The UNA Operating Budget Consultation is an open opportunity for community feedback on the 2021-2022... Read More

Every year, the UNA publishes an Annual Report to update members on the work done towards the UNA Strategic Plan and to... Read More

Please note the following holiday schedule for the UNA main office and community centres: December 24 to January 3: UNA... Read More

Upgrading Nobel Park would introduce varsity play to the neighbourhood, while continuing to provide community access... Read More

There will be modified parking enforcement over the holiday season between December 24, 2020 – January 1, 2021. This... Read More

Santa has selected the Wesbrook Community Centre for a special mailbox to collect letters to... Read More

You have heard it before; this holiday season is going to be different. With a lot more time being spent at home, less... Read More

As an update to the additional restrictions put in place by the BC Provincial Health Officer on November 7, 2020, the... Read More

To reduce the spread of COVID-19, the UNA requires the wearing of masks in all UNA indoor facilities effective... Read More

This initiative aims to reduce psychological, social, cultural and financial barriers to participation. Build physical... Read More

By order of the BC Provincial Health Officer, the UNA is suspending all indoor group physical activities and indoor... Read More

The UNA Board of Directors is establishing a Community Engagement Advisory Committee that will represent community... Read More

The UNA has made some important operational changes in order to re-open the Wesbrook Fitness Centre safely, starting... Read More

We’re excited to announce that the Green Depot is going to be re-opening on Wednesday, October 28! Due to concerns... Read More

Important Note: The dates in this article were adjusted due to a project delay caused by weather. The project was... Read More

Halloween looks a little different for everyone this year, but that doesn't mean we can't have some fun and stay safe... Read More

This is a great time to re-assess our own at-home working habits to see if there are ways that we can reduce our energy... Read More

A Special General Meeting of UNA Members took place on September 30, 2020 from 7 to 9 p.m., for the purposes of voting... Read More

If you are a UNA Member who needs help with online voting for the UNA SGM, please contact 604-822-4227 or email... Read More

We continue to plan, research, and look for better alternative programs and approaches. Our guiding principles remain... Read More

Due to concerns surrounding Covid-19, the Green Depot has been closed since March 16. We are currently working on ways... Read More

To reduce touch points and promote physical distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic, the University Neighbourhoods... Read More

Please be advised that on September 30, 2020 from 7 to 9 p.m., the University Neighbourhoods Association (UNA) will... Read More

Due to precautionary measures regarding COVID-19, only essential parking services have been enforced in the UNA... Read More

With the attention that cycling has received in recent months, it’s the perfect time to re-visit the benefits of... Read More

It is the responsibility of dog owners and dog walkers to pick up waste left behind by their pets and dispose of it... Read More

Wine making is one of the oldest industries and despite that, it’s only been in the last couple of decades that... Read More

The UNA is re-opening the Wesbrook Community Centre splash pad this Saturday, June 27. Please note that the UNA will... Read More

You are invited to apply for a spot in the Wesbrook YMCA Child Care Centre. The new Wesbrook YMCA Child Care Centre... Read More

As we continue to work towards providing our community with programs and classes while adhering to official guidelines,... Read More

Coyotes have found a safe denning site in areas close to our neighbourhoods and are behaving protectively of their... Read More

These last few days, like millions of people across Canada and the world, I have witnessed the devastating impacts of... Read More

In the last three months, we’ve collectively and individually gone through waves of change that we never could have... Read More

The UNA will be re-opening all neighbourhood playgrounds on Friday morning, May 29. Please note that the UNA will not... Read More

The UNA is in the process of adjusting our plans for re-opening some of our facilities and programs with careful... Read More

The Board of Directors of the University Neighbourhoods Association (UNA) is pleased to announce the appointment of... Read More

Starting today, May 15, 2020, the UNA Website and UNA Account system are getting an upgrade. These two areas are... Read More

During this time, our work is ongoing with provincial recreation organizations, health authorities and other... Read More

At the UNA, we stand by three Foundational Principles that guide the work that we do in all of our community centres... Read More

Environmental Impacts Emissions Once a flower has been cut, it enters a ‘cold-chain’ in which it is... Read More

In early March 2020, the UNA received the approval from Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) for a total of... Read More

UPDATE (APRIL 24, 2020): With guidance from Vancouver Coastal Health, a review is being conducted regarding the... Read More

