Ten New Year’s Resolutions for 2016
2015 saw some significant changes at the Park Board table. The atmosphere of hostility and showmanship decreased appreciably. However, with the NPA majority on the Board, some things have reverted…
Stuart Mackinnon
A Year in Review at the Vancouver Park Board
The Green Party of Vancouver values our network of community centres as the real centre of the community. In an increasingly densified city, our parks and our waterways are everyone’s…
One Year In, Same Old Politics
Last Monday's meeting of the Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation was the final one of 2015 and marked the one year anniversary of this group of elected Commissioners. The…
Update on Le Marche St. George
City of VancouverInformation Bulletin December 9, 2015 Update on Le Marche St. George In response to several media requests, the City would like to clarify that Le Marche St George,…
A meditation for those living and dead who have suffered from violence
Meditation of Remembrance on December 6thMay all women who have been murdered be at peace,May you be safe and protected from harm,May you be free from suffering and the causes…
Enchanted Nights, Vancouver Park Board’s newest holiday event, begins today
Vancouver Park Board News ReleaseDecember 4, 2015Bloedel Conservatory is getting into the holiday spirit with Enchanted Nights. Set among the tropical plants and company of 200 exotic birds, Enchanted Nights…
Park Board Support for Refugees
At the 16 November 2015 meeting of the Park Board I submitted the following notice of motion. It will be debated at the regular meeting of the Park Board on…
Have your say on the 2016 Vancouver Park Board Budget
A 2016 Budget information document has been posted on the City of Vancouver website and is available for your review. Please note that the Park Board section is on pages…
Blowing your leaves into the street could cost you
Ross McLaughlin and Lisa Green, CTV Vancouver Published Monday, November 23, 2015 6:00AM PSTIn the last couple of weeks, heavy rains have caused many streets to flood and Vancouver city…
Grinch tries to steal Christmas, but the show will go on!
Vancouver Park Board Media AdvisoryNovember 23, 2015 The Grinch tried to steal Christmas, but the Bright Nights Christmas Train in Stanley Park will forge ahead for the 18th year in…
Vancouver to create a new parks and recreation master plan
By: Emily Jackson Metro Published on Sun Nov 08 2015The Vancouver Park Board is seeking experienced consultants to help it dream up a new, long-term master plan for all of…
Can we safely screen 25,000 refugees?
Toronto Pearson International Airport processed 38 million passengers last year. 23 million international and transborder, so that’s over 11 million arrivals per year, or 32,000 per day, all being security…
Sunset Park set for $3 million upgrade
By Michael Mui, 24 Hours Vancouver Thursday, November 12, 2015 5:14:50 PST PM Vancouver Park Board is proposing to spend $3 million to update the city’s Sunset Park — with…
Andrew Wapachee: Aanischaaukamikw Cree Cultural Institute
Year after year we wear poppies to commemorate Remembrance Day and give thanks to all of the fallen and wounded soldiers who served their country. First Nations soldiers played an…
Aboriginal veterans march in Vancouver as part of national day
B.C Grand Chief says many Aboriginal veterans highly decorated CBC News Posted: Nov 08, 2015 5:22 PM PT Last Updated: Nov 08, 2015 5:32 PM PT An veteran who attended…
Skeptic says demolition doesn’t add up
Councillor questions where cash will come from; residents angry park is still years away “The people of False Creek have been waiting 25 years for the delivery of Creekside Park.ADRIANE…
Vancouver Approves Brewery Across from Family Centre
One of the Community Centre Associations I am Commissioner Liaison to is RayCam. This issue has been very important to the community. I am sharing this press release from Guy…
Fixing What Harper Broke:
a to-do list for the incoming government Okay, not about Vancouver parks today. But I thought an important post nonetheless. Thank you to Elizabeth May, leader of the Green Party…