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Ready to share with the community how your project went? You can submit your story here.
We held our Elgin and Burrard Summer BBQ on August 27th, 2023. Over 45 people came out to enjoy our successful get-together, with an age range from one to eighty-five!...
Read MoreGone to Seed is a free roadside seed library in Comox, we have been open since March 2021 and our seed-sharing community has grown by leaps and bounds! The library...
Read MoreOn a balmy Friday evening in the Blundell & No. 2 block, we had the first-ever Chatsworth Block Party in more than two decades. In a world that often felt...
Read MoreWe hiked the Burnaby Mountain every Tuesday morning in July and August 2023. We provided rides for some participants. We also did a BBQ on July 22. Everyone enjoyed the...
Read MoreIn 2021, we recently moved to Petit Creek just outside Merritt, BC and experienced evacuation due to fire and floods. After these stressful events, a neighbour held a potluck for...
Read MoreI did the project on July 19, 2023, at Jones Park. My family was a big help in bringing food and supplies to the venue. Since I didn’t have a...
Read MoreThe second event of “cooking with Najia” was carried out successfully in a resident backyard. The weather was better than expected, and the sun surely added a smiley face to...
Read MoreWith the grant from NSG, we were able to build a lovely community garden. Neighbours and friends came together to clean up, dig out, and build a raised garden bed...
Read MoreWe had 12 ladies in attendance. It was wonderful to their artistic freedom in thier interpretation of the project. The afternoon was full of fun and laughter I sourced my...
Read More“This was a super successful event! I vote for a repeat next summer!” K.O. (event attendee) I won’t forget the August 2023 Open Band Contra Dance in Central Park, Burnaby,...
Read More‘Living Better in the Community’ Workshop was held successfully on July 11 2023 (Tuesday) at Killarnery Community Centre from 10:15am to 12:15pm. The posters were launched in late June and...
Read MoreOn approval from the City of Courtenay, and generous support from the Neighbourhood Small Grants, community residents of Sheraton/Cummings Rd organized to begin our project “Making Lerwick Forest Friendly To...
Read MoreWhen your project is done, tell the world how it went. We’d love to see pictures, hear about what went well, lessons learned, or the impact you had on the people that came. It can be as short or as long as you want, with 300-400 words being the sweet spot. We love sharing really stand-out stories on our newsletter too.
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