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Posted date: January 18, 2010
Thanks for Voting!
Results are in from the Best Buy for Kids campaign. Find out how your votes helped...
Posted date: October 21, 2009
Big Brothers Big Sisters is a Top Campus Employer!
Big Brothers Big Sisters ranked 3rd among Liberal Arts students and 12th among all University & College students.
Posted date: September 3, 2009
Standard Life and Big Brothers Big Sisters use GPS technology to "map" a better future for kids
High-tech games of hide and seek aim to recruit volunteer mentors
Posted date: August 18, 2009
Youth mentors race for "reconnection"
Former Big Brother and his “Little” put the pedal to the metal to help Big Brothers, Big Sisters reach out to lost volunteers.
Posted date: August 11, 2009
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada Posts 2009 Accountability Report
The fifth Report in a series that examines and forecasts our work toward our strategic priorities.
Posted date: June 16, 2009
Mentoring Young People Paves a Path to Happiness, Optimism and a More Positive View of Aging: Study
Volunteer recruitment campaign by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada and Standard Life focuses on fountain of youth at the heart of mentoring
Posted date: May 21, 2009
Students from across Canada awarded CIBC Youthvision Scholarships
Unique program marks 10 years of making post-secondary education possible for young people who might not otherwise have the opportunity
Posted date: May 7, 2009
New MasterCard Canada program donates hockey tickets to kids
Little Fans in Big Seats™ puts kids in premium seats
Posted date: April 29, 2009
Big Brothers Big Sisters Event Celebrates Community Partnerships
BBBSC hosted the 4th annual Queen’s Park Reception to recognize the importance of community partnerships when it comes to helping Canadian youth and families.
Posted date: April 9, 2009
Calling All Big Brothers and Big Sisters
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada and The Keg Steakhouse & Bar are Searching for the 2009 Great Canadian "Big"
Posted date: February 2, 2009
Big Brother Attempts Yellowknife
Support Trevor Sinclair as he raises funds for Big Brothers Big Sisters and competes in the ROCK & ICE ULTRA
Posted date: November 14, 2008
MasterCard and Roots Announce Partnership in Support of BBBSC
National fundraising initiative and a $25,000 donation from MasterCard to help recruit volunteers for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada In-school Mentoring program
Posted date: September 24, 2008
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada Gets Priceless Boost from MasterCard
MasterCard Canada to sponsor In-School Mentoring program, run ‘Priceless’ TV and national print advertising to drive donations and recruitment of volunteers
Posted date: September 18, 2008
30 high school students awarded CIBC YouthvisionTM Scholarships
300th scholarship awarded as part of CIBC’s 10 year, $10 million commitment
Posted date: July 4, 2008
The Government of Canada supports Big Brothers Big Sisters
The Honourable Monte Solberg, Minister of Human Resources and Social Development, announced funding for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada, as part of the Government's partnership approach with not-for-profit organizations to help give at-risk children the chance for a brighter future.
Posted date: June 16, 2008
McGuinty Government Supports Big Brothers Big Sisters
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada receives $1.5 million to give 3,000 students access to mentors in school.
Posted date: June 11, 2008
A Delicious New Partnership with Marble Slab Creamery!
Marble Slab Creamery has partnered with Big Brothers Big Sisters in Canada, to provide support both locally, and nationally!
Posted date: April 11, 2008
National Youth Summit
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada and Leaders Today have teamed up to host our first ever Youth Leadership Summit in July, 2008.
Posted date: April 9, 2008
Celebrate Spring with Afternoon Tea at the Prince of Wales Hotel
Vintage Hotels welcomes Spring with a special fundraiser in support of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada.
Posted date: March 26, 2008
Another Successful Queen’s Park Reception!
Another successful Queen’s Park reception was held on March 26, 2008 at the Ontario Legislative Assembly in Toronto.
Posted date: February 19, 2008
CIBC COMMITS $2.8 MILLION TO YOUTHVISION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Program helps Grade 10 students realize their dreams with post-secondary scholarships, work experience and mentoring
Posted date: February 4, 2008
WestJet provides gift of flight to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada
Donation seeks to have far reaching and long lasting impact on Canadian youth
Posted date: November 23, 2007
American Eagle Scarf Benefits BBBS
AE Better Worlds Program Donates Proceeds from Signature AE Item to Big Brothers Big Sisters
Posted date: October 30, 2007
2007 Day on the Hill
BBBSC Meets the PM and key policy members during our reception on Parliament Hill
Posted date: October 24, 2007
'SPOOKY' SUPPORT FROM BEST BUY AND NINTENDO
Hallo Wii promotion to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada
Posted date: September 20, 2007
CIBC YouthVision Scholarships Awarded
The 2007 CIBC YouthVision Scholarships were announced today at a special event in downtown Toronto
Posted date: September 16, 2007
BBBSC & Veterans Affairs Canada Remembers Partnership
The Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada and Veterans Affairs Canada Remembers partnership was launched on September 16, 2007 in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Posted date: September 6, 2007
Mandarin celebrates Big Brothers Big Sisters month with dinner for two
Mandarin Restaurant Franchise Corporation (Mandarin) kicks off Big Brothers Big Sisters month in a “big” way by offering dinner for two to more than 1,500 Big Brothers and Big Sisters in southwestern Ontario.
