Twelve people get off a crowded Vancouver bus. Two of the people say, “Thanks Driver!” as they exit. I ask the driver how many times a day this happens, and he said it depends on the route, but if one person does it, usually more do. I ask him, “Does it ...

“Let’s get this whole province painting!” was the theme of an outdoor painting challenge this past weekend by Opus Arts. The event welcomed artists of all ages and levels of skill and encouraged participants to try something new. For some that was wo...

When Dan’s family computer started acting up, he decided to learn how to fix it. Discovering that he had this interest lead him to research how he could connect with other techies in his community. That’s when Dan came across a non-profit called Computers ...

Bryan and James have been friends since last fall when they were first introduced to each other over a cup of steeped tea at Tim Hortons. They made an instant impression on each other, bouncing around names, songs, movie titles, comic book series and old recor...

There is a Spanish saying “Barriga llena, corazón contento” which means “Full belly, happy heart.” This idea inspired around 20 people to gather at the Britannia Community Centre one Sunday evening in late January to do what people do best – share ...

If you’re on Facebook, you’re probably no stranger to the ‘Take a Seat – Make a Friend?’ YouTube video that went viral. The makers of the video conducted a social experiment which consisted of a colored ball pit, a sign ...

This past October, a community Sewing Club started off at the Hub! The club meets every Wednesday morning at the Hub, and is led by the wonderful Amie Peacock. She is an energetic and inspiring woman who seeks to bring the community together so they can get to...

The Building Caring Communities Team had the privilege of sharing the morning with John McKnight during his visit to Vancouver, BC. John shared stories and information about the history of asset-based community development and reflected with the Connectors abo...

I am amazed by the energy, excitement, and life a running race like the BMO Marathon brings to a city. Yesterday morning when I ran across the Cambie Bridge in Vancouver I noticed it had been newly decorated in banners for this weekends marathon. There seemed ...