Beatrice Blackford, Vancouver, British Columbia
Governor General's Caring Canadian Award
Beatrice Blackford communicates her love of life through her music. For more than 30 years, this talented pianist has brought pleasure to numerous people at the Billy Bishop Legion. She has also entertained patients and residents of the Banfield Pavilion of the Vancouver General Hospital, the St. Vincent's Extended Care Unit, the Brock House Senior Centre, and the University of British Columbia Hospital. Her expert execution of jigs, reels, ballads, old country folk music, polkas and Latin rhythms has delighted her audiences. With her amazing talent and warm disposition, she has enlivened countless social events in the Vancouver community and contributed to their success.