Renfrew-Collingwood Community News February 2016

February 2016

COMMUNITY NEWS

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New Community Heritage Committee seeks RC memorabilia

by Paul Reid The new Renfrew-Collingwood Heritage Committee is ready to carefully borrow, document, reproduce and return your historical photos (and other small mementos) of Renfrew-Collingwood.

Carleton class. 1898

Joyce at Vanness

This photo, featuring lil’ Miss. Renfrew and lil’ Miss. Collingwood, is from the Gaston/Finlayson Collection. Do you happen to know the name of either girl? The Renfrew-Collingwood Heritage Committee would love to be able to identify the girls in this photo. Other photos on this page are from the Vancouver Archives

Collingwood takes on the Young Liberals in a Vancouver Senior Amateur Baseball League game at Athletic Park, July 30, 1924

Avalon Dairy cart

Working with advice from the Vancouver Archives and the Museum of Vancouver, the committee has created the forms that will enable the residents and former residents of RC to submit items for inclusion in a Renfrew-Collingwood historical collection. You can also have your items forwarded to the Vancouver Archives for consideration in its collection.

This new initiative of the Collingwood Neighbourhood House (CNH) was inspired by the lifelong work of local historians Sadie Gaston and her nieces Bobbi Senft and Jackie McHugh. To these three, our hats will forever be off for working so diligently to preserve our past for us in their extensive collection.

With all three now departed, the torch of officially seeking out and preserving Renfrew-Collingwood history has been passed to the rest of us through this new entity, The Renfrew- Collingwood Heritage Committee.

If you have something to be documented or that you would like to donate, please contact the committee through CNH at 604.435.0323.

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Joyce-Collingwood Skytrain station upgrade alert

At Selmak Realty Ltd., we offer 3 months free 誠意邀請房地產經紀加入本公司營業行列, desk fee. We also provide free training to new 每月只須繳付 $75.00的行政費, 首三個月 agents. Our monthly desk fee is $75. 免繳付行政費。領有新牌無經驗者, 可享 有本公司提供之免費完善培訓。 We welcome you to contact Selina Mak at 604-456-0873 or email to 查詢詳情, 請電604-456-0873與麥太 info@selmakrealty.com for further information. (Selina Mak) 聯絡。 ** Limited Time only & Other Terms and Conditions may apply**

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The Joyce-Collingwood Skytrain station is undergoing upgrades to improve station accessibilityand safety. Work is scheduled to be completed by fall 2017.

Nighttime work can be expected while trains are not operating, including the use of light machinery and platform-level work. Demolition work is also expected to begin later in the spring. Crews will work around the clock to ensure that the upgrades are completed as quickly

and safely as possible for the benefit of residents and users of the SkyTrain station.

For more information about the impacts of construction at Joyce-Collingwood Station and to sign up for project updates, visit translink.ca/joyce. For any other questions or concerns, please contact: Customer Service: 604.953.3333 Overnight Customer Service: 1.866.979.0930

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Collingwood speaks up about housing developments by the Joyce Area Residents Association Renfrew-Collingwood is known as a diverse community, made up of people from different income levels and cultural backgrounds. Incoming development has the potential to drastically change the unique character of our neighbourhood by driving out our favourite local businesses and increasing rents.

The City of Vancouver is proposing rezoning that would allow three towers anywhere from 17 to 35 stories tall on three corners of JoyceCollingwood Skytrain Station.

The Joyce Area Residents Association (JARA) has gathered the concerns of local residents and businesses. They say: 1. The neighbourhood will become unaffordable. Retailers and residents will be displaced.

2. There are no concrete plans for affordable housing or community amenities from the City.

3. The consultation process is inaccessible and there are not enough language services for people to participate.

In the past, our neighbourhood was affordable. Today, we cannot necessarily say the same. If expensive development is successful in

driving more of our community members out, the problem will only get worse.

Lorna Milo, who has lived in RenfrewCollingwood for seven years, is struggling to find housing. “I am supporting my husband who has just immigrated to Canada and it’s a challenge to find housing in this neighbourhood for my growing family,” she says. “It is important that there are options for affordable housing in Renfrew-Collingwood so that I can continue living in JOYCE-COLLINGWOOD my community.”

STATION PRECINCT REVIEW Our community has a chance to speak out and have our concerns heard at the City of Vancouver Open House for the Joyce Station Precinct Review on Wednesday, February 3, 2016, 5:00 to 8:00 pm, and Saturday, February 6, 11:00 am to2:00 pm, at Collingwood Neighbourhood House (5288 Joyce Street).

Learn about the plan for new development in Joyce-Collingwood at our upcoming Open Houses

Come 30 minutes before the open house times to collect your pins and signs in opposition to the development plans.

If you cannot attend, all information and comment forms will be available at the Collingwood Neighbourhood House and online at: vancouver.ca/joycestation.

The Joyce Area Residents Association (JARA) is a community group of neighbours that want to ensure that RenfrewCollingwood is a belonging place for all. For more info, visit joyceareaRA. wordpress.com

Neighbours share theirs concerns on development at the JARA community forum in November 2015. Photos by Kaitlyn Fung FOR MORE INFORMATION vancouver.ca/joycestation JoyceStationReview@vancouver.ca 604-873-7727

歡迎出席開放日， 讓您了解更多有關 Joyce–Collingwood 區的新發展計劃。 The City has been reviewing the existing planning policies within two blocks of the Joyce-Collingwood SkyTrain Station.

