Ocean Legacy Foundation (OLF), a Canadian non-profit organization that develops and implements worldwide plastic pollution response programs with the goal to end plastic pollution, today announced that they have received $551,270 in funding from the Ghost Gear Fund, a federally funded program led by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada.

Tire Stewardship BC (TSBC), an environmental not-for-profit group dedicated to the collection and recycling of scrap tires in British Columbia, announced that the playground accessibility upgrade at École Roosevelt Park Community School in Prince Rupert has been completed. The school received its final piece of equipment, an accessible swing, and was able to finish off the pour-in-place rubber surfacing, finalizing the playground for students.  

For the last three months, Diana and Katharine have travelled all over the province to educate the public about used tires for Tire Stewardship BC and used oil for Interchange Recycling. They made it to over 30+ community events, 10+ tire shops and 10+ auto shops.

BC Children’s Hospital Foundation today announced that they will receive net proceeds of every Blizzard Treat sold at select DQ locations across British Columbia during Miracle Treat Day, taking place Thursday, August 10, 2023. DQ Miracle Treat Day benefits Children's Miracle Network Hospitals across Canada. Participating Canadian stores raised over two million dollars for Children’s Miracle Network on Miracle Treat Day in 2022, including $278,140 for BC Children’s Hospital Foundation, which is one of 13 Children’s Miracle Network hospital foundations.

BC Children’s Hospital Foundation today announced that tickets for the 2023 Dream Lottery are on sale from now until midnight on October 12, 2023, or until tickets sell out. The Dream Lottery supports world-leading research initiatives at BC Children’s Hospital, where more than 1,500 researchers are working to push the boundaries of what’s possible in pediatric care. Lottery funds help accelerate the pace of turning discoveries into treatments that improve the lives of children and families across the province.

VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation, Vancouver Coastal Health‘s primary philanthropic partner that raises funds for specialized adult health services and research for all British Columbians, today announced that the Canines for Care team welcomed two new adult dogs, Arti and Anton, into their program. 

BC Children’s Hospital Foundation, the only hospital in the province devoted exclusively to the care of children and youth, announced that the 12th annual Triple Crown for Heart event will be taking place on Saturday, July 15, 2023, starting at 8 a.m., at Ron Andrews Community Centre – 931 Lytton St., North Vancouver. Triple Crown for Heart is a community organized event and funds raised go to BC Children’s Hospital Foundation and Children’s Heart Networks. Individual and team cyclists participating in the Triple Crown for Heart raise funds through friends, family, and community support to reach their fundraising goal. 

Tire Stewardship BC (TSBC), an environmental not-for-profit group dedicated to the collection and recycling of scrap tires in British Columbia, today announced that they are providing a five-year annual grant of $30,000 to Ocean Legacy Foundation (OLF). The funding will be used to support OLF scrap tire clean-up expeditions across British Columbia. 

This Father’s Day, Matt Corker and Chad Clark, dads to 2-year-old Sasha, want to share their story of their son’s open-heart surgery in support of BC Children’s Hospital Foundation, and in support of mighty dads everywhere.

VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation today announced the launch of their Urologic Sciences campaign, with the goal of raising $35 million. The funds raised will be used primarily to amplify clinical care, research, and education across urologic sciences, bringing improved care to BC patients in areas including prostate, kidney and bladder cancer, kidney stones, bladder and female pelvic health, kidney transplant, sexual and reproductive health and adolescent transitional urology. With support from over 30 local business leaders and philanthropists, the campaign has already raised over $25 million.

Interchange Recycling sponsored the Whitecaps FC vs. FC Cincinnati game at BC Place this past weekend. The SOMA team was there to help with the seacan display on the Terry Fox Plaza and a booth inside the stadium. Interchange Recycling created branded soccer scarves to hand out to soccer fans and they were a huge hit! It was a fantastic event to showcase their new branding. Congratulations to everyone at Interchange Recycling for all their hard work on this rebrand and a successful debut event!

Light House, an organization focused on advancing circular practices in the built environment, today, released a new report – A Blueprint for Change – that outlines home relocation as an environmentally and societally beneficial strategy for creating affordable, high-quality housing in British Columbia. The report prioritizes home relocation over demolition and offers a set of recommendations that could positively impact provincial and municipal government policy initiatives, help ease the demand for housing and reduce the environmental footprint caused by construction, renovation, and demolition waste, currently accounting for 25 per cent of all landfill waste. A Blueprint for Change is funded by Vancity Credit Union and Nickel Bro House Moving Ltd. 

Tire Stewardship BC (TSBC), an environmental not-for-profit group dedicated to the collection and recycling of scrap tires in British Columbia, today announced that they are officially accepting applications for their 2023 Community Grant Program, which provides an opportunity for communities to use and benefit from a wide range of recycled tire products. TSBC will provide financial support to select organizations across the province that have chosen to use recycled tire rubber for their upcoming projects. Applications are being accepted now until July 31, 2023 and can be submitted here for consideration.

After 20 years, BCUOMA is now called Interchange Recycling. Read more to learn about this exciting re-brand.

Our summer ambassadors, Diana Flores and Katharine Galloway, will be representing our clients, Tire Stewardship BC and BC Used Oil Management Association (BCUOMA), at various summer community events, return collection facilities and return to retailer locations around BC this summer. Diana and Katharine will be setting up their booth with lots of helpful information about TSBC or BCUOMA. Take a look at the schedule below for the summer ambassador program stops in June!

BC Used Oil Management Association (BCUOMA), a not-for-profit group dedicated to the collection and recycling of used lubricating oil, oil filters, oil containers, used antifreeze and antifreeze containers in British Columbia, today announced the winners of their fourth annual Top Collector Awards. 30 B.C. public recycling centres have been honored for their exemplary performance and dedication to the collection of used oil and antifreeze materials across the province throughout 2022. 

100% of proceeds from every Smile Cookie sold from select Tim Hortons stores from May 1 to May 7 will support BC Children’s Hospital.

BC Used Oil Management Association, Product Care Recycling and Canadian Battery Association will work with BC First Nation Communities on the responsible collection, transportation, and responsible management of specified stewardship program materials.

Keira McKenzie and her mom Terresa were on Global TV morning news today. They shared the story of Keira's treatment at the BC Children’s Hospital after she was badly burned. Keira is sharing her story in support of the Choices Lottery.

Ocean Legacy Foundation (“Ocean Legacy”), a Canadian non-profit organization that develops and implements worldwide plastic pollution response programs with the goal to end ocean plastic pollution, today announced that in partnership with the Sunshine Coast Regional District (“SCRD”), they will be opening a new Ocean Plastic Depot on April 28, 2023, at the Sechelt Landfill, located at 4901 Dusty Rd., Sechelt.