In June, we were honoured to be the recipient of the Corus Radio Network’s Corus Cares PSA allotment. The award represented approximately $184,000 worth of Public Service Announcement airtime on CKNW, Rock 101, the Fox & AM730. Corus Cares was started by Corus Radio Vancouver in 2006. Each month the company selects a worthy charity […]...
Passing of Dr. Joseph Cohen, Former Chairman of the VPF
On June 15, we were sad to hear of the passing of Dr. Joseph Cohen, a former Chairman of the Vancouver Police Foundation. In addition to being known for his business savvy, Dr. Cohen was dedicated to his community, and especially to the Vancouver Police Department. As Chairman of the VPF for 20 years he […]...
Dog Squad Facility Opens Honouring Jack Poole
Thanks in large part to a $200,000 donation from Darlene Poole, the VPD now boasts a state-of-the-art kennel and training facility for its Dog Squad. Poole made the donation in honour of her late husband, Jack, a dog-lover and former VPF trustee. The old facility was cramped and in dire need of repair. As a […]...
VPF Helps Officers Celebrate 125th Anniversary
In May, the Foundation was pleased to play a big role in helping the VPD celebrate its 125th Anniversary – by funding commemorative medals for serving and retired officers. At an anniversary ceremony at Seaforth Armouries on May 10th, Premier Christy Clark presented the first medals to VPD members on parade. She was accompanied by […]...