An Open House is being held to share the following: •

A preferred option for new development

Open House Dates | 開放日

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Draft policies on key topics such as housing and commercial uses

Wednesday, February 3, 2016 | 5 – 8 pm

City staff will be on hand to answer questions and collect your comments at the Open House. Cantonese and Mandarin speaking staff will be available to translate. 能操國、粵語的職員 將會在場協助翻譯。We hope to see you there!

JOYCE-COLLINGWOOD STATION PRECINCT REVIEW

Saturday, February 6, 2016 | 11 am - 2 pm Collingwood Neighbourhood House 5288 Joyce Street, Multi-Purpose Room 2016年2月3日 (星期三), 下午5時至8時 2016年2月6日 (星期六), 上午11時至下午2時 高羚活鄰舍中心 Joyce 街 5288 號, 主層多用途室

FOR MORE INFORMATION vancouver.ca/joycestation JoyceStationReview@vancouver.ca 604-873-7727

Learn about the plan for new development in Joyce-Collingwood at our upcoming Open Houses 歡迎出席開放日， 讓您了解更多有關 Joyce–Collingwood 區的新發展計劃。 The City has been reviewing the existing planning policies within two blocks of the Joyce-Collingwood SkyTrain Station.

An Open House is being held to share the following:

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A preferred option for new development

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Draft policies on key topics such as housing and commercial uses

Wednesday, February 3, 2016 | 5 – 8 pm

City staff will be on hand to answer questions and collect your comments at the Open House. Cantonese and Mandarin speaking staff will be available to translate. 能操國、粵語的職員 將會在場協助翻譯。We hope to see you there!

If you cannot attend, all information and comment forms will be available at the Collingwood Neighbourhood House and online at: vancouver.ca/joycestation.

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COMMUNITY NEWS The mission of this non-profit publication is to provide the residents, businesses and organizations of Renfrew/Collingwood with a medium for community communication.

Paul Reid: staff writer and layout coordinator Lisa Symons: sales and distribution coordinator Julie Cheng: editorial coordinator Contributors: Cari Chan, Robert F. Edwards, Kaitlyn Fung, Norman Hill, Joyce Area Residents Association, Taya Lawton, Suzanne Liddle, John Mendoza, Paul Reid, Vancouver Northeast WorkBC, Robert Yaeger

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Yes, You! Send comments, community events, press releases by regular post, fax or e-mail. Suggestions for improving the paper are welcome.

We welcome appropriate, unsolicited editorial submissions if accompanied by the author’s real name, address and telephone number. The author should retain the original as we cannot return submissions without prior agreement nor does submission guarantee publication. We reserve the right to make editorial changes.

Next submission deadline: Feb 10 The Renfrew/Collingwood Community News is an initiative of the Collingwood Neighbourhood House (CNH).

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Reflections of a Collingwood BIA street clean team member

by Robert Yaeger I have been one half of the Collingwood Business Improvement Association (BIA) street clean team for more than five years. The other half of the team is Cindy. Recently, Cindy took some time off the team to take care of some personal problems. Several people along the route have asked me about Cindy so I thought I should clear that up first.

I have enjoyed my time in Collingwood and I have found the people here to be very friendly. I have always appreciated the praise I have received along the route for the work the team does. I also enjoy talking to people on the route. I do miss the Kingsway thrift shop not only for the much-needed clothing deals but for all the neighbourhood news (there were also a lot of funny personal stories).

The route, at least in my eyes, is a long one: four kilometres or about twoand-a-half miles. It is because of this that I owe a great thanks to the crew at Starbucks at Kingsway and Boundary for their generous use of their facilities.

I also owe an equally great thanks to the Collingwood Public Library and the

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One of the things I really enjoy is seeing the new planter boxes with a truly varied collection of flowers and bushes. I have developed an affection for the cabbagelike flower that has recently come into its own. On a personal note, I wish people would stop stealing the flowers from the planter boxes. I would also encourage the City of Vancouver to stop taking away the blue garbage receptacles every time they repave Kingsway or when one gets hit by a car. The receptacles are never repaired, replaced or returned for some inexplicable reason.

I am hoping I can continue to work in Collingwood for at least a couple more years because they always say the first five are the hardest ( of course that’s just something made up but it seemed to make sense). Cheers.

Robert Yaeger travels across town to volunteer for the Collingwood BIA street clean team

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great folks that work there. The library offers a very much-needed break from a long, physical walk in some challenging conditions. Of course, I would be remiss if I did not also thank the folks at Safeway for their assistance.

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Be a Hero — Volunteer Sunset was falling on a beautiful late summer day in Vancouver. It was made even more spectacular because I was at Granville Island.

People were in deep conversation, some walking their dogs as they strolled the Granville Island sea walk. A tennis game announced its presence with the steady rhythm of a tennis ball bouncing on concrete.

In the distance, bright lights shone from the south windows of False Creek Community Centre. In a very Vancouver moment, a kayaker slowly paddled his way west on False Creek. However, I was not one of those people enjoying the evening; I was working.

