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2015 Bike to Work Week – Spring Edition
photos and words by Oliver Gaskell The last week in May was Bike To Work Week and, for once in Vancouver, the weather co-operated to bring plenty of people out on their bikes! HUB’s online dashboard boasted over 10,000 participants,... Continue reading »
Saturday adventures in public space
Looking for some fun and engaging public-space related things to do today? There’s lots and lots to do – from farmers markets to beach picnics to – yes – a chance to explore our civic landfill. We’ve picked four of... Continue reading »
Embracing the Outdoors
When I was a child, I spent every moment I could outside. I played with insects, dug around the soil, and climbed rocks (I even naming a rock in my yard Mount Everest because it was a very big compared... Continue reading »
100 in 1 Day Urban Intervention Preview: Ready! Set! Recycle!
by Lea Chambers Vancouver resident and recycling enthusiast, Allison Boulton, is looking at fun ways to become more knowledgable about recycling and reusing household items. “Before you throw it in the garbage, try and reuse it for something,” Allison says.... Continue reading »
Hold the date: VPSN Annual General Meeting
Join us on Sunday, June 21, 2015 for our 2015 Annual General Meeting. Weather permitting, we’ll be having a mid-afternoon BBQ and gathering at our favourite AGM haunt: Third Beach. Final details (including start-time) will be posted shortly. In the... Continue reading »