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Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science - Société canadienne de science de laboratoire médical

NATIONAL MEDICAL LABORATORY WEEK

April 12 – 18, 2026

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!

Lab Week Contests

1. Lab decoration contest

We’re excited to see your Lab Week celebrations! We know you love to decorate your lab and make it extra fun, and we want to reward that. To keep the party going, join the 2026 CSMLS Lab Decoration Contest. We’re looking for the most creative #LabWeek lab decoration.

2. Treat decoration contest

Treats are an essential part of every celebration, and we know you love to make yours extra special for #LabWeek. That’s why we’re rewarding the most creative treat decorations. Whether you create a cake, cookies, cupcakes or even beverages, we’d love to see your creations!

Lights for Lab Week

Here are some of the landmarks that participated in 2025. Thanks to everyone who shared their photos with us.

Anderson College (ON) by Rafik Ragheb

Anderson College (ON) by Rafik Ragheb

Burrard St. Bridge (B.C.) by Joël Rivero

CN Tower (ON) by CMLTO

Canada Place of Sails of Light, Vancouver (B.C.) by Joël Rivero

Lethbridge City Hall (AB) by Heather Worthington

Mississauga Clock Tower (ON) by Jennifer O’Leary

Prairie Wind Monument (SK) by Madison Sielski

Port Credit Lighthouse (ON) by Jennifer O’Leary

Chetwynd General Hospital (B.C.) by Hilary Gosnell

Chetwynd General Hospital (B.C.) by Hilary Gosnell

Science Dome at Science World, Vancouver (B.C.) by Joël Rivero

Toronto Sign (ON) by Christine Bruce

Vancouver Convention Centre by Joël Rivero

Saamis Tepee Medicine Hat (AB) by Lily Jean Cradduck

Medicine Hat Hospital Lab (AB) by Lily Jean Cradduck

Take a look at this schedule for confirmed and pending 2026 light displays.

