News & Events

Cerebral Palsy Association of BC Announces Howard Blank as Provincial Ambassador

The Cerebral Palsy Association of British Columba (CPABC) today announced the appointment of Howard Blank, who has a long and successful history of supporting philanthropic and charitable endeavours in BC and across Canada – as the organization’s Provincial Ambassador. Blank is president and founder of Point Blank Entertainment Ltd., and serves on numerous philanthropic boards…
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$60,000 Raised in first ever “Fighting Covid Together” a virtual gala auction in support of Six BC Organizations

Over 600 bidders logged in to the Able Auctions website Saturday night to support a first-ever charitable gala auction, Fighting COVID Together, raising $60,000! Six of British Columbia’s most well respected philanthropic organizations came together Saturday to raise funds in support of their work during the COVID-19 pandemic. They were: • Downtown Eastside Women’s Association•…
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News Coverage: Virtual Auction Supports Six Local Charities

More press coverage of the Fighting COVID Together virtual online auction, thanks to CTV for the interview May 23, 2020.

News Coverage: The drive-in movie theatre is poised for a comeback in Vancouver

Howard is involved with a new drive-in movie theatre initiative which was recently covered by the Georgia Straight (May 20, 2020)

Howard Blank Podcast Interview: Life in Entertainment

Howard Blank Podcast Interview: Howard, aka “Mr. Entertainment Vancouver” chatted with The Social Ramp Podcast about his life in entertainment.

Drive-In Movies Are Making a Comeback – Howard on CKNW’s Lynda Steele Show

Drive-In Movies Are Making a Comeback – Howard on CKNW’s Lynda Steele Show

News Coverage: Metro Vancouverites could be driving to new drive-in theatres by June

News Coverage: Metro Vancouverites could be driving to new drive-in theatres by June

News Coverage: Fighting COVID Together live auction

Source: Surrey Now-Leader SOURCES and five other charities unite for ‘Fighting COVID Together’ live auction May 23 event ‘will help charities who need the public’s support right now’ Surrey/White Rock-based SOURCES is among six Metro Vancouver charities aiming to raise money during a “Fighting COVID Together” live auction on Saturday, May 23, starting at 7 p.m. The “unprecedented” event…
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Fighting COVID Together LIVE Online Auction for BC Charities

LOCAL CHARITIES JOIN FORCES TO RAISE MONEY AFTER GALA EVENTS CANCELLED Fighting COVID Together An Unprecedented First-Ever Online Live Auction – Saturday, May 23 (Vancouver, BC) – Six of British Columbia’s most well-respected philanthropic organizations have come together to raise funds as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. They are: Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre Association Dr. Peter…
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Helping Charitable Organizations During COVID-19 Outbreak

Overcoming these difficult times for charitable organizations  and turning lemons into fundraising lemonade!!! As an MC and Auctioneer, I am fortunate to work with and assist in fundraising for hundreds of philanthropic organizations annually. Many of the fundraising initiatives involve up close and live interactions with guests, golfers, participants, etc. The Covid 19 pandemic has…
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