Food With A View
For almost 11 years, John Vrakanis has owned and, with his partner Alexandra, runs the Branas Mediterranean Grill, the little restaurant with a great view at Stamp’s Landing. Read more here.
Taking The Lead In Neighbourhood Planning
Almost 200 residents attended recent community meetings, showing strong support for the False Creek South Neighbourhood Association’s new planning initiatives for more affordable housing and services to meet new and existing needs. Read more here.
Events and Community Notice
An opportunity to join the False Creek Community Association Board of Directors! As events are postponed or cancelled due to COVID-19 we will post updates as they are announced.
What’s in store for co-ops on leased land?
That’s the question the current City of Vancouver’s recent “discussion paper” is intended to answer. But it’s also the question that the residents of some 650 co-op units in False Creek South have been asking for some time - in fact, for years.
Housing Co-ops 101
What is a housing co-op, anyway? Nancy Hannum, Alder Bay resident and Chair of RePlan's Co-op Working Group, explains.
Remembering Mary Gavan
In late 2019 long-time False Creek South resident Mary Gavan passed away. At a Celebration of Life on January 26 friends shared memories and poems for Mary.
Upgrade Your Lighting, Lower Your Costs
Dramatic improvements in lighting technology and reduced costs over the last eight years have made lighting upgrades an attractive option for many enclaves in False Creek South. Charlie Richmond explains.
PAC connects school, families and community
There's lots going on at False Creek Elementary! Check out this month's Parent Advisory Council update.
Ripples from The Creek: Some Things Never Change
To anyone in False Creek South who has had trouble getting fellow residents to abide by the rules and regulations of garbage disposal and recycling, you are not alone - and there is historical precedent.
Did You Know?
Did You Know? is a regular feature with local information and trivia.