Sewing Club

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...

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John McKnight in Vancouver

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...

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26.2 Miles of Community

26.2 Miles of Community

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 ...

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Great article in Vancouver Sun about Placemaking

People tend to be lonely in the big city. Urban designer Mark Lakeman has seen the power of community placemaking, or the reclamation of public space as social gathering points, as a powerful antidote to this phenomenon. Today, he is in Vancouver to spread the...

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World Renowned

I was visiting family in St Petersburg Florida recently and as I was finishing a morning run noticed several older guys hanging out by a baseball field. I was curious as to what they were gathering there for. I noticed more guys all getting out of nearby cars ...

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A Cold Way to Build Warm Community

A Cold Way to Build Warm Community

Recently I ran into one of my neighbours, Bonnie, and we started talking about the Olympics, the building, and our neighbourhood. Then she brought up the crazy snow sculpture Hayley and I made during the last big snowfall, and how that unique piece just sittin...

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“Sure You Can Park Here”

“Sure You Can Park Here”

Nelson’s Market Tucked back in the quaint York neighbourhood of Bellingham, WA is Nelson’s Market.    This small convenience store and cafe is a hub of hospitality and neighbourly connection.  From the surprisingly positive signage on the outsid...

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A Warm Welcome in Powell River

A Warm Welcome in Powell River

I walked into the Community Resource Centre in Powell River and was warmly greeted by Eric. My attention was immediately drawn to the beautiful stone fireplace and glowing fire. There were people on computers, cooking in the kitchen and hanging holiday decorat...

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Portraits of a Connected Neighbourhood

Portraits of a Connected Neighbourhood

Stories and pictures build community and create understanding. Through them, people who have taken different roads to create a home in Vancouver are able to share memories and create a lived history of place and space. Project CLIC: Creating Liveable and Inter...

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Business Should Be a Part and Build Community

Business Should Be a Part and Build Community

“Business should be a part of and build community” were the words of Joon, the new manager at the Waves Coffee shop at 2588 Main Street in Vancouver. Over the past few weeks, a it’s like a wave of hospitality has become noticeable here. Yesterday I n...

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