Crisp nights, endless rain and colourful leaves. Fall brings change all around us. Read about some of the changes in our neighbourhood in the latest issue of the Renfrew-Collingwood Community News, which has been one constant here for more than 25 years now.
The other guy’s opinion: What used to be a minute is now a second
Collingwood Corner: Barbeque Super Serve in 1932 at 3075 Kingsway
Graham Bruce Elementary School – Their community field threatened by subdivision
Staff changes at RCC News – Longtime editor Julie Cheng steps down
The Chairman returns – RCC News celebrates 25 years
Read On! Pumpkin mania and Canadian Thanksgiving
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3475 Kingsway at Tyne, Vancouver 778-882-2376 Open Tuesday to Sunday 11 am to 2 pm, 4 to 9 pm yobonescatering.ca
The BBQ Beef Brisket at Yo-Bones BBQ is superb. Source: yobonescatering.ca
Yo RC! Long time no eat. What’s up? I gotta tell you ’bout this place in our ’hood … and it’s good! It’s fallin’ off the bone yo. I’m talking Yo-Bones BBQ. Yes RC, this is exactly what this community needed, some good ol’ southern BBQ and I will be back there soon.
So listen up yo. You want and/or desperately need BBQ Pulled Pork or BBQ Beef Brisket by the half pound or pound; or BBQ Pork Back Ribs (four, six or a full rack of 12 bones)? Do you? Yo-Bones has got us covered, friends.
And for the sides, I’m talkin’ Yo-Bones Pit Beans, Red Potato Salad, Coleslaw, Cornbread, Mac & Cheese (those are all vegan by the way). Then you got your BBQ Meat Slider (pork, chicken or brisket) and BBQ Chicken Tacos. Also, for you twisted vegan types, the Black Bean Burger.
Yo-Bones’ BBQ Chicken Tacos come with a zesty lime sauce.
My two accomplices and I all highly enjoyed our dinner at Yo-Bones BBQ. It’s quite a small and charming little place over on Kingsway, just East of Tyne Street on the north side. This is one of those little hole-in-the-wall-type places that specialize in their food … in this case … Southern barbecue meat, sandwiches and sides that are to die for.
And, all at a relatively affordable price. The pound of BBQ Beef Brisket ($32), BBQ Chicken Tacos (2 pieces for $9), Yo-Bones Pit Beans ($4), Coleslaw ($4) and Cornbread (2 pieces for $2) was not only enough for us three that night, but we had enough brisket, beans and coleslaw left over for dinner the next night.
You know what that means: Yo-Bones BBQ scored very highly (and well) indeed on my patented Gourmet/Gourmand Scale of Goodness, which is Quality X Amount /(divided by) $ (price).
We have the owner, Rick Bone, to thank for all this goodness. Rick, in the catering/food business for more than 30 years, services an extensive range of clients, bringing excellent service and quality cuisine to stylish cocktail receptions, elegant weddings, distinctive corporate socials, important product launches, festive seasonal parties and vibrant galas.
The twilight lantern procession at the annual Moon Festival starts at Slocan Park and winds its way to Renfrew Park Community Centre. Photo by Ricky Chen
Get ready to experience a world of art, nature, music and community as the Renfrew Ravine Moon Festival returns to the neighbourhood for the 21st year in a row.
Presented by Still Moon Arts Society, the festival embraces the powerful 2023 theme of Water’s Wisdom, shedding light on humanity’s most precious element to thrive.
The month-long festival celebrates Harvest Moon, Equinox, Still Creek, local art and diverse cultural traditions.
Mark your calendar for an unforgettable September experience of lanterns, music, dance, workshops and more.
Workshop: Create a Botanical Cyanotype Drum Lantern Sunday, September 10 | 12 – 3 pm | Slocan Community Hall By Brittney Appleby and Rea Saxena
Cob Shed Party and Dyer’s Guild Showcase Saturday, September 13 | 6 – 8 pm | Colour Me Local Dye Garden
2-Day Workshop: Design and Build a Free-Form Art Lantern Thursday and Friday, September 14 and 15| 4 – 6 pm | Slocan Community Hall By Yoko Tomita
2-Day Workshop: Build and Program an Electronic LED Lantern Saturday and Sunday, September 16 and 17 | 12 – 2 pm > break > 3 – 5 pm | Slocan Community Hall By Isaac Rufus
For The Love of Trees: Drop-in Costume Making Workshop Monday, September 18 to Wednesday, September 20 | 3 – 8 pm | Slocan Community Hall By Runaway Moon Theatre
Equinox Ceremony: Quantum Care Moon Music & Labyrinth Walk Friday, September 22 | 6:30 – 8:30 pm | Renfrew Ravine Labyrinth By Quantum Care Coaching & Consultancy
Main Festival Day Saturday, September 23 | Open to public of all ages > Harvest Fair: 4 pm – Sunset (7:10 pm) at Slocan Park > Twilight Lantern Procession: Sunset (7:10 pm) – 7:30 pm starting from Slocan Park and ending at Renfrew Community Park > Streamside Lantern Installation: 7:30 – 9:30 pm at Renfrew Community Park
Truth & Reconciliation Workshop: Naturally Dye an Orange Shirt Emblem Wednesday, September 27 | 6 – 9 pm | Slocan Community Hall With Ada Dragomir and Lori Snyder
Food Justice: Mooncake Making Workshop Thursday, September 28 | Time TBA – check the website stillmoonarts.ca | Collingwood Neighbourhood House By Renfrew-Collingwood Food Justice
Finale Performance: Consciousness of Streams Fri, September 29 | 6:55 (sunset) – 8:30 pm | Renfrew Community Park Created and choreographed by Isabelle Kirouac. Performed by Elektra Women’s Choir, Nayana Fieldkov, Isabelle Kirouac, Uros Sanjevic and community performers
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