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Collingwood Branch

2985 Kingsway at Rupert 604-665-3953

EARLY YEARS PROGRAMS (Drop-in)

Toddler Box Party

Wednesday, May 10

11 am–12 pm

A special box party just for toddlers. The library provides crayons, music and cardboard boxes, you provide the toddlers! There are also games constructed out of boxes for them as well. For ages 1–3.

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SCHOOL-AGE PROGRAMS (Drop-in)

KidsZone: Communication Station

Wednesday, May 24

3:30–4:30 pm

Explore some of the ways we communicate with each other. From postcards to texting to secret messages, we’ll use art, crafts and games to build connection. For Grades K–7. For complete listings visit www.vpl.ca/events

SCHOOL-AGE PROGRAMS

(Registration required)

Get Messy in the Garden

Wednesday, May 3

3:30-4:30 pm

Experience the science and magic of gardening. Join in fun gardening activities like seed identification and learning to pot your own plant. Clothing that you can get messy in and gardening gloves are encouraged. Grades 4–8.

English as Additional Language book club for older adults

Bi-weekly on Wednesdays | 10:30 am to 12:00 noon

Next sessions: May 3, 17 and 31

Registration: For adults and older adults, no experience needed. Sign up by emailing literacyRC@cnh.bc.ca or calling 604-445-1773.

Are you an older adult who loves to read? Then this book club is for you. Improve English language skills, meet new people and discuss different topics. This book club is led by volunteers with the support of the Collingwood Neighbourhood House literacy program. The club aims to read one book a month. Past books have included Betty by Tiffany McDaniel and Dark Roads by Chevy Stevens. For more information, visit https://www.cnh. bc.ca/event/esl-book-club/.

Food hub seeks artists and musicians

Calling all artists and musicians of all ages. The local Food Hub is looking folks to perform or showcase their work from June 2 to September 15 at the front lawn of Collingwood Neighbourhood House (5288 Joyce Street) while the Community Care Harvest Box is running. Set lengths are flexible. No previous experience is required, and a small honorarium will be provided for artists and musicians. For questions and to apply, email foodhub@cnh.bc.ca.

Dear Neighbours,

I would like to thank all the volunteers who came out on a lovely Saturday morning to help make our community shine a little bit brighter as part of the Joyce Street Clean Up Party. It was great seeing new and old faces at such a meaningful Earth Day event.

Thank you to St. Mary’s School for hosting and to the Collingwood Business Improvement Association, the Collingwood Neighbourhood House, and Collingwood Community Policing Centre for organizing the cleanup and BBQ.

B.C. renter’s tax credit

Budget 2023 proposes an annual incometested renter’s tax credit that will give $400 to low- and moderate-income renter households with an adjusted income of $60,000 or less. Those with an income that is more than $60,000 and less than $80,000 may receive a reduced amount. You can start claiming the renter’s tax credit on the 2023 T1 Income Tax and Benefit Return when you file your income taxes in spring 2024.

Minimum Wage Increase on June 1

Effective June 1, 2023, the general minimum wage will increase to $16.75 an hour. This is a 6.9% increase, which was B.C.’s average annual inflation rate in 2022. Global inflation is making life more expensive around the world, and people across the province are finding it difficult to make ends meet. Tying the minimum wage to inflation is a key step to prevent the lowest paid workers from falling further behind.

My community office, at 5022 Joyce St. Vancouver, is open to provide services for constituents in person with appointments and via phone and email. Please give us a call at 604-660-0314 or email us at adrian. dix.mla@leg.bc.ca, and we will get in touch with you as soon as we can. 聯絡本辦事 處請電郵 adrian.dix.mla@leg.bc.ca 或 致電

Thank you very much for all that you’re doing and take care.

Sincerely,

Adrian Dix MLA for Vancouver-Kingsway