Back on Track Gala
The Idea With avideo camera in hand and a desire to make a short film on the realities of drugs and the drug addicted, o-duty Vancouver police oicers Al Arsenault and Toby Hinton set out to make Through a Blue Lens to start a conversation and inspire kids to make positive life choices.
The Results Their debut film would be seen by thousands of students, and Odd Squad Productions was born. Since 1997, the society has produced a library of award-winning documentaries and videos to help youngsters understand the stark realities of drugs and gang life, keep them o the street and drive change.
The Party Marking Odd Squad’s 20th anniversary, society president Diana Zoppa and Chief Constable Adam Palmer fronted the firm’s Back on Track Gala at the Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront. Hundreds convened to raise a glass to the society’s eorts, fund more productions and hear from the evening’s keynote, Hockey Night in
Canada broadcaster Scott Oake, who candidly shared the loss of his eldest son, Bruce, to drugs.