Tickets are now available for the Canuck Place Spring 50/50, presented by RE/MAX Agents of the Lower Mainland, to support Canuck Place children and families. Canuck Place Children’s Hospice is British Columbia and Yukon’s pediatric palliative care provider. Over 818 children living with life-threatening illnesses and families from five provincial health regions receive Canuck Place inpatient and community care (in home/in hospital).
Canuck Place Spring 50/50 Raffle
Tickets: Buy online for 3 for $5, 7 for $10, 50 for $20 or 150 for $50
Anticipated Prize: $500,000 to be split with the winner
Available until midnight Wednesday, February 23, 2022
Ticket Sales End: Wednesday, June 8 at midnight
Draw Date: Friday, June 10 at 11:00am PDT
Tickets can be purchased by British Columbia residents over 19 years of age.
Since 2020, the Canuck Place 50/50 has raised $1,467,780. Half has gone to four lucky winners, and half goes to support exceptional care in Canuck Place hospices in Vancouver and Abbotsford, and in communities across BC and the Yukon.
Canuck Place nurses and physicians offer specialized care through the Nancy Chan Enhanced Community Care program. This program ensures families across the entire province have access to Canuck Place care when and where they need it the most. This includes telephone and video conferencing, 24-hour clinical care line, in-home visits by nurse practitioners, and coordinated care planning with local hospital staff in a family’s home community.
For over 25 years, Canuck Place has been providing exceptional complex medical care, while helping children and families embrace living fully with the time they have left together. But not without donor support. That’s where your 50/50 ticket purchase can make a difference.
Canuck Place operates 13 patient beds and 8 family suites through two hospices in Vancouver and Abbotsford. Services include medical respite and family support, pain and symptom management, provincial 24-hour clinical care line, music and recreation therapy, education and art, grief, loss, and bereavement counselling, as well as end-of-life care. With donors, their talented team, including 400 energetic volunteers, they care for children with short lives and the families who love them.
The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority today announced its plans for a return to an in-person event for July 1 at Canada Place called Canada Together. The event will include a lineup of entertainment and activities with some significant changes designed to reimagine celebrations in the spirit of reconciliation.
Canada Together in Vancouver July 1st at Canada Place
2022 marks the 36th annual event at Canada Place at the Port of Vancouver, which has historically been the largest Canada Day celebration outside Ottawa. It also marks the beginning of a new direction for the event.
Now named Canada Together, the event has been planned collaboratively with representatives from the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations. From programming to the name and theme itself, the details of the day were carefully considered to create a welcoming experience for all people who live in this country.
The theme this year is “Weaving together the fabric of a nation,” chosen to honour Canada’s diversity and set an intention for the day to gather, celebrate, learn, and share. Weaving is a common activity across many cultures and is a metaphor for the way the beauty, strength, and wisdom from the past can combine through multiple perspectives to create something meaningful for today and tomorrow.
“We are pleased to see the event taking a new direction, and to be collaborating with the port authority to help guide the direction and future of this gathering,” said Chief Wayne Sparrow, Musqueam Indian Band. “We are proud to build on the inclusion of the culture and history of the three nations on whose traditional territory the event takes place.”
The gathering will feature a full day of festivities, great food, family fun, and performances. At 11:00am, all zones and exhibits, including the Main Stage, will open with great entertainment and activities for guests of all ages. The iconic waterfront venue covers five city blocks and will include the outdoor spaces at Canada Place, Jack Poole Plaza and surrounding city streets. No programming will take place indoors this year.
“After a long hiatus, the Squamish Nation is excited to help plan out this in-person event again for Canada Day,” said Sxwíxwtn (Wilson Williams), Councillor and spokesperson for Squamish Nation. “Attendees will learn about the importance of advancing reconciliation with Indigenous peoples across this country, learn about different Indigenous languages and cultures and enjoy spectacular performances by Coast Salish drummers and singers. We hope to see you there on July 1.”
Performances include: Johnny Reid, The Boom Booms, Omega Mighty, Bitterly Divine, Tsatsu Stalqyu (Coastal Wolf Pack), Spakwus Slolem (Eagle Song Dancers) with the West Vancouver Youth Orchestra, and Carsen Grey.
Chief Dr. Robert Joseph will share a special message on behalf of Reconciliation Canada.
“Canada Day and what it means to be Canadian has taken on a new meaning in the last year,” says Tsleil-Waututh Nation Chief Jen Thomas. “Working alongside our relatives at Musqueam and Squamish, as well as the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority, we look forward to working together on creating an inclusive event that showcases Tsleil-Waututh and Coast Salish history, culture, and values. We look forward to celebrating and sharing a piece of our community with the general public on July 1st, 2022.”
Featured Entertainment Zones
World Zone (North Point of Canada Place): A gathering of performances, exhibits, and demonstrations from different cultures around the world. Featuring performances from Aché Brasil and Lazy Syrup Orchestra featuring Ashleigh Ball.
Kids’ Zone (Jack Poole Plaza): Family friendly kids’ entertainers and activities, including the Rock N’ Beau Dance Party, the annual mascot dance-off, and performances from Mom Bop, Will’s Jams, and more.
