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Denny’s Canada tickles guests pink with their $4.99 Grand Slam breakfast in support of Pink Shirt Day

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Friday, March 1, 2024

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This year, Denny’s is extremely proud to announce that their 2024 Pink Shirt Day campaign raised over $35,000.

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This year, Denny’s is extremely proud to announce that their 2024 Pink Shirt Day campaign raised over $35,000.
Thanks to the unwavering love and support from their guests, 100% of the proceeds from all Grand Slam breakfasts ordered on February 27th will be going to provide critical support to WITS and CKNW Kids’ Fund programs.
Born from humble beginnings in 2007, the inspiration for Pink Shirt Day came from a simple act of kindness in a small-town Nova Scotia high school.
“Denny’s support helps us empower thousands of Canadian kids via the WITS Programs and our ‘Pink Shirt Day Canada’ broadcast,” said Andy Telfer, Executive Director of the WITS Programs Foundation.

Westcoast Wills Announces Final Event in Estate Planning Series in North Vancouver

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023

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The final event in the Estate Planning Series, scheduled for January 22, 2024, is titled "Estate Planning 101."

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The final event in the Estate Planning Series, scheduled for January 22, 2024, is titled "Estate Planning 101."
It will focus on basic estate planning strategies to minimize estate taxes and safeguard the smooth transition of assets to beneficiaries.
As with former events in the series, the event will be held at the Parkgate Public Library in North Vancouver.
Attendance at the Estate Planning Series event is complimentary, but pre-registration is required.

Autism Speaks Canada brings back their in-person walk to Richmond/Vancouver

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Thursday, September 8, 2022

RICHMOND/VANCOUVER, Sept. 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The 14th annual Autism Speaks Canada Walk takes place on Sunday, September 25th, at Pacific Autism Family Network Centre, 3688 Cessna Drive, Richmond, British Columbia, V7B 1C7.

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RICHMOND/VANCOUVER, Sept. 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The 14th annual Autism Speaks Canada Walk takes place on Sunday, September 25th, at Pacific Autism Family Network Centre, 3688 Cessna Drive, Richmond, British Columbia, V7B 1C7.
The annual Walk event brings the community together and helps promote social inclusion and acceptance of people with autism.
Our Walk brings our community together, saidJill Farber, executive director for Autism Speaks Canada.
Held in numerous cities across Canada, Autism Speaks Canada Walks is a signature fundraising program for Autism Speaks Canada.

WHITE SPOT HOSPITALITY NAMED ONE OF CANADA’S BEST MANAGED COMPANIES FOR 11TH CONSECUTIVE YEAR

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Thursday, May 6, 2021

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b'VANCOUVER, BC, May 06, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Iconic BC-based restaurant group White Spot Hospitality was awarded its 11th-straight year with the prestigious Canada\xe2\x80\x99s Best Managed Companies designation, while also maintaining its Platinum Club status after having achieved the Best Managed designation for more than seven consecutive years.\nNow in its 28th year,\xc2\xa0Canada\'s\xc2\xa0Best Managed Companies remains one of the country\'s leading business award programs recognizing Canadian-owned and managed companies for innovative, world-class business practices.

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b'VANCOUVER, BC, May 06, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Iconic BC-based restaurant group White Spot Hospitality was awarded its 11th-straight year with the prestigious Canada\xe2\x80\x99s Best Managed Companies designation, while also maintaining its Platinum Club status after having achieved the Best Managed designation for more than seven consecutive years.\nNow in its 28th year,\xc2\xa0Canada\'s\xc2\xa0Best Managed Companies remains one of the country\'s leading business award programs recognizing Canadian-owned and managed companies for innovative, world-class business practices.
In the past year alone, White Spot donated more than $200,000 to a number of charities and organizations, such as Variety The Children\xe2\x80\x99s Charity, the CKNW Kids Fund , Richmond Hospital Foundation and United Way.
"\nFor the latest news about White Spot, register to receive Spot Club emails at whitespot.ca , become a fan of /whitespot on Facebook or follow @White_Spot on Twitter, @whitespot_restaurants on Instagram and /whitespotrestaurants on YouTube.
| whitespot.ca tripleos.ca\nABOUT CANADA\xe2\x80\x99S BEST MANAGED COMPANIES | Canada\'s\xc2\xa0Best Managed Companies continues to be the mark of excellence for Canadian-owned and managed companies with revenues over\xc2\xa0$25 million.

