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FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) is a non-profit organization encouraging kids in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM).

10/12/2026

In more local news, two FIRST BC FRC teams competed in the Bordie Blast, hosted by FRC 2412 Robototes this weekend in Washington State.

Esquimalt Proton Pulverizers and FRC Team 6390 - Hephaestus both travelled to Sammamish High to take part is this fun off-season FRC event, great effort to both teams! 🇨🇦❤️🇺🇲

Check out their IG stories for shots of the action!

10/09/2026

After a long day of matches, fgc_team_canada_2026 finished last night in 154th place at FIRST Global , winning two of their four matches!

The team has three matches left starting tonight at 5:15pm on Field 3! Watch their matches at first.global/live/

Enjoy this photo dump and a fun clip of the team doing the Hokey Pokey before a match!

10/08/2026

Woo hoo Team Canada!

Enjoy this clip of fgc_team_canada_2026 as they walk across the main stage of the FIRST Global Opening Ceremonies in Incheon, South Korea!

Today the team will compete in their first ranking matches, with their first match at 8:27pm tonight!

Check out the link in our bio for Team Canada's Match Schedule!

10/06/2026

Team Canada fgc_team_canada_2026 had an action-packed weekend exploring Seoul! 🇰🇷

From a Korean bibimbap cooking class and a 14th-century royal palace tour to exploring the dazzling Hongdae district, the team soaked in the city's rich culture. 🏰🍲🛍

Next up: setting up at 송도컨벤시아 l Songdo ConvensiA and connecting with international teams! 🇨🇦

10/03/2026

Our very own is officially en route to represent Canada at the Challenge in Incheon! 🤖🍁

The seven Victoria-based teammates — Ellie R, Jason A, Jasper A, Marcus W, Philip L, Ryan A and Taya K — alongside their coaches, mentors, and custom-built robot, are scheduled to land in Seoul late tonight.

Ahead of the competition, the team will take time to immerse themselves in local culture with some sightseeing and a traditional culinary class before travelling to Incheon.

Tournament Schedule:
- Oct 6: Pits Open and Practice Matches
- Oct 7: Opening Ceremonies
- Oct 8-9: Ranking Matches
- Oct 10: Playoff Bracket/Final Awards

Stay tuned to our feed and stories for live updates throughout their trip, and check out the below link to catch every match on the official live stream! 🇨🇦

https://buff.ly/sAM54up

09/10/2026

We're all a buzzzzz for the upcoming FTC 2026/2027 BIOBUZZ Season Kick-Off this Saturday! And to celebrate, we are hosting a watch party and a gameplay workshop in Victoria this weekend! 🐝🤖

Join FIRST Robotics BC volunteers this Saturday, Sept 12th at Camosun College's Interurban Campus to watch the season gameplay video, and then join the full day gameplay workshop!

Register for the event here - https://buff.ly/2l497G0

08/31/2026

Calling all FIRST Robotics BC Alumni!

Are you a recent Mechanical Engineering grad? Ready to turn your education and FIRST Robotics experience into a career?

FIRST Robotics BC sponsor Orica is hiring a Mechanical Engineer for their Digital Solutions team in Maple Ridge, BC!

The Role At A Glance:
Position: Mechanical Engineer (Great fit for recent grads & EITs!)
Location: Maple Ridge, BC (Mon–Fri, in-office)
Salary: $80,000 – $86,000 CAD + annual incentive plan

What You’ll Do:
Design mechanical parts and assemblies in Solidworks
Support cross-functional product development, sales, and manufacturing teams
Produce actionable drawings and technical documents for geotechnical products

What You Bring:
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (EIT or P.Eng registration/eligibility required)
2+ years CAD modeling experience (Solidworks/AutoCAD)
1+ years in a manufacturing environment
Strong communication and team-player mindset

Note: Must be eligible to work in Canada without sponsorship.

Ready to level up your engineering journey? Head to this link and apply!

https://buff.ly/ZyeDv8G

08/17/2026

Kinda chic to be in a youth robotics program!

What's your favourite part of being in FIRST Robotics BC? The volunteering? The coding? The metal work? The friend making?

Let us know in the comments!

08/04/2026

Happy BC Day!

We are privileged to live in such a beautiful province! What will you be doing for the BC long weekend? Swimming? Hiking? Biking?

Let us know in the comments!

07/31/2026

FIRST Canopy BIOGLOW Season Kick-off is in less than a week!

In BIOGLOW™, releasing August 4, 2026, FIRST® LEGO® League teams will experience the vibrancy of the world's ecosystems through two program editions: Founders Edition and Future Edition!

Watch the final FLL season game and mission reveal at 9am PDT on August 4th on FIRST® LEGO® League's YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/

What do you think the missions objectives will be?

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