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Fred Lee

@fredabouttown

Vanhattan's ManAboutTown Columnist for Province, Boulevard, Van Mag, CBC; formerly National Post Courier Currently Director, Alumni Engagement, alumniUBC

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A spirited cake auction launched a successful $400,000 night at 13th @kidneybcy #KidneyGala Thank you to everyone for your support of kidney patients and their BC and Yukon families on their kidney journey. Always a pleasure to cohost with Sophie "I used to have a check mark" Lui | 呂婉謀 #kidneyawarenessmonth 🙏❤️👏

A spirited cake auction launched a successful $400,000 night at 13th @kidneybcy #KidneyGala Thank you to everyone for your support of kidney patients and their BC and Yukon families on their kidney journey. Always a pleasure to cohost with <a href="/sophielui/">Sophie "I used to have a check mark" Lui | 呂婉謀</a> #kidneyawarenessmonth 🙏❤️👏
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Canada’s first 100 pt red wine! Truly an honour and privilege to join an esteemed group of wine enthusiasts to celebrate @missionhillwinery iconic Bordeaux-style 2020 Oculus achieving a perfect 100pts Congrats Anthony von Mandl and team. Cheers #BestofBC #uncompromisingquality ❤️

Canada’s first 100 pt red wine! Truly an honour and privilege to join an esteemed group of wine enthusiasts to celebrate @missionhillwinery iconic Bordeaux-style 2020 Oculus achieving a perfect 100pts Congrats Anthony von Mandl and team. Cheers #BestofBC #uncompromisingquality ❤️
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A wonderful evening celebrating great wine and food. A complete sellout, lucky oenophiles enjoyed elegant @closdusoleil wines from alumni UBC grad and winemaker Michael Clark and delicious food from the city’s iconic @michelinguide @chambar_restaurant chef Nico Schuerman ❤️👏👏👏

A wonderful evening celebrating great wine and food. A complete sellout, lucky oenophiles enjoyed elegant @closdusoleil wines from <a href="/alumniubc/">alumni UBC</a> grad and winemaker Michael Clark and delicious food from the city’s iconic @michelinguide @chambar_restaurant chef Nico Schuerman ❤️👏👏👏
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Curry fans join me March 24th! @chefstablebc and @mountpleasantbia 11th Curry Cup @heritagehallvancouver For many chefs and their brigades, curry is the ultimate family-style staff meal, the proud product of a cook’s cultural heritage. Tickets just $87. eventbrite.ca/e/the-curry-cu… ❤️

Curry fans join me March 24th! @chefstablebc and @mountpleasantbia 11th Curry Cup @heritagehallvancouver For many chefs and their brigades, curry is the ultimate family-style staff meal, the proud product of a cook’s cultural heritage. Tickets just $87. eventbrite.ca/e/the-curry-cu… ❤️
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UBC Giving Day is April 3 Anna White is one of the funds you can support. 15 years after the first camp, donors continue to create life-changing experiences for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth in BC & Yukon. Please make a gift and ensure more kids get to participate givingday.ubc.ca ❤️

UBC Giving Day is April 3 <a href="/ubccampout/">Anna White</a> is one of the funds you can support. 15 years after the first camp, donors continue to create life-changing experiences for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth in BC &amp; Yukon. Please make a gift and ensure more kids get to participate givingday.ubc.ca ❤️
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TODAY is UBC Giving Day! Let’s show our love for Anna White and empower 2SLGBTQIA+ youth to be their authentic selves. Please make a donation and ensure more youth have the opportunity to participate in the summer leadership program givingday.ubc.ca 🙏❤️🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ #UBCGivingDay

