The newly reopened Park Theatre is beginning to host screenings with noteworthy industry professionals.
The first in this series will be a screening this Sunday (January 25th, 2026) of Nope with Jordan Peele’s editor Nicholas Monsour (Us, Nope, Nickel Boys).
The screening will be followed by a Q&A moderated by Vancouver based editor Greg Ng (Longlegs, The Monkey)
Doors open at 6:45pm
2026 Unifor Annual Lunar New Year Celebration
Unifor will be hosting our annual Lunar New Year celebration on Friday, February 20, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Unifor New Westminster Union Hall, located at 326 12th Street, New Westminster, BC.
This evening will feature a Chinese buffet dinner along with live entertainment as we gather to welcome the Year of the Horse.
Due to limited availability, early ticket purchase is strongly recommended.
Contact to purchase tickets:
Unifor New Westminster Office (604) 522-7911
✨ Workshop 1: The Journey Out of Debt
Financial Wellness Workshop by CPA Canada
January 20, 2026 | 1–2 pm ET | 10–11 am PT | Zoom
A beginner-friendly financial wellness session that breaks down how credit works, how debt accumulates, and practical ways to manage and reduce debt, even with unpredictable income. Ideal for artists, creators, freelancers, and anyone seeking more clarity and control over their financial future.
Register Here- The Journey Out of Debt – AFC
✨ Workshop 2: Mindfulness and Managing Triggers
Mental Wellness Workshop with Beste Kalender
January 29, 2026 | 1–2:30 pm ET | 10–11:30 am PT | Zoom
Limited spots available
An interactive, small‑group workshop focused on evidence‑based mindfulness and distress tolerance techniques (including DBT‑inspired tools). Participants will learn how to recognize triggers, manage overwhelming emotions, and create personalized coping plans for stressful moments.
Register Here- Mindfulness and Managing Triggers – AFC
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Developing Supportive Managers and Supervisors
Date: January 30, 2026
Time: 12:00 to 1:00 PM
Cost: Free
Join psychological health and safety expert Brandy Zimmerman and industry safety specialist Katherine Ray for a conversational exploration of what supportive leadership looks like in film, theatre, and live events. Rather than prescriptive solutions, you’ll walk away with a flexible toolkit of approaches you can adapt to your specific production context – whether you’re managing a film crew through a chaotic turnaround, supporting performers through tech week, or coordinating teams across multiple festival venues.
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Motion Picture Safety for Supervisors
Date: January 18, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Location: Virtual
Cost: Free
This workshop equips motion picture supervisors with a practical understanding of WorkSafeBC requirements and their safety responsibilities. Through interactive discussions and activities, participants learn to identify hazards, communicate safety expectations, and confidently lead a strong safety culture on set.
Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment
Date: January 21, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: Virtual
Cost: Free
This interactive workshop focuses on effective hazard identification as the foundation of workplace safety. Participants learn to recognize on-set hazards, complete worksite assessments, and apply practical strategies to reduce risk using Job Safety Analysis and Field Level Risk Assessment tools.
Learn more and register now
Occupational First Aid Basic
Date: January 22, 2026
Time: 8:45 AM to 4:45 PM
Location: Actsafe Office, Burnaby
Cost: $99 + GST
This one-day course covers the role and responsibilities of the Occupational First Aid Attendant, scene assessment, ABCs (Airway, Breathing, Circulation), wound assessment and treatment, first aid records and burns. The course also includes airway obstruction management, respiratory/cardiac arrest management, an introduction to automated external defibrillators (AEDs) and instruction on performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Completion of this course provides a WorkSafeBC OFA Basic certificate.
Learn more and register now
Incident Investigations
Date: January 25, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Location: Virtual
Cost: Free
Have you ever wondered how and when to conduct a workplace injury investigation? Join us for this interactive workshop that guides you through the incident investigation process with a practical, hands-on approach. Through an industry-specific case study, you’ll learn how to dig deep to uncover the root cause(s) of incidents and determine effective corrective actions using templates and reports.