The work was pretty straightforward: sell and distribute tickets to patrons of the Vancouver Fringe Theatre Festival and help with ushering. The other volunteer and I also had to fill out the paperwork and also pack up the small table and other necessities at the end of the evening.

In return, we received a free t-shirt and a volunteer pass that enabled us to see some of the hundreds of show during the run of the festival. It was not difficult work; between shows, I was able to make small talk with the other volunteer, and to relax, whether it was people watching, grabbing a bite to eat during break and to watch the evening scene of Granville Island.

Although this happened a few years ago, one of the most vivid memories I had of that evening was this particular event. As the volunteer and I sat there, another volunteer approached us, carrying some things. I was surprised to discover that she was sent to look after the other volunteers on duty that evening.

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I never did remember the names of the people who I worked with that evening; that’s the nature of volunteering for a large-scale event. Sometimes you remember them; sometimes you don’t.

But there’s something heroic in people lending their valuable time and talents to assist in their community and to help others in a positive manner. We can choose to be anywhere: cocooned at home; pursuing a hobby, sport or pastime; spending precious time with friends and family.

There’s something extraordinary about someone who chooses to engage with the world, to help out their fellow citizen, and in turn to enhance where we live.

Perhaps this will be the year that you get involved in volunteering in your own community. You will quickly discover that the benefits are often myriad for both yourself and society.

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Vancouver Aboriginal Child and Family Services Society is seeking loving and dedicated foster parents who are willing to share their homes and provide foster care for Aboriginal babies, children, and youth in the Greater Vancouver area. We invite Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal applicants.

Information Sessions are held on the 1st Tuesday of every month at 6:45pm in our office at 3284 East Broadway, Vancouver. For more information, please email foster@vacfss.com or call 604-216-7447.

“Would you like some hot chocolate?” she asked with a smile.

The volunteer and I looked at each other, and we answered yes. She poured two cups of hot chocolate and, afterwards, even asked if we wanted a warm blanket to wrap ourselves in. I had been dressed for the coolish temperatures of the late summer evening, and declined the offer for a blanket.

However, I had been impressed with the fact that someone had been sent with these things, to take care of our fellow volunteers.

For work, it wasn’t bad being able to sit, converse and sip a hot beverage while volunteering. In the middle of Vancouver’s forest

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Get Involved

What’s happening at your local library

Open house – Development around Joyce-Collingwood Skytrain Wednesday, February 3, 5–8 pm Saturday, February 6, 11 am–2 pm Collingwood Neighbourhood House, 5288 Joyce Street, Vancouver

Collingwood Branch Library, 2985 Kingsway, 604-665-3953

What do you think about new developments – such as increased density through low-rises and towers – surrounding Joyce-Collingwood SkyTrain Station?

The City of Vancouver is putting forward options for higher density zoning. Local residents and businesses are invited to attend an upcoming open house to review and comment on the options.

The open houses will include City staff who speak English, Cantonese and Mandarin. For more information you may contact the City at 604873-7727 or JoyceStationReview@ vancouver.ca Crow Roost Twilight Bike Ride Saturday, February 13, 4:45 pm Meet with your bicycle at Renfrew Skytrain Station for the annual Crow Roost Twilight Bike Ride! Follow the crows on the Central Valley Greenway (5 km round trip). Dress for the weather, bring snacks to share and bike lights. This familyfriendly event is organized by Still Moon Arts Society and Windermere Bike Society.

Chinese New Year Chinatown Parade Sunday, February 14, 2016 This signature event of Vancouver’s Chinatown will feature lion dances, cultural dance troupes, marching bands and martial arts. This is an annual cultural extravaganza not to be missed. The parade will begin at 11 am. The Year of the Monkey in the Chinese Lunar calendar will begin on February 8th in 2016.

Three Links seniors care centre seeks parent, caregiver and children volunteers Interested in bringing light into the life of an elder in the community and introducing your child to the joys of volunteering? Three Links Care Centre invites parents and caregivers with young children to share an hour each week with residents, participating together in singing, storytime and games. Let’s bring generations of neighbours together! For more information, contact Liz at volunteers@threelinks. com or 778-452-6508.

CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS Early Readers Book Club – by registration Saturdays: Feb.20, Mar.19 at 2:30pm - Children from Kindergarten to Grade 3 will discover the thrill of reading books and enjoying activities with new friends.

Kidszone - drop-in Saturdays, Feb.6, Mar.5 at 2:30 p.m. - Meet other kids and share books, crafts and fun activities at the library. For ages 6-12.

Funny iPad App Hour – by registration Tuesday Feb.9 at 2:30 p.m.

- An hour of iPad play time using some of the funniest apps available. For ages 8-12.

Lego Block Party –drop in Saturdays, Feb.6, Mar.5, at 10:30 a.m. - Drop in to express your creativity with Lego and make new friends. Lego provided. For ages 6-12.

Citizenship, Immigration, PR Card: Three Classes Series Feb 24, Mar 2, Mar 9, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. - Want to know the requirements to get a PR Card and then citizenship?

Presented by ISSBC. Free. To register call 604-395-8000, ext.

