Northern Lights Display - May 2020

April 30^th, 2020

The stadium's Northern Lights Display is recognized around the world as a landmark of Vancouver’s skyline. BC Place is honoured to be able to help bring awareness to events, charities and non-profit causes that are important to communities in British Columbia.

Here are the stadium's lighting initiatives for May:

May 1st - Grey for Brain Tumour Awareness Month

May 2nd - Lime Green for Lyme Disease Awareness Month

May 3rd - Blue for The Battle of the Atlantic Anniversary

May 4th - Yellow for Mental Health Week

May 5th - Purple for World Pulmonary Hypertension Day

May 6th - Blue for Health Care Workers and Essential Services Employees

May 7th - Red in advance of Red Cross Day on May 8th

May 8th - Teal for World Ovarian Cancer Day

May 9th - Blue and Green for Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month

May 10th - Purple for World Lupus Day

May 11th - Blue for National Nurses Week

May 12th - Blue, Purple and Green for CIND Awareness

May 13th - Green for Celiac Awareness Month

May 14th - Teal for Food Allergy Awareness Week

May 15th - Blue and Purple for Huntington Disease Awareness Month

May 16th - Blue and Green in advance of World NF Awareness Day on May 17th

May 17th - Red for World Hypertension Day

May 18th - Blue for Health Care Workers and Essential Services Employees

May 19th - Purple for World IBD Day

May 20th - Orange for Preeclampsia Awareness Month

May 21st - Rainbow for World Day for Cultural Diversity

May 22nd - Blue for Health Care Workers and Essential Services Employees

May 23rd - Blue in advance of Provincial Bereavement Day on May 24th

May 24th - Purple for National Schizophrenia Awareness Day

May 25th - Blue and Green for National Tourism Week

May 26th - Light Blue for Vision Health Month

May 27th - Yellow for Bladder Cancer Awareness Month

May 28th - Light Blue for Speech and Hearing Month

May 29th - Blue and Yellow for Skin Cancer Awareness

May 30th - Red for World MS Day

May 31st - Black and White for Ehlers-Danlos Awareness Month

In addition to these lighting initiatives, the stadium will be lighting up with a heart animation at the top of each hour (between 7pm and 11pm) for 5 minutes every night to show support for health care professionals across the province who are working tirelessly to support our communities through the COVID-19 pandemic.

To learn more or to submit a lighting request, visit https://bit.ly/2EI6LDw.

Introducing the BC Place Hearts of Hope Project

April 25^th, 2020

We are excited to introduce the BC Place Hearts of Hope project – an initiative created by BC Place, dedicated to spreading messages of hope and gratitude throughout our community during this unprecedented time.

When you and your family create a heart display in your home or workplace, BC Place will share it with the wider community to help spread messages of hope for a safe and bright future!

How You Can Take Part:

• Create a ‘hearts’ display in your home or workplace – it can be drawn, painted, cut out, made out of Lego, etc. We encourage you to get creative!
• Write a positive message that you would like to share with the community – this can be written on your heart or submitted separately with the photo.
• Take a photo of your creation – horizontal photos are preferred.
• Send your submission here with the subject line: Hearts of Hope.
• Let us know if you would like to remain anonymous, or share your name and department.

The Communications team will then share the images and messages on the BC Place Blog and social media channels, including Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

In addition to sharing these hearts online, the stadium is lighting up nightly with a special hearts animation display at the top of each hour - to amplify the chorus of support for health care professionals across our province who are working tirelessly to support our communities through the COVID-19 pandemic.

We can’t wait to see your #HeartsOfHope!

Whitecaps FC rally Vancouver to help save the Vancouver Aquarium

April 24^th, 2020

Vancouver Whitecaps FC and Vancouver Aquarium have joined forces to sell high-performance athletic face masks, with all net proceeds to benefit the aquarium during this critical period of need for the beloved civic landmark. As part of this partnership, more than 25 ‘Caps staff members are volunteering in the rescue effort, providing hundreds of labour hours in vital outreach efforts to Vancouver Aquarium members, donors, and supporters.

Last week, Ocean Wise Conservation Association, which operates the Vancouver Aquarium, issued a call for urgent support as the educational, environmental, and conservation institution is in danger of permanent closure after closing their doors to the public in March to help stop the spread of COVID-19.

“It is devastating to imagine that the Vancouver Aquarium may cease to exist, but that is the reality we are fighting against. We have done everything in our power to reduce costs, but we still have more than 70,000 animals that need expert care,” said Lasse Gustavsson, Ocean Wise president and CEO. “We are so grateful to have an organization like the Whitecaps reach out to offer their support and mobilize to create an initiative like this so quickly."

“From our ownership group on down, the Whitecaps exist to unite and inspire our community,” added Mark Pannes, Whitecaps FC CEO. “We understand how important this beloved institution, the Vancouver Aquarium, is not only to our city and province but also to the country. We also know the club occupies a special role in our city and when we can rally Vancouver to protect such a civic asset, we must. It truly does take a village in a crisis like this, and importantly we are producing the masks locally to support local manufacturers and workers. We ask all Vancouverites, who are able, to join us in this campaign to save the Vancouver Aquarium. We know our community is up to the task.”

The high-quality face masks sport special designs, drawing inspiration from the ’Caps crest and the Vancouver Aquarium. With a soft spun polyester lining close to the skin, it can be worn for long periods of time with no irritation and makes use of double needle stitched binding for comfort and durability. Performance-wicking and made with 100 per cent polyester, it also features white piping that gives a visual indication when it’s time to wash the face mask.

“We’re thrilled to be a part of this initiative with the Whitecaps to help our aquarium,” said Mark Trotzuk, Alliance Mercantile Inc./Boardroom Clothing vice president. “These face masks are breathable, washable, re-usable, and are Canadian made, right here in the Lower Mainland. Most importantly, using these face masks will ensure we are reserving medical masks and N95 respirators for our health care workers.”

The face masks, which come in different sizes and designs, are available for order on the Vancouver Aquarium website by visiting vanaqua.org. Adult masks are available for $19.99 and kid's masks for $17.99, plus tax and shipping. All net proceeds from the sales will benefit the Vancouver Aquarium.

Product details:

• 100% polyester performance wicking fabric
• Breathable, reusable and washable
• Durable filament polyester outer shell
• Soft spun polyester inner shell against skin
• Stretchy ear-loop for maximum comfort
• Strong double needle stitching
• Internal sleeve pouch allowing you to insert a filter of your choice
• Made in Canada

Dimensions:

• Small: Mask 7 x 5 inches with 3 inch ear loop
• Medium: Mask 7 ½ x 5 ½ inches with 4 inch ear loop
• Large: Mask 8 x 6 inches with 5 inch ear loop

Note: Masks will start shipping the first week of May. This product is excluded from discount codes.

Disclaimer:

• This product is non-medical and does not replace N95 or other medical grade masks.
• Wearing a non-medical mask in the community has not been proven to protect the person wearing it. However, the use of a non-medical mask or facial covering can be an additional measure you can take to protect others around you.
• Face masks or facial coverings should not be placed on young children under age 2, anyone who has trouble breathing, or is unconscious, incapacitated or otherwise unable to remove the mask without assistance.
• Wearing a non-medical mask when in public or other settings is not a replacement for following proven measures such as hand washing and physical distancing.

For more information, visit www.whitecapsfc.com