Learn more and register now
Naloxone
Date: February 5, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: Actsafe Office, Burnaby
Cost: Free
This 2-hour workshop provides an understanding of what opioids are and their effects, how to recognize the signs of an opioid overdose and how to administer Naloxone in an emergency and using nasal spray and intramuscular injection.
Learn more and register now
Actsafe is excited to announce that the first in-person Boom Lift, Scissor Lift, and Fall Protection course will take place on TUESDAY, January 27th at Sunbelt’s Garbally Road location, in Victoria.
Below, you’ll find all the information you need to register. Please be sure to follow the instructions carefully so you’re directed to the Canadian Sunbelt site and the correct course. If you run into any issues, feel free to reach out.
Please feel free to share this with anyone who could benefit from this training ahead of what will be a busy season for creative industries.
**Please note – these equipment certifications expire every 3 years so if you haven’t retrained in a while – take advantage of this local opportunity!
Registration Information:
Once logged in to your account – search Course Catalogue > MEWP > Boom/Scissor lift 3a/3b ONLINE
(If you have an account, you can log in and use this link or login and search Course Catalogue for MEWP 3a/3b ONLINE course to register:
Choose Evaluator: Select Nestor Gunsi
In person training Jan 27th – in Victoria – 0800-1400 at 402 Garbally Rd (Sunbelt location) – attendees need to bring lunch or plan to go close by to get food (there are coffee shops and restaurants in walking distance). There will be breaks on this day for meal break. There is a microwave onsite.
**Attendees require: Steel toe, hi-vis, hardhat – harness will be provided or bring your personal preferred harness.
Reel Green™ Sustainable Production Training
Date: Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Time: 11:30am – 1:30pm PT
Location: Online – Register Here
Reel Green™ Carbon Calculator Training
Date: Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Time: 12:00 – 1:30pm PT
Location: Online – Register Here
Unifor invites you to attend our annual Holiday Social which will be held on Friday, December 12, 2025. A poster is attached for your information.
The purpose of this event is to provide a fun and welcoming evening for local leaders, members and activists to thank them for all their hard work and dedication throughout the year. In addition, it is an opportunity for us to meet labour movement allies, politicians, and to raise funds by way of silent auction, which will be donated to “SARA For Women”, a local charity. Please bring cash if you would like to purchase items at our silent auction.
The details of the Social are as follows:
Date: Friday December 12, 2025
Time: 4:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Location: Unifor B.C. Office, 326 12th Street, New Westminster, BC
Dinner: Buffet to be served at approximately 6:00 p.m.
We are looking forward to seeing you there and sharing an enjoyable evening together.
Unifor Holiday Social Poster PDF
FREE COURSE
Workplace Inspections
Date: December 9, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Delivery: Facilitator-led Virtual
Ever walked into a worksite thinking, “I know inspections are important… but am I doing this right?”
Good news: Actsafe’s got you covered.
This engaging, hands-on workshop, walks participants through every step of the workplace inspection process. Discover the different types of inspections, learn what makes an inspection thorough and meaningful, and get practical tools to help create custom checklists and clear, effective reports.
Take your safety leadership to the next level—register today!
Reel Green™ Sustainable Production Training
Date: Wednesday, November 26, 2025
Time: 10:30am – 12:30pm PST
Location: Online
Register: reelgreen.ca/event/reel-green-sustainable-production-training-26-november-2025
FREE Webinar
Conflict Resolution and De-escalation Techniques
Date: December 2, 2025
Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM (including Q&A)
Join this webinar to equip yourself and your team with practical tools and strategies to prevent, identify, and respond to workplace violence and conflicts before they escalate. This webinar equips participants with practical tools and strategies to help prevent and respond to workplace violence. Participants will gain the knowledge and confidence to identify early warning signs, apply de-escalation techniques, and foster safer work environments for everyone on stage, on set, and behind the scenes.
Who should attend:
Producers, Production Managers, Assistant Directors, Productions Coordinators, Location Managers, Stunt Coordinators, Crew Members, Technical Directors, Stage Managers, Production Managers, Venue Managers, Front-of-House Supervisors, Event Coordinators, Festival organizers, Stagehands, Technicians, Employers, JHSC Members, Health and Safety Coordinators, Officers, Union representatives, Worker Advocates
