Renfrew-Collingwood Community News

News stories from the Renfrew-Collingwood community in East Vancouver


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January 2024 issue of RCC News is here

Wishing you peace, health and joy in the new year. The January 2024 issue of the RCC News has been posted. In this issue we honour and celebrate the accomplishments of local residents past and present. Take in the Renfrew-Collingwood Community News to stay connected to your neighbours and your neighbourhood and start the new year right.

January 2024 Renfrew-Collingwood Community News

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In this issue:

  • Honouring Emanuela Sheena – “a rare individual who embraced everyone with an open heart”
  • Water Woman Remembers: Take part in Still Moon’s new eco-arts project
  • Recognizing Vince Prasad
  • Julie Cheng celebrates 25-year journey of art, literacy and community news at CNH
  • Collingwood Corner: Joyce Road Garage
  • Tips for new year resolutions: Think about what you really want
  • Together We Can raises $245,000 at gala
  • 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 February 2024 issue is January 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 2023 issue of RCC News is here

The December 2023 issue of the RCC News has been posted. It’s time to celebrate the holiday season with family, friends and community. Read uplifting stories of neighbourhood connections in this latest issue of the Renfrew-Collingwood Community News.

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In this issue:

  • Lions Gate Chorus named world champions
  • Remembering Collingwood’s favourite paper boy: Dennis Alexander Reid
  • Youth Connect Program by Still Moon Arts Society
  • Collingwood resident featured in new Coastal City Ballet works
  • Out on a Lim: Photos from Penny Lim to help chase away the winter blahs
  • Christmas: One of our favourite times of the year
  • Collingwood Corner: A happy Christmas in 1963
  • Plus: Renfrew Park Community Complex winter programs

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 2024 issue is a few days early due to the holidays on December 8.

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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June 2019 issue of RCC News is here

RCC News June 2019

This issue of the RCC News full of the many wonderful people, events and programs happening in our neighbourhood.

Get your latest 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 Corner: The Birds’ Paradise
  • New exhibit at Il Museo on the immigrant experience
  • On volunteering by Vince Prasad
  • Youth Celebrate Canada Day – July 1 at Renfrew Park Community Centre
  • Local volunteer Janet Lee featured on CBC
  • 3 garden tips for summer
  • Help your native bee pollinators

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 July 2019 issue is June 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.