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Renfrew-Collingwood Community News November 2021

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My dream come true:

Mandarin duck spotted at Burnaby Lake by Penny Lim Ever since CBC Radio announced in 2019 that “the most beautiful bird in the world” was sighted at Burnaby Lake, my wish was to see this Mandarin duck. How did it get here? Was this bird of China blown off its flight path? We discovered it was a captive bird that flew its coop and was now happily socializing with fellow ducks. Upon hearing the news back then, we rushed out to Burnaby Lake but, alas, missed the Mandarin duck, though we met other avid photographers hoping for a glimpse of the famous waterfowl. The Mandarin duck is often depicted in Chinese art, scrolls and paintings. As an artist and birder, I’m always wistful over seeing one. Apparently, one Mandarin also escaped that year in New York and delighted people in Central Park. After more than two years, my dream came true. On a recent seniors’ trip to Mundy Park with the Thunderbird Community Centre, we enjoyed a lunch of fish and chips and swung over to Burnaby Lake to see the Mandarin duck. It was so exciting! Finally. There he was, attracting huge attention, accompanied by his girlfriend wood duck. Here is the most beautiful bird in the world. He escaped captivity and is now living it up with other waterfowl along with a girlfriend wood duck. Photos by Penny Lim

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Community Invited to Support Seniors Care Heroes The COVID-19 crisis has shined a bright light on the amazing work being done by front line workers at long term care centres across Canada. We have seen it first hand at Three Links Care Centre as our dedicated team of nurses, care aides, support workers, managers and professional service providers have risked their own health and safety to protect the frail seniors we serve together. Now Three Links is inviting community members to recognize the valour of these health care heroes by making a contribution to the activities of our Three Links Wellness Committee. Three Links established a dedicated Wellness Committee in 2018 to establish an innovative retention, recognition, training and professional development program for our staff. Our goal is to show how much we value their skill; how proud we are that they work at Three Links and how much we want them to stay. With labour shortages in seniors’ care hitting crisis levels, this work has become even more important than it was in 2018. We hope community members can join our seniors care wellness team by making a donation through a dedicated GoFundMe campaign at www.threelinks.com This portal includes two special links about the Wellness Committee’s activities and special projects, including a Memorial Garden we are developing in honour of the beloved residents we lost during the COVID-19 outbreak last fall.

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Environmental stewardship: November salmon survey and revegetation For Still Moon Arts Society, fall is native plant planting and salmon spawner survey season. Let’s hope the chum salmon return once again to Still Creek. As part of their Fall Environmental Stewardship series, Still Moon Arts has been busy clearing invasive species and planting native herbs, shrubs and trees at locations throughout the Renfrew Ravine. Residents are invited to join in and learn about native plants and their roles within the ecosystem of the ravine, as well as some of their traditional uses. In November, you are invited to help conduct chum salmon spawner surveys at Still Creek. Spawner surveys help provide information about the number of adult salmonoids in a creek. Since 2012, chum salmon have begun to re-spawn in this area.

Still Creek Salmon Spawner Survey + Riparian Area Revegetation At Cornett Road and Natal Street. Did you know that Still Creek is one of five creeks within the City of Vancouver that salmon return to spawn? Help conduct salmon spawner surveys with special guest Dave Scott from Raincoast Conservation Foundation. Following the survey, help plant native herbs, shrubs and trees to continue the revegetation along the banks of Still Creek. The events are family friendly, but note that working in areas on the streambank can be steep at times. There will be hot beverages and a light snack at each event. Rubber

boots are recommended, and dress for the weather. For more information, visit stillmoonarts.ca. Saturday, November 6, 10 am–1 pm: Register at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/environmental-stewardship-series-still-creek-salmon-spawner-survey-1-tickets-187213228807 Saturday, November 13, 10 am–1 pm: Register at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/environmental-stewardship-series-still-creek-salmon-spawner-survey-2-tickets-187214783457 Compiled by Julie Cheng. Source: stillmoonarts.ca

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Day and night COMMUNITY NEWS The mission of this non-profit publication is to provide the residents, businesses and organizations of Renfrew/Collingwood with a medium for community communication. Paul Reid: staff writer and layout coordinator Lisa Symons: sales and distribution coordinator Julie Cheng: editorial coordinator

Contributors: Julie Cheng, Loretta Houben, Penny Lim, Robert F. Edwards, Sophia Han, Vivian Qiu

We want to hear from you! Yes, You! Send comments, community events, press releases by regular post, fax or e-mail. Suggestions for improving the paper are welcome. We welcome appropriate, unsolicited editorial submissions if accompanied by the author’s real name, address and telephone number. The author should retain the original as we cannot return submissions without prior agreement nor does submission guarantee publication. We reserve the right to make editorial changes. The Renfrew/Collingwood Community News does not necessarily support the views of its contributors.

