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Victoria Philharmonic Choir in concert - June 9

2012-05-25T15:58:06Z

A little bit of heaven is coming to Victoria Saturday June 9th, when the Victoria Philharmonic Choir under the direction of Peter Butterfield presents Bach's transcendent Mass In B Minor at the First Metropolitan United Church. This meld of music and spirituality is enhanced with an orchestra and internationally-known soloists including Anne Grimm, soprano, Sarah Fryer, mezzo soprano, Benjamin Butterfield, tenor and Nathaniel Watson, bass. Nearly 80 voices will be raising the roof! Tickets are $30/$15 and youth under 12 are free available from Munro's, Ivy's, Cadboro Bay and Tanners bookstores and Long and McQuade.

For more information please go to: vpchoir.ca

Choosing Segregation: Ethnic Enclaves in Metro Vancouver

2012-05-24T00:25:12Z

Does geographic concentration of one cultural group promote segregation? What are we doing to encourage integration and belonging in Metro Vancouver?

Stephen Quinn from CBC Radio One's On The Coast hosts a candid discussion about the benefits and challenges of ethnic enclaves in our communities.

It'll be frank, provocative... and free.

Date: Wednesday, May 30

Time: 5:00pm- 6:30pm (Doors: 4:15pm)

Place: CBC at 700 Hamilton Street, Vancouver

Email: vancouverevents@cbc.ca to RSVP to attend.

The forum will be broadcast live on CBC Radio One at 88.1FM and 690AM.

Searching for the new Dorothy

2012-05-23T20:43:32Z

Are you the new Dorothy?

Do you have what it takes to be the new Dorothy? CBC is launching a nationwide search for Dorothy to appear on CBC Television's "Over The Rainbow", hosted by Daryn Jones, and star in Andrew Lloyd Webber's Canadian production of The Wizard of Oz.

Vancouver Auditions - The Westin Grand Vancouver at 433 Robson Street
Friday, June 1 9:30am to 12:00pm sign up. Auditions will continue until everyone is seen.

Saturday, June 2 - 9:30am - 11:00am sign up for EQUITY and ACTRA members only. Must bring union card with you.

To find out if you have what we're looking for to be the new Dorothy, visit cbc.ca/over therainbow.

If you can't attend the live auditions, you can submit your performance online with the Ticket to Oz contest.

Milton K. Wong Lecture: Speaker - Kenan Malik

2012-05-22T15:00:00Z

Join speaker Kenan Malik as he discusses "What's Wrong with Multiculturalism? A European Perspective"

This free lecture is presented by the Laurier Institution, UBC Continuing Studies, CBC Radio One and the Georgia Straight on Sunday, June 3, 2012, 7-9pm, Chan Centre for the Performing Arts,

How should European societies respond to the influx of peoples with different traditions, backgrounds and beliefs? What should be the boundaries of tolerance in such societies? Should immigrants be made to assimilate to Western customs and norms or is integration a two-way street?

Such questions lie at the heart of the 'multiculturalism' debate that currently grips many European nations. Thirty years ago multiculturalism was seen as the answer to many of Europe's social problems. Today it is seen as the cause of myriad social ills. Why the change? Are the critics right that multiculturalism has failed? And are there any European lessons for Canada?
Kenan Malik is a writer, lecturer and broadcaster. His books include From Fatwa to Jihad (2009), Strange Fruit (2008), Man, Beast and Zombie (2000), and The Meaning of Race (1996).

FREE ADMISSION - Doors open at 6pm, tickets available at the door. For more
information: call 604.822.1444.

CBCNews.ca - Tsunami: Lost and Found

2012-05-17T23:30:03Z

CBCNews.ca is looking for your pictures or video of tsunami debris from the 2011 Japanese Tsunami. Experts estimate more than 1.5 million tonnes of tsunami debris is drifting across the Pacific Ocean toward the west coast and could continue to do so for years to come.

