The City of Surrey launched the third phase of public engagement for the new Surrey Transportation Plan which will outline a long-range vision for a Surrey of a million residents, articulate a decision-making framework, and identify transportation priorities for the next 10 years.
Surrey Transportation Plan
Between June 15 and July 30, 2021, the City is asking citizens to participate in a survey to provide feedback on a draft vision statement, and potential impacts and trade-offs related to four primary indicators (Bold Moves). The draft vision is: Connecting a million people and places with convenient and green transportation choices for all. The four primary indicators are:
1. Put safety first
Value human life above all else in the transportation network by building streets that prioritize safety over the movement of vehicles.
2. Support 15-minute neighbourhoods
Complete the walk and bike networks for all Surrey residents that live within an easy walk or roll of their daily needs.
3. Connect communities with rapid transit
Build a Rapid Transit Network that supports and connects all of Surrey’s communities.
4. Invest in green transportation choices
Strengthen the multi-modal grid by prioritizing walking, cycling and transit before personal vehicles.
The new plan will replace the current transportation strategic plan developed in 2008 and focus on growing the transportation network, tackling the climate crisis, prioritizing safety, balancing equity and leveraging new technology.
Feedback Wanted
The City is seeking public input on the proposed draft vision, and Bold Moves including potential trade-offs, to help them prioritize key transportation investments over the next 10 years. Take the survey online for your chance to win a $100 gift card.
The 11th Indian Summer Festival (“ISF2021”) is on now until July 17th with most events available to stream on digital channels, and premieres at 7:00pm every Thursday and Saturday (except July 1st).
Indian Summer Festival 2021
This year, the festival offers live digital event premieres (where audiences can interact through chat functionality) with an on-demand digital platform that makes it possible for events to be viewable until the end of the festival. The festival sees a stunning global cast of talent from beatboxers to tabla maestros, novelists and actors.
A Digital Pass to access all online events at the festival is $50. Individual tickets to all events are available on a sliding scale of no fee, $10 or $20.
“For this 11th year for the 2021 Indian Summer Festival, we thought that our theme should be “Shapeshifting,” says Sirish Rao, Indian Summer Festival’s Artistic Director. “It’s something that we’ve all had to do in the last year, and shapeshifters have existed in almost every culture.” The festival has elements of music, performing arts and literary discussions . “So we can experience the true transformative power of the arts,” adds Rao. “The arts give us levity, solace and help us make sense of our predicament and imagine our futures.”
Event Lineup
Saturday, June 19, 2021, 7:00pm (available to stream until July 17) Anoushka Shankar – The Musical Journey of a Shapeshifter
Wednesday, June 23 – Saturday, July 3, 2021 VOX Infold (Lobe Spatial Sound Studio, 713 East Hastings, Vancouver) This special project is a rare chance to experience the music of powerhouse vocal ensemble Vox Infold in the form of an immersive sound experience. Presented at the groundbreaking Lobe Spatial Sound Studio and using Lobe’s 4DSOUND system, this is music not just as sound but as a profound experience of space and dimension. Consider it a healing sound bath. Advance booking required and experienced as an individual or in a ‘household bubble.’ With Dawn Pemberton, Inuksuk Mckay, Russell Wallace, Tiffany Ayalik, Tiffany Moses, Shamik Bilgi and Ruby Singh.
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by Rebecca BollwittDisclosure: Review — Admission pass was covered by Tourism Vancouver. Not a paid post. Views are my own. Please review the Policy & Disclosure section for further information.
To ring in June as the unofficial “Attractions Month in Vancouver”, the city’s exceptional attractions and sightseeing businesses have put together an array of exclusive offers available for reservations now. Locals who also book a stay at participating downtown hotels will receive an attractions voucher valued at up to $75, for their adventures in and around the city.
Attractions Month in Vancouver
#LoveToExplore is the next phase of the #LoveVancouver promotion launched earlier this year by Tourism Vancouver, designed to inspire residents to rediscover our world-renowned city and the incredible experiences available right here at home.
