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The Vancouver Convention Centre has been selected as a 2022 Center of Excellence by EXHIBITOR Magazine, recognizing North America's best convention centres for trade shows and events.
November 1st, 2021
Join members of Team Canada on Jack Poole Plaza Tuesday, August 24th for a symbolic lighting of the iconic Vancouver 2010 Olympic Cauldron. The ceremony will recognize the start of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games as well as celebrate Team Canada’s achievements at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.
August 20th, 2021
Join the Vancouver Convention Centre on Jack Poole Plaza for the return of its community summer concert series featuring great music, good vibes and one breathtaking view.
August 3rd, 2021
In support of Team Canada and in recognition of this year’s host city, the Vancouver Convention Centre and BC Pavilion Corporation (PavCo) will light the Vancouver 2010 Cauldron on Friday, July 23, 2021 to mark the start of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, and again on Tuesday, August 24, 2021 for the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games.
July 22nd, 2021
The Vancouver Convention Centre is pleased to welcome Phil Adams as its new Director of Sales following an extensive recruitment process.
May 31st, 2021
The Vaccination Clinic at the Vancouver Convention Centre reached an exciting milestone this week: 100,000+ vaccinations administered to British Columbians from across our communities!
May 26th, 2021
As a Community Partner of the Government of British Columbia’s COVID-19 Immunization Plan, the Vancouver Convention Centre is collaborating with Vancouver Coastal Health and other partners to welcome residents through its doors to receive their COVID-19 vaccination at a new Vaccination Clinic located in the facility’s East building.
April 8th, 2021
As a Community Partner of BC’s COVID-19 Immunization Plan, the Vancouver Convention Centre and PavCo are ready to serve British Columbians as a Community Vaccination Site.
March 24th, 2021
The Vancouver Convention Centre is pleased to welcome Don Marcellus as its new Director of Facilities Management following an extensive recruitment search across North America.
February 22nd, 2021
As part of its efforts to prepare for the return of events, the Vancouver Convention Centre invited local businesses, event organizers and meeting planners to experience ReDesign, a live demonstration space exploring the future of safe events amidst a changing industry landscape.
February 10th, 2021
Today is Bell Let's Talk Day, an initiative dedicated to raising awareness and combating stigma surrounding mental illness in Canada.
January 28th, 2021
The Vancouver Convention Centre has further strengthened its commitment to the health and safety of its staff, clients, and guests, through earning the Global Biorisk Advisory Council® (GBAC) STAR™ accreditation for outbreak prevention, response, and recovery.
January 12th, 2021
IN THE NEWS
November 17th, 2023
EXHIBITOR Magazine Announces Special Award Winners in its 2024 Centers of Excellence Awards
Source:
Exhibitor Magazine
Last month Exhibitor Group announced the 25 convention centers that qualified for its fifth annual Centers of Excellence Awards, and today we are excited to announce the winners of five special awards related to the competition.
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October 14th, 2022
Case Study: The Vancouver Convention Centre West's Double LEED Platinum Recertification
Source:
Canada Green Building Council
The Vancouver Convention Centre’s LEED Existing Building Operations and Management recertification of the West building, focused on conservation, biodiversity and waste management as a strategy for achieving its sustainability goals.
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September 22nd, 2022
New Asbestos Memorial Commemorating Workers Unveiled
Source:
CBC Listen: On The Coast with Gloria Macarenko
A new public art project at the Vancouver Convention Centre commemorates the thousands of workers who have lost their lives due to asbestos poisoning–a hazard that continues to this day. We speak with the B-C Federation of Labour’s President about the dangers and about his friend who was one of the workers who died.
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September 22nd, 2022
Vancouver Provides Sustainable Tourism
Source:
CGTN America
See how Vancouver, Canada is implementing sustainability practices in their tourism.
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