominate them today for Coast Mental Health’s Courage To Come Back Awards, presented by Wheaton Precious Metals. Nominations close January 21st.

When a child faces a life-threatening illness, time becomes precious. Canuck Place Children’s Hospice helps families fill finite days with infinite light—creating cherished moments like one more bedtime story, one more family skate, one more morning cuddle. This holiday season, light a life at Canuck Place and help short lives shine bright.

About the Exhibition The Spaces of the Everyday exhibition came about after a thoughtful conversation with Erin McSavaney in which the role of architecture in painting first drew the curator’s attention to his practice. His depictions of houses and urban architecture offer a visually striking and intellectually provocative intersection of two historically divergent painting modes....

Double Your Impact—Help End Youth Homelessness You have the power to change a life. Until December 31, every dollar you give to Covenant House Vancouver will be matched—up to $100,000—thanks to Scotiabank and The Steven Chambers Foundation. Your gift provides food, shelter, and hope to youth in need. Donate today at: covenanthousebc.online/stopYH-calendar or call: 604-638-4438.

Every Senior Deserves a Place to Call Home This holiday season, help ensure no senior is left out in the cold. For too many vulnerable seniors in our community, home is uncertain. Many are facing eviction, sleeping in cars, or struggling to find affordable apartments. Help the Seniors Services Society of BC raise $100,000 —so...

The holidays are when we seek the comforts of home and togetherness. But for many kids at BC Children’s Hospital, the journey home is not an easy one. Whether your support helps a patient return home, or makes the hospital feel a little more like home, you can make a world of difference.

Child hunger lives in your neighbourhood. Put hope on the table this Holiday Season with a donation to Backpack Buddies. Just $25 fills a child’s backpack full of food – and hope – for the weekend. Give now at backpackbuddies.ca

The Vancouver Aquarium's Holiday Splash is where magical memories and new family traditions are made. Happening daily, starting November 12th.

Double Your Impact — Help Families Stay Close When a child is sick, being together means everything. This holiday season, your generosity can make twice the difference. Until December 31, every donation to Ronald McDonald House BC & Yukon will be matched up to $55,000 thanks to Canaccord Genuity, helping families find comfort and connection...

The Salvation Army’s annual Christmas Kettle Campaign is one of Canada’s largest and most recognizable annual charitable events. Your generous support enables local Salvation Army units in communities across Canada to help provide individuals and families with the necessities of life, such as food, clothing and shelter. Every donation to a Christmas kettle remains in...

Experience the magic of Christmas at Glow Langley 2025 as they introduce their new theme, “The Magic Toy Shop”. Get ready to immerse yourself in The Magical Toy Shop, where lights sparkle, toys come alive, and holiday wonder fills every corner. This Year’s Highlights: BIGGER & BETTER Crystal Palace 6 NEW Magical Lands NEW GlowQuest...

This holiday season, Variety is on a mission to bring more relief and joy to BC kids with disabilities and complex health needs. Visit variety.bc.ca to have your donation matched today.

Gift a little happiness this holiday season. For 19 years, Cause We Care Foundation has supported single moms who need extra help at this time of year. With over 1,200 families in need of Care Packages this season, we’re partnering with local businesses to secure donations and wholesale pricing to ensure your gift has maximum...

From November 27 to December 11, you can help brighten the holidays for families staying at Ronald McDonald House BC & Yukon. Visit your local Save-On-Foods, PriceSmart Foods, or Urban Fare to purchase a light bulb in support of families with a seriously ill child. Each bulb helps fill the House and Family Rooms with...

Celebrate the Spirit of the Season at the Sea to Sky Gondola. Spirit of the Season is a month-long collection of festive experiences set high above Howe Sound. Whether you’re sipping hot cocoa on the deck, listening to stories in the snow, or meeting local artisans, every visit offers something new to discover.

Light the way forward Every mental health journey is different. But one thing is true for all of us: we need support that meets us where we are. The Canadian Mental Health Association, BC Division (CMHA BC) provides real help when it’s needed most — guided by compassion, community, and care. Your donation today can...

The 5th annual Vancouver International Black Film Festival (#VIBFF25) returns in person and online to amplify Black voices. Founded by the Fabienne Colas Foundation and co-presented by Global BC, VIBFF is pleased to announce its official hybrid program and events lineup, running December 5 to 9, 2025. #VIBFF25 is proudly supported by Vancouver Foundation, Canadian...

Saturday, December 6th, 2025 11 am – 4 pm As we prepare for the holiday season, mark your calendars for our upcoming Winter Market! Celebrate the season with a day dedicated to Indigenous creativity and community. Discover handcrafted jewelry, artwork, apparel, and more from 21 Indigenous artists and makers—perfect for meaningful gifts or something special...

Get ready for a spectacular start to the holidays as the Port Coquitlam Parade of Lights returns for its second annual event! Join us in downtown Port Coquitlam on Saturday, December 6 at 5pm for a magical evening of illuminated City vehicles and more. The parade will feature a special appearance by Santa Claus, who...

It’s an ABBA Christmas with ABRA Cadabra at Massey Theatre on December 6th! Come dressed in your best holiday sparkle and bring the whole family to this all-ages stage extravaganza! Featuring a captivating live band, powerful vocals, engaging dancers, dazzling NEW costumes and multi-media, this interactive stage show will have you moving, laughing & singing...

It’s candy cane chaos and mistletoe mayhem in this fast-paced improv comedy showdown. When Santa takes a well-earned year off in Palm Springs, the North Pole’s top elves battle it out in a festive competition to become HEAD JOYMAKER—and only the audience gets to decide who drives the sleigh. Featuring Canadian Comedy Award-winning comedians, Holiday...

It’s candy cane chaos and mistletoe mayhem in this fast-paced improv comedy showdown. When Santa takes a well-earned year off in Palm Springs, the North Pole’s top elves battle it out in a festive competition to become HEAD JOYMAKER—and only the audience gets to decide who drives the sleigh. Featuring Canadian Comedy Award-winning comedians, Holiday...

Brought you by the Vancouver Dollhouse Miniature Show, this Mini Miniature Show will showcase previous Miniature Show winning exhibits as well as miniatures from other shows! In addition to the dollhouses on display, vendors will be selling miniatures of all sorts! Vancouver miniature makers create a wide variety of realistic minis to enhance an imaginary...

The 38th Annual Pan Pacific Christmas Wish Breakfast is back! Join the Global News Morning team: Jason Pires, Sonia Sunger, Mark Madryga, and Katelin Owsianski on Wednesday, December 10, broadcasting LIVE with broadcasting sponsor FortisBC. Bring new and unwrapped toys/toys or cash donation on the day of the event and receive a complimentary breakfast courtesy...