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September 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!

RCCNewsGet your September 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:

  • Annual Renfrew Ravine Harvest Moon Festival
  • Reading, writing and conversation groups, including poetry reading by Renee Saklikar
  • Intercultural learnings
  • Summer TEAM connects with seniors
  • Camping in B.C.
  • Job search tips – steps to prevent identity theft
  • Seniors get a glimpse of Chinese history in B.C.
  • TEDxRenfrewCollingwood is back!
  • Plus the Collingwood Neighbourhood House fall program guide

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 October 2014 issue is September 10. From 300 to 400 words, with high resolution photos in a jpg at least 1 MB file size.


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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.


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October 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 October 2013

Read RCC News October 2013

Get your 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:

  • Medical marijuana coalition fights repeal
  • Your family tree – Tips for free research
  • My life in art by Janet Lee
  • The value of heritage: A vintage photo comes to life
  • Nasib Singh: A cup of chai on rainy days
  • Introducing intercultural connectors to get the community moving
  • The girl who ran away to the circus – And stayed: Tuedon Ariri’s journey from Collingwood to a famed circus school

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 November issue is October 10, 2013.