Michael J. Fox

Hot Entertainment: Hometown Heroes

Terry Fox Memorial outside BC Place. Photo by KK Law

Terry Fox gained international attention for his Marathon of Hope, a cross-country run to raise money for cancer research—the annual run in his honour has now become the world’s largest one-day cancer research fundraiser. Before he passed away from bone cancer in 1981, Fox managed to run 5,373 km (3,339 mi) with one prosthetic leg. Other inspiring locals include paraplegic athlete and activist Rick Hansen, environmental activist and author David Suzuki, and actor and Parkinson’s disease research advocate Michael J. Fox.—Jennifer Patterson

Hot Entertainment: Vancouver VIPs

Sarah McLachlan photo by Jennifer Tzar

Bryan Adams Raspy-voiced rocker.
Pamela Anderson Baywatch star.
Michael Bublé Jazz and swing crooner.
Raymond Burr Perry Mason himself.
Hayden Christensen Young Anakin Skywalker.
Yvonne DeCarlo The Munsters’ Lily Munster.
James Doohan Star Trek’s Scotty.
Arthur Erickson Architect and urban planner.
Michael J. Fox TV and film star.
Joshua Jackson Dawson’s Creek’s Pacey Witter and Fringe’s Peter Bishop.
Sarah McLachlan Singer/songwriter (pictured).
Jason Priestley Beverly Hills, 90210’s Brandon Walsh.
Ryan Reynolds Film star.
Seth Rogen Funnyman and actor.
Joe Sakic Former NHLer, “Burnaby” Joe.
Eckhart Tolle Spiritual guru and author.
Loverboy Last but not least, the classic ’80s pop band.—Leszek Apouchtine