Did you know that 70% of Canadians recently said they are much less likely to travel to the U.S. for leisure in 2025? Or that 78% of Canadians prefer a hotel to an Airbnb? You may have wondered who participates in these surveys you read about in the news and how you might get involved, and if so, I have that information for you right here!
BC, Make Your Opinion Count with LEO
These are examples of polls by Leger Opinion, using the LEO platform. Currently, only 7% of their respondents reside in British Columbia so while we’re getting insights into the Canadian public, we’re missing out on sharing our opinions out west. That’s where you come in! You can sign up for LEO to answer surveys and polls, whenever and however many you like, sharing only the information you would like to share using the LEO app.
Wildfire is a new five-part documentary series premiering on Knowledge Network at the end of April. With unprecedented footage from BC’s worst wildfire season on record, the compelling series takes viewers behind-the- scenes, providing an in-depth and educational exploration of the cutting-edge tactics used by the highly trained frontline workers of BC Wildfire Service.
Wildfire Documentary Series on Knowledge Network
Wildfire follows the British Columbia’s elite first responders of wildfire as they combat the rising threat of today’s modern mega-fires, from initial attack crews to specialized air attack, parattack, and rapattack teams, as well as the last remaining all-Indigenous unit crew in the province.
Throughout the series, the resilience of those affected by the devastation is highlighted, showcasing the strength and determination of communities as they rally together to face the challenges posed by the fires and rebuild in the aftermath.
Celebrate two decades of alternative radio at UFV Chilliwack with the premier of the documentary film COUNTERCULTURE: 20 Years of CIVL Radio in the Fraser Valley. The day will be filled with live music, guest speakers, and interactive exhibits showcasing the impact of Canada’s youngest campus radio station, first incorporated as a BC Non-Profit Society in June 2005.
COUNTERCULTURE: 20 Years of CIVL Radio in the Fraser Valley
Dates: Saturday, April 5, 2025 from 12:00pm to 5:00pm
Location: UFV Chilliwack campus at Canada Education Park (45190 Caen Ave, Chilliwack)
Some Assembly Theatre Company is launching its 25th season with Our Last Tree, during BC Youth Week, at the Roundhouse in Yaletown. This is the world premiere of the company’s new and original production that brings brilliance of life where the future of the planet is the people.
Phoenix Lee, Ayden Ramzan, Camille Kang, Alastair Hamann, Vienna Wu, Jen Belen. Photographers: Emma Chan and Gaetan Nerincx.
Experience the change of seasons at Maan Farms this spring as their autumn forest pumpkin patch blossomed into a Tulip Forest over the winter, and Baby Animal Easter (BAE) Days return. You can enter to win a Spring at the Farm experience for two!
Tulip Forest and Spring at the Farm
When: April 5 until the end of tulip season (late May) 2025
Maan Farms now has an annual membership that includes admission to see the Tulip Forest during Spring at the Farm and BAE Days, unlimited visits to the farm, and access to the Forest Pumpkin Patch in fall.
