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Co-Editors: Susan Wright, Sharon Yandle
Contributing Editor: Karen Hausch
Production Editor: Robyn Chan
Contributors this Issue:Â Ciara Breslin (False Creek Community Centre), Robyn Chan (RePlan Project Manager), Sarah Brown (RePlan Community Planning Assistant), Kathrin McMath (CEO, Broadway Group), Andii Millett (Broadway Lodge) |
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Since it’s just a short #50 bus ride from False Creek South to the centre of Cambie Village, aka Cambie at West 19th, many neighbours were chuffed to learn that the now-closed Park Theatre is to reopen. Announced on October 26, one day after Cineplex closed the 84-year-old Park, the new owners are a consortium of film buff investors and filmmakers identified by the Vancouver Sun as “big names in the movie industry”. They are also known as “the Rio team”.
Don’t expect The Rocky Horror Picture Show at the Park. That will still be the preserve of the Rio, costumes, cannabis, and all. But the Park also does not intend to run the cash grab movies that bankroll the mainstream industry.Â
As its new owners explain, this old/new venue will provide a “quality, cinematic experience.” Could anything be more sedate than that? |
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At the community centre
SENIORS SOCIAL COMING UP
Ciara Breslin, False Creek Community Centre |
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Join us for our Holiday Afternoon Tea, November 21 from 11:30 am to 1 pm and help us celebrate the start of the season with old friends and new friends. Our Youth Volunteers will be serving a small plate of petite bites with your choice of tea or coffee. Entertainment will include live music, group carols, and a holiday craft station. Register online or by phone at 604 – 257 – 8195. Registration is $6 per person. We hope to see you there! |
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REPLAN UPDATE
Robyn Chan, RePlan Project Manager |
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Meetings with City of Vancouver RePlan staff and leadership continue to meet regularly with City staff and Arup, the consulting team leading the development of a framework for community planning. RePlan has provided Arup with community-based planning principles; we expect the development framework to include many of the characteristics important to community members, including a geographic mix of incomes and housing across the neighbourhood, accommodating an aging population, character of community and greenspace, and impact on residents. The development framework is expected to go to Council in March or April 2026. We also met with the Director of Non-Market Housing Development at the City to discuss the ongoing work on Councillor Kirby-Yung’s 2024 motion related to community housing trusts and co-ops. Meeting with Provincial Ministers RePlan staff recently met with our MLA, Finance Minister Brenda Bailey, and with Housing Minister Christine Boyle, to discuss the False Creek South Community Housing Trust and its potential to develop new affordable housing in False Creek South. Community Housing Trust Info Session On October 15, Community Housing Trust staff hosted an information session on the recent activities of the CHT, including our new membership structure and upcoming opportunities to run for the Board. The session was recorded, and the video is available by request. If you are interested in joining the Trust as a member and/or running for the Board, please reach out to *email is hidden, JavaScript is required* for more information.  |
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Nathan’s Book Club
NEXT UP: WE COME FROM THE LAND
Sarah Brown, RePlan Community Planning Assistant |
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Sunday, November 30th at 2:00 pm
Twin Rainbows, 5th floor lounge
1415 Lamey's Mill Road - east building
We'll be reading Tiná7 Cht Ti TemĂxw / We Come From This Land: A Walk Through the History of the Squamish People by The Squamish Nation. |
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We have some hard copies to lend out; Â please send me an email at *email is hidden, JavaScript is required* if you'd like to borrow one.
And as always, an RSVP is greatly appreciated so that we can plan the right seating and refreshments. |
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For the Broadway Group
WEBSITE MEANS ONE ONLINE HOME
Kathrin McMath, CEO, Broadway Group |
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We are thrilled to announce the launch of The Broadway Group’s new and improved website!
Our updated site brings together all of our care and housing communities under one online home: - Broadway Lodge (long-term care),
- RILS False Creek and Steveston Residences (supported housing), and,
- Shiloh Place and The Redwoods (affordable rental housing)
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Our new website makes it easier than ever for residents, tenants, families, volunteers, community partners, and members to stay connected, explore our communities across the Greater Vancouver Area, and learn more about the meaningful work happening across our communities. We hope you will find inspiring stories, helpful resources, and ways to get involved.
Thank you for being part of our journey as we continue building vibrant and welcoming care and housing communities across the Lower Mainland. Together, we’re creating places where people truly feel at home. Visit our new website: broadwaygroup.ca. |
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Re: Shellfish Gardens Coming To False Creek, Chris Shelton writes:
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Ask the City for a map of all sewage pipes that flow into False Creek. Count the number of boats that flush their heads (ie, marine toilets) into False Creek. False Creek is too polluted to eat shellfish grown there. |
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Upstart and Crow
MORE THAN A BOOKSTOREÂ |
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The 38th annual Vancouver Writers Fest at Granville Island has come and gone, but the book stores and clubs that sustain it (and are sustained by it) carry on.
What is rapidly becoming one of the best book stores in town is Upstart and Crow on Granville Island. Not just sellers of books, co-owners Ian Gill and Zoe Grams are true bibliophiles who seem to want everyone else to be so as well. |
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Reading itself is usually a solitary act, but discussion among the readers can amplify the satisfaction derived from reading. Upstart and Crow often facilitates this.  One such event is the launching of Razing Palestine by Leila Marsh. This anthology, subtitled “Punishing Solidarity and Dissent in Canada”, will be front and centre at the bookstore on November 20, 6 pm. |
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WHAT’S GOING ON AROUND HERE?  November 16, 11 am-12:30 pm - Seniors Social event at the False Creek Community Centre, featuring a representative from the Vancouver Public Library on VPL resources available for older adults. * November 20, 6 pm - Book launch, Razing Palestine, Upstart and Crow, 1387 Railspur, Granville Island. See More Than A Bookstore in this issue. * November 21 - 11:30 am-1 pm - Holiday Afternoon Tea, False Creek Community Centre. See Seniors Social Coming Up in this issue * November 22 - 1:30-4 pm - Broadway Lodge/RILS Christmas Craft Fair at Broadway Lodge, 1441 Lamey’s Mill Rd. See Make and Bake Plans Underway elsewhere in this issue. * November 30, 2-4 pm - Nathan’s Book Club, Twin Rainbows 5th floor lounge, 1415 Lamey's Mill Road - east building. See Next Up: We Come From The Land in this issue. |
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| At Broadway Lodge and RiLS
MAKE AND BAKE PLANS UNDERWAY
Andii Millett, Broadway Lodge |
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You're Invited!   Join us for our 4th Annual Christmas Craft Fair!
Date: November 22
Time: 1:30 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: 1441 Lamey's Mill Road, Broadway Lodge
Browse beautiful handmade crafts, get a head start on your holiday shopping, and enjoy some festive fun!Â
All crafts and baked goods are made with love by our residents at Broadway Lodge and Residences for Independent Living Society. Proceeds go towards our recreation programs.
We can't wait to see you there! |
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But when the fast kids are playing, watch out! |
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| CONTRIBUTOR GUIDELINES: ARTICLES AND PHOTOS
Between The Bridges welcomes readers’ contributions of story ideas, events of interest, original photographs, and completed articles relevant to the False Creek South Neighbourhood Association’s goal to “promote an economically, social and culturally diverse neighbourhood with a friendly, positive and vibrant sense of community”. Signed articles reflect the views of their authors. For details go to:Â
http://www.falsecreeksouth.org/2021/01/between-the-bridges-contributor-guidelines/ |
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