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Between the Bridges is now online and in print! Find a black and white printable version here. Check the website regularly for new event notices.  And more neighbour contributions, please!

Is False Creek South Really For Sale?

To no-one’s surprise, a recent Tyee article by UBC professor Patrick Condon headlined Vancouver Looks Poised To Sell Off False Creek generated waves of concern among residents of the Creek. Kathryn Woodward contacted Condon to clear up the confusion. Read more here.

Community Planning Moves Ahead

Driven by an emerging opportunity for a major innovation on currently underutilized land, the FCSNA is seeking community-wide input through two community workshops on January 25 and 29. 

Read more and RSVP for the workshops here.

Upcoming Events

Planning the Future of False Creek South – Neighbourhood Workshops

Saturday, January 25
4:30-6:30pm
Lind Hall, False Creek Community Centre
RSVP here

Wednesday, January 29
7:00-9:00pm
Sitka Square meeting room, 1092 Sitka Square
RSVP here

Winter Wander 2020

Saturday, February 8
10:00 am-5:00pm
Vanier Park, 1000 Chestnut Street
Hosted by Vancouver Museum and others
More info here

For even more events, and for more details, check out falsecreeksouth.org/events

Envisioning Physio and More 

One of the healthcare jewels of our community, Envision False Creek is truly an interdisciplinary organization.Learn more about Brent and Harry of Envision Physiotherapy, in the first of a Between The Bridges series about health services in the Creek. Read more here.

The Little Mountain Fiasco: A Cautionary Tale For False Creek South

Several False Creek South residents attended a demonstration protesting both the destruction of the publicly-owned Little Mountain social housing and the absence of new housing in its place. What could Little Mountain mean for False Creek South? Read more here.

Green Retrofitting Our Homes

In the second of the green retrofit series, we examine the sustainability of wood frame buildings, and how they can be retrofit to net-zero standards. Read more here.

Opinion: Public Art – In Your Face

What's your take on public art? Sharon Yandle takes on the Spinning Chandelier, Westbank's installation under the Granville Bridge. Read more here.

Ripples from the Creek: The Sockeye Limited Interrupts Creekers’ Sleep

This month's Ripples from the Creek takes a look at the old night trains, and what a new streetcar line could mean for False Creek South. Read more here.

Remembering Gillian Willis

Long-time Harbour Terrace resident and our good neighbour Gillian Willis passed away at her home in late December. Marie-Claude Collins shares her fond memories of Gillian. Read more here.

Sustainability Panel

November's Speaker Series featured a panel of Sustainability experts, including City Sustainability Specialist Angela Danyluk, urban design expert Scot Hein, and False Creek South resident Yael Stav. Read on to find out more about sea level rise in False Creek South, and what we can do about it. Read more here.

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