The #CHVCatchUp is a monthly series featuring the latest updates and news from Covenant House Vancouver. Miss604 is proud to be the Official Blog Partner of CHV to share and tell their stories.
Three Vital Roles at Covenant House Vancouver
What’s the difference between a Youth Worker, a Social Worker, and a Registered Clinical Counsellor?
At Covenant House Vancouver, they use a holistic and integrated approach to supporting youth to overcome the challenges of homelessness. This means that behind every young person, there’s a team of people that work together to help them achieve the goals they want to achieve in a way that works best for them. Youth Workers, Social Workers, and Registered Clinical Counsellors are three such roles that do the vital work of providing such relentless support for youth in need.
Rugby Canada has announced that tickets for HSBC Canada Sevens Vancouver, to be played September 18-19 at BC Place, will go on-sale to the public on August 12th.
HSBC Canada Sevens Vancouver 2021
When: September 18-19, 2021
Where: BC Place
Tickets: Available online starting at 10:00am on Thursday, August 12
Tournament subscription holders will have a 48-hour pre-sale opportunity starting on August 10th
Single tickets available starting Thursday, September 9 at 10:00am Pacific.
As announced by World Rugby earlier today, an exciting addition to both the Vancouver and Edmonton events will be the inclusion of a Women’s 7s ‘Fast 4’ tournament. These competitions will feature four of the top Women’s 7s National teams in the world playing for the title.
“We are very excited to welcome Canadian rugby fans to both BC Place and Commonwealth Stadium for this year’s HSBC Canada Sevens events,” said Rugby Canada CEO, Allen Vansen. “We were happy to work with World Rugby on the addition of women’s competitions to both tournaments, and we look forward to hosting the visiting teams and fans in safe environments while maintaining the spirit of these celebrations of sport!”
In accordance with BC’s Provincial health restrictions, BC Place will operate at approximately 50 per cent capacity in the lower bowl and suite sections. Ticket availability will be at a premium and fans are encouraged to purchase their tickets early. Should restrictions change in advance of the event in conjunction with a move to Stage 4 of the Provincial Restart Plan, further details will be shared as available.
The 5X Festival is a two-week celebration of music, visual art, fashion and culture, presenting over 60 events and featuring 30 artists with the theme of #ComeTogether. With events taking place across Vancouver and Surrey, 5X Fest is the essential festival and digital community elevating South Asian youth culture.
Photo courtesy 5X Festival
5X Festival in Vancouver and Surrey
When: September 6 – 19, 2021 Where: Various venues Tickets: Available online now for the Blockparty (September 17-19)
5X is a global brand and online community that brings liberated spaces of social media into a real, physical experience. Their vision is to build a world where their audience not only belongs, but thrives.
5X Fest Blockparty
The marquee festival event is an outdoor block party, ordinarily averaging 10,000 attendees. Ready to get back to in-person events but monitoring the COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s Blockparty is back, but micro-sized with a 300 person capacity.
The 5X Fest Blockparty 2021 will be held September 17-19 at The Beaumont Studios. This indoor/outdoor location is perfect for rain or shine. Spotlighting over 25 artists and creators from various genres that will #ComeTogether in a unique pop-up venue and art gallery featuring the work of local artists and designers.
TransLink is launching a new feature in collaboration with Transit app, which allows customers to see the estimated number of seats remaining on board buses when planning their transit journey. As part of TransLink’s Reconnect Campaign, the new feature will help customers feel confident knowing if there will be room on their vehicle before leaving home.
Transit App Update with Empty Seat Prediction
“As our customers continue returning to transit, this new feature will help them confidently know if they’ll get a seat before leaving home,” says TransLink CEO Kevin Quinn. “This is one more initiative we are offering to help enhance the customer experience and make transit an even more attractive option.”
When customers plan their journey through the Transit app or check the real-time location of their bus, they will now notice a symbol indicating how many seats are likely to be available on board. Rating categories will let you know if there are usually many seats on board, some seats, or standing room only on that bus at that time. These estimations are based on historical ridership data to provide the best possible prediction of how full the bus will be.
“Our new capacity predictions with TransLink help riders feel confident when they get onboard. This type of information also makes a huge difference if you use a wheelchair, you’re carrying luggage, or you just want to feel more comfortable,” says David Block-Schachter, Chief Business Officer at Transit. “The key to this partnership between TransLink and Transit is that both teams are focused on figuring out how technology can improve the everyday rider experience.”
This initiative is a result of the 2020 Open Call for Innovation. The team behind the Transit app were the successful applicant of the Open Call to make transit safer and more comfortable for customers. The Transit app can be downloaded on iPhone and Android smartphones.
More Connectivity
TransLink is also working with Shaw on developing a system-wide WiFi design for SkyTrains and buses, with deployment that started in 2020. They expect the entire network to be completed by 2025. Shaw Open WiFi is now available to all riders at both SeaBus terminals and on all three SeaBuses. Use Shaw Go (Shaw customers only) or sign into the Shaw Guest network for free WiFi.
As we travel about the province this summer, what better way to eat and shop local than to visit a market? Now it’s easier than ever to plan your next shopping trip with the new BC Farmers Market Trailapp and website tool from the BC Association of Farmers Markets (“BCAFM”). This is the definitive guide to farmers markets across the province, giving you access to the freshest, local, healthy foods and handmade artisan goods.
BC Farmers Market Trail
This free, mobile-friendly website featuring a farmers market finder quickly directs shoppers to fresh local food and goods available in both big city and small town BC. It’s the most convenient way for locals and travellers to enhance their travel experience, reconnect with communities around the province, and support local businesses across 145+ farmers markets within BC.
BC farmers markets are the perfect venues to support and connect with local growers, makers, and bakers, while celebrating the specialties of each community.
This year, the Trail will be enhanced with 5 additional featured regions that host diverse vendors across the province including MJ’s Caribbean Cuisine in Vancouver City, Takhar Berry Farms in Fraser Valley, A Sweet Romance Bakery in Thompson Okanagan, Nunachi from Metro Vancouver and Whistler Harvest in Sea to Sky. On top of the in-person farmers markets on the Trail, some online market stores are also included – it’s never been easier to find hidden gems in BC’s food scene while supporting local communities.
