Opinion:. For those who live in apartments, parks are more than just a backyard, they are part of their home here in Vancouver and increased density means we need to…
Opinion:. For those who live in apartments, parks are more than just a backyard, they are part of their home here in Vancouver and increased density means we need to…
MOVE ON: Cars aren’t part of Stanley Park’s purpose: Growing up on the North shore, we ventured across town occasionally. Travelling in the back seat through Stanley Park toward Lions…
June 22 2020 The Vancouver Park Board is opening four outdoor pools, 10 spray parks, and staffing nine Vancouver beaches with lifeguards this summer. July 13: three pools open, lifeguards…
At the next meeting of the Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation on Monday 8 May, a motion will be brought forward asking staff to examine road access within Stanley…
November 6 2019 As the seasons shift, the City of Vancouver is preparing for its winter weather response and is encouraging residents to take time to do the same. This…
Yale Environment 360 Published at the Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies E360 Digest March 8, 2019 Balloons and balloon fragments are the deadliest kinds of marine pollution for…
More than 180,000 people have checked out the Heron Cam since it was launched in 2015. It’s amazing to be able to get a birds eye view of these magnificent…
March 12, 2019The BC SPCA applauds the Vancouver Park Board’s decision to review its pest control management strategies for wildlife and rodents at the city’s parks and recreational facilities. The…
MEDIA RELEASE – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – MARCH 8, 2019 VANCOUVER, B.C. – On Monday March 11, 2019, Green Commissioner Stuart Mackinnon will table a motion asking staff to review…
Vancouver Park Board News ReleaseFebruary 19, 2019 The BC Court of Appeal has ruled that amendments to a Park Board bylaw prohibiting the importation and display of cetaceans, including whales,…
Here’s a video tribute to our 2014-2018 Board, produced by Margo Harper. To the out-going elected Board: a job well done. So proud to have been a part of it.
Two incumbents, five new commissioners Jessica Kerr / Vancouver Courier November 6, 2018 01:15 PM It’s official. Vancouver’s new park board commissioners were sworn in Monday night at a special…
THANK YOU VANCOUVER! Results: Park Board (Elect 7) CANDIDATE: PARTY: # VOTES MACKINNON, Stuart GREEN 73718 DEMERS, Dave GREEN 73326 DUMONT, Camil GREEN 65447 COUPAR, John NPA 49836 BARKER, Tricia…
The future of parks requires innovative ideas comprehensive strategies and a collaborative approach. On October 20th vote to keep Vancouver parks and recreation moving forward.
For me growing up in Vancouver was magical. Every child in Vancouver deserves those same opportunities, now and always.
Vancouver’s natural beauty is worth protecting. Preserving our natural landscape needs to be at the heart of our parks and recreation system.
To ensure a healthy city our citizens need vibrant public spaces. Better parks and recreation is why Stuart Mackinnon is running.
Reconciliation is more than just words. Reconciliation is a long and important process. Stuart Mackinnon has shown leadership on park board through motions to learn traditional Indigenous places names and…
Greens believe in a collaborative approach to problem solving. Green commissioners will work with all elected park board commissioners to make better parks for everyone.
