NATIONAL: Maritz Global Events has become a signatory of Net Zero Carbon Events, a joint commitment across the event and meeting industry to achieve the targets laid out in the Paris Climate Accord. Supported by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Secretariat, more than 100 industry-wide stakeholders drafted and finalized this commitment, which is facilitated by the Joint Meetings Industry Council.
EDMONTON: The Civic Centre in Leduc will host a Santa Claus drive-thru event on Dec. 11. From the safety of their cars, families will be able to visit with Santa, drop off letters for him and get a cookie kit; donations of warm clothing for the Leduc Jirah Centre are also being accepted. The event is free to attend.
MONTREAL: Imagine Monet, a new immersive art experience featuring work from French painter Claude Monet, will be held at the Arsenal Contemporary Art. The exhibit will start on Dec. 15 and run until February 2022, and it will display more than 200 works through projectors, giant murals and a unique soundtrack.
TORONTO: Global Black Pride will be presented as a hybrid event from July 28-31, 2022. The third annual edition of the event, which until now has only been held virtually, celebrates Black queer people around the world. Global Black Pride is spearheading the event with support from Blackness Yes! and Pride Toronto. The gathering will feature a human rights conference, workshops, performances, a festival and a parade.
VANCOUVER: A Christmas-themed haunted house opened on Dec. 3 and runs on select nights through Dec. 23. Located in Surrey, the “Xmas of Chaos” experience comes from the organizers of Cougar Creek’s House of Horrors. The macabre event is not recommended for guests younger than 14, though there will be toned-down versions for younger guests on select days. Tickets cost $35 and must be purchased in advance.
