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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.

 


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November 2021 issue of RCC News is here

Let’s stay connected to your community through the RCC News and support our local businesses and community events. Please stay safe while you’re out and about.

Renfrew-Collingwood Community News November 2021

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In this issue:

  • Dream come true: Mandarin duck spotted at Burnaby Lake
  • Environmental stewardship: Still Moon Arts’s November salmon survey and revegetation
  • Prepare for the winter ahead by Robert F. Edwards
  • Collingwood Corner: The East BCER station at Joyce and Vanness
  • Got questions? Help for seniors at Collingwood Neighbourhood House
  • Read On! page for learners: Remember to fall back

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 2021 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.

 


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September 2020 issue of RCC News is here

RCC News September 2020

Stay connected to your community through the RCC News. Please stay well and safe while you’re out and about.

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In this issue:

  • Participate in the Renfrew Ravine Moon Festival all September long
  • Collingwood Corner: A picnic in the 1920s
  • Paul Reid’s first taste of community spirit(s)
  • Help save B.C. bees – Build a bee house
  • Thank you neighbours by Robert F. Edwards
  • Local resident seeks his guardian angels
  • Coping with COVID: The postcard

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 2020 issue is September 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.