Winners for 2020 Webster Awards Announced

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Wednesday, December 9, 2020

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VANCOUVER, BC, Dec. 8, 2020 /CNW/ - The Webster Awards, Western Canada's preeminent journalism awards, were presented this evening during an online broadcast and can still be viewed at www.ohboy.ca/webster-awards .

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VANCOUVER, BC, Dec. 8, 2020 /CNW/ - The Webster Awards, Western Canada's preeminent journalism awards, were presented this evening during an online broadcast and can still be viewed at www.ohboy.ca/webster-awards .
The winners for the 2020 Webster Awards are:
Scott Brown, Tiffany Crawford, Nick Eagland, Keith Fraser, Dan Fumano, Nathan Griffiths, Gordon Hoekstra, Stephanie Ip, Glenda Luymes, Gordon McIntyre, Derrick Penner, Jennifer Saltman, Rob Shaw, Vancouver Sun/The Province for B.C.
Gord Macdonald, Janet Brown, Terry Schintz, John Copsey, Erin Ubels, Srushti Gangdev, Robyn Crawford, Emily Lazatin, AM980 CKNW for Northern B.C.
This year's Webster Awards were made possible by BCGEU, BCIT, FortisBC, Global Container Terminals Inc., Google, the Jim Pattison Group, LNG Canada, Port of Vancouver, Rogers Sports and Media, and UDI.

Swoop Paints the Skies Pink in Celebration of Pink Shirt Day

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Wednesday, February 26, 2020

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CALGARY, Feb. 26, 2020 /CNW/ - Today on Pink Shirt Day, Swoop is calling on Canadians to #LiftEachOtherUp through an exciting social media campaign in support of anti-bullying initiatives.

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CALGARY, Feb. 26, 2020 /CNW/ - Today on Pink Shirt Day, Swoop is calling on Canadians to #LiftEachOtherUp through an exciting social media campaign in support of anti-bullying initiatives.
Canada's ultra-low fare airline is partnering with CKNW Kids' Fund's Pink Shirt Day and donating $20,000 to programs supporting children's healthy self-esteem across Canada.
"Pink Shirt Day is a powerful day to highlight the importance of compassion and how kind words and small actions can have meaningful impacts in our communities."
Today, on Pink Shirt Day, social media posts across Facebook, Twitter and Instagram will be posted by FlySwoop and Pink Shirt Day that will encourage viewers to like, comment, share and retweet.

W Network Rings in the Holidays as the #1 Specialty Channel

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Tuesday, December 4, 2018

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W Network is also the #1 most watched network in Canada on weekends, surpassing conventional and sports, delivering on the Network's commitment to bringing audiences festive premium content.

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W Network is also the #1 most watched network in Canada on weekends, surpassing conventional and sports, delivering on the Network's commitment to bringing audiences festive premium content.
"We're thrilled to have formed a strategic partnership with Hallmark Channel to bring best of their content to Canadian audiences," said Daniel Eves, SVP of Specialty, Corus Entertainment.
Following Countdown to Christmas, Hallmark Channel's Winterfest sparkles on W Network beginning on January 5, as the network ushers in the New Year with its next highly anticipated programming event.
Corus' roster of premium brands includes Global Television, W Network, OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network Canada, HGTV Canada, Food Network Canada, HISTORY, Showcase, National Geographic, Q107, CKNW, Fresh Radio, Disney Channel Canada, YTV and Nickelodeon Canada.

Food Network Canada and Twitter Debuts First Short Form Content Series #OneDirtyDish

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Thursday, November 15, 2018

Corus Entertainment, Television in Canada, Television, Nickelodeon, W Network, Oprah Winfrey Network, CKNW, HGTV, YTV, Disney Channel, Twitter, Food Network

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TORONTO, Nov. 15, 2018 /CNW/ - Committed to bringing premium social content to Canadian audiences, Corus Entertainment's Food Network Canada and Twitter announce the premiere of the new live Twitter series #OneDirtyDish.
"The debut of #OneDirtyDish is proof that Canadian brands are developing a taste for original video content on Twitter," said Michael Palombo, Head of Entertainment, Twitter Canada.
Food Network Canada is a Corus Entertainment Network.
Corus' roster of premium brands includes Global Television, W Network, OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network Canada, HGTV Canada, Food Network Canada, HISTORY, Showcase, National Geographic Channel, Q107, CKNW, Fresh Radio, Disney Channel Canada, YTV and Nickelodeon Canada.