Free Events in Metro Vancouver - January 2015

Click here for the January 2015 free list of things to do in Vancouver. Thanks to Eugene and Ken at VCC for putting this list together!

Today is CBC Food Bank day!

If you have time today, head down to the CBC building downtown (right across the street from the main branch of the public library) for their open house and Food Bank drive. The open house is from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m.

You can go through the CBC news room on a tour, and it's really fun. Also remember to donate to the Food Bank while you are there! Click here for more information.

How to avoid holiday fraudsters

Be careful this season when you are shopping or leaving town. Read this article from the Vancouver Observer about 7 tips to avoid identity theft this holiday season.

Free events for December 2014

Click here for the free events for December 2014. This list was compiled by two dedicated VCC Instructors who are always willing to share this list with us!

East Vancouver Culture Crawl - for art lovers!

If you're into art, design and crafts, then check out the East Van Culture Crawl this weekend! Click here for the website. You can visit hundreds of artists' studios in east Vancouver, and of course buy their art. Here's a 50-minute video of some of the Culture Crawl artists talking about their work:

HOT TALKS featuring Eastside Culture Crawl artists at Hot Art Wet City in Vancouver from bentzen on Vimeo.

Hazel McCallion, 93-year old mayor of Missassauga, steps down on November 30, 2014

Here is a link to some information about Hazel McCallion, the mayor of Mississauga, Ontario. She is 93 years old and has been the mayor of Mississauga for 36 years!

This is an interview that Rick Mercer did with Hazel McCallion from a few years ago, when she was 88 years old. Enjoy!

My Vote Matters

I think our voting field trip on Wednesday was a great success! I was so excited to see so many of you lining up to vote, and to see those of you who aren't yet able to vote be so interested in the process. Here is a video of young voters talking about why voting is important. Please encourage your friends and family to get out and vote tomorrow, if they are eligible!