Crosscurrents 2025
Half a Century of Heart: ​Reaching, Teaching & Celebrating Every Mind 

You're Invited to TIE-BC's
​50th Anniversary Gala Celebration! 

Join BCTF President Carol Gordon and your TIE-BC executive for an unforgettable evening as we mark 50 years of heart — reaching, teaching,
and celebrating every mind.

This milestone gala promises laughter, connection, and community. Enjoy delicious hors d'oeuvres, a complimentary beverage of your choice, and a very special performance by 
The Comedy Department 
that will leave you smiling all night long.

Let’s toast to half a century of impact — and to the future we’re building together.
Don’t miss it!

P.S. — The gala is free
to conference attendees!

The Comedy Department is Vancouver’s go-to for world-class comedy and custom entertainment. With decades of experience in comedy, music, and live performance, this powerhouse ensemble has delivered thousands of shows around the world - from Just for Laughs and Second City to stages shared with Colin Mochrie and Ryan Stiles.

Winners of the TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice Award and Consumer Choice Award for Best Comedy Club, they've built a five-star reputation for fast, fearless improv, original comedy formats, and musical mayhem. Their hit touring shows - Canadian Steam and Middle Aged Boy Band  are currently playing to packed crowds across Canada and the U.S. You've also seen them on Netflix, Disney+, The CW, ABC, NBC, CBS, CBC, CRAVE, and American Prime, and in viral videos with over 125 million views on Convos With My 2-Year-Old.​
Whether it’s a night out in town or a stop on their North American tour, The Comedy Department delivers smart, unpredictable, and wildly entertaining shows - every single time.