The Port Day festival at Canada Place on Saturday, September 21st includes family activities, a maritime career zone, and free performances on the waterfront including this year’s headliners: Delhi 2 Dublin. This Canadian world music group from Vancouver who play a fusion of Bhangra, electronic, funk, dub, reggae, hip hop, Celtic music and a mashup of other genres.
Continue reading this post ⟩⟩On Friday, September 20th, thousands of families, students, teachers, elders, youth, advocates and activists will participate in the Global Climate Strike in Vancouver.
In 2019, the strike was attended by nearly 100,000 people, and thousands also turned up last year (read CBC coverage here).
The event is organized by the Vancouver Strike Coalition, which includes For Our Kids Vancouver, Youth Climate Corps BC, Mental Health and Climate Change Alliance, Fridays for Future Vancouver, St. Andrew’s-Wesley United Church Climate Action Team, Teachers for Future Turtle Island, and more. Supporters include Climate Emergency Unit, David Suzuki Foundation, Dogwood, and West Coast Environmental Law.
Metro Vancouver schools will be closed for a Pro-D Day, and the event is expected to have traffic impacts from the time the march leaves (1:30pm) around Cambie and 12th, into Downtown turning on Smithe, Hornby, and around Robson Square and the Vancouver Art Gallery.
lnvictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025 announced today that GRAMMY-Award Nominated, Multi-Platinum Artist Noah Kahan and (BC’s own) International Superstar Nelly Furtado will headline the opening ceremony which will take place on February 8, 2025 at BC Place.
The Opening Ceremony will also feature Quebec alt-pop star Roxane Bruneau.
The lnvictus Games is a life-changing opportunity to celebrate courage and the unconquered human spirit. The seventh edition of this unique sporting competition for international wounded, injured, and sick military service members and Veterans takes place February 8 to 16,2025.
The Closing Ceremony will take place at Rogers Arena on Sunday, February 16, 2025 and details of that event will be announced soon.
Another I AM sign has appeared in Vancouver, this time at the Inukshuk in English Bay, building a buzz in the city over the coming months.
To date, four of the ten I AM signs are located as follows: at the Vancouver Convention Center near Jack Poole Plaza, BC Place near Terry Fox Plaza, Devonian Gardens Park along Georgia Street just before the entrance to Stanley Park and at Hillcrest Recreation Center, home to the Wheelchair Curling competition for the 2025 Games.
All ten I AM signs were manufactured in Canada, the first (and only) illuminated I AM sign being the largest at 10’w x 8’h x 6’d, weighing 976lbs. The subsequent nine signs will each measure 10’w x 8’h x 3’d and weigh just over 400lbs.
The Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025, presented by ATCO and Boeing, is an international sporting competition for wounded, injured, and sick service members and Veterans. From February 8th – 16th 2025, the seventh Invictus Games will bring together up to 550 competitors from up to 25 nations in 11 adaptive sports in the natural beauty of British Columbia, Canada.
The Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025 will be held on the traditional territories of the Lil̓wat7úl (Líl̓wat), xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. True Patriot Love Foundation, the Government of Canada, and the Province of British Columbia are the valued Founding Partners of the Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025.
Follow the Games on Instagram for the latest information.
Related:
I AM Vancouver Whistler 2025 Invictus Games
Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025 Opening and Closing Ceremonies
Saturday is one of the busiest event days of the month with over three dozen activities happening around Vancouver. Miss604 is a sponsor of Port Day at Canada Place, and you can find this event and many more things to do around Metro Vancouver listed below.
Friday, September 20 | Saturday, September 21 | Sunday, September 22
Friday, September 20, 2024
Continue reading this post ⟩⟩Join UBC for a series of student-led events in Metro Vancouver. Connect with current students, get tips on navigating the application process, and explore the exciting opportunities at UBC Okanagan.
As one of the top 5% of universities in the world, UBC Okanagan offers a world-class academic experience. Because of its tight-knit academic community, UBC Okanagan offers the chance for you to get to know your award-winning professors personally, explore 66 interdisciplinary programs and forge your path with flexible opportunities for hands-on learning.
Some impressive highlights of the campus include 1,949 hours of annual sunshine, over 30 local beaches, access to 200 freshwater lakes, and proximity to five of Canada’s largest ski resorts—all within a three-hour drive.
At the Metro Vancouver events, you’ll hear from current UBC students about their experiences, discover what programs you can study, and learn about important dates and details for submitting your application. UBC Recruiters will also be available during the event to answer any questions.
| Date: Tuesday, September 24, 2024 Location: Steveston-London Secondary (6600 Williams Rd, Richmond) RSVP |
| Date: Thursday, September 26, 2024 Location: Robert Bateman Secondary (35045 Exbury Ave, Abbotsford) RSVP |
| Date: Wednesday, October 9, 2024 Location: Semiahmoo Secondary School (1785 148 St, Surrey) RSVP |
| Date: Thursday, October 10, 2024 Location: Princess Margaret Secondary (12870 72 Ave, Surrey) RSVP |
| Date: Monday, October 21, 2024 Location: Prince of Wales Secondary (2250 Eddington Dr, Vancouver) RSVP |
| Date: Wednesday, October 30, 2024 Location: West Van Secondary School (1750 Mathers Ave, West Vancouver) RSVP |
Online registration is recommended but not required. You can also register for the event in person. Email [email protected] for more information.
Follow UBC Prospective Undergraduates on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok to hear from current UBC students, talk to UBC advisors, and get ahead in the application process.
