Posts by Dan
May 2024 Newsletter
Union Market Is Back! Aman Loodu and head barista Maria McGrath Aman Loodu is the new proprietor of the re-imaged Union Market. He’s a trained baker with 20 years experience in the restaurant industry, specializing in bread, cookies and pastries. He had been looking for years to find the right place to open his first…
Read MoreInitial Air Quality Report Released
In Jan. 2023, the Port of Vancouver (working with the SRA, Metro Vancouver, UBC, and Vancouver Coastal Health) began a two-year air quality study of our neighbourhood. The study involves assessing data from 18 monitors placed in and around Strathcona and adjacent areas monitoring fine particulate matter (PM2.5), nitrogen oxides (NOx), ozone (O3), and carbon…
Read MoreApril 2024 Newsletter
Jackson Street Closure Update The School Streets pilot to close Jackson St. in front of Strathcona School (between Keefer and Pender) is apparently on hold. Our request for a presentation received this reply: “The project team is actively engaged in internal discussions, gathering input from residents, the school community, and various stakeholder groups regarding this…
Read MoreApril 2024 Meeting Minutes
SRA April Residents Meeting April 9, 2034 Meeting Minutes Chair: Dan Jackson Minutes: Mike Rhone 1. Dogs in Strathcona Park The has been some concern lately (on Facebook) about the status quo for dogs in Strathcona Park. The official unleashed area is in the northeast corner, but most dog owners use the larger grassy area…
Read MoreAQ Reports Released
The Port recently released a report on the first quarter (Jan-Mar 2023) results of their two-year study of Strathcona air quality. Here’s a link to the first quarter report. Very briefly, this initial data found that in the first quarter of 2023, average concentrations of NO2 (which comes primarily from diesel exhaust) and PM2.5 (which…
Read MorePark Improvements Update
For years, the SRA has lobbied the Park Board to make Strathcona Park more resident-friendly. In 2021, we did a resident survey that yielded ten recommendations. We were told that any improvements depended on the 2023-2026 Capital Plan, which was passed last year, allocating $107 the various park amenities, noting a need to renew and…
Read MoreFull Closure of Raymur Ave Rail Crossing
The city plans to close the Raymur Ave. railway crossing to address safety concerns and meet Transport Canada’s new safety standards. The initial deadline to install the safety upgrades was the fall of 2021, but Transport Canada extended the deadline to November 2024. The extension allowed the engineering staff to work with a consultant to…
Read MoreMarch 2024 Newsletter
UPCOMING EVENTS First Saturday Open Studios Saturday, March 2, 12-5 PM. Tour local art studios and galleries at this monthly, artist-run event. Open to the public. To see which studios will be open, go to https://www.firstsaturday.ca/ Free Indoor Pickleball Every Monday, 1-2:30 RayCam Co-operative Centre gym. Fun and exercise! For all local residents 19+. Equipment…
Read MoreFeb. 2024 Meeting Minutes
Strathcona Residents Association Meeting Minutes: Feb 6, 2024 Community Issues Social Engagement: Traffic Concerns: St. Paul’s Hospital Update: Port Update: Park Board: Other Issues: Action Items:
Read MoreFeb 2024 SRA Newsletter
UPCOMING EVENTS SRA February Residents Meeting Tuesday, Feb 6, 7-9 PM at the Strathcona Community Centre (also via Zoom). Open discussion about cocktail crawls, dissolving Park Boards, toxic fumes and whatever else is on your mind. Link and agenda will go to all members the day before. Family Day Pajama Party Monday, Feb. 19 10:30-12:30…
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