Treated as a dumping ground for most of its history, Renfrew Ravine Park is slowly being rehabilitated thanks to a dedicated group of community activists, including Bryden Fergusson. Photo-Dan Toulgoet
Jewel in the rough
Terry Tayler remembers those days well. She has lived in the Renfrew-Collingwood
area for 37 years. When she moved into the neighbourhood she was a young,
stay-at-home mother.
Plaza not right for residential-city planner
The urban planner for the Plaza of Nations' property owners is disappointed city council will not immediately include residential development for the parcel of land.
Wal-Mart site neighbours wonder what will happen
The view across the street from Western Oil Services on Ontario Street near 69th Avenue isn't great. A one-storey brick building formerly occupied by Chrysler Canada sits empty on a large overgrown property.
Stiff property taxes killing veterans clubs
This may have been declared the Year of the Veteran by the federal government, but 2005 is definitely not a good year for veterans' clubs in Vancouver.
Plan in place to fix city's most dangerous corner
Handmade signs posted at all four corners of the Knight Street and 49th Avenue intersection tell the story. The messages ask for witnesses to an early morning car accident June 22.
Kind's words on terrorism-'be more vigilant'
Vancouver residents should not be afraid to ride the SkyTrain or buses in light of the terrorist bombings in London, says the Police Chief of the Greater Vancouver Transportation Authority.
Rain hurting parks revenue
While our drab wet summer has some flocking to tanning salons, it's also keeping people away from local beaches and golf courses.
