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| Vancouver Robust Metropolitan in a Burgeoning Province |
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 Based on the overall quality of life, Vancouver has consistently been one of the top three most liveable cities in the world.Expo '86 put Vancouver on the world map. The handover of Hong Kong to China in 1997 resulted in a dramatic increase of immigrants and investments that boosted the value of real estate. Without fail, this sector has been among the top Canadian markets with housing costs at their most expensive in the country. Natural resources, tourism and high-tech are the province's additional main industries. Winning the 2010 Winter Olympics will provide a further boost to the Province.
Servicing the community in the Lower Mainland since 1967, Global BC is an outstanding corporate citizen. Not only do we inform and entertain, we participate in a wide range of community activities. |
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- Show Of Hearts Telethon - In February, Global broadcasts The Show Of Hearts Telethon, the largest telethon in the province. In 2006 this event raised more than $7,000 000 for Variety The Children's Charity. They support over two thousand children's organizations.
- BC Children's Miracle Weekend - In support of BC Children's Hospital and the Sunny Hill Health Centre for Children, the Children's Hospital Miracle Weekend pays tribute to patients, families, staff and supporters who are the heart and soul of this world-class children's health care facilities. The fundraising in June 2006 raised $13,500,000.
- CanSpell - In 2006 the second CanSpell national spelling bee brought literacy and education to the forefront. In BC, 187 schools, 11,877 students and 30 school districts participated. The regional Alberta winner went on to Washington to participate in the national competition.
- Other community events include Celebration of Lights, Food for Friends, Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation (BC/Yukon), Christmas Toy Drive, Big Brother and The Courage to Comeback Awards.
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