1763 or email kamaljit.kaur@ issbc.org

Renfrew Branch Library, 2969 E. 22nd Avenue at Nootka, 604-257-8705 CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS Storytimes (Drop-in) Babytime (0-18 months) Wednesdays until March 9,

Afternoon at the Movies Fridays, 3:30pm. Drop-in - Join us on Friday afternoons for family friendly movies! Feb. 5: How to Train Your Dragon 2; Feb. 26: Duma Man in the Moon Sundays – Jan. 17 to March 9, 3-4pm. Registration required - A unique program for dads and other male caregivers attending with children newborn to 18 months. Language play for very young children and the men who love them.

TEEN PROGRAMS Chessmates!

Every 2nd Monday, Feb. 22 to Apr. 18, 3:30-5pm. Drop-in Bring yourself or bring your friends. Join some fun and informal chess games! For ages 13-18.

Libraries will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no libraries. –Anne Herbert

Family Storytime - drop in Thursdays Jan.21 – Mar.3 at 10:30 a.m. - Stories, rhymes and songs for the whole family.

Babytime - drop in Thursdays, Jan.21 – Mar.3 at 11:30 a.m. - Songs, rhymes, lap play and books for baby.

ADULT PROGRAMS Taxation and Filing Feb 9, 7:00 p.m. - Learn about tax benefits, tax credits, updates related to the recent budget, and tips on filing your income tax. Presented by Vancity, Collingwood Branch. Please note that this is not a tax clinic.

Seasonal Allergies: Prevention and Treatment Feb 17, 11:00 a.m. - many people prefer to use Chinese herbal medicine and acupuncture modalities to manage or treat their seasonal allergy symptoms. presented in Cantonese by Dr. Jacqueline K.Y. Chan, Vancouver TCM College.

11:15 am Toddler Storytime (18 months to 3 years) - Wednesdays until to March 9, 10:15 am Family Storytime (all ages) Saturdays until to March 12, 11:15 am Daycare & Preschool Storytime - Monthly on Tuesdays. Feb. 2, Mar. 1 & Apr. 5 at 10:30 am Lunar New Year Puppet Show Tuesday Feb. 9, 3:30-4:30pm - Celebrate Lunar New Year with a festive puppet show.

Funny App Hour Friday Feb. 12, 3:30-4:30pm - An hour of iPad play time using some of the funniest apps available. Please contact the branch to register. For ages 8-12. Space is limited!

Lego Mondays Feb 15 and 29, 3:30-5pm.

Drop in to express your creativity with Lego and make new friends. Lego provided. For ages 6-12.

ADULT PROGRAMS

Taxation and Filing with Vancity Tuesday Feb. 2, 7-8pm Presented in partnership with Vancity. don’t let 2016 income taxes sneak up on you! Learn about tax benefits, tax credits, updates related to the recent budget, and tips on filing your income tax. Note that this is not a tax clinic. Free! No registration required. Come early as this topic is popular.

Book Lovers’ Reading Circle Monthly on Saturdays. Feb. 20, March 19, April 16, 2:30-4pm Book lovers unite! Connect with other avid readers to talk about what you’ve been reading and why you loved it – or didn’t.

Computer Basics Workshop Friday Feb. 12 & Feb. 26, 1011:00am - For learners who have some experience using a computer keyboard and mouse. Learn about computer files and folders and how to save them in portable storage.

The same content will be covered on both dates. Free.

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How WorkBC can help you find your career path Do you need help with your job search? Do you lack job-specific skills and need training to be job ready? Then visit the Vancouver Northeast WorkBC Employment Services Centre. Located next to the Broadway-Commercial Skytrain Station at 312-2555 Commercial Drive, the qualified staff are there to help you.

can work one-to-one with a case manager who will assess your needs and together you will put together an employment action plan of services that will help you reach your goals.

Some of their services include job search workshops; short-term occupational training courses, job development and Job Start They provide a range of services financial supports. Depending to help you in your job search. If on eligibility, you may be able to you wish to search independently, get funding for skills training, you can access the Resource self-employment training and Centre, which is complete with wage subsidy, and to participate computers, a fax machine, job in opportunities through Projectpostings, job search resources Based Labour Market Training or and tip sheets, information Job Creation Partnerships. about upcoming employer presentations, job fairs and Since the centre opened in April resume/cover letter resources.

2012, they have helped thousands of individuals to meet their If you require further employment goals. One such personalized assistance, you individual is John, who recently

moved to B.C. from Ontario.

Since he was unfamiliar with the local job market, John decided he needed the one-to-one support of a case manager.

John’s background was in financial services and manufacturing. He also worked in car sales for over 25 years. Although his main employment goal was to find a position in finance, he was open to working in customer service, sales or in a warehouse in order to meet his immediate financial needs.

John’s first step was to complete all 12 job search workshops to learn about job search strategies in today’s BC labour market.

John and his case manager met a few times to help him prepare two targeted resumes and cover letters, one for opportunities in automotive sales and the other for financial services.

To increase his employability, John completed two short-term occupational training courses, one to enhance his computer skills to help him increase his computer proficiency for finance and customer service/sales jobs, the other to gain certification as a forklift operator in order to prepare him for jobs in a warehouse.

