Event supports local food banks and promotes kindness in the community
VANCOUVER, November 12, 2020 – On Friday, December 4, 2020, CBC Vancouver’s annual Open House and Food Bank Day returns with a virtual twist. In keeping with tradition, Open House in Your House will feature a full day of special programming on CBC Radio One in support of Food Banks BC, but new for this year, CBC hosts will be available for virtual Meet and Greets with the public across the province.
Also new for 2020, in addition to raising funds for local food banks, CBC Vancouver will be encouraging acts of kindness in the community to spread goodwill and cheer during an especially challenging holiday season.
The public can learn about the days’ programming, sign up for a digital Meet and Greet and learn about the Act of Kindness contest at cbc.ca/foodbankday.
While visiting the CBC Vancouver broadcast centre is a special holiday tradition in the community, in adherence to physical distancing protocols and to promote public safety, the CBC Vancouver building will not be open to the public for tours or live broadcasts this year.
“COVID-19 has impacted all of our lives and many British Columbians are hurting more than ever. That's why it is especially important this year that we support the spirit of giving and kindness,” says Johnny Michel, senior managing director, CBC British Columbia and Alberta. “We also know for many, a big part of Open House is the opportunity to connect with their favourite CBC hosts. We are so happy to be able to continue this tradition this year through our digital meet and greets. It’s going to be a great day!”
The schedule for CBC British Columbia’s Food Bank Day on December 4, 2020 includes:
Radio One broadcasts - 5:00 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- The Early Edition with Stephen Quinn featuring special guests from 5:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.
- An extended and combined edition of BC Today with Michelle Eliot & North by Northwest with Sheryl MacKay starting at noon
- On The Coast with Gloria Macarenko featuring unique stories and guests from 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Digital Meet and Greets from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. from the comfort of home
- Mike Killeen
- Dan Burritt
- Johanna Wagstaffe
- Stephen Quinn
- Gloria Macarenko
- Michelle Eliot
- Sheryl MacKay
- Margaret Gallagher
- Angela Sterritt
- Chris Walker
- Sarah Penton
- Carolina de Ryk
- Faith Fundal
- Gregor Craigie
- Kathryn Marlow
- Shelley Joyce
For 33 years, British Columbians have been donating to food banks at CBC/Radio-Canada's annual Open House and Food Bank Day, raising more than $10 million for food banks in B.C. since its inception in 1986. We are proud to continue the tradition this year.
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