TODAY is UBC Giving Day! Let’s show our love for <a href="/ubccampout/">Anna White</a> and empower 2SLGBTQIA+ youth to be their authentic selves. Please make a donation and ensure more youth have the opportunity to participate in the summer leadership program givingday.ubc.ca 🙏❤️🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ #UBCGivingDay
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Heart is full! Thank you to everyone for your support of Anna White #UBCGivingDay We surpassed our goal! Your gifts will ensure more 2SLGBTQIA+ youth have the opportunity to participate in the transformative program #Sweetsixteen #inclusion @universityofbc @ubceducation ❤️🙏🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Heart is full! Thank you to everyone for your support of <a href="/ubccampout/">Anna White</a> #UBCGivingDay We surpassed our goal! Your gifts will ensure more 2SLGBTQIA+ youth have the opportunity to participate in the transformative program #Sweetsixteen #inclusion @universityofbc @ubceducation ❤️🙏🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️
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Looking forward to joining @keriadamslife at 2025 Reflections Gala supporting @lookingglassbc Their online auction is now live! Please show your love and support vital programs to help individuals affected by eating disorders and disordered eating. lookingglassgala.com/lite-ui/?contr… 🙏❤️

Looking forward to joining @keriadamslife at 2025 Reflections Gala supporting @lookingglassbc Their online auction is now live! Please show your love and support vital programs to help individuals affected by eating disorders and disordered eating. lookingglassgala.com/lite-ui/?contr… 🙏❤️
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Marking the 20th anniversary of Looking Glass Reflections Gala, presented by edson correa @pci_developments 300+ guests helped raise a record-setting $518,000 and counting crushing our goal of $450k to support those in the province dealing with eating disorders. 🙏❤️👏👏👏

Marking the 20th anniversary of <a href="/LookingGlassF/">Looking Glass</a> Reflections Gala, presented by <a href="/ledcor/">edson correa</a> @pci_developments 300+ guests helped raise a record-setting $518,000 and counting crushing our goal of $450k to support those in the province dealing with eating disorders. 🙏❤️👏👏👏
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Ready to launch! Ten years with @cbc Gloria Macarenko hosting @audainartmuseum gala and art auction presented by Nicola Wealth #letsdothis #itagoingtobeagoodnight #proudlycanadian #artsandculture Tourism Whistler ❤️

Ready to launch! Ten years with @cbc Gloria Macarenko hosting @audainartmuseum gala and art auction presented by <a href="/nicolawealth/">Nicola Wealth</a> #letsdothis #itagoingtobeagoodnight #proudlycanadian #artsandculture <a href="/GoWhistler/">Tourism Whistler</a> ❤️
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Honoured to host sold-out charity dinner @hawksworthrest The Reverence Dinner: A Celebration of Culinary Mentorship featuring @chefhawksworth @micheljacob2024 @thaaschocolates @pastry_chef_marissa in support of @worthassociation #legends #mentorship ❤️

Honoured to host sold-out charity dinner @hawksworthrest The Reverence Dinner: A Celebration of Culinary Mentorship featuring @chefhawksworth @micheljacob2024 @thaaschocolates @pastry_chef_marissa in support of @worthassociation #legends #mentorship ❤️
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The moment we revealed $10.85 million raised. Congratulations to our Canadian Cancer Society @vancouver_daffodil_ball gala chairs Kaeli, Jill and Jen and committee in partnership with the Lundin Cancer Fund and sponsored by Wheaton Precious Metals. Thank you, everyone! ❤️❤️❤️

The moment we revealed $10.85 million raised. Congratulations to our <a href="/cancersociety/">Canadian Cancer Society</a> @vancouver_daffodil_ball gala chairs Kaeli, Jill and Jen and committee in partnership with the Lundin Cancer Fund and sponsored by Wheaton Precious Metals. Thank you, everyone! ❤️❤️❤️
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Heartbroken! Our thoughts are with the Filipino community and all the victims and their families and friends. Devastated to hear this happened in our city. 💔💔💔

Heartbroken! Our thoughts are with the Filipino community and all the victims and their families and friends. Devastated to hear this happened in our city. 💔💔💔
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Oh what a night! YWCA Metro Vancouver Women of Distinction Awards presented by Scotiabank honouring extraordinary women leaders and businesses raises a record $403,000 and counting, crushing our fundraising goal. Congratulations to all the nominees and recipients! 👏👏👏❤️

