Get inspired! Gather some ideas on how to celebrate and advocate for Lab Week using this handbook.
*Please follow local guidelines and prioritize your safety when planning any activities.
At CSMLS, we recognize the vital role you play in the effective functioning of Canada’s health care systems. We also know that your contributions extend far beyond what is typically acknowledged.
That is why, during National Medical Laboratory Week, also known as Lab Week, we are highlighting your role as true partners in every patient’s journey. From sample collection through expert analysis and results delivery, you are a critical part of every patient’s health care team, at every life stage.
Watch for more items to be added to the toolkit. Subscribe to eNEWS and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Bluesky for updates. We hope you have a fabulous Lab Week!
Here are some of the landmarks that participated in 2025. Thanks to everyone who shared their photos with us.
Take a look at this schedule for confirmed and pending 2026 light displays.
| Landmark | Where | When |
|---|---|---|
| Calgary Tower | Calgary, AB | April 15 |
| Lethbridge City Hall | Lethbridge, AB | April 16 |
| Saamis Tepee | Medicine Hat, AB | April 12 |
| Sylvan Lake Lighthouse | Sylvan Lake, AB | April 15 |
| Canada Place Sails of Light | Vancouver, BC | April 15 |
| Science Dome at Science World | Vancouver, BC | April 15 |
| Legislative Assembly of British Columbia locations: the Ceremonial Entrance, Front Fountain, Back Fountain of the Parliament Buildings and the Confederation Garden Fountain and Waterfall | Victoria, BC | April 15 |
| Brandon Regional Health Centre | Brandon, MB | April 12 - 18 |
| City of Moncton: City Hall, Downing Street, Downtown Place and the Avenir Centre | Moncton, NB | April 14 |
| Province House, Nova Scotia Legislature | Halifax, NS | April 12 - 17 |
| Bluenose II | Halifax, NS | April 15 |
| Bridge Street Bridge | Belleville, ON | April 13 - 19 |
| Township of Bonnechere Valley Eganville Municipal Office Digital Display Board | Eganville, ON | April 15 |
| Civic Centre Clock Tower | Mississauga, ON | April 12 |
| Rogers Centre Ottawa | Ottawa, ON | April 12 - 18 |
| Sarnia City Hall | Sarnia, ON | April 15 |
| Big Nickel | Sudbury, ON | April 15 |
| Timmins McIntyre Headframe | Timmins, ON | April 10 - 20 |
| Anderson College - North York Campus - Front Entrance | Toronto, ON | April 12 - 18 |
| Tower at City Hall | Charlottetown, PEI | April 15 |
| Prairie Wind Monument (Remai Modern Art) | Saskatoon, SK | April 15 |
| Saskatoon City Hall | Saskatoon, SK | April 15 |
| CN Tower | Toronto, ON | April 14 |
| Promenade Waterfront Tower | Bathurst, NB | April 12 - 18 |
| SAIT Centennial Art Installation | Calgary, AB | Pending |
| Port Coquitlam City Hall | Port Coquitlam, BC | Pending |
| Vancouver City Hall | Vancouver, BC | Pending |
| Burrard Street Bridge | Vancouver, BC | Pending |
| Northern Lights Display at BC Place | Vancouver, BC | Pending |
| Vancouver Convention Centre | Vancouver, BC | Pending |
| Winnipeg Sign | Winnipeg, MB | Pending |
| Esplanade Riel Bridge | Winnipeg, MB | Pending |
| St. John's Convention Centre | St. John’s, NL | Pending |
| Port Credit Lighthouse | Port Credit, ON | Pending |
| Samuel De Champlain Bridge | Brossard, QC | Pending |
| la Tour de Montréal du Stade Olympique | Montreal, QC | Pending |
| River Landing Towers | Saskatoon, SK | Pending |
Are you ready to share your Lab Week pride with the world? Download, post and share with your family, friends and colleagues and shine a light on your work.
Happy National Medical Laboratory Week! #MedLab professionals help you and other health care professionals understand what ails you. Today and every day, let's shine some light on their work. Share this post and help spread awareness of their essential work. #LabWeek #LabWeek2025 #ILightThePath
#ILightThePath to diagnosis by analyzing blood, body fluids, tissues and other samples that reveal critical information about the patient's health. Let's shine some light on the work that medical laboratory professionals do. Share and comment why you decided to become a #MedLab professional.
Medical laboratory professionals support you in every step of your health care journey. By analyzing blood, body fluids, tissues and other samples, they shine a light on your health and ensure accurate diagnosis. Help spread awareness of their work by sharing this post. #LabWeek #LabWeek2025 #ILightThePath
Download, print, and share these items to help spread the Lab Week cheer and shine some light on the work you and your coworkers do to ensure accurate diagnosis.
Get inspired! Gather some ideas on how to celebrate and advocate for Lab Week using this handbook.
*Please follow local guidelines and prioritize your safety when planning any activities.
Make your message stick! Download and print fun, full-colour Lab Week stickers.
(Stickers are sized to print standard Avery 22807 labels)
Start the conversation! Stat cards are a great way to show the public how medical laboratory science is a vital part of the health care system. Download, print, or include them in a display.
Share your Lab Week pride by customizing your social media profile pictures with this frame.
Make it fun! Challenge yourself or others by downloading and printing a med lab word search puzzle.
Educate others about what you do! Share medlabprofessionals.ca website with your friends and family to give them an understanding of what happens in the lab and who you are as a medical laboratory professional.
Sign it with pride! Help spread the word about National Medical Laboratory Week with every email.
(To set up in Outlook, simply open "New email" and click on "Signature." Copy and paste the email signature template in the "Edit Signature" space provided.)
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