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Do you know someone who deserves to be celebrated for their outstanding contributions to the recreation industry?
Now’s the time to recognize their impact!
Nominate them today and give them the spotlight they deserve.
Seeking Nominations for the following Awards:
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Deadline: February 15, 2025 | |
Nominate and Win!
Know someone who goes above and beyond? Nominate them today and give them the recognition they truly deserve!
And guess what? Your act of kindness earns you a chance to win a $100 Visa gift card!
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Shaping the Future Together | |
On November 23, our Board of Directors and staff met in person to reflect on 2024 and map out a bold, strategic plan for 2025 and beyond.
Joining the Board isn’t just about planning—it’s about being part of a team where your voice matters, your ideas spark change, and the connections you build last a lifetime.
Interested in making a difference?
Keep an eye out—our 2025 Board positions will be announced soon!
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Have you read the Winter F2F?
There's an article for everyone:
- Arena Operations
- Facility Operations
- Pool Operations
- Parks & Sport Fields
- Facility Leadership
- Programs & Services
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Annual Conference & Trade Show
April 28 - May 1, 2025
Secure Your Hotel Room Today!
Don’t miss out on the special conference promo rate at the Penticton Lakeside Resort!
Rooms are limited, so book now to guarantee your stay and take advantage of the exclusive discount for delegates!
Click the booking link or call (250) 493-8221 and share the RFABC Conference Promo Code to reserve your spot.
PROMO CODE: 17761
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Vancouver Island
● December 12, 2024 (Holiday Lunch): DELTA
● February 27, 2025: VICTORIA
Zone Director, Shawn Bourgoin: RSVP
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Lower Mainland
● December 12, 2024 (Holiday Lunch): DELTA
Zone Director, Keith Holloway: RSVP
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Combined Northern BC Regions
● February 27, 2025: Online via ZOOM
RSVP to your Zone Director:
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North - Kylah Bryde: RSVP
- Cariboo - Brandy Links: RSVP
- Skeena-Bulkley - Tamara Gillis: RSVP
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Cowichan Valley Regional District seeks input to update parks and trails plan | The CVRD will be hosting several open house events across the region to connect with residents in-person and collect feedback. | | |
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Vancouver Park Board votes to raise fees, recover operating costs | The Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation has approved a fee hike for the use of board-operated facilities next year. | | |
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Kamloops city council will revisit $2M facility maintenance funding recommendation | The recommendation - along with another asking council to consider hiring two full-time staff - is to be presented as part of the budgeting process for next year if approved. | | |
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Kelowna's coolest spot: Stuart Park ice rink opening for the season | The rink will be open daily from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m., except for maintenance on Mondays | | |
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Phase two launches for Nelson Recreation Campus project | Nelson and surrounding residents are invited to provide a more in-depth say on their experience and expectation of the future of the Nelson and District Recreation Campus. | | |
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Kitimat moves forward with ice rink repairs | Repairs to the Kitimat Ice Rink are on track to begin early next year, as the District of Kitimat moves forward with plans to restore the facility after a fire earlier this year. | | |
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City of Williams Lake adopts new parks, public land bylaw | City council voted five to one in favour of a new parks and public lands bylaw aimed at addressing tents within the city | | |
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Smithers council warms up to idea of a splash pad | After denying a July request for approval in principle of the project, council passed the approval motion on Nov. 12 | | |
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Keep checking our website daily—courses are being added regularly, and you won’t want to miss out! | | |
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Pool Operator - ONLINE
All 2025 Course Dates and Registration for Level 1 and 2 is now OPEN on our website!
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Pool Operator (in person)
Level 1
Vancouver
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Chlorine Safe Handling
Vancouver
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Building Service Worker (BSW)
Level 1
New Westminster
- Dec 7 - 8, 2024
- Feb 22 - 23, 2025
Comox
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Refrigeration Safety Awareness (RSA)
Richmond
Fort St. John
Vancouver
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Ice Facility Operator (IFO)
Duncan
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Connect, Learn, and Lead the Future! | |
Join the Parks, Recreation Leadership Summit, presented by the Recreation Foundation of BC—a must-attend event for anyone shaping the future of recreation, parks, and culture. This summit offers interactive think tanks led by industry experts, tackling key issues with plenty of time for Q&A, discussions, and networking.
Bring your team—planners, engineers, or city administrators—and connect with peers while gaining insights to lead the way in recreation and culture.
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Download the Guide for Parks:
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It’s time to get your parks up to speed.
You know there must be an easier way to run your park system with confidence and clarity. But change can be daunting—so how and where do you begin? From crafting your park asset management strategy to choosing the best park asset management system for your needs, this free e-book will guide you every step of the way.
Download this guide to answer the following questions:
- How do I build a park asset management strategy for my community?
- What are the specific considerations for park systems when it comes to asset management?
- How do my current operations stack up?
- Does my small community really need a park asset management system?
- What 7 steps should I follow to select a system?
- Who else should be involved in the system selection process?
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BC Frontline Worker Occupational Awareness Training Series | |
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This free online course, developed with BCMSA and FRH, equips BC’s local government frontline workers with essential psychological tools for mental wellness.
Featuring insights from Dr. Duncan Shields, the 5-module series combines real-life experiences with proven strategies to support you in managing the challenges of frontline work.
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