Landmark Where When
Centre 2000 Sundial Grande Prairie, AB April 15
Alberta Legislature Edmonton, AB April 15
High Level Bridge Edmonton, AB April 15
SAIT Centennial Art Installation Calgary, AB April 12 - 18
Telus Spark Science Centre Calgary, AB April 15
Telus Convention Centre Calgary, AB April 12 - 18
Calgary Tower Calgary, AB April 15
Lethbridge City Hall Lethbridge, AB April 16
Saamis Tepee Medicine Hat, AB April 12
Red Deer City Hall Red Deer, AB April 15
St. Albert Place St. Albert, AB April 15
Sylvan Lake Lighthouse Sylvan Lake, AB April 15
Maple Ridge City Hall Maple Ridge, BC April 18
Bastion Nanaimo, BC April 12 - 16
BC Parkway between Willingdon & Imperial Burnaby, BC April 14 - 15
Kinnaird Overpass Castlegar, BC April 15
Lafarge Lake Fountain Coquitlam, BC April 15
LED Pillar (Light Columns) Coquitlam, BC April 15
Kelowna Vistor Centre Kelowna, BC April 12 - 18
Pandosy Sky Bridge Kelowna General Hospital Kelowna, BC April 12 - 18
Victoria Street Bridge Trail, BC April 12 - 18
Northern Lights display at BC Place Vancouver, BC April 15
Canada Place Sails of Light Vancouver, BC April 15
Science Dome at Science World Vancouver, BC April 15
Queen Elizabeth Theatre 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
Victoria City Hall Victoria, BC April 15
Royal Inland Hospital Breezeway Kamploops, BC April 12 - 18
Brandon Regional Health Centre Brandon, MB April 12 - 18
Esplanade Riel Bridge Winnipeg, MB April 15
Winnipeg Sign Winnipeg, MB April 15
Promenade Waterfront Tower Bathurst, NB April 12 - 18
Moncton City Hall Moncton, NB April 14
Downing Street Moncton, NB April 14
Downtown Place Moncton, NB April 14
Avenir Centre Moncton, NB April 14
The Grand Bay-Westfield Veterans Peace Park Grand Bay-Westfield, NB April 17
Quispamsis Town Hall Quispamsis, NB April 15
Riverview City Sign Riverview, NB April 12
The Big Fiddle Sydney, NS April 15
Province House, Nova Scotia Legislature Halifax, NS April 12 - 17
Confederation Building St. John's, NL April 15
St. John's Convention Centre St. John's, NL April 12
Signal Hill (Cabot Tower) St. John's, NL April 15
Bluenose II Halifax, NS April 15
Halifax City Hall Halifax, NS April 15
New Glasgow Town Hall New Glasgow, NS April 12 - 18
Bridge Street Bridge Belleville, ON April 13 - 19
Belleville Sign Belleville, ON April 13 - 19
Fire Station 1 Memorial Belleville, ON April 13 - 19
Bracebridge Falls Bracebridge, ON April 15
Brant Street Pier Burlington, ON April 15
Campbellford Clock Tower Campbellford, ON April 12 - 18
Township of Bonnechere Valley Eganville Municipal Office Digital Display Board Eganville, ON April 15
Guelph City Hall (Market Square) Guelph, ON April 15
CSMLS Hamilton, ON April 12 - 18
Hamilton City Sign Hamilton, ON April 15
Civic Centre Clock Tower Mississauga, ON April 12
Oakville Town Hall Oakville, ON April 15
Rogers Centre Ottawa Ottawa, ON April 12 - 18
Port Credit Lighthouse Port Credit, ON April 15
Sarnia City Sign Sarnia, ON April 15
Big Nickel Sudbury, ON April 15
Timmins McIntyre Headframe Timmins, ON April 10 - 20
Thunder Bay City Hall Thunder Bay, ON April 12 - 18
3D Toronto Sign, Nathan Phillips Square Toronto, ON April 15
CN Tower Toronto, ON April 14
Anderson College - North York Campus - Front Entrance Toronto, ON April 12 - 18
Waterloo Waterluminate Waterloo, ON April 15
St. Clair College Windsor, ON April 15
Tower at City Hall Charlottetown, PEI April 15
Summerside City Hall Summerside, PEI April 15
The Atlas° Hotel Regina, SK April 15
Regina City Hall - front foyer Regina, SK April 10 - 16
Prairie Wind Monument (Remai Modern Art) Saskatoon, SK April 15
Saskatoon City Hall Saskatoon, SK April 15
Sasktel Centre Saskatoon, SK April 15
Weyburn City Hall Weyburn, SK April 15
Northwest Territories Legislative Assembly Yellowknife, NT April 15
Port Coquitlam City Hall Port Coquitlam, BC Pending
Vancouver City Hall Vancouver, BC Pending
Burrard Street Bridge Vancouver, BC Pending
Samuel De Champlain Bridge Brossard, QC Pending
la Tour de Montréal du Stade Olympique Montreal, QC Pending
River Landing Towers Saskatoon, SK Pending

Social Media Toolkit

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.

CELEBRATION TOOLKIT

Kahoot

Challenge your peers to a Kahoot game. Play individually with this QR code, game pin or URL until April 22, 2026.

Lab Week Fun Questions

Game pin: 02008385

URL: https://kahoot.it/challenge/02008385

Lab Week MLT Challenge

Game pin: 04787781

URL: https://kahoot.it/challenge/04787781

Lab Week MLA Challenge

Game pin: 07159289

URL: https://kahoot.it/challenge/07159289

Do-It-Yourself Toolkit

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.

Poster

Print your own posters with this downloadable file.

Handbook

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.

Memes

Share memes with your peers and friends!

Bacteria Game

What is your bacteria name?

Download the instruction sheet and play with your peers.

Bingo Cards

How many of these have you done or found in the last month?

Cross out a full row or column, post it and tag us on our social media channels to win bragging rights for you and your lab!

Email Signature

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.)

Mad Libs

Have fun playing Mad Libs.

Need a laugh? We created three different Mad Libs options so you can play with your peers.

Spot The Difference

We know you’ll love this! Download the sheet in full colour and play with your coworkers.

T-Shirt Decal

DIY your Lab Week t-shirt. Wear your pride by downloading our decals and make your own iron-on Lab Week t-shirt.

Virtual Meeting Backgrounds

Add some lab style to your next virtual meeting and get the conversation started. Download and use these images as a background in your virtual meeting platform.

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