There are many heath-care and essential services heroes in our UNA communities and in B.C. They are doing a... Read More

The Old Barn Community Centre has transformed some of its space into a temporary, full-day daycare, which opened this... Read More

How we walk through the world today looks a bit different than it normally does this time of year. However, the spring... Read More

The UNA has cancelled all Spring Programs in accordance with public health measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19.... Read More

(Effective March 16 until further notice) Due to COVID-19 , at this time, both UNA community centres (Wesbrook... Read More

How we choose to dress ourselves has impact that goes far beyond personal functionality and image. The modern-day... Read More

Valentine's Day is an opportunity to share with the people in our lives just how we feel about them. This day is all... Read More

The University Neighbourhoods Association (UNA) has received messages of concern from the community regarding the... Read More

Thinking of making a resolution in the new year? Thought about making one that has a lasting impact on the health of... Read More

The holidays can be a most wonderful time of the year and it's important, during this season of gift-giving and... Read More

Please be advised of the work being done for the Childcare Centre Project behind Wesbrook Community Centre from... Read More

On November 6, the UNA held its Annual General Meeting at 7:00 p.m. at the Wesbrook Community Centre. Results of the... Read More

Why are trees important? After oceans, forests are the planet's greatest storehouse of carbon Forests are habitats... Read More

The nominations for candidates for three vacant seats in the UNA Board of Directors closed on Monday, October 7, 2019.... Read More

September 27 was a big day for sustainable action. It concluded the Global Climate Strike, a week of youth-led... Read More

The average Canadian household wastes $1766 of edible food a year. That’s like throwing away one out of five bags of... Read More

On November 6, 2019, the University Neighbourhoods Association (UNA) members will elect three new members to its Board... Read More

Meat consumption has huge impacts on greenhouse gas emissions, land-use, water-use, and energy-use. One of the best... Read More

Have you been thinking about getting an Electric Vehicle (EV)? Want to know how EV-rebates work? or what to do once you... Read More

Due to other obligations, Nataliya Jatskevich has made the difficult decision to resign as an elected resident Director... Read More

The UNA Office has gradually been migrating our front desk services to the UNA community centres since the beginning of... Read More

The University Neighbourhoods Association (UNA) announced that Johanne Blenkin has stepped down from her role as UNA... Read More

Ever wonder why it's important to "buy local"? They are words we hear often but can be difficult to understand in a... Read More

Choosing the most sustainable option can often be confusing and overwhelming. There are many considerations to make,... Read More

More information on this event can be found on the UNA Events Calendar.... Read More

Earth Day has been internationally celebrated since 1970 (49 years!). It is a day to bring awareness of some of the... Read More

Are you thinking of getting rid of items that no longer ‘spark joy’? Are you trying to clear out some clutter as... Read More

The UNA has developed the Events Calendar as a central hub for upcoming events at UBC that are of interest to... Read More

Valentine’s Day is a day where we make a bit of extra effort to show our loved ones that we care. When you’re... Read More

Wesbrook Mall will be fully closed between Student Union Boulevard and University Boulevard to ALL traffic, cyclists... Read More

New Year – New Tips! We are kicking off 2019 with some more sustainability tips for the... Read More

In October 2018 there was a natural gas pipeline rupture that reduced the Lower Mainland's natural gas supply to 85%... Read More

Please be advised of the following 2019 holiday schedule for UNA... Read More

The University Neighbourhoods Association’s Strategic Plan is for 2019 – 2021. This is the UNA’s first Strategic... Read More

The UBC-UNA Neighbourhoods Liaison Committee was formalized in April 2018 as part of the evolving partnership between... Read More

Make small changes in how you give this year. Never given tickets as a gift before?  What about swapping a couple... Read More

Did you know that 10% of the average B.C. electricity bill is from devices that are turned off, but still plugged in?... Read More

Did you know that sustainability includes financial, social, and environmental factors? While sustainability is often... Read More

We would like to inform you that we are launching Phase 3 of the Stadium Neighbourhood public consultation. We invite... Read More

On November 1, 2018, the University Neighbourhoods Association (UNA) members will elect three new members to its Board... Read More

This is a FREE 12-week program consisting of 50+ activities for seniors to improve their physical strength, mental... Read More