While John was conducting his job search his case manager learned about a Project-Based Labour Market Training (PBLMT) program that taught participants about automotive sales and helped them obtain the necessary certification to work in this profession. With John’s prior car sales experience, attending the eight-week automotive sales training program at a local Vancouver college seemed like an ideal opportunity for John.

The case manager assisted John in preparing and submitting his application, and soon after, John was accepted into the program. Upon completing the program he was offered a full-time sales representative position at a car dealership.

John was happy with the services he received at WorkBC, stating, “I found the staff and resources very helpful and they gave me a direction—which path I needed to follow to find work.”

This job success story has been brought to you by the Vancouver Northeast WorkBC Employment Services Centre. For more or information about their services please contact at 604-708-9300 or visit www.employmentworks.ca.

Happy Chinese New Year The 2016 Chinese New Year falls on Monday, February 8.

It is the Year of the Monkey, according to the Chinese zodiac.

People born in the Year of the Monkey are said to be quickwitted, curious and mischievous.

If you want to wish “happy new year” to your neighbours and friends, say “Sun nein fail lok.” The more popular saying “gung hay fat choi” is loosely translated as “may good fortune come your way.”

Every Chinese New Year, children are excited to receive red envelopes from their family and friends. Once children grow up and are married, they no longer receive the red envelopes but must give them out!

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Patients and Patience

by Robert F. Edwards Today, I’d like to share with my fellow Canadians, but especially my neighbours in Collingwood. I had the misfortune (or good fortune, whichever way one looks at it) that I had to have surgery done in the month of December 2015.

My surgery took place in the Vancouver General Hospital. The preparation of tests that went on before my actual surgery was state-of-the-art. As I was being prepared for surgery I realized how grateful I was not only to be in Canada, but to be in Vancouver. We always like to think we’re organized, one way or another. But these teams of nurses and professionals were like some kind of special SWAT team prepared for any type of situation—and they were.

The surgery obviously was a success. What also impressed me was after I came out of the anesthetic, I had one specialized nurse caring for my needs.

When she and the doctors felt that I was stable enough to go to the ward, I had a private room and a nurse that was dedicated to no more than four of us.

As my condition improved rapidly, due to the care and supervision of the doctors and nurses, I was able to go home after five days.

One week later, I had a relapse and had to go to the Burnaby General Hospital. Once again, in the emergency ward, the efficiency and the professionalism of all the staff were second to none.

The doctor and the nurses as well as the other medical personnel left no stone unturned for my well-being. Everything from blood tests to x-rays and constant monitoring of my condition was all part and parcel of the everyday commitment to their profession.

The reason I’m sharing this with my fellow Collingwood neighbours and fellow Canadians is that we have one of the most remarkable medical facilities and personnel in the global community. It is not only the state-of-the-art equipment, it is the trained personnel of teams that coordinate to react to any situation at any time, day or night, 24/7.

Over the years, I’ve been very proactive with World Vision and have travelled to many other countries and communities and have seen first-hand their hospital facilities.

I was in Mongolia eight years ago and visited a hospital that had a pharmacy or dispensary that was smaller than one of our bathrooms, and if this wasn’t bad enough, it was sparsely stocked with medication. So even if the few doctors and nurses that were available realized what medications should be administered, there was none to be provided.

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two women would share, those that were in deep labour and the ones that had already delivered.

The reason I’m sharing these events is that being a Canadian, through and through, my patience is often limited and throughout Canada we have blamed the medical profession, from coast to coast to coast for the long waiting times when we needed some medical attention. I hope some of the readers will pass on what I’ve said to be

both the Vancouver General Hospital as well as the Burnaby General Hospital (as well as others throughout the Lower Mainland) that I sincerely hope none of us Canadians have to witness, let alone BE a patient in other countries.

A hospital bed in one of the major hospitals in Mongolia.

Photo courtesy of Robert F. Edwards

Robert F. Edwards is a longtime resident of Collingwood and a regular contributor to Renfrew-Collingwood Community News.

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New artistic director at Kickstart Disability Arts & Culture After two and a half years as artistic director of Kickstart, Emma Kivisild is stepping down. Under her tenure, the organization hosted its fifth disability arts festival (September 2013) and launched a new program direction of presenting artists throughout the year, rather than in a three-year festival cycle.

The inaugural year of this approach featured the Fine Line Project, which presented everything from

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readings to concerts to artist talks to Vancouver audiences throughout 2014.

The next year, Kivisild spearheaded the program called And I Shall Be Happy, which included a visual art show at the Pendulum Gallery and a well-received experimental performance of collaborative works at the Vancouver East Cultural Centre.

To support these activities, Kickstart forged stronger community partnerships with the grunt gallery, the Queer Arts Festival and the Still Moon Arts Society, and continued working with long-time arts and disability partners like Real Wheels and posAbilities.

In Renfrew-Collingwood, Kickstart held regular gathering and discussion groups called Disability Arts Salons at Slocan Hall right by the 29th Avenue Skytrain station.

The free salons focused on art created by artists who identify as living with a disability.

“MS [multiple sclerosis] is making it hard for me to continue being artistic director,” said Kivisild. “I participated in my first Kickstart

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exhibition in 2001 and I love the organization. I will still be around, participating on the board of directors and attending events.”

