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BOARD OF DIRECTORSChair – Emma Carscadden Carscadden Stokes McDonald Architects
Vice Chair – Rick Havlak Homestead Junction
Treasurer/ Secretary – Amanda Dalla Zanna Savoury Chef Foods
Jason Gilron Pacific Restaurant Supply
Peter Joe Sunrise Soya Foods
Anu Kainth Property Manager 485 Railway & 305 Alexander
Wayne Nelsen Patricia Hotel
Braden Parker Low Tide Properties
Darryl Ray Butler Did It Catering Company
Tammy Tsang My Loud Speaker Marketing
PROGRAM CONTACT INFORecycle In Strathcona604-874-7283 [email protected]
Graffiti Removal1-877-684-4747 [email protected]
Mobile Community Watch604-685-0011
City of VancouverDial 3-1-1 Email [email protected] (Illegal dumping on public property)
311 Mobile App Download the VanConnect App and report on the go!
LOOKING FORWARD TO 2017
Strathcona BIA Office 1222 East Hastings Street Vancouver, BC V6A 1S6 604-258-2727
@StrathconaBIA /StrathconaBIA @StrathconaBIA www.strathconabia.com
Newsletter January 2017
UPDATE ON ADVOCACY WORK
The SBIA published an open letter in the Vancouver Sun on October 29th outlining our concerns about the lack of consultation on the two proposed supervised injection service facilities in Strathcona and raising questions about how the other pillars of the four pillars drug strategy would be supported.
Subsequent to the letter, there was media coverage from Metro News, Roundhouse Radio, CKNW, CBC, AM730 and Daily Hive.
We have followed up this work with meetings with the City and are pleased that we have a number of improvements to be implemented in Strathcona including:
• A Strathcona Community Policing Centre
• Additional LED lighting for Oppenheimer Park
• Needle pick up and sweeps • Improved safety, security and
cleanliness and economic development opportunities for the DTES street market
Work will begin in January on implementation of these initiatives. Additionally, the SBIA will be meeting with the City later in the month to discuss further engineering improvements for the neighbourhood. More updates will be provided as they become available.
2017 IS SHAPING UP TO BE A VERY BUSY YEAR.
The City’s Renewal outreach will be concluding in January with the process going to Council for ratification in February.
The SBIA will be moving toward implementation of projects such as its advocacy work and co-hosting a community health dialogue on January 19, details of which can be found below. We will also be moving forward on the public art initiative following the November 28 workshop held at the Strathcona Beer Company, planning for year 4 of the Made In Strathcona campaign and working towards a transportation advocacy plan.
THE TEAM THAT BRING S YOU:
As always, the volunteer-based board of directors are working hard on behalf of members. At the most recent AGM in September 2016, we welcomed two new directors, Anu Kainth and Darryl Ray.
Anu is first generation born Canadian of Indian parents. She was raised in a business family and has lived in Vancouver her entire life. Currently, a self employed business consultant, Anu also manages properties in Strathcona, Gastown and Kitsilano.
Darryl is co-founder of the Butler Did It Catering Company. He oversees the day-to-day operations of the business, including marketing, sales, staffing and the coordination of the events.
UPCOMING EVENTS
@StrathconaBIA /StrathconaBIA @StrathconaBIA www.strathconabia.com
1222 East Hastings Street Vancouver, BC V6A 1S6
HEALTHY COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS | JAN 19THOn Thursday, January 19, representatives from Vancouver Coastal Health, City of Vancouver, Vancouver Police Department, BC Housing, and community groups including the SBIA, will discuss community health in advance of the two supervised injection facilities being proposed for Strathcona.
Thursday, January 19, 2017 7pm to 9pm (doors open at 6:30pm)Strathcona Community Centre
DTES COMMUNITY RETAIL RESEARCH FORUM | JAN 18THAn opportunity to learn about the research conducted by Strathcona Residents Association/Raycam Community Centre, Carnegie Community Action project, and the Hua Foundation on the neighbourhood’s retail priorities. Presented by the Community Economic Development Strategic Action Committee. Refreshments will be served.
Wednesday, January 18th, 2017 4pm to 6pm Dr. Sun Yat Sen Classical Chinese Garden, 578 Carrall St. Vancouver
Contact and RSVP: [email protected]
bit.ly/CEDSACevent
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HOLIDAY SOCIAL RECAP
THE HOLIDAY SOCIAL AT PAT’S PUB WAS A HUGE SUCCESS THIS YEAR.
Around 100 SBIA members and partners came out to enjoy some holiday cheer.
Attendees enjoyed the wonderful atmosphere created by Pat’s Pub, great beer from onsite Hastings Mill Brewing Company, yummy bites from Railtown Catering, and of course the great company of SBIA members and partners. It is safe to say we had the best prizes of any holiday party in town, generously donated by SBIA members. The grand prize quiz
tradition was back with a very difficult set of questions this year. Trumps Fine foods continued their lucky prize winning streak from previous years and did a sweep of the two grand prizes. Savoury Chef was the SBIA member winner of the Recycle In Strathcona gift certificate, and are excited to take advantage of some free recycling services. Thank you to all of our members and partners that came out to the holiday social this year, what an enjoyable time as always!
We would like to thank our vendors for the event Leona’s Florist, Pat’s Pub and Railtown Catering.
A SPECIAL THANKS TO THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS FOR PROVIDING DOOR PRIZES FOR THE EVENT:
On behalf of all the staff and directors of the SBIA, thank you for your support and we look forward to continue working on your behalf!
Associated Plastics Boardroom EcoapparelLandyachtzLiquids and SolidsLondon Field Shoppe
Pacific Restaurant SupplyRailtown CateringRecycling AlternativeRoundhouse RadioSecuriguard
The Butler Did It Catering CompanyThe Uncommon Cafe
