John Irwin John Coupar Gwen Giesbrecht RayCam was deeded land by the federal govt, Park Board's role is seconding staff to the Centre. Raymur housing is next door. Redevelopment a win-win for both. Expanded community centre & more social housing for 1st Nations & other under-served people.

Thank you Derrick O’Keefe, only wish that you, Anne Roberts and Diana Day were joining us.

Our annual #StanleyPark seawall rock scaling work starts today! From Oct 29 to Nov 16 the seawall between Prospect Point and Third Beach will be closed weekdays 7 am to 5 pm. Visitors are asked to take posted detour paths. View the interactive map: bit.ly/stanleyparkslo…

News Release: Park Board makes Vancouver’s last wild ravine more accessible than ever vancouver.ca/news-calendar/… #VanParkBoard #RenfrewPark

Jean Sawnson: Tenants need vacancy control to help end renovictions straight.com/news/1159361/j… Georgia Straight #vanpoli #RentFreezeNow

Welcome to our newly sworn in #VanParkBoard Commissioners! 🎉

Congratulations and welcome to @betterparks and Dave Demers elected as #VanParkBoard Chair and Vice Chair for 2019! Gwen Giesbrecht & Tricia Barker 🇨🇦🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 will be Committee Chair & Vice Chair. #Vancouver

Tonight we celebrated the inauguration of our Park Commissioners John Irwin and Gwen Giesbrecht, pictured here with former COPE commissioner Anita_Romaniuk and COPE member Daryl Morgan. Looking forward to a great four years on the Park Board! #vanpoli

Tonight! Join Musqueam Coast Salish artist Chrystal Sparrow at the #VanParkBoard A-frame Studio at Ceperley Park, Second Beach for cultural exchange and learning opportunities from 530 – 830 pm. She will open her studio every Monday through July, 2019: vancouver.ca/news-calendar/…

Calling pool, splash pad and beach-goers of all types – the #VanParkBoard is now accepting applications for city-wide advisory group focusing on our #VanSplash Aquatics Strategy. Deadline to apply is Dec. 9. Learn more and apply today: vancouver.ca/vansplash

Vancouver #BoardofEducation Trustee Barb Parrott moved the following motion at tonight’s Vancouver School Board meeting. “That the BoE acknowledges efforts of Cavell community to advocate for their children in the seismic upgrade discussion &supports replacement school option.” Passes.

Pleased to support this motion as amended. PB discussions continue to find balance and concences.

Please stay off the ice! And keep dogs on a leash near the water. The ice is thin on our ponds and lakes despite the cold weather. Our lifeguards are out daily this week making people aware. #VanParkBoard

CLICK SPOTLIGHT: Miscellaneous Productions Founded in 2000 in Vancouver, Miscellaneous Productions is best described as “a hip hop theatre boot camp” developed for culturally and socially representative youth who face multiple barriers.

Commissioner Irwin "Waterfront spaces critically important both culturally and ecologically to the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations, and every opportunity should be sought to partner with them on the potential of such spaces." Anita_Romaniuk Gwen Giesbrecht

Grandparents Day Festival takes place at New Westminster Quay Sept. 8 vancourier.com/community/gran…

We're developing a long-range master plan for #JohnHendryPark (Trout Lake) and we want your input! Fill out our short survey for a chance to win a 1 month flexipass: ow.ly/nl9u30pHPfv #Vancouver

Thank ten women and keep it going!! Carol Madsen Carrie Bercic [email protected] Caity Goerke Patti Bacchus Sharon Gregson Helen Kennedy barbara findlay Angela Sterritt 📘 Sarah Allan