Bryan and James have been friends since last fall when they were first introduced to each other over a cup of steeped tea at Tim Hortons. They made an instant impression on each other, bouncing around names, songs, movie titles, comic book series and old recor...

There is a Spanish saying “Barriga llena, corazón contento” which means “Full belly, happy heart.” This idea inspired around 20 people to gather at the Britannia Community Centre one Sunday evening in late January to do what people do best – share ...

If you’re on Facebook, you’re probably no stranger to the ‘Take a Seat – Make a Friend?’ YouTube video that went viral. The makers of the video conducted a social experiment which consisted of a colored ball pit, a sign ...

This past October, a community Sewing Club started off at the Hub! The club meets every Wednesday morning at the Hub, and is led by the wonderful Amie Peacock. She is an energetic and inspiring woman who seeks to bring the community together so they can get to...

The Building Caring Communities Team had the privilege of sharing the morning with John McKnight during his visit to Vancouver, BC. John shared stories and information about the history of asset-based community development and reflected with the Connectors abo...

I am amazed by the energy, excitement, and life a running race like the BMO Marathon brings to a city. Yesterday morning when I ran across the Cambie Bridge in Vancouver I noticed it had been newly decorated in banners for this weekends marathon. There seemed ...

People tend to be lonely in the big city. Urban designer Mark Lakeman has seen the power of community placemaking, or the reclamation of public space as social gathering points, as a powerful antidote to this phenomenon. Today, he is in Vancouver to spread the...

I was visiting family in St Petersburg Florida recently and as I was finishing a morning run noticed several older guys hanging out by a baseball field. I was curious as to what they were gathering there for. I noticed more guys all getting out of nearby cars ...

Recently I ran into one of my neighbours, Bonnie, and we started talking about the Olympics, the building, and our neighbourhood. Then she brought up the crazy snow sculpture Hayley and I made during the last big snowfall, and how that unique piece just sittin...

Nelson’s Market Tucked back in the quaint York neighbourhood of Bellingham, WA is Nelson’s Market.    This small convenience store and cafe is a hub of hospitality and neighbourly connection.  From the surprisingly positive signage on the outsid...