Since February of this year, new residents have been moving into the Biltmore Hotel through a program sponsored by Rain City Housing. Headed by Natalie Porter, several neighbours in the area came together over several months to plan a welcome party …
Building the Container
Contributed by John Woods On Sunday, June 29, a neighbourhood citizens’ group called Edmonds People In-Community (EPIC) Residents Association presented a free outdoor concert in the brand-new plaza outside Edmonds Community Centre.
Rosie Finds a New Home and a New Community
Contributed by Simone Brandl Rosie recently moved to a new neighbourhood and was looking for places to meet people. She felt nervous about the new apartment and wanted to make new friends right away. As a way to get involved, …
WAM Seeds Community Conversations
WAM is a conversation for people who care about neighbourhoods and a place for those who long for a community that is full of hospitality and connections. Each month, 15-25 people gather to spend time with neighbours and have conversations …
Joining the Threads of a Neighbourhood
This past October, a community Sewing Club started of at the Hub! The club meets every Wednesday morning at The Hub (251 East 11th Avenue, Vancouver). Come hang out with us, get to know some awesome people and bring clothes …
Take a Seat – Make a Friend?
If you’re on Facebook, you’re probably no stranger to the ‘Take a Seat – Make a Friend?’ Youtube video that went viral. The makers of the video conducted a social experiment which consisted of a coloured ball pit, a sign …