A Popular Sign of Community Support
The new Vancouver Public Library card is a tangible sign of Concord Pacific's commitment to the Vancouver community. It's also a real winner with the city's growing number of library users. "In the six weeks between mid-August and the end of September, we issued over 11,000 of the new cards," says Vancouver Public Library Director Madge Aalto. "People are delighted with the new design -- especially children. They're pleased to have a card of their own that's 'just like the grown-ups'... instead of the previous cardboard one."
Madge Aalto notes that the library's community partnership with Concord Pacific has attracted interest from librarians across Canada and internationally. "Financial support by Concord Pacific has enabled us to provide a more attractive and durable card, at no cost to the public or to the library's operating budget," she says.

Easing the Wait at St. Paul's Hospital As Vancouver's "downtown neighbourhood hospital," St. Paul's has a strong place in the hearts of Concord Pacific Place residents. That's why Concord Pacific was pleased to pledge $25,000 to improve the waiting room for the hospital's 15-bed Critical Care Unit. The outmoded area will be upgraded with comfortable reclining chairs, a phone system, plants, pictures and a television set. "The generous support of corporations like Concord Pacific is instrumental in making improvements like these happen," says Dr. Peter Dodek, Director of ICU for St. Paul's. He notes that families of many Critical Care patients stay by their loved ones' sides until an improvement takes place... which can mean long hours in the waiting room. "The new chairs will allow them to get a proper rest while they wait," says Dr. Dodek. "And the atmosphere will be much more positive and hopeful."

Registered Nurse Joanne Dechant and Concord Pacific Senior Vice President Jon Markoulis in the existing Critical Care waiting room, which will receive a much-needed facelift.

Chinese New Year Festival 1997 at Plaza of Nations
Celebrate the Year of the Ox in grand style during a 4-day entertainment extravaganza for the whole family. Delight in the colourful sights and sounds of Chinese opera and Chinese Lions Dance... savour the food fairs with cooking demonstrations... have your fortune told and take in dazzling art exhibitions. It all happens during four days from January 30th to February 2nd at the Plaza of Nations at Concord Pacific Place.
Highlights of the big event include special appearances by world-renowned classical pianist Eric Chen, the extraordinary "Cirque du Soleil"-style Taiwanese acrobatic troupe Fu Hsing DramaticArts Academy, and Hong Kong pop stars. Plan to attend... and add a touch of warmth to the winter season. For more information, call the Chinese New Year Hotline: (604) 687-6021.

A Christmas Gift for the United Way
A gift of hope: Bob Kadlec, Campaign Vice Chair of the United Way, receives a cheque from Debbie Kinnaird, representative for the employees of Concord Pacific.
The annual Concord Pacific holiday season Open House was a time for community giving as well as celebration. The event, held at the soon-to-open Roundhouse Community Centre, saw the presentation to the United Way Campaign of $3,933... representing the combined contribution of employees from the Concord Pacific Group of companies. Adding to the employee contribution was a corporate donation of more than $35,000 by Concord Pacific Group Inc.
The dedicated support of Concord Pacific and its employees was praised by Bob Kadlec, Campaign Vice Chair for the United Way of the Lower Mainland, who stated: "We salute Concord Pacific for demonstrating exceptional leadership and commitment to making the community we live in a better place for everyone."

To find out more... about Aquarius -- the exciting next phase of Concord Pacific Place -- leave your name and address at (604) 895-8213 (our dedicated Priority Mailing voice mail).