Taking over the reins as artistic director is Yuri Arajs. Arajs has a long history of working in the arts and representing artists who live with a disability both in Canada and the United States.

He has run many non-profit arts groups, including galleries and multidisciplinary organizations. He has worked as a curator for more than 15 years in the private and public sectors, and has been publically recognized for his work making the arts more accessible to people who live with a disability.

Arajs is also a visual artist who has exhibited in Canada and the United States and has works in numerous private and public collections.

“I am so excited to be working with Kickstart,” says Arajs. “My first experience with Kickstart was in 2001 when Geoff McMurchy, founding artistic director, invited me to be part of the first Kickstart Disability Arts & Culture Festival. I participated by giving talks on representing and working with artists who live with a

disability. The festival was full of creativity from around the world. I was so impressed and never forgot the experience!

“Moving forward, I hope to keep Kickstart in the public eye by hosting events on a regular basis, all year round. Our 2016/17 program will feature a series of artist talks, film screenings, art exhibitions, concerts and the ongoing Disability Arts Salon. Stay tuned for more details. I look forward to engaging with our cultural community through new and exciting programs that put disability art in the forefront.”

Kickstart Disability Arts & Culture is a registered charitable non-profit organization founded in 1998 by a group of enthusiastic and determined artists with disabilities.

Thank you, Emma, for bringing artists of all abilities together at the Slocan Hall salons, and welcome to the neighbourhood, Yuri!

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The Seniors Connection Join in the seniors activities at Collingwood Neighbourhood House by Suzanne Liddle The seniors department at Collingwood Neighbourhood House ended 2015 with a very successful Christmas lunch and has had a great start to the new year!

The December 17 annual Christmas lunch marked the first year it was served in both sides of the large gym at the neighbourhood house and attended by 200 guests!

Having combined the event with settlement services at CNH, we welcomed families from all over the world to share the festive fun.

The event had help from some very generous sponsors. CNH would like to thank the following businesses for their generous donations: Panaderia Latina Bakery, Starbucks (Kingsway and Boundary), Fresh Slice (Joyce Street), Save on Foods.

We are so thankful to be able to work with wonderful local businesses!

The event could not have taken place without all of the volunteers who came to help; we truly appreciate your time and effort.

With thanks especially Hasco, former owner of Roman Ristorante on Kingsway, to the invites all his old friends to visit him in Kitsilano Collingwood Community Policing Centre, youth settlement volunteers and the adult literacy group.

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informative talks, games, exercise and arts and crafts. This month the group will have two sessions of bingo. The first Monday of each month we get together to celebrate birthdays with free cake for all followed by a game of bingo. It’s so popular we have decided to do it twice! February 22 will also feature bingo.

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Dear Neighbors: Happy Lunar New Year!

I would like to send my Lunar New Year greetings to you all. I hope that the Year of the Monkey will bring you all success, happiness and prosperity.

Come and celebrate the New Year with us on Saturday, February 20th! Visit our community office to welcome Collingwood BIA’s Lion Dance to our office. Refreshments and snacks will be served and everyone is welcome.

Lunar New Year Gathering

Adrian Dix Community Office BC Hydro will be coming out on 5022 Joyce Street February 8 to talk about how to 1:30 – 2:30 pm better insulate your home and give energy and money-saving tips. the 43rd Chinatown Spring Festival Parade Learn how they can help you cut on Sunday February 14th. The parade route back your energy bills in 2016. begins at the Millennium Gate at Keefer St and the full route can be found at the Chinese The Monday Fun Day group will Benevolent Association of Vancouver’s be celebrating Chinese New year website: www.cbavancouver.ca on February 15 and having a potluck on February 29. Monday Lastly, we’ll be attending the Chinese New Year Luncheon at Renfrew Park Community Fun Day is open to everybody; it costs $2.50 and light refreshments Centre on March 4, from 12 pm to 3:30 pm. are provided.

BC Legislature Spring Session Each Thursday morning from The house will return into session on February 10 to 11:15 am join the seniors group for coffee and chat. This is a 9th, 2016. In the next session, we hope to friendly welcoming group and new raise issues such as BC Hydro and ICBC rates, seismic upgrading of schools, health people are joining all the time. care for seniors, improved housing, and safe streets.

The Renfrew Collingwood Better at Home Walking Club will I am always happy to hear your thoughts be meeting each Monday and and ideas for legislation and would welcome Wednesday at 10:15 am for some any suggestions you may have for the spring exercise and companionship. Each session.

Monday morning the club does a short local walk followed by coffee Norquay Village Plan Update and each Wednesday they go on a longer walk in the city.

From September to October 2015, the City of Vancouver hosted an open house and questionnaire to gather feedback from people The seniors department is in the neighbourhood about the proposed always happy to hear your zoning amendments. A public hearing was suggestions for activities and held on January 19 at City Hall and residents workshops. Please stop by the voiced their feedback. neighbourhood house at 5288 Joyce Street or call 604-435For more information on this application, 0323. We hope to see you soon! please visit: http://vancouver.ca/home-propertydevelopment/norquay-village-neighbourhoodSuzanne Liddle is the Better centre-plan.aspx at Home coordinator and seniors programs coordinator Our community office will be closed for Family a Collingwood Neighbourhood Day on February 8th. We will re-open Tuesday House.

