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SUMMARY:Aging Out of "The System" | What Every Family Caregiver Needs to Know
DESCRIPTION:When a child with disabilities turns 18\, families face a sudden and confusing shift in supports\, healthcare\, and decision-making. \nSponsored by Renaud Law Group (RLG)\, this free seminar is designed to help caregivers understand these changes\, what steps to take\, and how to avoid gaps in care and funding. \nWe will discuss: \n• Benefits & funding you need to apply for (Navigating transition from MCFD to CLBC and applying for PWD benefits)\,\n• Navigating the healthcare system (Transitioning from pediatric to adult specialists)\,\n• Legal considerations & decision-making authority (Setting up Representation Agreements and understanding Committeeship to retain advocacy rights). \nRegistration is FREE but required.\nTo reserve your seat for this event in Burnaby\, please email: agingoutseminar@gmail.com.
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LOCATION:Burnaby\, British Columbia
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SUMMARY:Interior Design Show Vancouver 2026
DESCRIPTION:The must-attend event for West Coast design returns to the Vancouver Convention Centre this September. \nIDS Vancouver brings together Canada’s leading architects\, interior designers\, makers\, manufacturers and design enthusiasts for four days of exhibitions\, installations\, keynote talks and networking. Showcasing the latest in architecture\, interiors\, furniture\, lighting and materials\, IDS Vancouver celebrates both local talent and international design innovation. \nHighlights: \nCentral Bar\nDesigned by Synthesis Design in partnership with naturally:wood and Western Forest Products\, the 2026 Central Bar celebrates British Columbia’s forestry industry through a dramatic installation constructed entirely from BC wood. Featuring soaring 12-foot interlocking arches\, the space serves as both a gathering place and an exploration of contemporary mass timber design. \nEntrance Feature\nAward-winning firm STARK returns to IDS Vancouver to design the show’s entrance feature\, Reflection\, which will establish the first spatial experience of the fair and set the tone for the exhibitions beyond. \nLandscape Feature\nLandscape architect Andrew van Egmond of Designing Landscape debuts a new feature installation exploring circularity\, climate adaptability and the relationship between contemporary architecture and the natural environment. \nHow We Work\nReturning for its second year\, How We Work invites leading design firms to reimagine the future workplace through immersive\, conceptual installations. Participating studios include Kasian and Holland Design in partnership with Loop Phone Booths. Built by Reotech Construction. \nKeynotes \nThe 2026 keynote program\, presented by Vicostone\, features leading voices from architecture\, business\, hospitality and design\, including: \n\n\nMichael Sørensen\, Global Market Director\, Henning Larsen \n\n\nMandy Farmer\, Chair\, Hotels Canada and CEO\, Accent Inns Inc. \n\n\nNancy Bendtsen\, Inform Interiors \n\n\nTommy Smythe in conversation with Kelly Deck \n\n\nMay Globus\, live recordings of The Craft podcast \n\n\nJames Nexw’Kalus-Xwalacktun Harry artist \n\n\nWHEN \n\n\nThursday\, September 24 (IDS Party for trade and consumers) 7pm – 10pm \n\n\nFriday\, September 25 (Trade Day) 9am – 6pm \n\n\nSaturday\, September 26 (Trade and Public Day) 10am – 5pm \n\n\nSunday\, September 27 (Public Day) 10am – 5pm
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/interior-design-show-vancouver-2026/2026-09-24/
LOCATION:Vancouver Convention Centre West\, 1055 Canada Place\, Vancouver\, V6C 0C3
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SUMMARY:Interior Design Show Vancouver
DESCRIPTION:The must-attend show for West Coast Design will return to the Vancouver Convention Centre this September. \nJoin North America’s premier design platform\, where visionary brands converge with an influential community of 25\,000 discerning professionals and design enthusiasts. As Canada’s definitive platform for contemporary design excellence\, establish influential connections and your presence throughout the Pacific Northwest’s thriving architecture and design community. \nIn addition to highlighting Canadian design\, IDS Vancouver\, presented by JennAir\, will be showcasing exhibitors from all around the world\, giving visitors a perspective on the future of design across the globe. \nHighlights: \nILLUMINATE\nIDS Vancouver is proud to unveil ILLUMINATE\, an extraordinary new