Global BC Community Central

On Tuesday, December 1 from 5:30am to 6pm, listen to News Talk 980 CKNW and help support the CKNW Kids' Fund 43rd annual Pledge Day. Although, this year's Pledge Day has gone virtually, you can still donate online at https://CKNWkidsfund.com or call 604-222-9898 and your donation will be helping BC kids & families with special needs. #PledgeCKNW

Starting today, until Nov 29, head to the PNE to celebrate the season with a holiday drive-through spectacular filled with dazzling displays, gaming demos, and more. Don't miss Best Buy Tech Wonderland! Book your tickets now. http://ow.ly/IoNL50Ce4Hk #bestbuytechwonderland

The second national daytime television talk show that was produced and recorded at our #BCTV studio was . When ended in 1980, another ‘Alan’ (Thicke) was to replace this daytime talk show with his. Many would know Alan Thicke as a Hollywood actor as he played Dr. Jason Seaver in , however before he got his acting break, Thicke was a game show and talk show host as well as a musical producer and composer.... aired all across the (then) CTV Television Network from 1980 to 1983. Do you remember watching or being a part of ? Share your stories and memories with us and add #GlobalBC60Years : 1) Alan Thicke hosting from 1980 to 1983 2) opening title 3) ticket 4) Alan Thicke and Studio Audience on in 1983 5) Alan Thicke interviewing Peter Foldy on in 1983 6) Comedian Jim Carey as a guest on in 1980

The Global BC COVID-19 Town Hall: Navigating the Coronavirus Crisis is happening once again on Wednesday, November 25 starting at 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM. Hosted by Global BC news anchors Chris Gailus Global News & Sophie Lui. If you have a COVID-19 related question for Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry or BC Health Minister Adrian Dix, please email it to [email protected]... Don’t forget to tune in LIVE if your questions have been answered on: Global BC News Talk 980 CKNW Global TV app Global BC Facebook page https://Globalnews.ca/bc

The Global News & 980 CKNW Leadership Series in partnership with FortisBC is an in-depth collection of one-on-one interviews with our province’s best and brightest. Featured weekly on Global BC, BC1 and News Talk 980 CKNW beginning on Saturday, November 7.

Congratulations to Veronica H. from Kelowna, who won the ski trip to RED Mountain Resort, staying at The Josie Hotel - award-winning Canada's Best Ski Boutique Hotel! We hope you enjoy the rad, authentic, friendly ski town of Rossland BC Veronica :)

We would love to see some pictures of Clinton and Coquitlam for this weekend 'Our Community' segment on Global News Morning! Email your pictures with a brief description to: [email protected] *Your deadline to submit is before Thursday.... Clinton, British Columbia, Village of Clinton, Village of Clinton Chatter, Thompson-Nicola Regional Library, High Bar First Nation, Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc, Shuswap Nation Tribal Council, Clinton B.C Museum, School District No. 74 - Gold Trail, David Stoddart School, Thompson-Nicola Regional District, Cariboo Chilcotin Coast, Coquitlam, British Columbia, City of Coquitlam - Municipality, Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce, Coquitlam Public Library, Kwikwetlem First Nation, Stó:l Nation, Coquitlam Heritage at Mackin House, School District 43 - Coquitlam, Alderson Elementary, Baker Drive Elementary, Bramblewood Elementary School, Castle Park Elementary, Eagle Ridge Elementary School, Hampton Park Elementary School, Miller Park Elementary School, Panorama Heights Elementary School, Pinetree Way Elementary, Ranch Park Elementary, Riverview Park Elementary School, Roy Stibbs Elementary, Banting Middle School, Maillard Middle School, Montgomery Middle School, Summit Middle School, Suwa'lkh Learning Centre, Gleneagle Secondary School, Pinetree Secondary School, Dr. Charles Best Secondary School, Inquiry Hub Secondary School - Coquitlam, Coquitlam Firefighters, IAFF Local 1782, Coquitlam Sports Hall of Fame, Austin Heights BIA, Place Maillardville Community Centre, Société francophone de Maillardville, Metro Vancouver, Visit Coquitlam, Destination British Columbia

Official Pink Shirt Day shirts and other merchandise are now available online! Get yours at https://pinkshirtday.ca

The Global BC & News Talk 980 CKNW Leadership Series in partnership with FortisBC is an in-depth collection of one-on-one interviews with our province’s best and brightest. Tomorrow (Nov 21) at 11:30 a.m. on Global BC and BC1; Sophie Lui sits down with former BC MLA Carole James to discovers her journey through politics. https://bit.ly/3mXFwH6

Join the CKNW Kids' Fund on Tuesday, December 1st for their 43rd Annual (virtual) Pledge Day! Due to Covid-19 restrictions, there will be no on-site event year this year; however, CKNW Kids’ Fund donors, recipients, and special guests are still coming together remotely to share in the excitement of Pledge Day. Check out their website www.cknwkidsfund.com for more details on how you can participate.

