Renfrew-Collingwood Community News

News stories from the Renfrew-Collingwood community in East Vancouver

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May 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!

Renfrew-Collingwood Community News, May 2014Get your May 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:

  • Collingwood Days program insert
  • Sometimes I Can and Sometimes I Can’t: Artists with disabilities talk about their practice, May 7
  • VanTech market garden starts Wednesday, May 28
  • Graham Bruce Spring Carnival to fundraise for a new playground, Friday, May 23
  • Loretta Houben’s family tree series continues with tips for creating a memory box
  • Tips to lock out crime from the Vancouver Police Department
  • Happy Mother’s Day poems

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 2014 issue is May 10.


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April 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!

April 2014 news stories from the Renfrew-Collingwood neighbourhood in East Vancouver. Local news on events, people, history, eating out, recreation, arts & culture.

April 2014 news stories from the Renfrew-Collingwood neighbourhood in East Vancouver. Local news on events, people, history, eating out, recreation, arts & culture.

Get your April 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:

  • Earth Day: Windermere law students speak out on the oil industry, water and the environment
  • Coming full circle: Nootka Elementary’s 50th Golden Anniversary celebration, May 3, by Susan Wong
  • Loretta Houben’s family tree series continues with tips for using social media
  • Vancouver Police Department crime alert – car break-ins
  • Renfrew Park Community Centre celebrates St. Patrick’s Day
  • Make cooking a family affair by Kathy Romses, public health dietitian
  • Why so much garbage? by Robert F. Edwards

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 May 2014 issue is April 10.


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March 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!

March 2014 news stories from the Renfrew-Collingwood neighbourhood in East Vancouver. Local news on events, people, history, eating out, recreation, arts & culture.

March 2014 news stories from the Renfrew-Collingwood neighbourhood in East Vancouver. Local news on events, people, history, eating out, recreation, arts & culture.

Get your March 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:

  • Strong Women: Commemorating International Women’s Day
  • A lot of fun and a bit of magic: Project Chef’s secret ingredients for health and nutrition by Julie Cheng
  • Loretta Houben’s family tree series continues with tips for searching the Greater Vancouver directories
  • Eating Out in RC: Enjoy the burgers and view at Romer’s Burger Bar
  • Still Creek stories – Collecting memories, stories and photos of Still Creek
  • Getting more from your city garden by Stephanie Lim
  • Slocan Park notice board keeps community connected – Apply for your Neighbourhood Small Grants – Online application opens March 3

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 April 2014 issue is March 10.