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The Vancouver Convention Centre has been awarded a 2020 Clean Air Award by the National Air Filtration Association.
January 6th, 2021
The Vancouver Convention Centre has been selected as a 2021 Center of Excellence by EXHIBITOR Magazine, recognizing North America’s best convention centres for trade shows and events.
January 5th, 2021
The Industry Training Authority and the Vancouver Convention Centre work together to resume critical exams for skilled trades professionals
July 2nd, 2020
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.
June 18th, 2020
With each passing week, people across our province and around the country continue to sacrifice for the greater good of our communities.
May 1st, 2020
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.
April 2nd, 2020
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.
March 21st, 2020
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.
March 18th, 2020
The Vancouver Convention Centre has decided to postpone today's anniversary Cauldron lighting celebration for the Vancouver 2010 Paralympic Winter Games in consideration of current circumstances faced both locally and worldwide.
March 12th, 2020
On Thursday, March 12th the B.C. Pavilion Corporation and Vancouver Convention Centre are celebrating the 10th anniversary of the 2010 Winter Paralympic Games with a public ceremony on Jack Poole Plaza.
March 9th, 2020
Today the B.C. Pavilion Corporation (PavCo) and Vancouver Convention Centre re-light the iconic Vancouver 2010 Cauldron to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.
February 12th, 2020
On Wednesday, February 12, the B.C. Pavilion Corporation and Vancouver Convention Centre will re-light the iconic Vancouver 2010 Cauldron to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.
February 7th, 2020
IN THE NEWS
November 17th, 2023
EXHIBITOR Magazine Announces Special Award Winners in its 2024 Centers of Excellence Awards
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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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