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Heat Wave Safety: List of Water Fountains, Misting Stations, Cooling Centres
Vancouver is in the middle of a heatwave. There are several City of Vancouver resources available to help people to stay cool and hydrated, which we’ve compiled below. Stay safe out there – and please look out for one-another. Drinking... Continue reading »
Let’s prioritize a safer, more complete Commercial Drive – for everyone!
Commercial Drive is one of the city’s most eclectic high streets, and a popular destination for locals and visitors alike. The shopping street component serves as a central public space, over 20 blocks in length, for the larger neighbourhood, and... Continue reading »
Feature Event: VPSN Annual General Meeting – June 9, 2021
Hey everyone! Coming up next month: the VPSN Annual General Meeting! Join in to get involved in championing the city’s shared parks, streets, and plazas. We’ll reflect on the previous year’s activities, elect new board members and recruit new volunteers,... Continue reading »
Happy Vancouver Day 135+ Edition!
Happy Vancouver Day everyone! It was on this day, in 1886, that the City of Vancouver was officially incorporated. Of course, dates like this need to be unpacked a bit. The area currently called Vancouver has been home to three First... Continue reading »
It’s Open! The 800-block Robson Square Returns
After being closed-off for over a year-and-a-half, the renewed 800-block Robson Square is once again open to the public. It didn’t take long to fill-up. Construction fencing came down mid-afternoon, and within a few minutes the renewed space was already seeing... Continue reading »