The UNA has number of projects underway, and information will be regularly posted to our website. A list of current... Read More

The most recent updates from Campus & Community Planning and the Electoral Area A Directors Update can be found in our... Read More

As the weather gets warmer and people are spending more time outside, we want to take this opportunity to remind our... Read More

A friendly reminder to all UNA park users for safety reasons no fires or BBQ's are permitted in UNA park... Read More

The UNA is pleased to announce the appointment of Thomas Beyer as the Member at Large on the UBC Neighbourhoods’... Read More

UNA Parking Advisory Committee is a volunteer committee established to advise and assist the UNA Board of Directors and... Read More

The University RCMP is warning students and residents to meet in a public place or at the police detachment when... Read More

Residents are advised that the following summer dates have been booked for large events at the Museum of... Read More

On April 16, 2018 over 70 residents attended a presentation by Michael White, Associate VP, Campus and Community... Read More

The partnership between UBC and the University Neighbourhoods Association (UNA) has been and continues to be vital for... Read More

On Sunday, May 6th, the BMO Vancouver Marathon route with run through UBC between 8:00am and 1:00pm. During this time... Read More

On behalf of the UNA we are pleased to invite you to Land Use 101. Aubrey Kelly, CEO of UBC Properties Trust, and... Read More

In March 2018, UBC Campus Security began conducting random patrols around the outside of the Fraternity Village. If you... Read More

Join us starting 4:30PM on April 5th at the Wesbrook Community Centre to view and comment on a development proposal for... Read More

Easter is here! Our office will be closed until Tuesday, April 3,... Read More

2018 - 2019 UNA Parking Permit and Visitor Passes are still available for purchase at the UNA... Read More

UBC is planning to increase the amount of student housing on campus and provide more services and amenities within the... Read More

Please note the following event will be taking place on March 10, 2018. This may affect traffic in the campus... Read More

Residents have been asking us to improve the way we communicate and increase engagement in the community. In response,... Read More

The current plan for this consultation has been cancelled. We will provide updates once a new schedule is in... Read More

We have received a short notice from UBC and Fortis BC regarding a gas leak in their transition line feeding UBC... Read More

We recommend all residents visit the City of Vancouver (COV) webpage to find more information on the City of Vancouver... Read More

The UNA Office has moved across the hall. To get to our new office go to the second floor, follow the hallway, and the... Read More

January 10th, 3:00pm: We have now completed a second count of all ballots for the election and the special resolution... Read More

The UNA Office and Community Centres will have special holiday hours over the next few... Read More

The UNA takes snow removal seriously and is making consistent, coordinated efforts with UBC Building Operations to keep... Read More

The UNA will be hosting an All Candidates Forum on December 7th at the Wesbrook Community Centre from 7:00pm to 8:30pm.... Read More

You are invited to join your neighbours and meet staff from the University Neighbourhoods Association and UBC Campus +... Read More

The It’s Time project is looking at how to improve Metro Vancouver’s road transportation network using something... Read More

On Tuesday, November 14th we began the switch over to our new website design. This update addresses website... Read More

We are pleased to announce 6 candidates running for two director positions. We have extended the time for nominations... Read More

Please note Fall Classic Half-Marathon will take place on various campus and Ministry roads on November 12,... Read More

There have been a number of inquiries about the director election and the AGM . Given the volume of information this... Read More

Please note there is an update in the UNA Parking Office opening... Read More

Campus and Community Planning is seeking applications for the volunteer position of Resident Member on the Development... Read More

The University Neighbourhoods Association is now accepting nominations for the UNA Board of Directors, with two... Read More

The UNA Board wrote to the Hon. David Eby regarding the fire tax and the service levy issues on September 20th,... Read More

Many UNA residents have recently received Vancouver Votes cards for the by-election to be held this month to elect 9... Read More

The UNA Board struck a bylaw committee with the UNA Directors appointed as the committee in July... Read More

The UNA is seeking feedback from UBC residents on a draft Snow and Ice Removal Bylaw. Your feedback is important as it... Read More

The UNA’s Parking management strategy in Hawthorn Place is meant to meet the need for on-street parking for Hawthorn... Read More

The following is a notice from UBC Parking Services. Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Arena is hosting concerts on September... Read More

What began as a weekly club for youth to learn about mental health topics is quickly becoming a unique and powerful... Read More

