Hinge Park News Today

The budget has been finalized for a long-awaited elementary school in Vancouver’s Olympic Village neighbourhood, and there’s an anticipated opening date, the province announced Friday.

At a news conference Friday, Education Minister Rachna Singh announced funding of $150 million to build the Olympic Village school, which will welcome 630 students in 2029.

The Olympic Village site earmarked for a school over 15 years ago remains untouched. The closest school is a 25-minute walk away and has a long wait list.

Métis herbalist and educator Lori Snyder’s tours go beyond identifying and sampling plants – even into complex conversations about what ‘foraging’ really means

The City of Vancouver-owned lot between Cambie Bridge and Olympic Village in Southeast False Creek could be developed.

Experts wonder what is the best use for the city-owned land in Southeast False Creek

Vancouver school board has been asking for money to built desperately needed school since 2006

The recently formed lobby group Dude Chilling Dogs says Mount Pleasant is desperately in need of an off-leash area as confrontations over the issue escalate.

As B.C. begins moving toward its goal of lifting virtually every one of its public health restrictions by early September, countless residents are feeling hope for the first time in more than a year. But for others, the idea of stepping out of isolation seems impossible to get their head around — even though they feel like they should be elated.

_______________________________________________________________ Spring has sprung, and most Vancouverites are desperate to leave the dreary winter behind and experience springtime in the city. Vancouver certainly delivers the best summer has to offer, and if you’re wanting to switch from patios to parks, remember to bring a picnic to these spots around the city. It’s a treat having stunning Vancouver sunsets as the backdrop to your trip to the park, and if you bring friends and snacks — y...