National Indigenous History Month June is National Indigenous History Month in Canada, an opportunity to learn about the unique cultures, traditions and experiences of First Nations, Inuit and Métis. It’s a time to honour the stories, achievements and resilience of Indigenous Peoples, who have lived on this land since time immemorial and whose presence continues to … Read more
2028 Host Cities Announced as BC Games Return to Roots for 50th Anniversary The BC Games Society will celebrate 50 years of competition in 2028 by returning to the roots of the Games, as original host communities Kamloops and Penticton have been announced as the hosts of the 2028 BC Winter and BC Summer Games. … Read more
Maple Ridge, B.C., May 23, 2024 – One of the legacies from the cancelled 2020 BC Summer Games that were to be held in Maple Ridge was the implementation of the ‘Karina LeBlanc Game Changer Award’ to be given to an athlete who is a game changer both on and off the field. The first recipient of … Read more
Torchlighting Ceremony Begins Official Countdown to Maple Ridge 2024 BC Summer Games Maple Ridge, BC (April 17, 2024) – On Saturday, April 27 the Maple Ridge 2024 BC Summer Games torch will be lit, and the countdown will begin! The athletes, coaches and officials will arrive in Maple Ridge on July 17 and the competition … Read more
Celebrating National Volunteer Week National Volunteer Week is an initiative promoted every year by Volunteer Canada, which has been the national voice and leadership body for volunteerism in Canada since 1977. The theme this year Every Moment Matters, highlighting the importance of every volunteer and each contribution they make at a moment when we need … Read more
Maple Ridge 2024 BC Summer Games Society Celebrates Volunteer Week National Volunteer Week, happening April 14-20, is a time to celebrate the integral contributions that volunteers make to the well-being of our communities. The 2024 theme ‘Every Moment Matters’ highlights exactly that sentiment, from the moment a volunteer commits their time, to all they do … Read more
Sport BC honours BC Games and Team BC alumni at 56th Annual Athlete of the Year Awards Sport BC celebrated the 56th Annual Athlete of the Year Awards on Thursday, March 7, 2024, and eight BC Games or Team BC alumni walked away with honours. Brian Balkwill and Brenda Beatty were awarded the BC Games … Read more
Volunteer Drive Kick Off for Maple Ridge 2024 BC Summer Games On Sunday, March 17, the Directors and Chairs from the Maple Ridge 2024 BC Summer Games Society will be out in the community to kick off the drive to recruit over 2500 volunteers to help deliver an exceptional sport and cultural event from July … Read more
Applications being accepted for 2022 BC Winter Games Legacy Fund
Sixteen Participants Receive BC Games Leadership Bursary at 2024 BC Winter Games Athletes, youth coaches, and officials taking part in the Lhtako Quesnel 2024 BC Winter Games were invited to apply for the BC Games Leadership Bursary. Supported by Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities, this bursary aims to recognize participants under 19 years of age who … Read more
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