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Administrator By Bruce Gilmour, DRA president This summer, my family and I enjoyed the pleasures of country life in the south Cariboo. However, with my ear to the ground, I was also learning about trouble brewing back home in Dunbar. It came out in dribs and drabs because the city did not bother officially informing the … Read more
We hope you are all keeping safe and well. We continue to take a gradual, thoughtful approach and thank you for your patience and cooperation as we navigate the changes required because of COVID. At present, masks are mandatory in public spaces, including the Dunbar Community Centre. The Fall program guide is on our website. … Read more
DEEP has quietly been continuing work towards building a stronger and more resilient community. In response to COVID restrictions, we decided to redesign our Map Your Neighbourhood (MYN) tool and make it easier to meet via Zoom to learn about the nine important steps to follow immediately after a disaster – starting with securing your … Read more
By Joyce Gillespie Dunbar Little League (DLL) – have you heard about it? Have you seen the large white lettering on the big green sign at Memorial Park West along West 33rd Avenue? Have you seen the number of players and families enjoying games at the park? Perhaps you’ve thought: “Baseball? Isn’t that a sport … Read more
By Andrea Sara Imagine a lovely bench in a boulevard garden where people, especially those living with dementia, can rest in the sun or shade, surrounded by pops of bright flowers while listening to the sounds of birds and bees and watching butterflies dance and play. That idyllic scenario is the potential outcome of two … Read more
By Andrea Brown, (former) Dunbar Branch head The Dunbar Branch is open, and you are welcome to visit! Vancouver Public Library locations are following all current public health guidelines. The library continues to be a place where everyone is invited to discover, create and share ideas and information (both in-person and online)! Please ask a … Read more
By Angus McIntyre The Salmonberry Days Committee cancelled the annual May event in March of 2020 with the arrival of COVID-19. For May of 2021 we created a printed set of self-guided historical neighbourhood walks that are also available in video form. Three more videos were added to a new YouTube channel: Terry Slack on … Read more
I take the route 25 bus to the Canada Line once a week for physiotherapy downtown. Earlier this year, I arrived at my southbound bus stop at 21st Avenue and Dunbar to find a notice that TransLink was eliminating certain bus stops to speed up service and improve reliability. By Angus McIntyre While my stop … Read more
By Neil Piller, Director of Operations, St. George’s School After approximately 10 years of planning, consultation and awaiting city approval, the building permit for two new senior school academic buildings and dining/gathering hall at St. George’s School was finally issued by the City of Vancouver in mid-June. Work is well underway, with two shiny white … Read more
Nov. 2, 2021 City of VancouverMayor Stewart and Council Dear Mayor Stewart and Councillors: Re: Streamlining Rental Citywide Rezoning This letter is to inform you that the Dunbar Residents’ Association opposes the Streamlining Rentals proposal. We urge you to vote against it and work with communities like ours in finding better ways to bring needed … Read more