February 9th and very much look forward to serving our constituents upon our return.

Finally, we wish you and your loved ones a great Valentine’s Day and Family Day!

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Happy Family Day! This year Family Day is on Monday, February 8. It is a holiday, so schools are closed that day and many businesses too. In British Columbia, Family Day became a holiday in 2013. This year, Family Day is on the same day as Chinese (Lunar) New Year.

There are many kinds of families in Canada and around the world. A nuclear family is made up of two parents and their children. It is the most common kind of family in Canada. Extended family means all the other family members outside of the nuclear family: grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins and in-laws. Families that live with grandparents in the home are multi-generational families. A single parent family means a child or children with only one parent in the home. When couples with children divorce then remarry someone with his/her own children, they become a blended family.

There are many other kinds of families besides these. Some couples decide not to have children. Some adopt or foster (take care of a child that was not born to them) a child.

What kind of family do you have? What does family mean to you?

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Still Moon Arts partners with Windermere Secondary and Nootka Elementary School students

Don Davies, MP Vancouver Kingsway

February will Still Moon Arts Society busy with one of their longtime community collaborators, Windermere Secondary School.

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Starting in early February, Still Moon is bringing in Brian Brian Campbell of the Blessed Bee Farm Campbell of the Blessed Bee Farm and and Bee School Bee School to talk about the world of bees with Ecology 9 students as an introduction to help them create a pollinator garden for native bee species at the ravine.

Later in February, artistic director Carmen Rosen will begin working with students in Windermere’s Leadership program to develop and create giant puppets with environmental themes for this year’s youth-led Earth Day Parade. Still Moon artists will also be working with Nootka Elementary School students to paint the lost stream that once flowed under their school grounds.

Happy Lunar New Year!

Wishing you a Prosperous & Healthy Year of the Monkey.

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Wibit Inflatable Day in the pool for Family Day! Saturday, Feb 6 from 2:00pm–4:00pm

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CNH’s Community Lunch: increasing access to healthy food and building community

by Norman Hill In these days of sky-high food prices, there’s still a place where can you get a healthy, delicious lunch for $6.25. At CNH’s Community Lunch, you can get an affordable lunch while also supporting access to healthy food and helping to build community.

Prices are even lower for seniors ($5), students ($4), and children under 12 ($3.25) for a delicious three-course lunch which typically includes a main course, a soup or salad, dessert, and coffee or tea.

The lunch menu changes every day, but it reflects the seasons and the diverse food traditions of our neighbourhood. A recent lunch included a main course of delicious chicken or veggie kebabs seasoned with ginger, Italian spices, and lemon juice, which was served with a tangy

attended with a wide variety of diners: seniors, parents with children, young workers, and newcomers to Canada. The lunch is very social—people come to see their friends and to make new connections.

Community Lunch is served on Tuesdays and A delicious lunch. Photo by Elise Barber Thursdays, starting is that any money left over after at 12 noon. Lunch tickets, which covering costs is always transferred sometimes sell out early, should to CNH’s seniors’ programs. So be purchased at the front desk.

People can also buy a Community lunch participants can feel good that they are also supporting Lunch card for six lunches, which allows them to save about 10% off programs for local seniors. the regular price.

The Community Lunch program helps increase access to healthy For anyone food by providing participants with who’s unable a nutritious, affordable lunch. And to participate the social interaction generated in the lunch at by the program—whether through 12 noon, takeparticipants chatting at lunch out is another or volunteers working together option. They to prepare lunch—helps to can purchase build community. “Community a ticket in Lunch provides a space where advance and people can enjoy healthy food pick up their while building connections and food after the strengthening their capacity. It also normal lunch. helps address social isolation in our Participants enjoying Community Lunch. Photo by Elise Barber community,” CNH Food Security A team of Coordinator Elise Barber said. It also volunteers helps address social isolation in our helps Chef Najia prepare the Tzatziki sauce, side dishes of community,” CNH Food Security lunches.

Volunteers enjoy the roast potatoes and coleslaw, Coordinator Elise Barber said. companionship of their team and a tasty baklava for dessert. members, a sense of making a February’s lunches include Everyone is welcome at CNH’s contribution, and the pleasure of dishes such as Turkey or Veggie Community Lunch. People working with food.

Volunteers are Enchiladas, Chinese Pork / Veggie don’t need to speak English one reason CNH is able to keep the Buns, and Meatloaf / Veggie Loaf. to participate, although the price of the Community Lunch so All the meals have a vegetarian lunches can be a good place for low. option. newcomers to practice English.

“Community Lunch is a great place Another reason for the low cost The lunches are very healthy, so to make friends and meet your of the Community Lunch is that they are perfect for those with neighbours,” Chef Najia said. the program receives a generous health concerns. Community donation from the United Way, Lunch Chef Najia Elacel is careful The Community Lunch menu is to create balanced meals and to which is used to help cover Chef available on this page or online at Najia’s salary. minimize salt, sugar and fat. http://www.cnh.bc.ca/programs/ An added bonus of the program community-lunch/ Community Lunch is well This page is sponsored by the Collingwood Neighbourhood House

COMMUNITY LUNCH Collingwood Neighbourhood House invites you to lunch every Tuesday and Thursday. Full meal prices are $6.25 for adults, $5 for seniors, $4 for students and $3.25 for children under 12. Items can be purchased a la carte or “to go.”