CBCNews.ca has developed a feature called Tsunami: Lost and Found, displaying photos of found debris on B.Cs coastline. The public can upload photos and/or video along with a description of items they find at cbcnews.ca/tsunami.

Stay tuned for details on special programming around the tsunami debris found on our coastline on CBC Radio One in B.C.

CBC News Now expands coverage with Vancouver host

2012-05-15T21:58:18Z

Coverage anchored by Ian Hanomansing begins Sept. 19

May 14, 2012 - Veteran anchor Ian Hanomansing will host expanded CBC News Nowcoverage from Vancouver, the national broadcaster announced Monday.

The CBC News Now expansion is slated to launch Sept. 19 on the 24-hour news channel.

"It's going to be live in primetime Monday to Friday and it's going to be the only news program that's live from Vancouver in primetime across the country, so I think that's the most exciting thing," said Hanomansing.

He said the expanded coverage will increase CBC News Network's ability to cover late-breaking news from Western Canada and around the world.

"All the networks, certainly by 10 p.m. Pacific time, are either shut down or have a skeleton staff at that point," he said.

"But we'll be live on the air and so it doesn't take a big story for this program to be able to adjust to it and certainly on the big stories, we are all in place."

'Around the clock' coverage

With more live programming than any other news network in Canada, CBC News Network is Canada's top source for breaking and up-to-the-minute news.

"We are a country spanning six time zones in a 24-hour news world," said CBC News general manager and editor in chief Jennifer McGuire.

"This expansion of CBC News Now is part of our ongoing commitment to better inform Canadians around the clock and across the country."

CBC B.C. managing director Johnny Michel called it "an incredible opportunity" to give western Canada a strong voice.

"The announcement today demonstrates, without a doubt, CBC's commitment to being deeply rooted in the regions and keeping Canadians connected," he said.

'Not a lot of jobs like this'

The show's format is yet be determined, but Hanomansing said it will include weather, sports and breaking news.

"This is one of the really exciting things about this project -- we don't exactly know what the format is. And it's going to be a process here with the executive director, with me and with the other staff that they're hiring," he said.

"We will adopt a lot of the basic format of News Now with two big exceptions -- one is it's night time, it's primetime, and I think the viewer has a different expectation of primetime than they do in the morning. And the second thing is it's based in Vancouver."

Hanomansing has had a long and award-winning career with CBC News, including a Gemini Award for Best News Anchor in 2008.

He said he's looking forward to the challenge of working on the program from the ground up.

"I've never had a job quite like this. I was an anchor for a long time but anchoring, you yearn for the opportunity to do ... the breaking news, unscripted stuff," he said.

"This job will have virtually no reading. It's not a newscast, it'll never be a newscast, so it's a lot different that way ... I feel like this is not going back to the anchor desk but it's taking on a role that I've never had, and really there are not a lot of jobs like this."

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CBC News Now expands coverage

2012-05-15T21:41:27Z

Veteran anchor Ian Hanomansing will host expanded CBC News Now coverage from Vancouver. The CBC News Now expansion is slated to launch Sept. 19 on the 24-hour news channel.

"It's going to be live in primetime Monday to Friday and it's going to be the only news program that's live from Vancouver in primetime across the country, so I think that's the most exciting thing," said Hanomansing.

He said the expanded coverage will increase CBC News Network's ability to cover late-breaking news from Western Canada and around the world.

With more live programming than any other news network in Canada, CBC News Network is Canada's top source for breaking and up-to-the-minute news.

Rendez-Vous on CBC Radio 2

2012-05-15T15:51:25Z

Once a week, from April 24 to May 29, CBC's Rebecca Makonnen hosts Rendez-Vous on CBC Radio 2.

Each episode of Rendez-Vous features a meeting of two musicians from different linguistic and cultural backgrounds, who come together to create and perform in a spirit of sharing and exploration.

