The first day of Convention will feature a unique session of a live reading of the documentary play, “Eyes of the Beast”, followed by a forum for delegates to discuss their own experiences and wisdom learned. Minister of Emergency Management & Climate Readiness, Kelly Greene, will attend the session as a policy listener.
In 2021, British Columbia experienced the deadliest weather-related disaster in Canadian history: an extreme heat wave that killed 619 people, followed by a fire that levelled Lytton and floods that cut the province in two.
“Eyes of the Beast” is a documentary play drawn from the testimonies of 33 survivors. Among other awards, it is the first-ever play to receive a reporting excellence award from the Canadian Association of Journalists.
- Monday, September 2026, 4:30-6pm at the Vancouver Convention Centre, Ballroom A/B.