Canadian Forces Zone (Harbour Green Park): Interactive displays and exhibits that recognize Canada’s Army, Navy, and Air Force.
Experience the multi-cultural tastes of Canada with a variety of food trucks along Canada Place Way.
After careful consideration, the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority has made the decision not to bring back the evening fireworks display for July 1 at Canada Place, due to rising costs for events, safety, and security. Instead, resources are being redirected into the daytime event.
Volunteer Call Out
Every year, more than 200 volunteers help welcome over 200,000 guests who take part in the free event activities organized around Canada Place on July 1. View the list of opportunities online here.
The Richmond Museum has announced that the 15th annual Doors Open Richmond (“DOR”) returns this spring as a free, in-person and online event from June 2–5, 2022. This year’s edition features 35 sites representing the city’s cultural diversity and rich heritage, including 21 that will welcome visitors in-person. There are also five new sites that are participating in DOR for the first time.
Anar Persian Cuisine, Gulf of Georgia Cannery, and Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site. Photos courtesy of the sites.
Doors Open Richmond 2022
When: All in-person activities will take place on June 4–5, and will be complemented by virtual content available from June 2.
Where: At 35 sites online and in-person
Admission: Free! Most in-person programs/tours require advance registration, with a select number of sites offering drop-in activities. Find drop-in and registration info online here.
The in-person program offers visitors a wide range of activities. Saint Germain Bakery, one of the new sites this year, will give tours of their central facility where cakes and pastries are produced. Tours will conclude with sample tastings. Richmond Media Lab will show how to bring drawings and figurines to life using the magic of stop-motion technology. Visitors can experience a day in the life of a firefighter at Fire Hall #1, Richmond’s largest and busiest fire hall, with hands-on activities and demonstrations. Family-run restaurant Anar Persian Cuisine will offer an introduction to Persian food, customs, and traditions.
A special shuttle tour will be available on June 4 taking visitors to various places of worship along No. 5 Road, also known as the “Highway to Heaven.” The tour will stop at the Az-Zahraa Islamic Centre, Lingyen Mountain Temple, and the Richmond Jamia Mosque.
The online component of Doors Open Richmond will be available from June 2 on the Richmond Museum’s website. Highlights include new videos that offer an inside look at the important work of Immigrant Services Society of BC and The Kehila Society, a partnership of Jewish communal organizations.
Site List:
In-Person
Anar Persian Cuisine Artefact Storage Facility for City of Richmond Az-Zahraa Islamic Centre Branscombe House Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site Fire Hall #1 Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site Lingyen Mountain Temple (Canada) Richmond Art Gallery Richmond City Hall Richmond Eastern Catholic Church Richmond Jamia Mosque (Sunni Muslim Congregation) Richmond Media Lab Richmond Museum Richmond Public Art Richmond Public Library Richmond RCMP – City Centre Community Police Office Saint Germain Bakery Central Facility [NEW] Steveston Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre The Blue Cabin Floating Artist Residency [NEW]
Online
Fairchild Radio AM1470 & FM96.1 Fairchild TV & Talentvision Immigrant Services Society of BC [NEW] London Farm Heritage Site Nanaksar Gurdwara Gursikh Temple Richmond Caring Place Society Richmond Family Place Society Richmond Olympic Experience Scotch Pond Heritage Site Sea Island Heritage Society Steveston Japanese Buddhist Temple Steveston Tram S.U.C.C.E.S.S Richmond Service Centre [NEW] The Kehila Society of Richmond [NEW] Vancouver International Buddhist Progress Society
Established in 2008, Doors Open Richmond is the longest-running Doors Open event in British Columbia.
The Vancouver Craft Beer Week (VCBW) Craft Beer & Music Festival is returning to the PNE Fairgrounds this summer. The Festival will feature over 150 craft beers and ciders, with an entertainment lineup led by Bedouin Soundclash, art displays, and Vancouver chef pop-ups and food trucks.
VCBW Vancouver Craft Beer & Music Festival
When: July 9-10, 2022
Where: PNE Fairgrounds (2901 E. Hastings, Vancouver)
After being taken over by seasoned new ownership, VCBW is on its way to becoming the largest craft beer, art and music festival in the Pacific Northwest.
Returning bigger and better than ever before, VCBW is set to be a summer celebration for all, attracting more than just craft beer fans from around the Lower Mainland and beyond. You can view the full beer and cider lineup here.
Entertainment Lineup
Attendees can anticipate live music performances from top Canadian artists Bedouin Soundclash, Titus Bank, Half Moon Run, Skratch Bastid and Missy D on the Stanley Park Brewing SunSetter Live Stage
Food Lineup
Vancouver chef pop-ups and food trucks including Rosie’s BBQ & Smokehouse, Indish Food Truck, Dos Amigos, The Real Patty Co, The Wandering Mollusk, Salty’s Lobster Shack, Cazba Persian Grill, BKH Jerky, and Jamoneria by ARC (Arc Iberico).
This May Long Weekend, events in Vancouver include baseball, theatre, comic arts, a bird celebration, movies and more. Around the region, check out another Burnaby Blooms event on Saturday at Central Park, enjoy free admission to Summer at Burnaby Village Museum, taste all the delights at the Richmond Night Market, and more!
