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For 50 years, MOSAIC has helped newcomers build new lives in Canada. What began in 1976 as a small community organization to support people learning English, finding work, and navigating local support has grown into one of Canada’s largest immigrant-serving organizations. Today, MOSAIC operates from more than 50 locations, is supported by over 500 staff...

About the Exhibition To turn down the noise of daily life, Fei Disbrow seeks out-of-the-way places where she can find small, unusual organisms. It is in these places where she observes and records unfamiliar, miniature lifeforms which are integral to this body of Disbrow’s work. Her research focuses on cryptogams, resilient and ancient organisms that...

BC Children’s Hospital Foundation supports the only hospital in the province devoted exclusively to children. Tickets for the 2026 Choices Lottery are on sale now!

Global News is once again a proud partner of the Make Happy Tummies campaign, supporting a nationwide effort to help ensure children across Canada start their school day nourished, focused, and ready to learn. Led by the Grocery Foundation, Make Happy Tummies is one of Canada’s largest community-driven fundraising initiatives dedicated to supporting local school breakfast and student nutrition...

IN FLUX: RHYTHMS OF LIFE – Art by Sichen Grace Chen, Yuan Wen, and Echo Xie New Exhibition “In Flux: Rhythms of Life” Explores the Intersection of Ecology and Emotion at Lipont Gallery Opening Reception Saturday, Jan 31, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM (free event) https://fluxopening.eventbrite.ca Artist Talk by Sichen Grace Chen Saturday Feb 7,...

Vancouver Civic Theatres is hosting guided tours of the Orpheum, one of the most beautiful concert halls in North America. The Orpheum, a designated National Heritage Site, was built in 1927. Each year the theatre hosts international musicians, popular concerts and unique events; it is also home to the beloved Vancouver Symphony Orchestra. The 90-minute...

Ethọ́s Lab launches its annual Black Futures Month fundraiser and the return of its flagship hackathon event for teens on Feb. 27. Families can experience the type of innovative programming Ethọ́s Lab offers at their weekly programs. Currently on offer is the Gaming Club, which is sponsored by EA. But the popular hackathon is one...

BC’s biggest shopping centre, Metropolis at Metrotown is thrilled to welcome the Year of the Horse from February 2 – March 3. With exciting, new additions to its line up of Lunar New Year celebrations, including a cultural exhibition presented by the Chinatown Storytelling Centre, and colourful LEGO® Play Pop-up, the Met welcomes visitors of...

When Tony learns of his wife Margot’s affair, his jealousy takes a lethal turn. He concocts the perfect murder, devises an alibi, and waits to strike. Tension builds as Tony, Margot, her lover, and a mysterious figure from the past become ensnared in a high-stakes maze of deception, blackmail, and betrayal. This intense drama will...

Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art presents the world premiere of Every River Has a Mouth, guest curated by Snuneymuxw artist Eliot White-Hill, Kwulasultun, from February 14, 2026 – February 14, 2027. Guided by the concept of the river as a physical and symbolic connector, Every River Has a Mouth highlights the deep cultural,...

Celebrate the Year of the Horse with LunarFest! Join us on Granville Island for two weekends of all-ages fun. On Family Day weekend, explore storytelling through craft-making with Taiwanese family theatre troupe Fooderlon Theater. Take part in a trans-Pacific stop-motion paper horse animation. Learn tricks and secrets on how to tell stories with theatre elements....

Locations: Granville Island – šxʷƛ̓ənəq Xwtl’e7énk Square – 800 Robson Plaza – Pendulum Gallery – Bentall Centre As the wind rises, we draw inspiration from the fearlessness of the Horse. This year’s The Lantern City lights up Vancouver in five locations. 36 lanterns take us through the city with stories about the horse, nature, hope...

The Firehall Arts Centre is proud to produce and present the world premiere of Tracey Power’s House of Folk: A Lost Canadian Folk Show from Saturday, February 14 to Sunday, March 8, 2026. Set in the 1960s during the height of the Canadian folk music revival, House of Folk: A Lost Canadian Folk Show takes...

Our region’s signature month-long celebration of local flavours, creativity, and community spirit. From February 15 to March 15, experience this exciting food & drink festival that brings the culinary delights of our local food and beverage establishments. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to discover the incredible dining experiences the Tri-Cities have to offer.

NusaHaus is built by diaspora for diaspora to reconnect and cultivate a sense of belonging amongst individuals with shared ancestry and cultural background, specifically from the Nusantara region (Maritime Southeast Asia: Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, etc.). From February 20th – 28th, we will be hosting a week-long art exhibition showcasing Nusantara creatives! Inspired by Malaysian...

Start your Sunday with an awe-inspiring view as the backdrop to a Hatha yoga session. This gentle, slower-paced style of yoga focuses on physical postures and breathing—which will be all the more restorative with a stunning view of Vanier Park, English Bay and the North Shore Mountains. This will be the ultimate way to reset...

The annual LunarFest Concert returns to the Orpheum with our favourite local musicians and international artists. Join friends, family, and community for a night of music and storytelling that stretches from Vancouver across the Pacific. Featuring the inaugural Pancouver Awards, Taiwanese family theatre troupe Fooderlon Theater, Jade Music Fest artists, and Hamonia & West Vancouver...

The cities of Trail and Rossland are teaming up to host up to 1,200 of British Columbia’s top emerging athletes for the BC Winter Games from February 25-March 1, 2026.

CKNW KIDS FUND PINK SHIRT DAY PRESENTED BY FortisBC! February 25, 2026 Online Store Store Is Now Open! This year’s design reminds us to sprinkle kindness everywhere we go. The artwork shows a child holding an umbrella, sharing it with friends as hearts rain down from the sky. Just as an umbrella offers shelter and...

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!    

Now a movement celebrated across the globe, Pink Shirt Day, presented by FortisBC, has humble beginnings. Inspired by an act of kindness in small-town Nova Scotia, CKNW Kids’ Fund, working with partners Boys & Girls Clubs and 980 CKNW, was inspired to raise funds to support anti-bullying programs. Purchase your pink shirt at London Drugs...

Practice your hand at making still-life art at Mackin House Museum! This event is hosted by local Senior, Merril Hall GUIDED SKETCHING SESSIONS! Artist and nature-lovers looking for a fun way to spend your afternoon – join us at Mackin House Museum for a free drop-in activity with our Senior-in-Residence, Merril Hall! Over the course...

Embark on a sensory journey with curated wines and cheese pairings led by Sommelier Sean Nelson, a globe-trotting wine expert and storytelling aficionado! Sip and savour as Sean unveils the stories behind each wine, expertly chosen to complement the current exhibition at PoMoArts, TILT/ – an annual group exhibition featuring over 30 artists bringing together...

Silk Road After Dark Get ready for an unforgettable night in North Van! Experience a wild mix of drag performances, sizzling belly dancing, and hilarious comedy. This event is the perfect way to spice up your evening with vibrant entertainment and good vibes. A cultural explosion of Middle Eastern and Desi performances, and a sprinkle...