SPARC has been informed of the passing of Elmer Rudolph on May 30, 2026. Elmer was a long time member of SPARC as well as the Canadian Vintage Radio Society. He was very involved with the CVRS Lower Mainland Chapter and organized meetings and flea markets for many years. He made numerous technical presentations and… Read the full article
Bob Murray: August 10, 1944 – April 16, 2026
Bob was instrumental in ‘re-setting’ the Carpathia Display at SPARC- previously it was a space that was a catch all for anything ‘sort of old’ When Bob started coming regularly to the Museum, his attention to detail and accuracy were invaluable. His contributions made this display one of the ‘gems’ of the Museum. He researched… Read the full article
June 8th 2025 “Stuff sale”
SPARC will be holding another de cluttering sale from 12pm till 3pm Sunday June 8th, 2025 Lots of radios and vintage electronics Payment is by cash, cheque or e-transfer only
WORLD RADIO DAY
“In 2011, the Member States of UNESCO proclaimed February 13 as ‘World Radio Day’ (WRD). This was subsequently adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 2012 as a UN International Day. Fittingly, CBC Radio are celebrating WRD in 2024 by dedicating an edition of the ‘SPARK’ radio program to explore the magic behind… Read the full article
Post Covid :
Members and visitors are now welcome to return to the museum. Hours: Open from 10:00 am through 3:00 pm Sundays only. Group tours ( four or more) are required to make an appointment by contacting info@sparcradio.ca Your co-operation would be appreciated Ample free parking is available. Admission is by donation.
Mel Porritt
It is with deep regret we relay the news of long time SPARC volunteer Mel Porritt’s passing. Mel opened the museum every Sunday for 20 + years without fail. Our condolences are extended to his family. A celebration of life will be held at the Maple Ridge Legion on Friday March 3, 2023 from 1-3pm,… Read the full article
Museum closure
Out of an abundance of caution and in light of Provincial Heath protocols to limit the spread of the COVID-19 virus, SPARC will be closed effective immediately, and until further notice. This decision is based on the latest information from regional, provincial and federal public health authorities. SPARC will remain closed until we receive notice… Read the full article
SWAP MEET, February 29th 2020
Join SPARC at the Burnaby Amateur Radio Club swap meet, February 29th. Doors open at 10am. Full details and the new location for this first meet of the season, are available on the BARC website: http://ve7bar.org/swap-meet/
Maple Ridge ARC Swap Meet
Join SPARC November 3rd, 2019 at Heritage Hall, 12460 Harris Rd, Pitt Meadows for the final swap meet of the season. Doors open at 10am.More information at mrarc.net
COMFEST October 6th 2019
Join us in Delta, October 6th. SPARC will have a table at this years event. The location is the South Delta Recreation Centre, 1720 – 56th Street in Delta. The map location is here: https://goo.gl/maps/axxUt7sMtU42 Lots of goodies from the museum de-accession process. Doors open at 10am. Admission is $5.00 Renew your 2020 SPARC membership… Read the full article