From the city newsletter

On Monday, November 16, the Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation and the Marpole Community Centre Association are excited to welcome the community to explore the new Marpole Community Centre at 7780 Oak Street, learn about programs and services, and connect with community members.

Fitness Centre Opening Day – November 16

Join us on November 16 from 8 am to 8 pm for free drop-ins at the new fitness centre. New passholders can also purchase a two-week Flexipass for only $20! The Flexipass is valid at 40+ fitness centres, pools and ice rinks throughout Vancouver. This special opening offer is available from November 16 to 30 for new members who have not had an active 1, 3 or 12-month Flexipass in the last 12 months.

Please note that the minimum age to use the fitness centre is 13 years old.

Fall Programs

Registration is now open for fall programs offered by the Marpole Community Centre Association and the Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation from November 16 to December 24, 2026.

Winter 2027

In early 2027, additional programs, services, and expanded operating hours will be introduced, and the community centre's official opening celebration will take place. Registration for winter 2027 programs opens on December 7 at 7 pm.

We can't wait to welcome the community into this brand-new space!

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From https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/pete-fry-mayor-inauguration-9.7406488

City of Vancouver Mayor Pete Fry, centre, is hit with lettuce thrown at him by a Chinese lion as symbol of prosperity during a performance as councillor Mike Klassen, left, and Sean Orr, right, look on during the inauguration ceremony in Vancouver. (Rich Lam/The Canadian Press)

Did you know Mayor Pete Fry designed the original Bomber logo? I didn't and thought that was a cool tidbit.

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The Vancouver public transit integrity testThe card reader at the front of the bus isn't working. Do you walk to the back door to go out of your way and pay the fare or just sit down?I'm almost surprised how many are honest and still paying, myself included.#transit #vancouver @vancouver

The sloth didn't move around much, but it was still fun trying to spot the guy.

Hurricane, the sloth that has been hanging out at the Vancouver Aquarium for years, has died at the age of 29.

The aquarium says she was one of their "most beloved" residents.

A statement posted on the aquarium's social media account says the two-toed sloth has been receiving "specialized geriatric care" and was being closely monitored by their veterinary team.

It says her curious nature and daily interactions with people created many "meaningful moments" for staff and visitors who had the opportunity to meet her.

It says Hurricane was known for the "unique bond" she shared with her keepers and trainers whom she enjoyed socializing with every day.

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Unfazed by their would-be evictors’ successful push through city hall to rezone their block in July, the working class tenants of Myron Manor and their supporters rallied outside an art auction sponsored by the corporation seeking to displace them. The Myron Manor Collective were joined by the Vancouver Tenants Union along with community supporters and fellow neighbors from the Mount Pleasant…

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PSA because rabies is nasty and potentially deadly.

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ca/post/72415519

Advance voting for the 2026 Provincial General Election begins tomorrow, Friday, October 16.

Advance voting places will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (local time) each advance voting day. There are six days of advance voting for this election, from Friday, October 16 to Wednesday, October 21. Advance voting is an option for all eligible voters, and most advance voting places are wheelchair accessible. Voters can vote at any voting place in the province.

List of advance voting places (PDF)

This Saturday, October 17, Vancouverites can vote in both the municipal and provincial elections. You should have received your voting cards for either in the mail already.

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Nearly 104,000 people voted early in Vancouver’s civic election during the entire four-day advance voting period, with the final advance voting day — Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026 — setting another all-time, single-day turnout record for early voting.

There is now one final opportunity to vote in Vancouver’s civic election.

The civic election’s main voting day is Saturday, Oct. 17, when 85 voting locations will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Vancouver voters can choose any voting location in the city.

Voters with mail-in ballot packages must ensure their completed ballots are received at one of the City’s designated drop-off locations by 8 p.m. on Oct. 17 to be counted.

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Summary

• New process for making 3D splints more efficiently, accurately and consistently underway at Vancouver General Hospital
• This process is the first-of-its-kind in North America and will save an average of 60 to 90 minutes for occupational therapists and their patients
• Patients can receive customized splints sooner, helping them begin treatment earlier and supporting their recovery, mobility and independence

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Tsawwassen First Nation has ended its National Truth and Reconciliation Day ceremony early due to a collision that sent four people to hospital, killing two of them.

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Last time, the lines were crazy. Skip the rush and fuss, vote by mail! (As long as you are voting correctly. Ken Sim voters, the only polling places are actually in Alaska by the big tree)

Modo carshare members can use a compass card/key in place of the usual fob.

Mobi bikeshare members can use the compass card/key in place of the 7 digit user code (4 digit PIN still required).

No point, just an interesting old school front