Events

“Interconnected”: Stories that weave our social fabric – Coverage by Spotlight Jake

This past Thursday, InCommonTV hosted Interconnected: stories that weave our social fabric. InCommon.TV is a web-based storytelling channel that provides a platform for people to share their lived experiences...

We’re wearing pink today… are you?

by Justine Chubb  If you happen to notice more people dressed in pink today, your eyes aren’t deceiving you. This year, February 26th marks the day that millions of...

Celebrating and Spreading the Love on Valentine’s Day

You should cherish your loved ones every day, but Valentine’s Day is a good day to bring people together to spread the love to everyone (and a good excuse...

White Paper Dialogues: B.C. government asks community how to reduce barriers, increase accessibility

– By Aamir Sheriff “Government policy that outlines universal and accessible design requirements for buildings, homes, street, stores and the general infrastructure of cities would help reduce costs in...

Making Time for Personal Connections

Connect with families, professionals at the Richmond Autism Resource Fair and other upcoming events. Monique Nelson There are three things that have been a constant in my journey as...

Alternative Creations Studio strengthens community ties at signature event

It seems that art, like happy news or good food, is best shared. That is certainly true for Alternative Creations Studio, a creative hub that opens its doors for...

Spooktacular power of community explored at BACI Halloween event

Harry, who resides at at New Britton House, and Baham, a Residential Care Worker, celebrated all things ghoulish at the annual Halloween Costume Party hosted by the Burnaby Association...

Disney princesses add fun to fundraiser for autism supports

Inaugural open house heightens awareness of autism services’ reach, languages capability By Michelle Strutzenberger Though a blanket of rain hung heavy through the day, the creative and fun-loving spirits of a...

Collaboration brings mixed-income families together

Collaboration brings mixed-income families together Clothes Encounters event creates connections, helps those in need Deron Hamel Through a collaborative effort called Clothes Encounters, posAbilities’ Aegis West Day Program and the New Westminster...

Festival giving arts a ‘Kickstart’

Artistic director hopes to inspire artists, form national arts network By Natalie Hamilton A British Columbia organization is hoping to ‘Kickstart’ the dreams of aspiring artists and instigate a national arts...

Block party a ‘great success’

Event boosts sense of community, inclusion, Asia Hollingsworth says By Natalie Hamilton From families stopping by to get their children’s faces painted to a neighbour with a harmonica who spontaneously joined...

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