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The Industry Training Authority and the Vancouver Convention Centre work together to resume critical exams for skilled trades professionals
At the Vancouver Convention Centre, we have been working diligently to plan for a safe and gradual resumption of business that aligns with guidelines from government and provincial health authorities, while reflecting the expectations of our clients, guests and staff.
With each passing week, people across our province and around the country continue to sacrifice for the greater good of our communities.
As part of the B.C. Pandemic Provincial Coordination Plan and in support of the Government of British Columbia, the Vancouver Convention Centre is working with Vancouver Coastal Health and other key partners to prepare its West building for utilization as an Alternative Care Site should it be required.
To ensure that we deliver on that priority, and following the Province of British Columbia’s directive to temporarily cancel events with over 50 people during the COVID-19 outbreak, all events scheduled for the immediate future at the Vancouver Convention Centre will not proceed until further notice.
During these trying times, I want to reassure you that the entire provincial government is working around the clock to protect people’s health and to mitigate impacts to people’s livelihoods.
Vancouver’s convention, sports and other major events venues are trying to adapt to COVID-19 restrictions by offering gatherings for smaller groups that don’t violate public health orders.
Read ArticleRecognizing people may be uneasy and even anxious about attending larger exhibitions like conferences and trade shows when they are allowed to resume, organizers and venues are taking steps now to impart consumer confidence.
Read ArticleThe exhibition halls of the West Building of the Vancouver Convention Centre have hosted international media for the 2010 Olympic Winter Games, car lovers for the Vancouver International Auto Show, superhero fanatics for Fan Expo, Grey Cup festivals, film and television production sets, and countless trade shows. As of today, this underground space in the 2009-built portion of the convention centre is now a temporary hospital with 271 beds for non-COVID-19 patient care.
Read ArticleEarlier this year, Exhibitor Media Group, announced the 20 venues that qualified for its first-ever "Centers of Excellence" list, which recognizes North America’s best convention centers for trade shows and events.
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