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January 2024 issue of RCC News is here

Wishing you peace, health and joy in the new year. The January 2024 issue of the RCC News has been posted. In this issue we honour and celebrate the accomplishments of local residents past and present. Take in the Renfrew-Collingwood Community News to stay connected to your neighbours and your neighbourhood and start the new year right.

January 2024 Renfrew-Collingwood Community News

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In this issue:

  • Honouring Emanuela Sheena – “a rare individual who embraced everyone with an open heart”
  • Water Woman Remembers: Take part in Still Moon’s new eco-arts project
  • Recognizing Vince Prasad
  • Julie Cheng celebrates 25-year journey of art, literacy and community news at CNH
  • Collingwood Corner: Joyce Road Garage
  • Tips for new year resolutions: Think about what you really want
  • Together We Can raises $245,000 at gala
  • Plus, check out what’s happening at your local libraries

Do you have a local story to tell or an event to share? We’d love to hear about it! Email rccnews-editorial@cnh.bc.ca.

The deadline for the February 2024 issue is January 10.

We welcome story submissions from 300 to 400 words long. Accompanying photos must be high resolution in a jpg file at least 1 MB large and include a photo caption and the name of the photographer.


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Initiative to explore what makes Joyce-Collingwood special

BY CARMEN LEE

Martin L., Carmen L., and Sakshi J. are excited to host a series of events during Collingwood Days 2023 and to meet new neighbours and community members. Photo by Airam S.
Martin L., Carmen L., and Sakshi J. are excited to host a series of events during Collingwood Days 2023 and to meet new neighbours and community members. Photo by Airam S.

This summer, a group of passionate neighbours and community members are gathering to explore the question “What makes Joyce-Collingwood special?”

Together, we will spend time getting to know each other, explore different ways to tell stories and create something through collaboration. The goal is to create something to share with the community at Collingwood Days 2023.

The program is loosely structured so that participants who join will help decide what and how we do things together. Our small but mighty group will be hosting a series of events throughout Collingwood Days 2023, including a jam circle, painting, community kitchen and a talent show.

There’s still time to get involved; we will meet every Wednesday in July from 6 to 8 pm in the Art Room at CNH Annex (3690 Vanness Avenue). Come and hang out with us!

This project is offered in partnership with Collingwood Neighbourhood House, who is generously providing space for this initiative to take place.

How to get involved

Are you someone who lives, works or spends time in Joyce-Collingwood and interested in creating something with other community members? Join this project by registering through the Collingwood Neighbourhood House online portal.

If you have any questions, concerns or would like to connect with the program facilitator, you can reach Carmen at 778-385-5128 (call or text) or carmenjlee@uvic.ca.

Program details

Program sessions are scheduled for 6 to 8 pm through June and July 5, 12, 18, 22 (Collingwood Days) and 26. Sessions will be held in the Art Room at Collingwood Neighbourhood House Annex (3690 Vanness Avenue).

Depending on the weather and group preference, some sessions may occur at a local park such as Slocan Park (2750 East 29th Avenue), Aberdeen Park (3525 Foster Avenue), Gaston Park (3470 Crowley Drive), or Collingwood Park (5275 McKinnon Street). Food will be provided for all participants.

Carmen Lee grew up in Renfrew-Collingwood and currently studies at the University of Victoria.

Copyright 2023 Renfrew-Collingwood Community News


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November 2018 issue of RCC News is here

RCC News November 2018

This issue of the RCC News is full of the many wonderful people, events and programs happening in our neighbourhood.

Get your latest issue of the RCC News at your local coffee shop, grocery store, library and community centre.

Or click on the cover image to view the new issue.

In this issue:

  • The Annex is open! CNH’s arts and culture hub
  • RCC News 20 years: Happy 100th birthday to John Harlow
  • #MeToo hits close to home: November 25 is the International Day for the Elimination
    of Violence against Women
  • Seniors bus trip to salmon hatchery and spawning grounds
  • Tips for leaving a legacy
  • Miss Wheelchair Canada 2018: Breaking beauty misconceptions

Do you have a local story to tell or an event to share? We’d love to hear about it! Email rccnews-editorial@cnh.bc.ca.

The deadline for the December 2018 issue is November 10. We welcome story submissions from 300 to 400 words long. Accompanying photos must be high resolution in a jpg file at least 1 MB large and include a photo caption and the name of the photographer.