Why did you leave the Green Party?
This a question I am sometimes asked as I run for City Council with Vision Vancouver.The short answer is I wanted to be in a ‘big tent' party, one that…
Stuart Mackinnon
PARK BOARD CHAIR MACKINNON JOINS VISION TEAM
April 25, 2022 Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation Chair Stuart Mackinnon today announced that he has joined Vision Vancouver and will be seeking a council nomination under the party’s…
PARK BOARD CHAIR MACKINNON JOINS VISION TEAM
April 25, 2022Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation Chair Stuart Mackinnon today announced that he has joined Vision Vancouver and will be seeking a council nomination under the party’s banner.“I…
Co-Management of Vancouver Parklands with the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh nations
Last night, in a 5-2 vote, the Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation voted to "to explore opportunities with the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations (“the three Nations”) for co-management…
Co-Management of Vancouver Parklands with the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh nations
Last night, in a 5-2 vote, the Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation voted to “to explore opportunities with the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations (“the three Nations”) for co-management…
Time is well past due to address climate change, for our own sake
Recent events only confirm the environmental threat's realVancouver Sun 22 Jan 2022Stuart Mackinnon says. The recent storms have shown how vulnerable Vancouver's coastal infrastructure is.The seawall around Stanley Park sustained…
Time is well past due to address climate change, for our own sake
Recent events only confirm the environmental threat’s real Vancouver Sun 22 Jan 2022 Stuart Mackinnon says. The recent storms have shown how vulnerable Vancouver’s coastal infrastructure is. The seawall around…
Does Vancouver need a Park Police Force?
At the last meeting of the Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation, staff presented a report entitled “Park Ranger Service Model – Phase 1 Report Back”. This report recommended increased…
Does Vancouver need a Park Police Force?
At the last meeting of the Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation, staff presented a report entitled “Park Ranger Service Model - Phase 1 Report Back”. This report recommended increased…
Park Board approves planning of creek through Spanish Banks parking lot and dog park
Kenneth Chan, Daily Hive |Oct 5 2021, 1:43 pm Planning for the daylighting of Canyon Creek at Spanish Banks Beach Park will advance, following a unanimous decision by Vancouver Park…
More than 180 people moved from Strathcona Park into accommodation by GM Order deadline
April 30 2021 The encampment in Strathcona Park has come to a close with the vast majority of people who had been sleeping overnight in the park having moved into…
Parks Board creating meadows in parks and boulevards throughout city
April 27 2021 The Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation is piloting 37 hectares of naturalized and wildflower meadows in parks, golf courses, and boulevards throughout Vancouver this year. The…
City Council ratifies collective agreement with CUPE Local 1004
April 20 2021 Vancouver City Council has ratified the terms of a new collective agreement covering outside workers represented by CUPE Local 1004. Union members voted to accept the settlement…
Vancouver Park Board General Manager issues new order restricting tents in Strathcona Park
April 9 2021 – Today, the Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation issued a new General Manager’s Order stating that all existing tents, temporary shelters, and structures must be removed…
Green Party of Vancouver welcomes Memorandum of Understanding regarding Strathcona encampment
MEDIA RELEASE – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 7 April 2021 VANCOUVER, B.C. – The Green Party of Vancouver welcomes the announcement of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Park Board,…
Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation supports community groups with funding for projects that will creatively enhance parks
January 28 2021 Eleven new projects that creatively enhance parks and build community connections have received funding from the Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation. The funding comes from the…
Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation launches coyote education campaign
January 22 2021 The Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation is launching a public education campaign to educate the public about co-existing with coyotes as coyotes continue to chase and…
Time to play as new playgrounds open in six parks across Vancouver
January 19 2021 Pirate ships, tree houses, trampolines, hill slides, play kitchens, and spider web nets are keeping children entertained at six new playgrounds that recently opened across the city.…
Happy Holidays
Wishing everyone a happy holiday and a healthy new year.
Vancouver Park Board and City committed to ending encampment, providing indoor shelter, for those sleeping in Strathcona Park
December 14 2020 The Vancouver Park Board, City of Vancouver, and partners are committed to ending the encampment in Strathcona Park as soon as possible. All partners continue to work…