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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.

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

Shimmering harmonies, immersive lighting, cherished carols, and more are wrapped together in one of Vancouver’s most popular holiday experiences: Christmas with Chor Leoni. Traditional songs in bright new arrangements, world premieres, and familiar musical guests come together this December to evoke all the mystery, wonder, and sparkling joy of the season. Join Chor Leoni as...

Join the 2026 BCIT Broadcast Open House on Saturday, February 7, from 10 am to 2 pm. Explore the journalism, television, and radio programs, plus other broadcast courses. Record a voiceover in the podcast studio, and test-drive industry-grade camera gear and a green screen virtual TV set.

Over the month of February, and throughout the year, CKNW Kids’ Fund’s Pink Shirt Day, presented by FortisBC aims to raise awareness of these issues, as well as raise funds to support programs that foster children’s healthy self-esteem. Purchase your Pink Shirt Day merchandise at www.pinkshirtday.ca starting November 1st, 2025!    

Get ready to celebrate 25 years of grit, determination, and lung health advocacy — Climb the Wall: The Stairclimb for Lung Health returns to the iconic Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre on March 1, 2026, blending the thrill of the climb with the fun and competitive spirit of sports to create an unforgettable day. This isn’t...