April 24- Episode 1: Le Vent du Nord and Harry Manx

May 1- Episode 2: Alpha Yaya Diallo and Jérôme Minière

May 8- Episode 3: Kiran Ahluwalia and Alexandre Désilets

May 15- Episode 4: Alex Cuba and Salomé Leclerc

May 22-Episode 5: Elage Diouf and Johnny Reid

May 29-Episode 6: Bïa and David Myles

Discover these exclusive recordings including original compositions, duets, and covers, all performed with true creativity and verve.

Visit cbc.ca/rendezvous and cbcmusic.ca for exclusive videos from the sessions.

World Partnership Walk - May 27th - Stanley Park

2012-05-14T18:47:13Z

Take steps to help end global poverty at the 28th annual World Partnership Walk on Sunday, May 27th at 10:00 am Lumbermen's Arch, Stanley Park.

An initiative of Aga Khan Foundation Canada, the Walk is organized by volunteers in ten cities across Canada, and attracts thousands of Canadians united in a common effort to bring hope and renewal to some of the poorest communities in the world. The Walk has raised over $60 million and 100% funds raised go directly to international development programs.

It's a family and dog friendly event with a 5 km walk, live entertainment, fun activities, great food and lots more! Registration is FREE.

Go online now to sign up, form a team, donate, volunteer and learn more. Connect with friends, family and co-workers - get on your walking shoes and take steps for positive global change!

Maple Leaf Youth Awards - Guest speaker - Craig Kielburger

2012-05-09T16:17:52Z

CANADIAN CLUB VANCOUVER - May 31, 2012
Maple Leaf Youth Awards - Guest speaker Craig Kielburger

The Maple Leaf Youth Awards recognize student's contribution to Canada. Join us and share your pride in Canada and commitment to the future leaders of our great country.
Four awards worth a total of $4000 will be presented: Three Maple Leaf Youth Awards celebrating exceptional achievement by Canadian youth and one Prix Feuille d'érable celebrating French literary excellence.

Guest speaker: Craig Kielburger
Co-Founder, Free The Children
Co-Founder, Me to We
Recipient of The Order of Canada

At the age of 12, Craig Kielburger founded Free The Children, an international charity that empowers youth to achieve their fullest potential as agents of change. He is also the co-founder of Me to We, an innovative social enterprise that provides people with better choices for a better world. Each year, Craig organizes Free The Children's We Day, reaching 70,000 students in person and more than five million through televised broadcasts.
Topic: Youth as Agents of Change
Location: Italian Cultural Centre, 3075 Slocan Street, Vancouver
Time: 5 pm - 7 pm

The event will be emceed by CBC News Vancouver 's Senior Meteorologist- Claire Martin

For complete details on event and award registration check out the Canadian Club Vancouver website.

7th Annual Business Laureates in BC Hall of Fame Gala Dinner

2012-05-08T15:34:32Z

Join Emcee Tony Parsons (CBC News Vancouver cohost) and

Guest Speaker, General Rick J. Hillier

(Retired), Former Chief of the Defence Staff

for Canadian Forces at this gala event.

2012 Business Laureate of BC:

Brian A. Canfield, C.M., O.B.C., D.Tech

Dave Ritchie

Milton K. Wong, C.M., O.B.C., LL.D. (1939 - 2011)

Time: 6:00pm Reception, 7:00pm Dinner
Place: Fairmont Hotel Vancouver

The Business Laureates of BC Hall of Fame is an initiative created by Junior Achievement of British Columbia to honour BC business leaders who have made outstanding contributions to our province and country. Junior Achievement (JA) is the world's largest not-for-profit organization dedicated to educating young people about business.

For complete details on this event go to: jabc.org | businesslaureatesbc.org

CBCMusic.ca Presents Leonard Cohen

2012-05-07T22:37:57Z

CBCMusic.ca presents Leonard Cohen in Concert at Rogers Arena on November 12. The legendary singer/songwriter/poet will be bringing his "Old Ideas World Tour 2012" to Vancouver. The tour celebrates Cohen's highly acclaimed twelfth studio album, Old Ideas, which debuted #1 across the globe, making it the highest charting album of his career. Tickets are on sale now.

Visit CBCMusic.ca for more on Leonard Cohen.

