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InspireHealth is the only community organization in B.C. that provides free support for cancer patients and their loved ones’ physical and emotional health - right from diagnosis, through treatment and beyond. Every year, thousands of people affected by cancer rely on InspireHealth for care, guidance, and connection. As demand continues
Clear your schedule and sharpen your senses, the Spring Mortuary Market is coming back on Saturday, March 7! Whether you’re looking to deck out your altar, find the perfect taxidermy centrepiece, or hunt for curiosities that would make a Victorian ghost blush, we’ve got you covered. What to expect: Haunting
Join us for our first market pop-up of the year at the iconic Pipe Shop in the heart of the Shipyards District! Browse 50+ incredible local vendors offering unique finds, thoughtful gifts, and those “just because” treats you didn’t know you needed. It’s the perfect place to support small businesses
Join us for our first market pop-up of the year at the iconic Pipe Shop in the heart of the Shipyards District! ✨ Browse 50+ incredible local small businesses offering unique finds, thoughtful gifts, and those “just because” treats you didn’t know you needed. It’s the perfect place to support
Celebrate 25 years of community, culture, and care at the Nikkei Place Foundation’s Sakura Gala on Saturday, March 7, 2026. This elegant evening will feature the Thomas Shoyama Lifetime Achievement Award, presented to two outstanding Japanese Canadian leaders in recognition of their lifelong contributions and lasting impact on the community.
Two-time Juno Award-winning singer-songwriter from Montreal, blending blues, jazz, and soul to explore African-American history and social realities, inspired by Billie Holiday and Nina Simone. Singer-songwriter Dominique Fils-Aimé is a rising star in the Canadian music scene. Born and raised in Montreal to Haitian parents, Fils-Aimé’s music is infused with
Calling all women and non-binary music-lovers, musicians, and emerging artists for our annual Sisters in Jazz Day on March 8! Join The Ostara Project - a collective of JUNO-winning and JUNO-nominated artists from across Canada - for an unforgettable day of jazz exploration and learning and connect with a community
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
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
Grapes to Glass is a four-session Wine Education and Tasting Series. You will use your senses as you learn about the important elements of wine production, from grape-growing to enjoying the finished product, with a special focus on B.C. wines. Over the course of these sessions, you will taste over
Get ready to explore exciting career paths and hands-on experiences at the Youth Trades Fair - it's where your future begins! The Building Tomorrow Youth Trades Fair is designed to connect youth with the wide range of career opportunities available within the trades sectors. Representatives from leading trades schools, companies,
The Gordon and Marion Smith Foundation for Young Artists invites guests to its annual Brilliance Gala & Auction — an elegant evening celebrating creativity, community, and the transformative power of arts education. Hosted at the Gordon Smith Gallery of Canadian Art, the gala brings together leading Canadian artists, collectors, and