Stocking Stuffers For Seniors is back for 2020 at all London Drugs locations across Western Canada! Now until December 16th, visit your local London Drugs to choose a tag from the tree that contains the wish list, or everyday essentials, of a local senior. The gifts are then safely delivered to the seniors before Christmas. Learn more here: https://www.londondrugs.com/stocking-stuffers-for-seniors.h #StockingStuffersforSeniors

Don't forget to Fall Back One Hour before you go to sleep tonight! It’s also a good reminder to check your batteries in your smoke detectors and Carbon Monoxide detectors

From Nov 25 until Nov 29, head to the PNE to celebrate the season with a holiday drive-through spectacular filled with dazzling displays, gaming demos, and more. Don't miss Best Buy Tech Wonderland! Book your tickets now. http://ow.ly/IoNL50Ce4Hk #bestbuytechwonderland

#GlobalBC60Years

#OnThisDay 60 years ago today: October 31, 1960 at 4:45 PM, Global BC originally called CHAN TV 8 - launched on the air. We began as an independent television station with no affiliate networks. CHAN TV 8 was the first private television station to launch on the air in the Greater Vancouver area. Thank you to all our loyal viewers that have been watching us along the way as we continue to bring you the latest in local news, weather, sports, and community stories!... #Happy60Years #GlobalBC! #GlobalBC60Years

This year marks the 75th anniversary of the Canadian Liberation of the Netherlands. To mark this momentous occasion, Global BC will be airing a one hour produced documentary called "75 Years Later: The Sounds of Freedom". Interwoven with musical performances from the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, the Dutch Symphony Orchestra and the Seaforth Highlanders of Canada Pipes and Drums, WWII veterans and Dutch survivors share their stories and memories. ... Viewers are transported through time as a young girl discovers a crate full of war artifacts that belonged to her great-grandfather, including hand written letters to her great-grandmother. His voice from the past recalls important events that led to the Liberation of the Netherlands back in 1945. "75 Years Later: The Sounds of Freedom" will be airing on Saturday, November 7th at 4:30 PM on Global BC.

On the eve of our 60th anniversary of Global BC, we take a look back on #Then and #Now at our #TV station. #GlobalBC60Years :... 1) CHAN TV in 1961 from Lougheed Highway 2) CHAN TV sign in 1963 3) CHAN TV in 1965 4) BCTV in 1978 5) BCTV sign in the 1980s 6) BCTV in the 1980s 7) Global BC sign in 2007 8) Global BC in 2013 9) Global BC in 2020 10) Global BC in 2020 from Lougheed Highway See more

Global BC’s Jay Janower will join the Surrey Board of Trade on November 5th for the Surrey Business Excellence Awards the Resiliency Edition. Recognizing the best and most resilient businesses, organizations and leaders in Surrey in 2020. Details at https://business.businessinsurrey.com//november-5-2020-22n

This Saturday (October 31), celebrate the 60th Anniversary with Global BC! Be sure to tune in and watch various birthday messages from our current and past employees, anchors and community partners. Along with our birthday celebration, this week we look back at our TV slogans over the years.... Which one do you remember? #GlobalBC60Years : 1) BCTV: More Than Meets The Eye 2) BCTV: Our Best Is Showing 3) BCTV: First of All 4) BCTV News Hour: BC’s Finest Hour 5) BCTV: Oh So Much to Share 6) BCTV: Now You Know 7) BCTV: Coming Through For You 8) BCTV: TV for BC 9) BCTV News on Global: KNOW Sooner 10) Global BC: We are BC’s news.

Grizzlies near the Chilko River.[: Donna Marshall] Remember to always give bears space. #cariboo #cariboochilcotin #globalbc #explorebc #globalbcweatherwindow #weatherwindow #beautifulbc

We would love to see some pictures of Vanderhoof and Klemtu for this weekend 'Our Community' segment on Global News Morning! Email your pictures and a brief description to: [email protected] *Your deadline to submit is before Thursday.... Vanderhoof, British Columbia, District of Vanderhoof, Vanderhoof Chamber of Commerce, Vanderhoof Public Library, Saik'uz First Nation, Vanderhoof Museum & Visitor Centre, School District 91, Evelyn Dickson Elementary PAC, W.L. McLeod Elementary, Vanderhoof, WL McLeod Elementary PAC, Nechako Valley Secondary School, Nechako Valley Historical Society, Vanderhoof & Area Community Posts, Visit Bulkley-Nechako, Northern British Columbia, Klemtu, British Columbia, Swindle Island, Kitasoo/Xai'xais Nation, Oweekeno Wuikinuxv Nation, Kitasoo Community School, Vancouver Island Regional Library + Fans, BC Ferries Klemtu Terminal, Great Bear Rain Forest, Klemtu Advertisements, Central Coast Regional District - CCRD, Cariboo Chilcotin Coast, Destination British Columbia

Still loving fall! Especially with a bit of snow. [: Greg Reely, Sid Scotchman, Julianna Rose, Wendy Townsend and Marian Corcoran] #globalbc #ourbc #lillooetbc #whistler #oliver #penticton #princegeorge #globalbcweatherwindow #weatherwindow #beautifulbc