Heritage Vancouver has released this year’s Top 10 Watch List, their 16th annual list that accompanied a bus tour this past weekend. This year they are seeing particular threats to neighbourhoods’ character, culture and history. They range from a loss of individual architecturally significant homes to single-family neighbourhoods, to the potential loss of entire communities along with those community nodes that hold them together.
Chinatown, False Creek, “The Drive” and areas of the Downtown East Side are all present on this year’s list. Each represents a unique piece of Vancouver’s history and remains the heart of distinct cultural communities, yet all are also facing the same threat: development pressure.
Schools continue to be threatened as several have just been demolished in the last few months — Sir Sandford Fleming has just been announced. Churches as well continue to grapple with declining congregations and revenues, and increasing land values. As the churches are sold for redevelopment, Vancouver loses crucial community gathering space.
Heritage Vancouver Top 10 Watch List for 2016
1. Bayview Community School (1913-14) – Heritage Schools
2. Crown Life Plaza (1978) – Recent Landmarks
3. Chinatown
4. Salvation Army Temple (1950) – Community Gathering Places
5. St. Stephen’s United Church (1964)
6. Red Light District of Alexander Street
7. Commercial Drive – Our Main Streets
8. Townley & Matheson homes – Demolition Derby
9. Vancouver College (1924, 1927, 1957)
10. False Creek South – The ideal planning community
Heritage Vancouver reports that it’s not all grim news. In 2015, the City of Vancouver introduced the Heritage Conservation Area policy tool, with the first HCA established in First Shaughnessy. We look forward to the selective use of this tool to manage threatened neighbourhoods well into the future.
2016 will see the continuation and implementation of the Heritage Action Plan, including Heritage Register and Building Code updates as well as recommendations to address the neighbourhood character crisis. There are many ways to participate in this ongoing process and Heritage Vancouver looks forward to seeing community members at their community engagement tours, lectures and events in support of Vancouver’s heritage. Follow Heritage Vancouver on Facebook for the latest news.
Sometimes I think about everything I need to juggle in life and I feel overwhelmed. However, I have to pause and consider that on top of all of that, I can’t even fathom also being responsible for four other little lives, like my sister. That’s when the image of a hero mom wearing a cape like Superman comes into my mind. Moms do so much and as a small token of our appreciation, we have (at least) one day a year to make it all about them.
This year, Sport Chek has put together a gift guide for active moms with sought-after items under $25, under $50, and under $100 to fit your budget and to bring a smile to mom’s face.
Mother’s Day Gifts from Sport Chek
My top pick under $25*: Why are socks typically thought of as a Father’s Day gift? For my last birthday I really did ask my mom for socks! I think she’d appreciate some sporty ones for herself too.
Whether it’s after a long day at work, out-and-about, or after a work out, help mom recover and relax with these massage items:
My top pick under $50*: For the yoga mom, running mom, and all around active mom, pick out some Urder Armour crop pants. For after hours, beach time, patio & wine time, casual wear and dresses are also a great pick for mom.
My top pick under $100*: Casual boat shoes (also great for patios, farmers markets, and hanging out with family in the backyard) are slip-on essential for summer. Of course we can always anticipate a few showers or foggy mornings now and then, so a shell jacket is the ultimate West Coast must-have.
Win a $200 Gift Card
Now that you have some inspiration, you can enter to win a $200 Sport Chek gift card! Here’s how:
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I will draw one winner at random from all entries on Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at 12:00pm. Follow Sport Chek on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for more information.
* Prices reflect those as-published online May 5, 2016 and may be subject to change.
Update The winner is Coral!
The Belmont Bar is celebrating National Caesar Day on May 14th by hosting a craft “Beezer” competition. A beezer is a Caesar made with, you guessed it, beer instead of hard liquor. Participating in the Battle of the Beezer are Driftwood Brewing; Persephone Brewing; Phillips Brewing Co.; and Russell Brewing.
Where: The Belmont Bar, 1006 Granville, Vancouver
When: Saturday, May 14, 2016 at 3:00pm
Tickets: $10 at the door and include 4 Caesars
Judges for the beezer competition will be CAMRA Vancouver Board Members; Legacy Liquor Store’s expert, Chris Bonnallie; Craft Beer Pioneer Lundy Dale; Vancouver Brewery Tour’s Monica Frost.
