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Things to do in Vancouver This Weekend Events Feb 7-9

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This weekend the Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler kick-off with a star-studded opening ceremony at BC Place, and Black History Month activities continue. Find these events and many more fun things to do around Vancouver in this weekend’s list:

Friday, February 7 | Saturday, February 8 | Sunday, February 9

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Things to do in Vancouver This Weekend
Events Feb 7-9

Friday, February 7, 2025

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Juno Awards Concert Series Around BC

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Let’s Hear It BC is a Juno Awards concert series that will be touring to cities around BC ahead of the JUNOS in Vancouver on March 30th. In Terrace, Prince George, Kelowna, Surrey, Victoria, and Nanaimo you can free enjoy performances from a diverse lineup of BC artists and genres.

Juno Awards Concert Series Around BC

These events are an opportunity for music lovers across BC to come together and celebrate the incredible talent thriving within their communities. From emerging artists to established acts, Let’s Hear It BC is a testament to the province’s vibrant and diverse music scene.

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Women’s Memorial March in Vancouver

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All are welcome to join the 34th annual Women’s Memorial March in Vancouver, alongside Indigenous leaders and the community to honour the lives of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, Two-Spirit and gender-diverse people (MMIWG2S+). This is an opportunity to come together to grieve the loss of beloved sisters and relatives in the Downtown Eastside.

2025 Women's Memorial March in Vancouver
Artwork courtesy of Christiane Bordier via BWSS

Women’s Memorial March in Vancouver

  • Date: Friday, February 14, 2025
    • 10:00am family gathering, no public attendance
    • 12:00pm public march
      • The march includes several stops to commemorate where women were last seen or found, with moments of quiet reflection and traditional medicine practices. 
  • Location: Main St and Hastings St, Vancouver

The Women’s Memorial March began in 1992 in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside on unceded xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and sel̓íl̓witulh (Tsleil-Waututh) territories. It was established by the family and friends who wanted to ensure their loved ones who were missing and murdered were not forgotten. Hundreds march each year on Valentine’s Day to commemorate the women we have lost and demand action to end the ongoing genocide

The crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, Two-Spirit and gender-diverse people (MMIWG2S+) affects many families and communities. Indigenous women and girls experience much higher rates of violence than other women in Canada. This crisis is connected to a long history of colonialism. Read more about Why We March from the YWCA.

This is a solemn event. Branding, organizational logos or promotional materials should not be brought. Be supportive, and present. There will also be a community feast at the Japanese Hall (487 Alexander St, Vancouver) from 4:00pm-5:00pm to share a meal in solidarity with Indigenous communities. Staying for the entire event is a meaningful way to show respect and solidarity. 

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FVDED in the Park Lineup

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The FVDED in the Park lineup is here, for the dance party of the summer! Following the massive success of last year’s sold-out weekend, this year’s festival promises an unparalleled celebration of electronic music with a world-class roster of artists.

Blueprint Events and Live Nation Canada have announced the return of one of western Canada’s largest music festivals with headliners Tiësto and Zedd. Joining them are some of the biggest names across House, Dubstep, Amapiano, Trap and more including Kaytranada, Disclosure, Subtronics, Sammy Virji, RL Grime, HUGEL and Uncle Waffles

Swedish House Mafia - FVDED in the Park 2024 - John Biehler for Miss604
Swedish House Mafia – FVDED in the Park 2024 – John Biehler for Miss604
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Finish It Campaign Video Featuring Terry Fox & The Tragically Hip

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In 1980, Terry Fox’s Marathon of Hope united Canadians in a country-wide movement to end cancer. Forty-five years later, Terry Fox Foundation and Terry Fox Research Institute are uniting Canada’s top minds in cancer research to help end cancer as we know it through the Marathon of Hope Cancer Centres Network (MOHCCN). This innovative network marks a new era for cancer research, that is reflected today in the new joint brand platform called Finish It.

This first-of-its-kind brand platform for Terry Fox Foundation and Terry Fox Research Institute unveils a dynamic new brand voice and reflects the ambitious goal to finish Terry’s fight against cancer.

Finish It Campaign Video Featuring
Terry Fox & The Tragically Hip

The platform launched on World Cancer Day (February 4th) with a powerful short film, featuring a never-before-heard version of the song ‘Courage’ by The Tragically Hip. The film leverages state-of-the-art special effects technology to replicate archival footage of Terry Fox on his Marathon of Hope in 1980 and features hundreds of volunteers and supporters to symbolize how Canadians continue to come together to realize Terry’s dream of a world without cancer.

“Terry Fox continues to be a beacon of hope and unity for Canadians everywhere and we are deeply moved to be a part of this special project,” says The Tragically Hip. “The resilience we’ve seen from our loved ones impacted by cancer, especially our brother Gord, inspired us to get involved to help bring an end to cancer and help continue the work that Terry started 45 years ago.”

For the first time at this scale in Canada, the MOHCCN unites patients, clinicians, researchers and donors from over 100 research and funding institutions across Canada for the benefit of all cancer patients. This unprecedented collaboration is driving research and innovation, helping position Canada as a global leader in precision oncology and bringing us closer to the day when every cancer patient receives personalized treatment to match their particular cancer and genomic make-up, improving outcomes and quality of life.

Member institutions in BC include: BC Cancer, Northern Health Authority, University of British Columbia, Simon Fraser University.

The Finish It film conveys how this network is only made possible by Canadians’ inherent belief in the power of what we can achieve when we work together and includes representation from all provinces across Canada. Research powered through the MOHCCN seeks to improve survival rates and quality of life for all cancer patients in Canada and is already starting to benefit a growing number of patients.

Finish It Terry Fox Tragically Hip

“Forty-five years ago, my Uncle Terry’s relentless courage and determination united Canada and it’s that same bold vision that is the driving force behind the MOHCCN,” says Kirsten Fox, Terry’s eldest niece and Director of Community Development for BC & Yukon at Terry Fox Foundation. “While the goal to achieve my Uncle Terry’s dream of a world without cancer is an audacious one, the path is clear and through this national network we can finish what Uncle Terry set out to accomplish.”

This is Canada’s chance to lead the world in personalized cancer medicine. Together, we can finish Terry’s mission to bring an end to cancer as we know it and create a future where no one fears cancer. For more information and to support the cause, visit the Terry Fox Foundation online.

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