lighting-focused show section launching this September. Featuring a dramatic industrial scaffold structure\, ILLUMINATE creates the perfect backdrop for showcasing cutting-edge design and innovation. \nNIGHT & DAY\nFeature exhibit Night & Day spotlights leading designers and manufacturers in the hospitality sector. Multiple spaces\, each created by a leading interior designer or architect\, portray the latest trends\, technology\, and avant-garde ideas that will shape the discipline for the next few years. \nStudio North & Prototype\nStudio North and Prototype offer an exclusive look at the works of the future. In Studio North a group of independent product designers exhibit their custom and one-off creations within a gallery-like setting\, while Prototype lets designers unveil both to-market and conceptual products not currently in production for the residential market \nCOLLECT\nIDS Vancouver is thrilled to be partnering with their sister event\, the Artist Project\, for 2025 with the COLLECT Fine Art section. COLLECT is a group exhibition featuring contemporary artists showcasing new collections perfect for any interior. All artwork will be available for sale through the artist. \nThe District\nThe District is IDS Vancouver’s neighbourhood that features fresh collections of design products for the home. It is the marketplace to visit for designers to show and sell to discerning consumers and industry insiders. Vendors will be presenting their design products\, with a focus on socially and environmentally sustainable practices in production and materials sourcing. \nKeynotes & Seminars\nIDS Vancouver will be hosting a program of accredited seminars taking place on the exposition’s trade day. The seminars will discuss a range of topics across themes of Building the Design Business\, Climate Change & Social Responsibility\, Innovation and Technology Trends\, and more. \nKeynote Speakers \nAZURE Friday \nJason Santeford and Michelle Roundell speaking about ‘Infusing Hospitality-Centric Design’\nPhyllis Lui\, Jason Hurd\, Chanelle Tye\, and Alykhan Velji panel discussion on ‘Designing Belonging with JennAir: Creating Inclusive Spaces For All’\nKayla Browne\, Luke Mari and Peter Meiszner speaking with moderator Stefan Novakovic of AZURE Magazine discussing NIMBYism\nAnnaliesse Kelly of AK Design on how to build an environment where innovation thrives\nRodrigo Caula and Enrico Pietra of NUOVA Group speaking with moderator Stefan Novakovic of AZURE Magazine \nWestern Living Saturday \nObservations of a globetrotting designer: Paolo Ferrari forecasts the future of luxury hospitality design in conversation with Anicka Quin\, of Western Living. \nKarin Bohn speaking with moderator Stacey McLachlan\, of Western Living.\nHouse and Home Sunday returns to IDS Vancouver with House & Home’s Lynda Reeves set to host conversations with top Canadian designers on the Main Stage\, including:\nLynda Reeves\, President\, House & Home Media\nKelly Deck speaking with moderator Lynda Reeves\, House & Home\nAly Velji is recording live from the mainstage \nWHEN:\nThurs. Sept 25\, 2025 (Opening Night Party) – 7pm to 10pm\nFri. Sept 26\, 2025 – 9AM to 6PM (Trade only)\nSat. Sept 27\, 2025 – 10AM to 5PM\nSun. Sept 28\, 2025 – 10AM to 5PM \nWHERE:\nVancouver Convention Centre West\n1055 Canada Place Way\nVancouver\, BC\nV6C 0C3 \nTICKET INFORMATION\nAdmission:\n$17 – $50
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LOCATION:Vancouver Convention Centre West\, 1055 Canada Place\, Vancouver\, V6C 0C3
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SUMMARY:WNorth Conference
DESCRIPTION:Canada’s largest destination gathering for women in leadership\, the award-winning WNORTH Conference\, is back for its 8th edition in Spring 2024. Get ready for a new location of the Four Seasons Resort in Whistler\, double the guests\, and an immersive 3-day agenda that honors the transformative power of connection in bridging the gender power gap in business and beyond. \nJoin us on a journey as we explore the art of lifting each other to new heights\, creating a landscape of success woven together by mentorship\, shared experiences\, and the strength of a united community. Prepare to be inspired by keynotes\, engaging workshops\, and mind-expanding roundtables led by globally acclaimed speakers and visionary business leaders unravelling the core of inclusion\, community\, and mentorship.
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/wnorth-conference/
LOCATION:Four Seasons Resort Whistler\, 4591 Blackcomb Way\, Whistler\, BC
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