Oh what a night! <a href="/ywcavan/">YWCA Metro Vancouver</a> Women of Distinction Awards presented by <a href="/scotiabank/">Scotiabank</a> honouring extraordinary women leaders and businesses raises a record $403,000 and counting, crushing our fundraising goal. Congratulations to all the nominees and recipients! 👏👏👏❤️
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Vancity’s culinary community comes together for its biggest night 36th @vancouvermagazine Restaurant Awards @destination_vancouver Congrats editor-in-chief @stacey_mclachlan and jury Major winners Best Restaurant ELISA Best New Restaurant el aliado.volpe Best Chef Angus An

Vancity’s culinary community comes together for its biggest night 36th @vancouvermagazine Restaurant Awards @destination_vancouver Congrats editor-in-chief @stacey_mclachlan and jury Major winners Best Restaurant <a href="/elisasteak/">ELISA</a> Best New Restaurant <a href="/elio/">el aliado</a>.volpe Best Chef <a href="/chefangusan/">Angus An</a>
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AUCTION IS NOW LIVE. Many thanks to my dear friends. Please bid on these amazing items and experiences generously donated by individuals, organizations and businesses in support of CampOUT! and 2SLGBTQIA+ youth. can.givergy.com/CampOUT2025/?c… 🙏❤️🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

AUCTION IS NOW LIVE. Many thanks to my dear friends. Please bid on these amazing items and experiences generously donated by individuals, organizations and businesses in support of CampOUT! and 2SLGBTQIA+ youth. can.givergy.com/CampOUT2025/?c… 🙏❤️🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️
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Foodie delight! Many thanks to the amazing culinary talents in the city for their generous donations to Anna White online auction. Treat yourself to a delicious night out and spark joy for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth in B.C. and the Yukon. Bid and bid often. can.givergy.com/CampOUT2025/?c… ❤️🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Foodie delight! Many thanks to the amazing culinary talents in the city for their generous donations to <a href="/ubccampout/">Anna White</a> online auction.  Treat yourself to a delicious night out and spark joy for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth in B.C. and the Yukon. Bid and bid often. can.givergy.com/CampOUT2025/?c… ❤️🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️
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Let’s picnic! Welcoming the first day of summer @veuveclicquot celebration savoring its Yellow Label and Brut Rosé cuvées at #LePicnic, emblematic champagnes, along with signature dishes courtesy of @peakeofcatering #BrockHouse @chartonhobbsbc #champagne #summervibes 🍾🥂❤️

Let’s picnic! Welcoming the first day of summer @veuveclicquot celebration savoring its Yellow Label and Brut Rosé cuvées at #LePicnic, emblematic champagnes, along with signature dishes courtesy of @peakeofcatering #BrockHouse @chartonhobbsbc #champagne #summervibes  🍾🥂❤️
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Wow! Thanks @visaca for the privilege to host exclusive @michelinguide osteriagiulia @chefrobrossi and @vancouvermagazine #bestitalian el aliado.volpe @lifeunphiltered dinner. Grazie to 120 guest who joined us @visaca #infinitedining #titansitaliancuisine @topchefcanada chefs 🇮🇹❤️

Wow! Thanks @visaca  for the privilege to host exclusive @michelinguide <a href="/osteriagiulia/">osteriagiulia</a> @chefrobrossi and @vancouvermagazine #bestitalian <a href="/elio/">el aliado</a>.volpe @lifeunphiltered dinner. Grazie to 120 guest who joined us @visaca #infinitedining #titansitaliancuisine @topchefcanada chefs 🇮🇹❤️
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Groovy baby! A fun and fabulous night of building community. Third annual Chinese Canadian Museum #SparkGala presented by Onni Group @rbc The 80s and 90s themed celebration sets a new fundraising record of more than $300,000 and counting! Congrats Grace Wong, Karmen Lee and CCM team❤️👏👏👏

Groovy baby! A fun and fabulous night of building community. Third annual <a href="/ccmuseumbc/">Chinese Canadian Museum</a> #SparkGala presented by <a href="/onnigroup/">Onni Group</a> @rbc The 80s and 90s themed celebration sets a new fundraising record of more than $300,000 and counting! Congrats Grace Wong, Karmen Lee and CCM team❤️👏👏👏