We are proud to celebrate our nurses and respiratory therapists! Learn more about our annual celebrations.
Members had an opportunity to learn about the leaders, innovators, and advocates who helped shape healthcare in Canada and advance the nursing profession. The event also featured exhibits, refreshments, door prizes, and a scavenger hunt.
Approximately 40 members attended the presentation at Bayview Campus, Room E115.
Door Prize Winners:
Scavenger Hunt Winner:
Thank you to Francis Jeffers for delivering an engaging and informative presentation, and to all members who joined us for this special Nursing Week event.
Nursing Week 2026 concluded last week, and what a celebration it was!
Over 2,300 ONA80 members participated in events across all sites and Bargaining Units.
Nursing Week Gala
The week’s highlight was the ONA80 Gala Dinner, held Wednesday evening, May 13, 2026, and attended by more than 350 members and guests!!
It was a magical night filled with fun, music and dance, delicious food, and a strong sense of union!
📸 Pictures from the Gala will be posted here!!
Check back soon
Evening Receptions – All Sunnybrook Campuses
Special evening receptions were held at Bayview, Holland, and St. John’s campuses. These events welcomed more than 320 ONA members meeting members of local Bargaining Unit Executive and getting a ton of ONA swag and door prizes - what an amazing experience and what a buzz!!
Thank you to everyone who attended and helped make the evening receptions such a success. Together, we continue to demonstrate the strength and solidarity of ONA80.
And that is not ALL
The special exhibition will be hosted on May 27, 2026. Between 11AM and 2PM, Bayview Campus - E115
May 27, 2026
11 AM – 2 PM
Bayview Campus, Room E115
Light refreshments, door prizes, exhibits, and more.
Proud of our partners and generous donnors who have contributed to the success of our Nursing Week events!
Belairdirect Insurance
Chelsea Hotel
Chris and Johanne Moseley
Dr. Nousiainen and Sunnybrook Orthopaedic Surgeons
Dr. Wijeysundera and Sunnybrook Department of Medicine
Duff’s Famous Wings
Gems by Jael
Jane Gaanan RN and Family
M1 Medical
Paul LoStracco RN
Satay on the Road
Serge Ganzburg RN
Sheila Williams RN
Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel
Turco Persian Rug Co.
Westin Harbour Castle
ONA 80 Nursing Week Sponsor Board 2026
Nursing Week 2026 is just around the corner and the Local Executive cannot wait to share the details about what is coming...
📍 Parkview Manor, 55 Barber Greene Road, Toronto
The details are in—time to dust off your dancing shoes and get ready for a fun night with colleagues from across all three bargaining units in ONA80.
ONA80 cordially invites all ONA80 members to our 2026 Nursing Week Gala.
Join us on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, for a fun and memorable evening celebrating the nursing profession and our collective achievements—with great food, music, and exciting door prizes.
🎟 Tickets now available
$20.00 per member
No refunds.
Must bring ticket for entry and prize draws.
Please bring your ONA card or badge for entry.
🍽 Dietary Restrictions
If you require a Vegan or Vegetarian meal, please contact Paul by May 8 at 12 PM at:
gro.ano@RT080LACOL or ac.koorbynnus@occartsoL.luaP
Please note: limited availability. Requests received by the deadline only will be accommodated.
Information about the evening reception on May 14 will be posted here shortly.
Please check back soon.
We thank everyone who took the time to respond and share their feedback. As we gear up for a busy start to 2026, we are also moving ahead with planning for the upcoming Nursing and Respiratory Therapy Week celebrations.
ONA80 2025 National Nursing and Respiratory Therapists Week Events Survey Results
Brought to you by ONA80 Executive.
Happy #RespiratoryTherapistWeek to our RT colleagues.
We celebrate with you all your professional achievements and your hard work—day in and day out!
Thank you for caring for the sickest in hospitals and community, in moments when your help is critical to patient safety.
Nursing Week 2025 concluded last week, and what a celebration it was!
Over 2,300 ONA80 members participated in events across all sites and Bargaining Units.
Nursing Week Gala
The week’s highlight was our Gala Dinner, held Wednesday evening and attended by 400 members and guests. It was a memorable night of fun, music, delicious food, and union pride.
📸 Pictures from the Gala are now posted!
Multicultural Nurses Exhibit – Bayview Campus
Titled "Legacy of Care: A Tapestry of Healing," the exhibit celebrated the journey from the rich heritage of nursing pioneers to today’s trailblazers.
The experience was guided by Mr. Francis Jeffers, who brought deep insight into the legacy and impact of diverse voices in health care.
Evening Receptions – All Sunnybrook Campuses
Special evening receptions were held at Bayview, Holland, and St. John’s campuses. These events welcomed just under 400 members meeting members of local Bargaining Unit Executive and getting a ton of ONA swags and door prizes.
Evening Receptions
Multicultural Nurses Exhibit
Congratulations to all our winners!
We thank you all our amazing donors and sponsors who came forward to support nurses
Belairdirect Insurance
Chelsea Hotel
Dr. Wijeysundera and Sunnybrook Department of Medicine
Dr. Nousiainen and Sunnybrook Orthopaedic Surgeons
Gems by Jael
Jane Gaanan RN
Marylin Castro RN – MC Jewelry
Paul LoStracco RN
Pizza Nova
Reverend Yvonne Salmon
Satay on the Road
Serge Ganzburg RN
Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel
Turco Persian Rug Co
Westin Harbour Castle
Visit our Events and Meetings webpage to learn more!
ONA80 Gala dinner is on May 14, 2025 a must-attend celebration for all ONA80 members from Sunnybrook and Canadian Blood Services
🍽 Dietary Restrictions:
If you require a Vegan or Vegetarian meal, please contact Paul before May 9, 2025 at:
gro.ano@RT080LACOL or ac.koorbynnus@occartsoL.luaP
Note: Limited availability—only requests submitted by May 9 will be accommodated.
Thank you to everyone who took the time to share your input. You spoke, and we listened!
Check out the summary of the results here
What a beautiful Nursing Week celebration we have had during the week of May 8-14, 2023.
Our Gala on May 10, 2023 was a blast of fun attended by a record breaking just under 400 splendid colleagues. Everyone was so elegant and nicely dressed up.
We had a ton of fun, fine food and wine and dance floor that was open to all until midnight! There were more than $9,000 in value door-prizes.
See photos from the gala below.
We are happy to share even more beautiful pictures of our guests attending and celebrating 2023 Nursing Week Gala, taken by our friendly photographer Henry at 2023NursingWeekLocal80Gala.
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