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Vancouver coin collectors becoming a rarity
Reported by Evan Hagedorn
Entering Chantou Coins & Stamps in South Vancouver you may be startled by the lack of customers, or be overwhelmed by the plethora of collectibles and memorabilia which line the walls of the sizeable space.…
Marpole community centre relocation back on the table
After being told by the city it could stay in its home, Vancouver Park Board’s oldest community centre, the Marpole Oakridge Community Centre, is facing renewal and relocation consultations once again.
Second honour for senior who gives back
A Vancouver seniors advocate has been honoured with another award, this time from the City of Vancouver, for her vision of bringing a seniors centre to Killarney.
Red-light cameras passed up for Vancouver’s most dangerous intersection
Plans to improve safety at Vancouver’s intersection with the highest collision rate do not include red-light cameras, despite evidence that they reduce collisions.
B.C. Societies Act recently amended to improve student unions transparency
Reported by Sean Hitrec
The B.C. Societies Act that governs all of the provinces’ students unions was recently amended in order to improve transparency, said NDP MLA David Eby.
Eby, the Advanced Education critic, said a presentation was…
Rain gardens get go ahead for developers, Burnaby still behind
By Alyd Llewellyn
Burnaby advocates who work to protect the city’s water streams say the city should be doing more to help manage the destructive effect water run-off is having on local streams and rivers.
Members of the Burnaby…
Marginalized citizens to receive much needed support
Reported by Melanie Green
Activists, advocates, city officials and police representatives came together at a meeting yesterday to combat structural violence against women and those with intellectual and psychiatric disabilities.
Doris…
Greater Vancouver Food Bank aims to increase healthy food options
Reported by Michele Paulse
Being better at providing nutritious food to its members is one of the key points the Greater Vancouver Food Bank highlighted in its 2016 community report.
BC Vegetables Fresh, a farmer’s association, supplies…
Fire hall demolition causes rat problem for Champlain Heights resident
Reported by Cheryl Whiting
Some residents in Champlain Heights are wondering why the City of Vancouver is doing nothing about a rat problem they say has been caused by the demolition of a nearby building.
Sandie Brown, a resident and…