Renfrew-Collingwood Community News

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January 2014 issue of the RCC News is here

The new issue is full of the many wonderful people, events and programs happening in our neighbourhood!

Read the January 2014 RCC News

Read the January 2014 RCC News

Get your January 2014 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:

  • Kickstart rings in 2014 with new partnerships and events at Slocan Hall
  • Knock, knock … who’s there? Crime prevention tips from Constable Heather Brown
  • Collingwood Village Artisan Market a huge succcess
  • Loretta Houben’s family tree series continues with tips to store and save your family photos
  • Eating Out in RC: Thai Escape on Joyce at Wellington
  • Seniors’ wellness programs: Good food, good company and great variety!
  • Books to winter with at your local library
  • Collingwood Neighbourhood House Winter 2014 recreation program insert

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.


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December 2013 issue of the RCC News is here

The new issue is full of the many wonderful people, events and programs happening in our neighbourhood!

Renfrew-Collingwood Community News December 2013

Read RCC News December 2013

Get your December 2013 issue of the RCC News at your local coffee shop, grocery store, library and community centre.

Click on the cover image to view the new issue.

In this issue:

  • Helping our fellow kababayans in the Philippines
  • What’s new at the Collingwood Village Artisan Market
  • Loretta Houben’s family tree series continues with your family tree photo mysteries
  • Chum salmon, stories, art and tea parties with Still Moon Arts
  • Watch your wallet: A resident’s story
  • Collections in languages other than English at your library
  • An update on the Kingsway Continental

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 January 2014 issue is December 10, 2013.


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November 2013 issue of the RCC News is here

The new issue is full of the many wonderful people, events and programs happening in our neighbourhood!

Renfrew-Collingwood Community News November 2013

Read the RCC News November 2013

Get your November 2013 issue of the RCC News at your local coffee shop, grocery store, library and community centre.

Click on the cover image to view the new issue.

In this issue:

  • Reasons to shop locally in Renfrew-Collingwood by J. Mendoza
  • Remembering Waldo Brino, a dear friend of Renfrew-Collingwood, by Paula Carr
  • John Norquay Elementary celebrates 100 years
  • Tips to start your own family tree – Software genealogy choices
  • Homeless Action Week 2013, by Windermere student Kelly Hui
  • Introducing solid food to baby, with Chinese translation

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 January 2014 issue is December 10, 2013.