Win Tickets to Battle of the Beezer at The Belmont
If you would like to attend, I have a 4-pack of tickets to give away. Here’s how you can enter to win:
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Must be 19+. Please enjoy responsibly. I will draw one winner at random from all entries at 12:00pm on Monday, May 9, 2016. Follow The Belmont on Facebook and Twitter for more information about special events.
Update The winner is JH!
Direct from Broadway comes Newsies, the smash-hit, crowd-pleasing new musical from Disney and winner of the 2012 Tony Awards® for Best Score and Best Choreography. Newsies will be in Vancouver from July 5th to 10th at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre.
Filled with one heart-pounding number after another, Newsies is a high-energy explosion of song and dance you just don’t want to miss. Based on true events, it tells the captivating story of a band of underdogs who become unlikely heroes when they stand up to the most powerful men in New York. It’s a rousing tale about fighting for what’s right… and staying true to who you are.
Pre-Sale Code for Disney’s Newsies in Vancouver
If you would like to secure your tickets early, I have a pre-sale code that is valid May 6th to 8th only. Use this link and the code: 4JACK to make your purchase. The pre-sale will be live as of 10:00am on Friday, May 6, 2016.
ALL SALES FINAL. No exchanges or refunds. Blackout dates and other restrictions may apply. Standard Ticketmaster service fees apply to online or phone orders. Dates, times, prices, and cast subject to change without notice. Offer may be revoked without notice. Limit 9 tickets per person per 7 day period. All prices are in CAD and include a $3.00 CIF. Tickets must be purchased by May 8, 2016.
Disney’s Newsies is a part of Broadway Across Canada’s 2016-2017 season in Vancouver that also includes The Book of Mormon, Kinky Boots, and Cinderella. Follow Broadway Across Canada on Twitter and Facebook for more information about their shows coming to Vancouver in 2015-2016.
Britannia Mine Museum is taking part in BC Mining Week by hosting a Family Fun Day on Saturday, May 14th. This special event is focused on recognizing the contributions of modern mining to British Columbians.
Family Fun Day at Britannia Mine Museum
At Family Fun Day, visitors of all ages can enjoy various entertaining activities from several Earth Science organizations including:
- Interactive mineral workshops from MineralsEd like make your own fossil imprints
- Explore the world of geoscience with hands-on activities from Below BC
- Science based water activities exploring the unique properties of H2O
- Live performances by the Sansho Daiko Japanese Drummers
- Climb aboard a Finning loader
- Face painting, a costume photo booth, and cookie mining
- Hang out in the Britannia Beach Volunteer Fire Department fire truck
The Museum will also debut its new 2016 summer exhibit, Water: Beneath the Surface, which examines the complex world of H2O. The exhibit includes fun, interactive displays and experiments exploring the hidden talent of water, how it shapes the land around us, and the role it plays in creating some of the most extreme and fascinating environments on our planet.
The Britannia Mine Museum provides unique and memorable experiences that engage visitors of all ages. Enjoy fun exhibits and crowd favourites like the underground mine train, the historic 20-storey concentrator mill and gold panning, and learn about Britannia’s history as one of the largest copper mines in the British Commonwealth in the 1930s.
Win a Family Pack of Tickets
The Britannia Mine Museum has an important role in educating the public about the contributions of mining and minerals to society, the 112-year history of the storied Britannia Beach community and the ideas and practices of environmental renewal and sustainability.
Check it out for yourself! Enter to win a family pack of 5 tickets (2 adults and 3 kids). Here’s how:
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I will draw one winner at random from all entries at 12:00pm on Sunday, May 8, 2016. Follow Britannia Mine Museum on Facebook and Twitter for more information about this iconic attraction just up the Sea to Sky. It is open seven days a week from 9:00am to 5:00pm with guided tours throughout the day (last tour at 3:00pm).
The contest winner can use their passes on Family Fun Day, or another time, as they will be valid for one visit until the end of 2016.
BC Mining Week takes place May 8-14, 2016 with events taking place all over British Columbia, recognizing and celebrating the importance of mining as one of BC’s largest and oldest industries.
Update The winner is Aimee!
