Interconnectedness Initiative Research Report: Stakeholder Strengths & Opportunities
As a coalition of agencies and individuals responding to the needs of survivors of torture and their families, VCST works…
Fraser Estuary research and restoration
Raincoast is undertaking a multi-year initiative that began in 2016 to conduct research and restore habitat in the Fraser River…
A memorable evening at the 2024 Raincoast Ocean Science Awards
Thank you everyone who attended and helped us honor the recipients of the 2024 Raincoast Ocean Science Awards. We had…
Tara Fernando shares her thoughts on amenity spaces and the importance of knowledge translation
When I was accepted into the Master of Public Health (MPH) program at SFU, I found a job post for…
Nature-based Solutions: How restoring habitat protects people and wildlife
Residents of BC’s Lower Mainland are acutely aware of the damaging effects of climate change. In just two years, the…
Congratulations, Kezia, on a great race in Vancouver
Huge Congrats to our physiotherapist Kezia Dawes and her husband Jeff for completing the Vancouver BMO 1/2 Marathon on Sunday!…
Jo Neill Counselling
When we struggle with life’s many challenges, and difficult realities, we can feel like there is something wrong with us….
Building hope through action
Many communities in BC have experienced the effects of climate change. Sharing stories of impact, successes and lessons is one…
Workshop on Self Care this week
Return to Centre: A day of Self-Care and Self-Compassion Saturday January 23rd, 2016, 9.30 – 5.15pm 1037 West Broadway, Vancouver,…
Ahad Kamranzadeh on the inestimable value of laundry rooms and what makes public common spaces feel inclusive and welcoming
I’m mainly focused on aging in place for people who live in affordable housing, especially older adults. I’m involved with…
Loneliness at home: reviewing the Psychology of Loneliness report from the UK Campaign to End Loneliness
This article was originally produced for the Canadian Housing Evidence Collaborative (CHEC). Loneliness has become an increasingly urgent public health…
Learning from community housing movements: Unlocking the social potential of parking spaces
A version of this article was first published at Happy Cities on May 18, 2022. Parking is a resource-intensive feature…
Robyn Lee, on her work with the Collective and the importance of understanding architectural history
I applied to the Masters of Urban Studies program at SFU for fall of 2022. When I was accepted, I…
Learning from community housing movements: Transforming corridors into social spaces
A version of this article was first published at Happy Cities on May 4, 2022. Hallways, entrances, and exits are…
Extreme heat resource round-up
Early on Monday, July 25, 2022, Environment and Climate Change Canada announced a heat warning for the Metro Vancouver area…
Quilt Canada came and went …
I arrived in Vancouver early morning on Wednesday – set up day at Canada Place. I was lucky that the…
Enhancing social connections through creative communication
Do visual communication approaches have the potential to enhance not only social connectedness but also research into connectedness? Our recent…
EQ-i 2.0 Certification review by Jody Béke
Jody Béke shares her experience with the Emotional Quotient Inventory certification (EQ-i 2.0) course at EITC. Source
Getting to know Ghazaleh Akbarnejad
We recently sat down with Ghazaleh over Zoom to chat about her work with the Collective and her experiences with…
Getting to know Lainey Martin
We recently caught up with Lainey Martin over a video call. She’s a Geography student at SFU and a research…
What we’re following: great reads, resources, new tech and more.
When Hey Neighbour Collective launched in July 2019, it felt like the issue of loneliness and social isolation was a…
A Picture is Worth 1000 Words: A photovoice exploration into social connections at home
The SFU Research team recently completed “A Picture is Worth 1000 Words”, a photovoice project which explores people’s experiences of…
Hockey, physio, and moving to Victoria: Getting to know Thomas Zhou
We met Thomas Zhou over the internet to chat with him about growing up playing hockey, moving to Victoria, and…
