The first annual Snowflake Walk is under way in Port Coquitlam. Hundreds of Lower Mainland residents are participating in the anti-bullying event, among them Lesley Penner. "We've got grandchildren, boys and girls, and we want it to be a little bit safer out there for them. And I think there's also a lot of bullying at schools, elementary … [Read more...]
09/29/2012 – Starlight’s Walk and Run for Smiles
September 29, 2012 by
So what are you waiting for? Grab your family, your friends, your co-workers and come out to support Starlight and the children. Register today online at www.walkforsmilesbc.org.Your $ 25 will go a long way to supporting Starlight programs but don't forget the more money raised the better! The individual who raises the most funds for the event … [Read more...]
Walk aims to raise awareness of female feticide
September 15, 2012 by
It's a world problem -- and it's happening here in Canada... That from the organizer of a gathering in Surrey Saturday, aimed at addressing the issue of female feticide. Lucky Gill is hoping the 2nd Annual Global Walk for Missing Girls can help spread awareness. "It's not a culture, a country or a community's problem... it is a global isssue, and … [Read more...]
Unionized workers preparing to walk
September 3, 2012 by
The Canadian Office and Professional Employees' Union local 378 is set for a one-day strike at 21 ICBC locations throughout BC, but it could signal further action. President of COPE local 378 David Black hopes the job action will put pressure on the government to come to a deal with its employees. "Unfortunately everything we've done has been … [Read more...]
08/26/2012 – 2012 Vancouver Kidney Walk
August 26, 2012 by
The Vancouver Kidney Walk, now running for its 4th year in a row, will take place this year at Athletes' Village Plaza on False Creek on the afternoon of Sunday August 26th. The Walk aims to raise $ 60,000 for the Kidney Foundation's programs and will include options for participating in a 2.5km walk, a 5km fun run from Athletes' Village … [Read more...]
Walk the Rota Vicentina in Portugal’s Algarve
August 21, 2012 by
One of the best ways to discover a new place is on foot. And with Portugal's new Rota Vicentina, getting to know the stunning coast along The Algarve just got a whole lot easier. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]
“Walk With The Dragon” raises more than $400,000
July 16, 2012 by
Around 10,000 people braved the rain Sunday morning for the 27th annual "Walk With The Dragon" along the Seawall in Vancouver.The walk raises money for "SUCCESS" - that money helps fund programs like youth leadership and family counselling for new Canadians.Foundation C.E.O. Clarence Cheng says about $ 415,000 dollars was raised this year - not … [Read more...]
Annual “Walk for Peace” marks 30 years
June 30, 2012 by
More than 5,000 people are expected to take part in this afternoon's "Walk for Peace." This year marks the event's 30th anniversary. It began in 1982 -- at the height of the nuclear arms race. More than 160 groups came together for a walk from Kitsilano to Sunset beach. "The first year, 35,000 people showed up to deal with the escalating nuclear … [Read more...]
Cross-country walk for victims of crime kicks off at Stanley Park
April 22, 2012 by
Five men are walking from Vancouver to Toronto in the hopes of raising awareness to the plight of victims of crime. The Freedom Walk – Journey for Justice – got underway Sunday morning from Stanley Park. It’s a partnership between the Canadian Crime Victim Foundation and the Five with Drive Foundation. Organizer Joe Warmback, who … [Read more...]
B.C. teachers to walk out on come Monday
March 1, 2012 by
VANCOUVER - British Columbia teachers will hold a three-day strike starting Monday, but their union president says the job action could be averted if the education minister agrees to jump-start negotiations.But Education Minister George Abbott seemed unwilling to be rushed, either by the impending strike or by fast-tracking the back-to-work … [Read more...]