Due to required UNA bylaw changes, there is a delay in the inclusion of Central tenants in UNA jurisdiction. This means... Read More

The Longest Day Race is taking place on June 16. Date: Friday, June 16, 2017 - 18:30 to 21:00. Location: Various... Read More

The following is a notice from Campus and Community Planning. Date: Sunday, June 25, 2017 - 07:30 to... Read More

The following is a notice from the Musqueam Capital Corporation. ROAD SERVICING UPDATE – Expect Disruptions this... Read More

The Global National Masters Cycling Championship is taking place on June... Read More

Parking your vehicle within the UNA community can sometimes be a puzzling task. Why do cars get towed rather than... Read More

The Vancouver Police Department has issued a public warning after the statutory release of convicted sex offender... Read More

The UNA has been working with Modo, Zipcar, Evo, and Car2go to improve car share parking in the UBC community. The UNA... Read More

Metro Vancouver’s Stage 1 Water Shortage Response Plan will be put in effect as of May 15, 2017.  The restrictions... Read More

On May 15, 2017, UBC Parking Services will assume on-street parking invigilation and parking enforcement in the... Read More

Meet Gilles Lepine, one of our community’s newest UNA residents and UBC’s Senior Director of Athletics. Hailing... Read More

We have just been advised by UBC Campus & Community Planning, that the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure... Read More

Beginning April 1, 2017 UNA residents will no longer need to visit the UNA office to receive reimbursement for UBC... Read More

This annual event is to promote campus community and sustainable transport through an exciting and engaging dance... Read More

Have you ever stopped to look up at a big fir tree, and wondered how its beauty took your breath... Read More

The Board of Directors will vote to withdraw from the Contingency Reserve to complete the remaining capital projects at... Read More

Please note the following events will be taking place on campus on March/April 2017. This may affect traffic and roads... Read More

You Never Know Where Life’s Path Is Going to Take You. These words are especially true for Andrew Clements, Program... Read More

On February 14, 2017 the UNA Board approved the new parking fee schedule for Hawthorn Place and Wesbrook Place,... Read More

The UNA Community Field has been reopened. Please note, temperatures are still near or at freezing... Read More

Due to hazardous weather conditions, the UNA Soccer Turf Field is closed until further... Read More

As we are experiencing another cold front, the UNA will continue to respond to adverse weather conditions and will... Read More

The UNA Board of Directors would like to hear from you on the proposed 2017/ 2018 annual operating... Read More

In order to be compliant with the new Province of British Columbia 2016 Societies Act, the UNA Board of Directors... Read More

Residents of the UNA Community are invited to submit their names to be among the first to experience the new UBC... Read More

Don’t miss the upcoming UBC GamePlan workshop on January 21st from 1-4pm at the Wesbrook Community... Read More

Welcome to 2017 and Happy New Year! I hope you had a lovely holiday season, bringing you happily and peacefully into... Read More

The UNA continues to respond to adverse weather conditions and will increase snow and ice removal resources as... Read More

Wesbrook Community and Old Barn Community Centre - Holiday Hours &... Read More

“I just have so much in my head to produce, and I need to get it out there”, proclaims Julien Léger, architect,... Read More

It's that gloomy time of year again. The weather is cold and rainy, and all you want to do is stay warm and dry... Read More

All one-way car sharing vehicles (Car2go and Evo) will need to park in designated “Car Share Only Parking” in... Read More

Halloween is over, friends. If you're anything like me, your pants are a little tighter and you've sworn off candy for... Read More

"The UNA Good Neighbour" is a series of videos produced by the UNA. Check them out on youtube or vimeo. This is a fun... Read More

It is with great sadness that we mourn the passing of Jim Taylor, the founding chair of the University Neighbourhoods... Read More

October is one of my favourite months of the year. Is there anything bad about this month? The beautiful colours of... Read More

It feels like a new year and a fresh start in our community. School is back in session, the changing season has begun... Read More

Last Friday, it was National Dog Day here in Canada. I’m sure you all know by now that I love dogs. They’re... Read More

Thank you for celebrating the Old Barn Community Centre's 10th birthday with us! I hope you had as much fun as we did.... Read More

  Dedicated to promoting creative expression and encouraging the success of local artists, we are throwing an... Read More