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Burnaby Adds 100 EV Charging Stations Powered by Solar Panels
July 14th, 2022The City of Burnaby has completed construction on one of the largest designated electric vehicle parking lots in Canada, accelerating the City’s ability to transition to a zero-carbon City fleet. The City received $500,000 through the Natural Resources Canada’s Zero-Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program to retrofit the City Hall west parking lot with 100 EV chargers. […]
Read more...Tomorrow! Social Purpose Community Summer Meetup
July 12th, 2022You are invited to join the Social Purpose Community Summer Meetup on July 13, 10am – 11am, as we celebrate the fourth anniversary of the United Way Social Purpose Institute. Join us for this informative and interactive one-hour virtual session with your social purpose peers and colleagues across Canada to: Connect to the growing Canadian […]
Read more...Could your Business Benefit from an Internship?
July 12th, 2022Support Your Business. Support Students. Get Projects Done. Low-cost Solution. Available Sep. 2022 The Douglas College Business Development team is looking to connect with employers needing an intern for 12 hours a week for 4 months to add bench strength to complete short-term projects. Employers benefit by getting projects done quickly, reducing employee workload, reviewing processes, and conducting […]
Read more...Evolve E-Bike Share Program for Business
July 8th, 2022Evolve E-Bike Share Program for business is a turn-key shared electric bike program, designed to enable sustainable and active transportation for your employees and/or customers. From short trips to and from the office, connecting rides between public transportation stations, or for leisure, Evolve E-Bike Share for business provides an effortless solution to get around while […]
Read more...It’s Not Too Late to Help Dixon Go the Distance
July 5th, 2022Dixon Transition Society would like to thank all the runners for going the distance for Dixon, and putting their best foot forward for the Vancouver Half Marathon on June 26th. A huge thank-you to everyone who has donated to us thus far! With our fundraiser closing in just 3 weeks, we still have $15,540 to go! The support […]
Read more...BCIT New Health Sciences Centre Enhances Learning Experiences for Students
July 5th, 2022Students studying nursing, MRI diagnostics and other health-care roles will soon be learning in a new, innovative space, with the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) Health Sciences Centre set to open in September. The new space will support students in 32 health-care programs, and will feature classrooms that enhance learning by simulating real […]
Read more...Beedie Luminaries hosts ‘A Night for Bright Minds’
July 5th, 2022On June 21st, Beedie Luminaries hosted A NIGHT FOR BRIGHT MINDS, officially welcoming Cohort 2022 to the Beedie Luminaries Program and celebrating all 480+ students! A Night for Bright Minds was nothing short of fantastic! It was a joyous evening filled with laughter, tears, music, and celebration. We loved having our entire community of students, […]
Read more...Mulberry PARC Garage Sale this Saturday – Help Raise Funds for Seniors!
June 21st, 2022Mulberry PARC is hosting a garage sale! All proceeds will go to their annual Christmas Hamper initiative, supporting seniors in need during the holiday season. Please come by to meet the Mulberry team, browse furniture and household goods for purchase, enjoy popcorn and hotdogs, play games, and enter a prize draw for a beautiful […]
Read more...Help L’Arche Greater Vancouver WIN $20,000!
June 17th, 2022Donate to L’Arche Greater Vancouver this June and automatically give them a chance to WIN $20,000 during the CanadaHelps Great Canadian Giving Challenge. Every $1 donated gives L’Arche the chance to win so the more you give, the greater the chances they have to win the grand prize. L’Arche Greater Vancouver will use these donations toward their […]
Read more...Foodstock: GVFB Fundraiser Music & Beer Festival this Sunday!
June 17th, 2022This year, The Greater Vancouver Food Bank is launching a brand-new event called Foodstock, a picnic-style music and beer festival at Swangard Stadium in Burnaby on Sunday, June 26th from noon to 5pm. This 19+ event will feature 8 local bands, 8 local breweries, and 5 food trucks as well as lawn games and performance artists […]
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