Events
UBC Emergency Preparedness Fair
UBC Tennis Centre 6160 Thunderbird Blvd, Vancouver, BC, CanadaThe 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.
28th Annual Yellow Wolf Pow Wow
Stelly's School Gym 1627 Stelly's Cross Road, Saanichton, BC, CanadaThis 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
Sidney Street Market
Along Beacon Avenue in Sidney, BC Beacon Avenue, Sidney, BC, CanadaMark 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
Safety First Fair – University of Victoria in partnership with the District of Oak Bay
Petch Fountain - area in front of the McPherson Library 3800 Finnerty Rd, Victoria, BC, CanadaFrom 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
BC MSA and PWABC 5th Joint Annual Conference & Tradeshow
Penticton Lakeside Resort & Conference Centre 21 Lakeshore Dr W, Penticton, BC, CanadaJAC2023 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
Songhees Nation’s South Island Powwow
Royal Athletic Park 1014 Caledonia Ave, Victoria, British Columbia, CanadaSeptember 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
Emergency Preparedness Workshop – West Vancouver Memorial Library
West Vancouver Memorial Library 1950 Marine Dr, West Vancouver, BC, CanadaIn 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
The Great BC ShakeOut week
October 14th to 20th
More info coming soon
ShakeOutBC – Free Screening of San Andreas Movie
Shadbolt Centre for the Arts 6450 Deer Lake Ave, Burnaby, BC, CanadaDiscover 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
Ask An Expert
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
The Great BC ShakeOut
The BC Earthquake Alliance will be hosting the 12th Annual ShakeOutBC earthquake drill this year. Living in an earthquake region means British Columbians need to be prepared and know how to stay safe during and after an earthquake. Get ready to Drop, Cover, and Hold On! and join thousands of... Read more
High Ground Hike – ShakeOut BC / PreparedBC
ShakeOutBC and PreparedBC are excited to join Pacheedaht First Nation for the High Ground Hike again this year!