Next submission deadline: Nov. 10 The Renfrew-Collingwood Community News is an initiative of the Collingwood Neighbourhood House (CNH).

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Prepare for the winter ahead

by Robert F. Edwards Today the days are getting shorter and the nights are getting longer. The trees are showing evidence that fall is in full swing and winter will follow shortly. It is the time of year that we will spend more time indoors – whether it is our homes, our place of work or places we spend time being entertained. This is going to be another year that isolation and protection against the COVID-19 virus must be in full swing. It is our obligation to the people who are saving our lives and our loved ones through the medical institutions whether they be doctors, nurses or even volunteers in the medical profession. These people have been fighting the pandemic for close to two years. They have seen under their watch tragedies and loss of life that only this pandemic could have produced. They are exhausted, they are at their wits end as the pandemic continually surges with different variants like the Delta variant. Until we become answerable to these courageous medical heroes and roll up our sleeves and get the jab, we are part of the problem rather than the solution. If we are to help control this deadly disease, we must all take our part responsibly to not only save our own lives but the lives of our loved ones and our friends. One of the most vulnerable areas that has yet to be addressed is the chil-

dren that have not been vaccinated. Thanks to Pfizer we have a vaccine that can be administered to children (at time of writing, the vaccine is awaiting approval from Health Canada for children under age 12). It is especially important that the parents of children take the responsibility to protect the lives of the children by getting them vaccinated. Even though we are vaccinated and may need a booster shot soon, we must and should still comply to the following: • One, we must wear masks whenever possible outside our personal domicile. • We must keep our distance when out in public. • We must practice washing our hands and hygienic practices with disinfectants wherever possible. Just because we have been vaccinated does not mean that we cannot and do not have a risk of catching another variance of this deadly COVID-19. There is a glimmer of light at the end of this tunnel if we do what we must do to protect ourselves and each other. The sooner that we pull together as one country, followed by others, we have a chance of controlling this pandemic. Today we are approaching the holiday season and small gatherings are the order of the day. We must continue to stay within our bubble and avoid large gatherings at all costs. If we can get through the next month without a surge of more cases of infection, we have a chance of celebrating Christmas in a more normal fashion.

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Collingwood Corner: The East BCER station at Joyce and Vanness by Loretta Houben For years I’ve searched for a photo of the British Columbia Electric Railway (BCER) station on the east side of Joyce Street and Vanness. There are a few photos of the station on the west side, and there are photos of the next BCER station near Rupert and Vanness in the archives, but not this particular station.

The old film shows a BCER tram leaving the New Westminster tram barn, heading through Burnaby and through the Central Park area, past Royal Oak, Patterson and on until it reaches and passes Joyce. I stopped the film and took some snips, and I was thrilled to discover these images as they are the only ones I’ve discovered to date.

Finally, while searching the Vancouver Archives online, I discovered a clear movie clip by Kenneth A. Hodgson, filmed in 1950, which was uploaded in 2017. While watching it I realized I’d seen a fuzzier version a few years ago, and it had someone speaking and describing the footage. That video was so blurred I didn’t realize what I was staring at.

Wouldn’t you say there’s quite a difference between then and now? If you happen to have photos of this area of Collingwood, I’d love to see them. Loretta Houben is a long-time resident of Collingwood and frequent contributor to the Renfrew-Collingwood Community News. If you have photos or historical stories to share with Loretta, please email rccnews-editorial@cnh.bc.ca.