February lunch menu Tuesday, February 2 Cream of Broccoli Soup Turkey / Veggie Enchiladas Salad Chocolate Cookies Thursday, February 4 Baked White Fish with Quinoa Steamed Vegetables Salad Coconut Milk Cookies Tuesday, February 9 Vegetarian Chinese Congee Chinese Pork / Veggie Bun Salad Egg Custard Tart Thursday, February 11 Sweet & Sour Chicken or Tofu with Chow Mein Salad Almond Cookies Tuesday, February 16 Mushroom Soup Spinach or Meat Pie Salad Lemon Cupcake Thursday, February 18 Chicken and Green Bean Stew on Rice Salad Vanilla Sugar-free Pudding Tuesday, February 23 Roasted Pepper Soup Crab Cauliflower Burger Salad Walnut Cookies Thursday, February 25 Meatloaf or Veggie loaf Roasted Vegetables Salad Brownie

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CBIA UPDATES Collingwood Celebrated The Year of the Monkey - February 20th, 11:30 1:30pm Come out and celebrate Chinese New Year in Collingwood. Two colourful Lions will be touring the Collingwood businesses to bless them for a prosperous new year.

New this year! Businesses along Joyce Street will also be participating. Look for the schedule on the website, Facebook or Instagram.

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The Collingwood Jr. BIA will be out handing out lucky envelopes. Come out and let’s bring in a happy and healthy New Year.

Businesses and merchants who would like to participate in the Lion Dance Celebration please contact the Collingwood BIA at info@shopcollingwood.ca or call 604.639.4403.

Organic Ban is in full effect Please ensure you are disposing all organic matter in the proper manner. Fines will be distributed if you are not abiding the by-law. Call 604.871.6443 or email foodscapes2@vancouver.ca Learn more at vancouver.ca/organicsban.

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Save the Date - Collingwood Days 2016 Events will be occuring in the Collingwood area between May 21 to May 29th.

Collingwood Days festival is Saturday May 28th on the Carleton Elementary school grounds.

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Call out to International Marketplace vendors, Food Court vendors, Farmer’s Market

vendors, performers, martial arts and dance studios. Contact Angela Evans at angela@shopcollingwood.ca for more information or to see how you can participate.

Calling All CBIA Members - Become more involved and Join the Board of Directors Please contact us if you are interested on sitting on the Collingwood Business Improvement Association’s board of directors or on a committee. All meetings are held at 11:30 a.m. second Tuesday of the month. Help us make Collingwood the best in business.

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The Books of Love Celebrate Romance with a capital R by checking out Vancouver Public Library’s romance paperback collection. The time for love is now! Here are a few of the most popular categories. Happy Valentine’s Day! Contemporary Romance With a wide variety of settings, plots, and characters, Contemporary Romance takes place in present day, but otherwise anything goes until the happily ever after! Small town charm, big city life, rags to riches or exotic locales.

Call Me Irresistible

Head Over Heels

Bet Me

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Jennifer Cruisie

To Scotland With Love

Susan Elizabeth Phillips

Patience Griffin

Historical Romance Set at any time in history pre‐World War II, Historical Romance is defined by the social history and customs of the time in which the story is set. The Regency period set in England, 1811‐1820 is the most popular era – think Jane Austen, all customs and social (dis)graces.

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The Secret History of the Pink Carnation

Georgette Heyer

Marriage Most Scandalous

Romancing the Duke

Johanna Lindsey

Tessa Dare

Suspenseful Romance Together with strong elements of suspense, mystery, adventure or thriller, Suspenseful Romance weaves in spies, detectives, police and a central conflict that inevitably drives the leads into each other’s arms.

Madam, Will You Talk?

Carla Neggers

Mary Stewart

The Unsung Hero

Northern Lights

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Nora Roberts

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The Neighbourhood Small Grants program offers grants of $50 to $500 (and a few for $1,000) for residents to develop projects that meet the needs of the community.

Neighbourhood Small Grants is a Vancouver Foundation program to help build community and strengthen connections right where people live. In RenfrewCollingwood, the grants are administered through the Collingwood Neighbourhood House.

Grant applications open on February 15. Find more info at http://neighbourhoodsmallgrants.ca/ To see a video of projects, visit http:// neighbourhoodsmallgrants.ca/whats-happening/ video-creating-community-through-small-grants#.

VqBX7JorL4Y Greenest City grants The Greenest City Neighbourhood Small Grants program offers grants of up to $1,000 for residents of Vancouver to develop projects that contribute to the City’s Greenest City Action Plan Targets.

Find more info at http://neighbourhoodsmallgrants.ca/ grant/greenest-city-neighbourhood-small-grants

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What kind of projects can you do?

Examples of projects include block parties, digital storytelling workshops, book exchange libraries, canning workshops, communal cooking, murals and community gardens.

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