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Vancouver park board chair Stuart Mackinnon’s motion seeks to advance decolonization efforts
Travis Lupick on September 12th, 2018 When, in 1792, Capt. George Vancouver named the body of water that today flows beneath the Lions Gate Bridge the Burrard Inlet (after his…
Side Glance With Al Tee – Why You Should Vote For Stuart For Parks Board
This is a posting from the wonderful ILiveInEastVan site. Please visit them for all the goings on in East Vancouver. I am one of those cynical types who harbors deep…
Public toilets in parks: can we make them less crappy?
by Jodi Lastman | Sep 4, 2018 The topic may, at first blush, seem unimportant. But, make no mistake about it, public toilets are a major public health issue. In…
Federal Court Quashes Trans Mountain Expansion
Today I woke up to exciting news on an issue that all Greens, especially myself, have been concerned about for quite some time; the Federal Court of Appeals has quashed…
What’s in a name?
The Park Board resolutions concerning the ‘colonial audit‘ have inspired a lot of discussion, as has my notice of motion on the recognition of traditional place names within the jurisdiction…
Recognition of Traditional Place Names within the Jurisdiction of the Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation
At the 23 July 2018 meeting the Park Board I put forward the following Notice of Motion. This will be brought forward for debate (Read more…) the next meeting on…
Vancouver Park Board to undergo ‘colonial audit’
Board also looking to formally apologize to Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh First Nations Jessica Kerr Vancouver Courier July 24, 2018 Vancouver Park Board is looking to formally apologize to Musqueam,…
Vancouver Park Board stops the music at fitness centres and pools
Tunes will no longer be played in gyms or during public swims CBC News · Posted: Jul 26, 2018 The Vancouver Park Board announced Thursday that its fitness centres and…
Beat the heat at Vancouver beaches, parks, and community centres
July 25 2018 “We continue to look for ways to help people stay cool during this spell of heat and we hope that people will take advantage of the extended…
Park Board approves landmark colonial audit
News Release Vancouver Park Board July 24, 2018 The Vancouver Park Board has approved an unprecedented audit outlining its own colonial history and actions and will seek an opportunity to…
Vancouver Park Board approves new three year capital plan to improve city parks, facilities
By Michelle Morton Reporter/News Anchor CKNW July 20, 2018 3:30 am A new capital plan for the next three years has been approved by the Vancouver Park Board. Board Chair…
City of Vancouver hits local food goals two years early
By Melanie Green StarMetro Vancouver Thu., July 19, 2018 VANCOUVER—Vancouver has exceeded its local food target two years earlier than expected. The city created more than 5,000 food projects, which…
Vancouver & District Labour Council Endorse 3 Greens for Park Board
I am proud to receive the endorsement of the Vancouver & District Labour Council (VDLC) for my re-election to the Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation. The VDLC also endorsed…
Park Board approves new nine acre roof-top park for redeveloped Oakridge Centre
July 10 2018 “This new park will be a tremendous addition to our network of outstanding public parks with access for all. There will be something for everyone, from public…
What’s that smell? Rare corpse flower set to bloom at Park Board’s Bloedel Conservatory
July 10 2018 “The Park Board was very fortunate to acquire this rare plant a few years ago,” said Vancouver Park Board Chair Stuart Mackinnon. “Any day now residents and…
10,000 square-foot Killarney Seniors Centre now officially open
June 28 2018 “As we open this modern and vibrant facility, we are making good on our commitment to provide the seniors in southeast Vancouver with a place to socialize,…
Vancouver Park Board and Vancouver Symphony Orchestra present first-ever ”Symphony At Sunset,” a free, open-air concert July 14th at Sunset Beach Park
June 21 2018 “We are absolutely thrilled to partner with the VSO to bring symphonic music to the Vancouver public in this first-ever Symphony At Sunset,” said Park Board Chair…
Vancouver park board rejects separate review of Langara Golf Course
Commissioners will continue with long-term strategy of looking at future of all parks Justin McElroy · CBC News · Vancouver’s park board has decided a separate review of its oldest…
Vancouver Park Board to debate future of Langara Golf Course
This article appeared on-line before the Park Board meeting. Commissioners voted to improve the drainage on the entire course and to continue with the VanPlay strategy which includes golf. Commissioners…