Snip from 1950 film from the Vancouver archives showing the Collingwood East station on the east side of Joyce and Vanness. Images courtesy of Loretta Houben

Got questions? We can help by Vivian Qiu Collingwood Neighbourhood House is offering a new, confidential one-on-one information and referral program called Navigation and Peer Support, for seniors aged 55+. The service is offered every Tuesday and Thursday from 2 pm to 5 pm by appointment only. Individuals are welcome to book an appointment by calling the front desk, 604-435-0323, or by emailing Dovana at dsingh@cnh.bc.ca. The info and referral program offers seniors support in navigating public systems such as provincial benefits, federal benefits, disability benefits, legal, income tax, transportation, health and employment. In addition, we help seniors fill forms and submit applications, including SAFER, BC Housing, BC Hydro, BC Bus program for Seniors, Canada Pension Plan (CPP), Old Age Security (OAS), Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) and Medical Services Plan (MSP). We also provide residents with information regarding community and health services in our neighbourhood and refer clients to community services and other organizations as needed.

Trained volunteers are ready to assist and support you with problem solving and self-advocacy in multiple languages, including English, Cantonese, Mandarin and Spanish. Over the past two months, the team has assisted clients with BC Vaccine Passport printing, benefit form filling and submission and referrals to communityrelated services in the neighbourhood.

A closer look at the snip from the 1950 film by Kenneth A. Hodgson.

Noticed in Vancouver

One of the first people to take advantage of the program was Badrudin Murji. Mr. Murji initially came in for help with filling out his BC Hydro Crisis Fund application. We quickly realized that there was more we could offer and, since his first visit, we’ve helped him win a Rent Bank subsidy, reapply for SAFER, clarify his GIS, defer repayment on a government loan and win his initial BC Hydro subsidy. Bring your questions and we’ll do our best to get them answered. Vivian Qiu is a volunteer with the Navigation and Peer Support program for seniors at Collingwood Neighbourhood House. by Karen Vanon


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A news section for RenfrewCollingwood learners

Spring forward, fall back by Sophia Han

Daylight savings time

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Changing our clocks to make the most of daylight during short winter days is called daylight savings time (DST). This happens in March and November, and gives us the saying, “spring forward, fall back.” The saying reminds us to move our clocks forward one hour in the spring and one hour back in the fall. “Spring forward, fall back” uses words that are homonyms — words that look and sound the same but have different meanings. Spring is the season after winter but “spring” can also mean to move up or forward quickly.

Remember to turn your clock back November 7. Photo by Sophia Han

To “fall back” means to return or to move backwards. Turning back the clock in March returns us to standard time, which is the time used in all parts of the world.

This year, daylight savings time starts at 2:00 am on Sunday, November 7. Remember to set your clock one hour earlier before bed.

Is daylight savings universal?  In Canada, daylight savings time has been in use since 1918. This was a time when the government needed people to work longer hours because the country was at war. Nowadays, most countries in North America and in the European Union still observe DST, but China, India and Japan do not. Even in Canada, there are places that do not observe DST, including Saskatchewan and some areas in B.C. Some people think that moving the clock forward disrupts sleep habits and increases the risk of accidents. To make the adjustment easier, you should try going to bed a little earlier each night for a week before the time change and avoid caffeine and alcohol around bedtime.

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to make the most of — to make the greatest use of something reminds — helps you to think of something universal — something that is universal affects all parts of the world has been — use has been to talk about an action that started in the past and still continues in the present: “He has been sleeping for ten hours.” in use — something in use is used regularly observe — if you observe a custom, you follow it disrupt — to change how something is normally done sleep habits — the things you usually do before sleeping risk — the chance that something unpleasant can happen adjustment — a change gradually — something that happens slowly, bit by bit