Posted date: July 20, 2007
WestJet Cares for Kids
The friendly airline’s new community investment program, announced in July 2007 that it had selected Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada as one of its charitable partners.
Posted date: May 1, 2007
One Child, One Hour, One BIG Reason to go Back to School!
FedEx Canada Donates $100,000 Towards In-School Mentoring!
Posted date: April 2, 2007
Big Brothers Big Sisters at Queen's Park
Deb Matthews, MPP for London North Centre hosts reception for Ontario Big Brothers Big Sisters agencies at Queen’s Park in Toronto.
Posted date: March 28, 2007
MasterCard Priceless Hockey Auction: $39,000 Raised for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada
Canadians bid for Tickets to a Stanley Cup™ Final Game, Golf Day with Bobby Orr and Private Box at the Air Canada Centre
Posted date: March 22, 2007
MasterCard Priceless Hockey Auction to Raise Funds for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada
Tickets to the Stanley CupTM Finals; Skills Session with an NHL® player, Golf with Bobby Orr among the priceless experiences and memorabilia available at eBay.ca
Posted date: March 1, 2007
Vintage Hotels Special(tea)
Prince of Wales High Tea Promotion to Benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada
Posted date: February 22, 2007
Big Brothers Big Sisters Acquires Go Girls Program
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada Acquires Proven Health and Body Image Program for Girls
Posted date: February 5, 2007
DSA Strikes it Big with Big Brothers Big Sisters
The Direct Sellers Association of Canada (DSA) will strike it BIG this year and make a difference in the lives of young people as a national supporter of Big
Brothers Big Sisters of Canada’s signature campaign, Bowl for Kids Sake.
Posted date: November 22, 2006
Big Brothers Big Sisters on Parliament Hill
In recognition of National Child Day and in support of Big Brothers Big Sisters agencies across Canada, BBBSC met with officials on the Hill to discuss the mentoring of children
Posted date: October 19, 2006
Big Funding For Research Project
1.7 Million Dollars Awarded For Research Project With Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada
Posted date: October 2, 2006
BBBSC Wins Technology Award
BBBSC awarded the 2006 Voluntary Sector IT Diamond Award
Posted date: September 5, 2006
September is Big Brother Big Sister Month
Corporate Canada Shares A Little Magic With Big Brothers Big Sisters!
September is Big Brother Big Sister Month and some of Canada’s largest corporations are helping to spread the word!
Posted date: August 21, 2006
PartSource is Part of Something BIG!
August 2006 marks the tenth anniversary for PartSource, Canada’s source for auto parts and local Big Brothers Big Sisters agency are benefitting during the celebrations.
Posted date: May 8, 2006
Research Positive on Employee Volunteerism
New Research Finds Employer Supported Volunteerism Is a “BIG” Hit With Canadian Corporations
Posted date: May 1, 2006
May is In-School Mentoring Month!
Corporate Canada Supports New Volunteer Recruitment Campaign
Posted date: February 9, 2006
BBBSC Contender for National Award in Governance
BBBSC recognized as a top contender for 2006 National Awards in Governance.
Posted date: January 4, 2006
National Alumni Program Officially Launches
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada has launched an alumni program that will help all Big Brothers and Big Sisters participants stay connected!
Posted date: November 29, 2005
On the Road with the EDULINX Mentoring Tour
Follow along as Big Brother Big Sister spokesperson Donovan Bailey travels Canada to talk about the benefits of mentoring! Final Day: Ottawa!
Posted date: October 20, 2005
BBBSC Honours 'Big' MPPs
Queen’s Park reception honours Ontario's "BIG" MPPs
Posted date: October 3, 2005
Flags Fly for Big Brothers Big Sisters
Over 90 communities across the country agreed to raise our flag and/or pass a proclamation in support of September's Big Brothers Big Sisters Month!
Posted date: September 30, 2005
MasterCard Challenge a Big Success
The MasterCard "Magic Is Just A Click Away" campaign surpasses its goal!
Posted date: September 7, 2005
Big Brother Big Sister Month
Canadian Corporations & Municipalities Share A Little Magic With Big Brothers Big Sisters!
Posted date: July 5, 2005
Best Buy has Best Interests of Canadian Children at Heart
National partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada revealed
Posted date: July 2, 2005
Donovan Bailey Becomes Big Brothers Big Sisters National Spokesperson
World Champion becomes Champion for Mentoring!
Posted date: June 1, 2005
Partners Raise the Roof for In-School Mentoring
Three corporate partners raise the school roof for Big Brothers Big Sister's In-School Mentoring program!
Posted date: February 16, 2005
Day on the Hill
BBBSC meets at the nation's captital to build awareness and further action for the cause
Posted date: February 1, 2005
CISCO Connects Kids!
Long-term charitable alliance with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada and Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada will impact thousands of Canadian children