Photo credit: M.J. Kim

Grey Area: The business of seniors care

2012-05-03T16:43:07Z

Special Series - May 8-11 Grey Area: The business of seniors care

Join us for a special series onThe Business of Seniors Care. Find out who's profiting, how best to navigate the system and the realities of residential care. All this and more on CBC Radio 1, CBC Television and online.

Tuesday May 8: The Early Edition - 6:40 am
Business in Vancouver's Joel McKay will join us for look at the Big Business of seniors care. We'll find out who's winning and who's losing in the push to a profit from a demographic tide.

BC Almanac - 12:30 pm
Margaret MacGregor of the UBC Faculty of Medicine has done research that shows for-profit companies deliver inferior care for seniors. David Hurford of the BC Care Providers Association says for profits serve a crucial role in the system. They'll discuss the issues and take listener calls on BC Almanac at 12:30.

CBC News Vancouver: 6pm on CHEK and after hockey on CBC Television
The reality of residential care. Who's paying what and the role of private operators in the public system.

Wednesday May 9: The Early Edition - 6:40 am
For Rebecca Maurer the sandwich generation experience came sooner than expected. The Early Edition's Geoff Turner shares her emotional experience in the worlds of public and private seniors care.

CBC News Vancouver: 6pm on CHEK and after hockey on CBC Television
Navigating the system. What is the process when a person needs residential care? How do you choose the best option?

Thursday May 10: The Early Edition - 6:40 am
The system of seniors care can be a nightmare to navigate. But that struggle has produced another business opportunity. Rick Cluff will talk to Barbara Kirby and learn just what a "Certified Professional Consultant on Aging" does for seniors.

CBC News Vancouver: 6pm on CHEK and after hockey on CBC Television
BC's Ombudsperson has issued hundreds of recommendations to improve the system. What is the government's response?

Friday May 11: The Early Edition - 7:10 am
All week we've heard about the difficulties of the system of seniors care. On Friday, Rick talks to Health Minister Mike DeJong about what the government is doing to make the system work. We'll get his thoughts on the role of private business in seniors care and we'll learn how the province is responding to the Ombudsperson's calls to action on senior's issues.

CBC News Vancouver: 6pm on CHEK and after hockey on CBC Television
Campuses of care. How to plan for the future so increasing health care needs don't mean uprooting your life.

Web:
To see extended video and an interactive map of long-term care facilities in the Lower Mainland, go to cbc.ca/bc

DOXA Festival 2012

2012-05-01T20:30:04Z

DOXA 2012 is bigger and better than ever! With over 100 films and 76 screenings throughout Vancouver, you don't want to miss this year's festival! The Opening Night Gala features a digital interactive film - NFB's Bear 71 with the life of a grizzly bear documented in more than 1 million motion captured images.

Check out the website for full details on all the great films!

Dates: May 4th - 13th, 2012

Tickets and information: www.doxafestival.ca

Asian Heritage Month - May 1 - 31, 2012

2012-04-30T21:34:34Z

ASIAN HERITAGE MONTH - MAY 1 - 31, 2012
May is Asian Heritage Month, so be sure to check out the annual explorASIAN Festival for a fantastic month of Asian arts and culture events, from May 1 - 31, 2012.
Organized by Vancouver Asian Heritage Month Society (VAHMS), explorASIAN 2012 has a packed schedule of events, including The Magical Encounter Opening Gala, a "Pan-Asian and inter-arts gala" that includes visual arts, Japanese and Chinese music and dance, Persian ballet, and Uighur belly dance.
Other highlights of explorASIAN 2012 include:
• 16th Annual Korean Dance Festival - May 5, 2012
• ZYRYAB - 8th Annual International Jondo Flamenco Festival - May 6, 2012
• Echoes from the Southwest Benefit Concert (unique music from Southwestern China) - May 12, 2012
• Gong! The Gamelan Festival - May 18 - 20, 2012
Find a complete schedule of events--as well as ticket info-at the explorASIAN Festival 2012 site.