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Happy November! I hope this finds you well. Legislature is back in session, so that means all MLAs have been traveling back to Victoria. Detailed COVID safety protocols have been put in place to ensure that all members and staff are protected. If you are interested in learning more about what takes place, please visit www.leg.bc.ca/documents-data/broadcastsand-webcasts. Live and recorded webcasts are available when the House is in session. Stay warm and stay safe! People with moderately to severely compromised immune systems will generally have lower antibody responses from two COVID-19 vaccine doses. Studies show that giving a third dose to complete the initial vaccine series can help these individuals create antibodies to protect them from COVID-19. People who meet the criteria will receive a third dose of vaccine. You will be contacted by the provincial Get Vaccinated system about how and when to book a third dose, about 4 weeks after you receive your second dose. For more information, please visit www.gov.bc.ca/getvaccinated, call 1-833-838-2323, or drop by a Service BC Office. To obtain a copy of your vaccine card, please visit www.gov.bc.ca/vaccinecard. Thank you very much for your continued support and efforts. Anti-Racism Data Legislation Public Consultation Anti-racism data legislation is about better identifying where gaps and barriers exist, so we can provide better services for communities. British Columbians are encouraged to share their stories and experiences to help illuminate recurring themes and issues. SenseMaker, an online tool, will be used to let users share and reflect on their own stories anonymously and in real time with researchers and policy makers. The public engagement will run until November 30, 2021 and will be available in multiple languages here: https://engage.gov.bc.ca/antiracism/ data Grants Focus on Community Safety Organizations throughout the province working on community safety initiatives are invited to apply to the 2021-22 Civil Forfeiture Crime Prevention and Remediation grant program. Details of the grant program’s submission process, which is open from Oct. 13 to Nov. 24, 2021, are available online: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/ gov/content/safety/crime-prevention/community-crimeprevention/grants My community office will continue to provide services for constituents via phone and email. Please leave us a voicemail at 604-660-0314 or we are best reached at adrian.dix.mla@leg.bc.ca, and we will get in touch with you as soon as we can. You can also visit us on our website at www.adrian.dix.mla.bcndpcaucus.ca/. 本辦事處暫時只提供電郵及電話服務, 如需協助請電郵 adrian.dix.mla@leg.bc.ca或致電 604660-0314 留言。詳盡及最新資訊,請遊覽辦事 處網頁 www.adrian.dix.mla.bcndpcaucus.ca/. Take care! Sincerely, Adrian Dix, MLA Vancouver-Kingsway

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Joyce Location: 5288 Joyce St. ; Tel: 604-435-0323 / Annex Location: 3690 Vanness Ave. ; Tel: 604-428-9142 / Visit: www.cnh.bc.ca

Celebrating over 25 years of service By Collingwood Neighbourhood House Collingwood Neighbourhood House (CNH) proudly recognizes its longserving staff members. At this year’s Annual General Meeting (AGM), CNH staff and contractors who have reached the milestones of 5, 10, 15, and 25 years of service to the neighbourhood house were thanked by the Board of Directors. Teresa Ha

Here’s what Information and Referral/Reception Coordinator Jenny Eng-Chan has to say about Teresa:

An interesting fact that I learned about Teresa over the years is that you can grab her attention by saying any one of the following 3 words—“party room, gym space, or meeting room.” As you may have guessed, she is in charge of our facility rentals. How was she conditioned this way? The story begins with Teresa, moving from Toronto to Vancouver to make her home in the Collingwood community. As she was walking by CNH, she was curious about this centre. Soon after, she enquired whether she could volunteer and was placed in Reception. She had started with volunteering one day a week and then it grew to 5 days a week! When a position opened up, she applied, and here we are 25 years later. Teresa has a knack for business as she has a background in Commerce. She is the perfect team member to be looking after our facility rentals for CNH. Throughout the years, she has been occupying rooms with bookings at CNH and at the Annex. We have hosted many joyous birthdays, weddings, and baptisms that those people have returned to book again with Teresa for other celebrations. One time, I overheard Teresa say to a potential renter that was booking a

bridal shower that they should have her wedding celebration at the Annex, and from a wedding celebration, that they should return for a baby shower, and yet again for baby’s 1st birthday! And some of them do! Aside from her role as the Rental Clerk at CNH, she is a long-time member of the Health & Safety Committee, now known as the JOHS Committee. Members of this group ensure that CNH staff have a healthy and safe working environment. This past year has really stretched and tested this group as they work diligently to develop new protocols and guidelines to keep us safe. Her service and dedication to her work over these years has continued to inspire growth and learning from those around her. Aside from the role and responsibilities at CNH, equally important is her individual qualities that she brings forth, which is her faith in people, her patience, her spirituality, and her forgiving nature. Some of those that work closely with her have mentioned that she is a pleasure to work with, devoted to helping people who are less fortunate, a really good listener, and like a sister that they never had. Teresa has other interesting attributes that make her unique. She loves ketchup on almost EVERYTHING, and has a fondness for dogs. There are many wonderful things that come to mind about Teresa, but the one that ties it up nicely is her philosophy of how to end the workday. She refers to the comic strip character Snoopy where he is laying on the rooftop of his dog house, gazing up at the fluffy clouds and happily reflecting, relaxing, and getting ready for the next day to do it all over again. We wish her many more of these moments. Congratulations, Teresa, on 25 years with Collingwood!

