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Part of situation: Community events and fundraising in British Columbia (2 clusters)

British Columbia community events and local fundraisers

Culture Crawl White Rock South Surrey local arts community events

Various community and cultural events are taking place across British Columbia. In the Surrey and White Rock region, the annual Culture Crawl returns on October 3-4, featuring over 45 activities to showcase local artists and cultural organizations on the Semiahmoo Peninsula.

In Surrey, the 20th annual Surrey & White Rock Environment & Business Awards recognized three companies for environmental awareness: Moment Energy (Large Business), AGL Glazing (Medium), and ReuseTechBC (Small). Moment Energy was noted for its work in transforming retired electric-vehicle batteries into energy storage systems.

Fundraising efforts for youth services continue in the Okanagan and Kelowna regions. Urban Barn is matching donations to Foundry Kelowna through October, while an art auction at Predator Ridge on October 10 aims to support Foundry North Okanagan. Additionally, the BC Tasting Festival in Chilliwack recently held a sold-out fundraiser for the Chilliwack Academy of Music.

In Pitt Meadows, the city has issued a final call for Community Service Award nominations, which close on October 4, to recognize local individuals and businesses contributing to the community.

Entities

Brenda Locke · City of Surrey · City of White Rock · Foundry South Surrey-White Rock · Megan Knight · Peace Arch Hospital + Community Health Foundation · Semiahmoo Peninsula · Sources Community Resources Society · White Rock · Wubs Family Foundation

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

  • [● 2 SOURCES] The total cost of the Foundry South Surrey-White Rock project is $6.45 million.
  • [● 2 SOURCES] The Peace Arch Hospital + Community Health Foundation has committed $2 million to the new Foundry centre.
  • [● 2 SOURCES] The centre will serve youth aged 12 to 24 and their families.
  • [● 2 SOURCES] The Wubs Family Foundation donated $1 million to Foundry South Surrey-White Rock.
  • [● 2 SOURCES] Construction is expected to begin toward the end of 2026.

Sources

PHOTOS: Hundreds take part in high-energy 10th annual Penticton Beer Run - The Similkameen Spotlight [similkameenspotlight.com]
Environment awards for 3 businesses at Surrey/White Rock event [www.europesays.com]
Canadian retailer matching donations made to Kelowna Foundry [westknews.com]
PHOTOS: Hundreds take part in high-energy 10th annual Penticton Beer Run [todayinbc.com]
Art/garage sale benefitting Zimbabwe projects returning to South Surrey [cloverdalereporter.com]
PHOTOS: Hundreds take part in high-energy 10th annual Penticton Beer Run - Kelowna Capital News [kelownacapnews.com]
PHOTOS: Hundreds take part in high-energy 10th annual Penticton Beer Run [keremeosreview.com]
PHOTOS: Hundreds take part in high-energy 10th annual Penticton Beer Run [lakecountrycalendar.com]
Last call for Community Service Award nominations in Pitt Meadows [mapleridgenews.com]
Environment awards for 3 businesses at Surrey/White Rock event [peacearchnews.com]
PHOTOS: Hundreds take part in high-energy 10th annual Penticton Beer Run - Salmon Arm Observer [saobserver.net]
White Rock, South Surrey Culture Crawl returns Oct. 3-4 - Surrey Now-Leader [surreynowleader.com]
PHOTOS: BC Tasting Festival in Chilliwack sells out for first time ever - Chilliwack Progress [theprogress.com]
PHOTOS: Hundreds take part in high-energy 10th annual Penticton Beer Run [vernonmorningstar.com]