Renfrew-Collingwood Community News

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February 2024 issue of RCC News is here

Happy Lunar New Year of the Dragon. The February 2024 issue of the RCC News has been posted. Find out all about the diverse, multicultural activities in the neighbourhood in the Renfrew-Collingwood Community News and stay connected with your neighbours.

February 2024 issue of the Renfrew-Collingwood Community News

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In this issue:

  • Still Moon Arts Connect Program and World Wetlands Day
  • Nature photos by Penny Lim to brighten your winter
  • The past, present and future of Earles at Kingsway’s northwest corner
  • Housing crisis in Canada by Robert F. Edwards
  • Collingwood Corner: Tyne Apartments at 3437 Kingsway
  • Nurturing mental health and addiction recovery
  • Eating Out in RC: Sabor Mexicano
  • 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 March 2024 issue is February 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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May 2023 issue of RCC News is here

Events are ramping up in Renfrew-Collingwood for the summer and you’re invited to take part. Check out the great things happening in our neighbourhood in this latest issue of the Renfrew-Collingwood Community News and stay connected to your neighbours and community.

Cover of the May 2023 issue of the Renfrew-Collingwood Community News - Joyce Street Spring Clean-up party

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In this issue:

  • Neighbours take part in Joyce Street Spring Clean-up party
  • Grateful for Canadians from all walks of life and every part of the world, by Robert F. Edwards
  • Call for artists and performers: Moon Festival, Food Hub and Legion
  • Read On! Breakfast traditions to celebrate mothers
  • Suffering from an abusive relationship? Find help at Westcoast Family Centres
  • English as Additional Language book club for older adults
  • Save the date – 20th anniversary Collingwood Days – July 14–22
  • Music in the Park returns to Renfrew Park Community Centre this summer

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 June 2023 issue is May 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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December 2021 issue of RCC News is here

Many thanks to the writers, artists, photographers, advertisers and distributors who help our monthly newspaper bring the Renfrew-Collingwood community together. And, of course, thank you to our readers.

We are grateful to all of you for your ongoing support during this unusual and challenging COVID-19 year. Warmest wishes for a safe and healthy 2022.

― The RCC News team

Renfrew-Collingwood Community News December 2021 issue

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In this issue:

  • CNH youth programs support remote First Nations youth through the Ballantyne Project
  • 2400 Motel’s 75th anniversary puzzle kindles nostalgia at local organizations
  • The electric car by Robert F. Edwards
  • Collingwood Corner: Christmas 60 years ago
  • Christmas — One of our favourite times of the year by Vince Prasad
  • Learn to cook new foods at the CNH community kitchen
  • Read On! page for learners: Cold-weather comfort foods
  • A huge thank you to the contributors, advertisers and distributors of the RCC News

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 2021 issue is December 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.