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Ana Kazulin

Here’s what Alison Merton, Director of Early Years, has to say about Ana: Raised in Burnaby BC, Ana’s journey into Early Childhood Education began at Douglas College in 1989. After completion of the program, Ana began work at St. Barnabas Daycare in New Westminster before coming to Collingwood in August 1996 to work in the Duke St. Preschool Program. Ana spent many years welcoming families to Duke St., creating longlasting relationships that brought siblings to the program year after year. In 2003, Ana moved into a coordination role at Collingwood, overseeing the financial components of the child care department. Given Ana’s strength in organization and completing tasks, it’s a role that is invaluable to child care. For everyone that knows Ana, (and she will agree) she likes straight talk. If you request something of her and it’s not appealing to her… she’s going to let you know! She is also known in the department for being a fashion icon and Ana is always the first to volunteer to organize a Christmas party. Ana says she had stayed so long with CNH because it’s a great place to work and she was given the opportunities to grow and learn and that the organization is a loving, fair, inclusive environment. She says, “I love my job and I love coming here every day. Some days can be hard, but most all days are great. Collingwood has

become my family, and childcare my life! My future plans are to do the best I can at the job I do and love every day!” Her last 25 years has given her so many incredible memories that she truly can’t pick one. All of our staff professional development days, Christmas parties, social gatherings— all have different and beautiful memories for her, so it is almost impossible to pick one… although setting up for our first Christmas party at CNH and watching a certain staff member belt out Shania Twain in the multi-purpose room all by themselves is particularly memorable! A passionate Croatian, Ana loves spending time outside with her tightly knit family—a husband of 29 years, three children, and a son-in-law. Collingwood is very fortunate to have someone like her who cares so deeply about the organization. Thank you Ana, and many congratulations on this milestone! Reynato Tan

Here’s what Facility Coordinator Qasim Ahmadi has to say about Rey:

Rey has worked with CNH for more than 25 years. Rey is very hardworking, kind, helpful, knowledgeable, and a great team player. He brings great ideas to the Custodian Team on how we can improve the health and safety of all staff. During the Facility Coordinator’s vacation, Rey has filled in as the Acting Facility Coordinator. He has done very well while covering for the Coordinator. Congratulations on this milestone, Rey!


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Coming Events

Annual Winter Carnival and Tree Lighting – November 27

November 4

We welcome all to join us from 3:00 – 5:30 p.m. at the corner of Kingsway and Tyne Street in the Safeway parking lot. It won’t be a large of an event as we have hosted for over 12 years with the exception of 2020.

Diwali November 7 Day-Light Savings Time Ends

In partnership with the Jr. BIA, (students from Windermere Secondary School how’s mandate is to help bridge the youth of the community with the local businesses), the event will have arts and crafts for the kids, Santa will be there to take selfies with everyone and the community tree will be lit up at 5:00pm. Hot chocolate and cookies will available to keep us warm.

November 11 Remembrance Day November 27 Winter Carnival/Tree Lighting November 30 – December 6 BC Buy Local Week

This event kicks off the holiday season in the Collingwood. Start your holiday shopping early and support our local businesses. Covid 19 Updates for Businesses From October 24th until January 31, 2022 you will need to two vaccine doses and QR code for vaccine passport. Places where you will be required to show your vaccine passport: -

Restaurants where you dine in or pick up; fast food established do not require to show the vaccine passport. Large sporting events and concerts in arenas Theatres (cinema and live performances) Organized events with over 50 people Gyms

Covid protocols and Provincial Health Orders are continuing to change and we encourage you to follow the news and go to the website frequently www.2.gov.bc.ca. Shop Local Week November 29 – December 5, 2021 7 days to Buy Local #BCBuyLocal 1.Buy local online

2.Shop in store

3.Promote & share

4.Support your community

5.Put local on your table 6. Buy local made 7.Buy local gift cards.

Collingwood Micro Improvement Grants – November – January 2022 The Covid Micro Grants helped over 20 businesses earlier this year and the CBIA is extending the program. Grants up to $1,000 are available to businesses to make improvements to their exterior and interior. More information will be delivered to the merchants directly or email info@shopcollingwood.ca Shop Collingwood – It’s good for business!

How to Reach Us: @shopcollingwoodvancouver @shopcollingwood @shopcollingwood Office: #300 – 3665 Kingsway, Vancouver, BC V5R 5W2 T: 604.639.4403 E: info@shopcollingwood.ca W: shopcollingwood.ca


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