City of Vancouver declares June 12 BC Lions Day

In a coordinated announcement at Vancouver City Hall Monday afternoon, Mayor Ken Sim declared June 12 will be known as BC Lions Day moving forward. (Courtesy Twitter/@BCLions)

By James Paracy and Mike Gazzola

Posted June 12, 2023 8:15 pm.

Last Updated June 12, 2023 8:16 pm.

The City of Vancouver and Mayor Ken Sim are declaring June 12 will be known as BC Lions Day moving forward.

Sim made the announcement Monday afternoon alongside BC Lions owner Amar Doman, president Duane Vienneau, head coach Rick Campbell and players Lucky Whitehead and Manny Rugamba.

Vancouver City Councillor Peter Meiszner was on hand for the declaration and took to Twitter to get the message out.

The announcement comes shortly in advance of the team’s home opener, which kicks off against the Edmonton Elks on Saturday at BC Place.

According to a release from the BC Lions, the home opener features a “Concert Kickoff” with a performance from LL Cool J.

Between Tuesday and Saturday, the BC Lions will have various events taking place throughout Vancouver leading up to their home opener.

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