Events

This is the first time that the Canadian Conference on Earthquake Engineering is being held jointly with the Pacific Conference on Earthquake Engineering, where everyone can exchange ideas from across Canada, New Zealand, and around the Pacific Rim as we seek to develop a society that is more resilient in... Read more

The fair will feature various booths from partners aligned with UBC's mission to help our community be prepared for emergencies. Attendees can learn about personal preparedness, purchase emergency supplies, and gain valuable knowledge from exhibitors. 

This is the Sampson family's 28th annual intertribal powwow. They will have a program schedule of the  various dance categories for sale on site.  Everyone is welcome, no admission charge & it is wheelchair accessible. Bring your friends and family and get ready to do some intertribal dancing. There will be powwow... Read more

Mark your calendars for August 31st and September 14th! 📅 Join the ShakeOutBC team is returning to Sidney's iconic Thursday night market on Beacon Avenue. Come stop by our booth at the Sidney Street Market, from 5:30pm to 8:30pm. Stop by our booth and learn more about earthquake preparedness, connect... Read more

From forest fires to hurricanes to floods, emergencies have been in the news a lot lately. And it can feel pretty scary. Thankfully, UVic and our surrounding communities have lots of resources, services and supports to help keep you safe. Join ShakeOutBC for this Safety First Fair! We’re bringing emergency... Read more

JAC2023 is the only interdisciplinary conference dedicated to Occupational Health and Safety and Public Works. Our annual conferences have brought together a unique mix of experts and professionals and with over 400 participants from across BC #JAC2023 will continue that tradition. Networking: Expand and maintain contacts with your peers, clients and... Read more

September 30th marks National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The annual South Island Powwow is an opportunity to recognize Survivors and their families in the spirit of reconciliation. Through song and dance, we will celebrate traditional Indigenous cultures and resiliency. First Nations far and wide, have been welcomed to join... Read more

In advance of the Great British Columbia Shakeout on October 19, join BC Earthquake Alliance Chair Naomi Yamamoto, Great BC Shakeout volunteer Jocelyn Hewson, and a representative from North Shore Emergency Management for a session that will offer tips to help individuals, organizations, and neighbourhoods be more resilient in the event of... Read more

The Great BC ShakeOut week
October 14th to 20th
More info coming soon

Discover the REAL impacts of earthquakes and have fun getting ready for the annual ShakeOutBC earthquake drill hosted by the BC Earthquake Alliance!  Join us for a free screening of the action/thriller movie San Andreas, starring Dwayne Johnson, featuring live scientific commentary from Alison Bird, Seismologist at Natural Resources Canada... Read more

ShakeOutBC is hosting a virtual “Ask an Earthquake Expert” webinar! This session will help individuals, families and organizations learn how to be safe when the earth shakes! Panelists include two (2) earthquake seismologists, emergency preparedness experts and a representative from BC Hydro and Fortis BC.   When: Oct 18, 2023... Read more