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Folk singer Joseph Maviglia performs at Marpole’s Joy Kogawa House
Reported by Kelsea Franzke
For one singer-songwriter, growing up with an oral tradition has led to the dynamic creation of his art, inspiring his use of story and language.
Renowned for his energetic musical performances, Joseph Maviglia…
Closing of Langara YMCA will leave parents at a loss
Reported by Joe Ayres
Local families will be forced to find alternative programming when the Langara YMCA closes for renovations in early 2021.
Susan McVea is a parent who uses the Langara YMCA for her children’s swimming lessons. McVea…
Debate on proportional representation hopes to increase voter turnout
Reported by Roxanne Egan-Elliott
https://youtu.be/irGppgrdXkE
With 18 per cent of B.C.’s proportional representation referendum ballots cast as of Nov. 16, Kerrisdale Community Centre held a debate to give both sides a chance to…
Blanket BC celebrating 10 years of Drive on the Line
Reported by Kate Gardiner
On a cold night in 2005, Gregory Ould was leaving a movie theatre in Vancouver when he noticed a homeless man in an alcove. When he asked what he could do to help, he received an unexpected answer. The man…
People of South Vancouver defend against residential crime
Reported by Patrick Penner
An initiative to apprehend a thief by citizens of a South Vancouver neighbourhood is being praised by the Vancouver Police Department in order to promote local Block Watch programs.
In the midst of a rainstorm…
Cloudscape Comics Society floats to a bright future at Fieldhouse
Reported by Mandy Moon.
Cloudscape Comics Society has come a long way from its humble beginnings in the back room of a coffee shop, and is now a force to be reckoned with in Vancouver’s art scene.
Since the City of Vancouver granted…
Marpole Neighbourhood House set to open in 2019
Reported by Taesa Hodel
Marpole is one of Vancouver’s fastest growing and lowest income neighbourhoods, but residents don't have enough public spaces to support their needs.
Last year the Association of Neighbourhood Houses was…
Vancouver bloggers advocate for forward thinking eco-fashion
Produced by Kirsten Clarke
Creative Coworkers is hosting a series of events that encourages locals to think twice about their fashion practices and purchases.
Sustainable Diversity Talk + Clothing Swap was a night that included…
Alliance Française calls for a new beginning
Reported by Kathryn Tindale
Alliance Française, one of Vancouver’s oldest non-profit organizations, is advocating to rezone and rebuild their Cambie Street headquarters.
Need for change
Executive director Daniel Hubert says it’s time…
South Vancouver skating rink closes its doors
Reported by Mandy Moon
To the dismay of a community, Sunset Rink in South Vancouver closed its doors on Sept.26, displacing hundreds of skaters in the area.
Nearly a month later, no reopening date has been confirmed.
The rink was…