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Over the long weekend, Michel and I got the chance to host the finale show of Vancouver’s Gay Top Model. It was an awesome night featuring performances, music and fashion! Nine young men strut their stuff down the catwalk at River Rock Casino Resort in Richmond. But in the end, only one would emerge the winner.

Congrats to Todd Johnston who was given the title “Vancouver’s Gay Top Model 2011″ and all the other models who took part. This was an awesome fundraiser for an amazing charity called “Friends for Life” — which does some very important work in our community. The organization is always looking for volunteers, and you can find out more information through the website.

Here’s a link to Vancouver’s Gay Top Model. And thanks to everyone who joined us for a very fun event! We’re already looking forward to next year’s competition!
K

With just one week to go until the federal election, do you know who you’re voting for?
All this week on BT — we’re taking a closer look at some key ridings in Metro Vancouver.
First up — Vancouver South.
Check out my story that ran during BT this morning.
K

Dawn and I had an awesome time in Whistler for WinterPride!  And we got a chance to talk with our friends Rob and Karen from the morning show on Mountain FM in Squamish.  Here’s our chat from this morning!
K

BT in Whistler - January 31st!

Dawn and I are heading up to Whistler on Sunday afternoon to help kick off WinterPRIDE!  It’s the 19th year of the event and stretches over 8 days at Whistler.  It’s one of the largest gay and lesbian ski weeks in the entire world, attracting more than 2500 people each and every year.

If you’re interested in taking part — check out gaywhistler.com

We’re live in Whistler Village on Monday morning from 6-9 with lots of fun things planned!  See you then!

K

This past Saturday I had the chance to emcee the Team Izzat (www.teamizzat.com)  Youth Forum on drugs and child exploitation. This was a new initiative for a group that spent years putting it together. Former NHLer Sheldon Kennedy was the Keynote Speaker and shared some powerful insights into the damage of child abuse and how to recover. We actually went one on one to explore the issue. The man is an inspiration.

RM

OK.  I’ve taken the plunge and joined Twitter.  Up until the last few days, the world of Twitter has been a total mystery to me.  But I’m slowly getting the hang of it (with a few tips from Tweeting veterans like Dawn and Thor).

You can “follow” me @donaldsonkyle
See you online fellow Tweeps!

K

Hey Guys,

You have until Christmas Eve to head up to Grouse Mountain for the ‘Peak of Christmas’ festivities.

Check it out…

-Thor

Yesterday I had the pleasure of broadcasting live from the 1st Annual Toys4Kids Drive, the brainchild of Miguel Ramos, a Grade 10 Student from St. Thomas More Collegiate who was given the task to make a difference. His Goal, to raise money and collect toys for the Salvation Army. Click HERE to watch the coverage on BT!

with Steve Podborski and Miguel (with a $500 cheque from Telus)

You can support the 3rd installment of the Toys4Kids Drive on December 21st by making your way to:

Save-On-Foods (2991 Lougheed Highway Coquitlam from) 6-9am – Kyle Donaldson will be broadcasting live as well.

Another great organization is the Lower Mainland Christmas Bureau who  has been helping low-income families for 80 years.

You can donate at the above link or at this time of year you may also wish to donate an unwrapped toy at Oakridge Shopping Centre or many Vancouver FireHalls . Thankfully they have alot of stuffed toys, but most needed items this year are presents for teens. People can also volunteer their time to help at the store – that’s where parents come to get toys and food vouchers between Dec 6 and 22. Please call them at 604 253-7191 if you can help.

Thanks to everyone for their generosity!

Dawn

Received a note from a BT viewer who has a wonderful initiative that I want you to know about!

Kimzangels  Food and Clothing Drive
 
Benefiting Best Babies of Langley, CLA Recovery House and Food Bank and South Gate Church.

Please bring food, toys,  toiletries,  toques,  gloves and socks to
Murrayville Langley  in front of  the IGA at 222 and Fraser Hwy
 

Donations will be accepted  Dec 10,  from 3-9   Dec 11, from 10-9 and Dec 12 from 10-5. The feat, to full up the entire Ambulance!

Supporters of this initiative (Kim’s Angels) include members of the Rcmp, Langley Fire Fighters and the  Langley Paramedics.

 Kim’s goal is “to give hope to people who are without a home and to make a change in the community”.

Sounds like you are the one who is an Angel Kim,

Dawn

Thanks to everyone who made there way out to the Rogers Santa Claus Parade this last weekend – it was great meeting many of you and the Greater Vancouver Food Bank was the recipient if your generous donations! if you didn’t have a chance to bring your non-perishable items or your cash donations – not to worry – you can come by the back lane of City TV (180 West 2nd) for Food Bank Friday on December 17! All of the Breakfast Television hosts and several volunteers will be on hand to take your items (you don’t even have to get out of the car) and to hand you a gift from The Shopping Channel.

Food Bank Friday 2009 with Loverboy Mike Reno

Wanted to also let you know of another initiative – it’s the 1st Annual Toys4Kids Drive Vancouver - last week Grade 10 Student Miguel Ramos held his 1st installment of his drive at St. Thomas Moore (raising over $750 +500 toys!) and BT was there to cover it!

Organizer Miguel Ramos with City TV's Nelson Wong

On December 14, I will be live on location the entire morning for Breakfast Television encouraging you to come out to bring a toy or 2, some cash and say hi! We will be at the Sutton Place Hotel on Burrard from 6-9am – please help this important cause.

Tis the Season,

Dawn