Capilano Suspension Bridge Park Photowalk
I haven’t been to the North Shore in months so I thought for my own local attraction experience, I would head over to Capilano Suspension Bridge Park. Right now, you can get a free child admission for every adult admission to the park. Reservations required: Email info[at]capbridge.com or call (604) 985-7474 and quote TVAN135).
Had a lot of fun with my sister – and it’s easy to avoid crowds with all the protocols in place
Vancouver’s world-class attractions and unique experiences are critical to the rebuild of the city’s visitor economy. Tourism Vancouver states that prior to the pandemic, anchor attractions in Vancouver welcomed over 6 million visitors per year and generated an estimated $256 million in gate revenues. More than ever, the city’s tourism industry depends on residents taking advantage of these special offers and supporting local businesses throughout this upcoming summer.
Residents looking for up-to-the minute information are encouraged to connect with the Tourism Vancouver Virtual Visitor Centre. Members of the team are ready to connect through the “Live Chat” feature and share fresh ideas to help planning their trip to Vancouver this summer.
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by Rebecca BollwittDisclosure: Sponsored Post — Sponsored by Coastal Jazz & Blues Society Please review the Policy & Disclosure section for further information.
At Performance Works, audiences of 40 will be permitted at the free daytime shows (2:30pm, June 25-July 4) and the evening ticketed events (8:00pm, June 25-July 4, 2021).
At The Ironworks, audiences of 25 will be permitted at the free daytime shows (4:30pm, June 25-July 4) and the evening ticketed events (9:00pm, June 25-July 4, 2021).
Events at the Western Front, Tom Lee Music and Pyatt Hall, as well as the International Streaming Series, will remain virtual.
Seating arrangements and physical distancing will be in full compliance with PHO guidelines and will be strictly enforced. Festival safety plans are available on the Coastal Jazz & Blues Society website’s Attending a Show page along with helpful information about pre-sales, registering for tickets, and more.
Patrons must register for these tickets in advance in order to comply with contact tracing and safety protocols. Tickets WILL NOT be available at the venue. Tickets will be available to the general public on Saturday, June 19 at 10:00am. Registration and ticket purchases can be made online by navigating to the individual show page.
The TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival, Vancouver’s signature Festival, celebrates its 35th edition this summer from Friday, June 25 to Sunday, July 4. The 2021 Festival includes performances by British Columbia’s plethora of talented artists; streams from New York, Chicago, Philadelphia, Amsterdam, and Paris; free online workshops; club performances; talks; and a continued partnership with North Shore Jazz. All streamed performances will be available to view on Coastal Jazz & Blues Society’s YouTube channel from broadcast date to 11:59pm PT on July 6, 2021.
Vancouver Pride Society has announced its full schedule for the 2021 #ChooseYourPride celebrations. While acknowledging that Pride doesn’t look the same for all community members, the organization is hosting more than 60 events including in-person and digital experiences taking place July 3 to August 3, 2021.
When: July 3 to August 3, 2021 Where: Various locations across Vancouver and online Tickets/Registration: Ranging from $0–$10 available online starting June 28, 2021 at 10:00am
As one of the first in-person Summer festivals since COVID hit in 2020, Vancouver Pride Society will bring the pandemic-friendly VanPrideFest to Jonathan Rogers Park in Mount Pleasant from July 30 to August 1, 2021. The series of free open-air programming with community partners offers ten different time slots dedicated to the specificities of the local 2SLGBTQAI+ community. The event is free but registration is required so organizers are able to comply with all provincial health orders.
For the first time this year, organizers are bringing a series of COVID-safe Pride Lounges to Vancouver Downtown, which will pop across from Jim Deva Plaza, Stanley Park Brewpub, and šxʷƛ̓ ənəq Xwtl’e7énḵ Square at the Vancouver Art Gallery. Attendees will be able to book a time slot for up to six people within their bubble in advance and enjoy drinks under the summer sky with lounge-style entertainment.
