News & Events

Community Consultation: Amendments to UNA Bylaws to Implement Online Voting Earlier this year, the University... Read More

Join the UNA and your community members for our annual Community Yard Sale on Saturday, May 27 from 10:00 a.m. –... Read More

The UNA Board of Directors met on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. Below is a summary of the meeting. Please note... Read More

Earlier this week, UBC Energy and Water Services reported there was an unidentified issue in their power supply system... Read More

Please see below for updates on the planned road opening of Gray Avenue between Wesbrook Mall & Binning Road:... Read More

We are excited to announce that the UNA Splash Pad is open now!  This water park gets busy as the warmer season starts... Read More

In February, the UNA called on UBC to prepare a Land Use Plan that includes specific environmental targets tied to a... Read More

We are excited to announce that the UNA Splash Pad will be opening for summer very soon. Currently, our Operations Team... Read More

Residents are advised to take note of variances to traffic routes due to the Shoppers Drug Mart Run for Women on May... Read More

Residents are advised to note road closures and to plan for detours during the marathon on May... Read More

The UNA’s Land Use Advisory Committee offered the following feedback on the proposed updates to the Residential... Read More

The UNA Board of Directors met on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. Below is a summary of the meeting. Please note... Read More

Please be aware that there are concerts being held at Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre on Tuesday, April 25 and... Read More

Please note that University Boulevard will be partially closed for utility work between April 17 to August 19, 2023.... Read More

The UNA Board has sent the attached letter concerning the impact of development on the eagle’s nest located adjacent... Read More

As a measure to facilitate utility marking and locating at UBC Lots 5&6, parking in the two bays located in front... Read More

Thursday, April 13, 2023 | 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. AMS will be holding their annual Block Party music festival on... Read More

Waste Wizard Recycling Tool Not sure how to properly dispose of something? The Waste Wizard will tell you if a material... Read More

Earth Day is a great annual opportunity to connect with your local... Read More

The UNA Board of Directors met on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. Director Bill Holmes presided as Acting Chair... Read More

Various road repair works have been scheduled by the UNA on March 28, 2023. Please refer to the information below for... Read More

Sunday, March 19, 2023 – Wednesday, March 22,  2023 | 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. (each day) UBC Athletics... Read More

Friday, March 17, 2023 | 3:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. & Saturday, March 18, 2023 | 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. An... Read More

Saturday, March 11, 2023 | From 11:30 am to 5:00 pm An event to celebrate Holi, the festival of colours is being... Read More

The public engagement portion of the UNA Recreation Review has now been concluded. The UNA Recreation Team would like... Read More

The UNA is providing more recycling bins for easier and more convenient receptacles for items such as coffee cups,... Read More

The UBC Triathlon Duathlon will take place on Saturday, March 4, 2023 from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. This is a large... Read More

The UNA represents the 15,000 residents of UBC neighbourhoods, including thousands of UBC students, faculty, staff,... Read More

March 6, 2023 | 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. | Social Room at Wesbrook Community Centre Topic: The Magic of Memoir... Read More

The UNA Board of Directors met on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. Below is a summary of the meeting. Please... Read More

This summer, a new community newspaper that will contain news and events in and around the UBC neighbourhoods will be... Read More

The UNA Board of Directors is looking for new additional members for the Community Engagement Advisory Committee. This... Read More

The UNA is establishing a Newspaper Editorial Committee to oversee the content of a new community newspaper in the late... Read More

A rise in cases of rental fraud have been observed recently as noted by The RCMP University Detachment. A high number... Read More

In 2021 the UNA’s elected Board of Directors formed a Land Use Advisory Committee to inform the Board’s engagement... Read More

The UNA survey was completed by 876 residents. Over 500 residents described how green space and nature are important on... Read More

March 3, 2022 | 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. | Online All residents living in the UNA were invited to attend a virtual... Read More

The UNA represents and provides services to the more than 15,000 residents of UBC’s five neighbourhoods. In keeping... Read More

Starting today there are new ways University Neighbourhoods community members can tell us what you think about... Read More

Following a recent incident involving fallen trees in Hampton Place, Diamond Head Consulting conducted a second... Read More

The UNA Draft Budget information package has been prepared to solicit community feedback. The package contains key... Read More

The UNA Board of Directors met on Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. Below is a summary of the meeting. Please... Read More

Get an unlimited Fitness pass for $50 at the Wesbrook Fitness Centre through January 2023. The pass can be bought until... Read More

The University Neighbourhoods Association (UNA) is consulting with the community regarding the possibility of moving to... Read More

Family Day is a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with those closest to you. Try something new and explore what your... Read More

A UNA initiative that aims to make mental health resources more accessible to the... Read More

UNA parking enforcement is reduced during the holiday season, some parking regulations will be... Read More

UNA facilities will have modified operating hours over the winter holidays. If you have any questions, please contact... Read More

The UNA Board of Directors met on Tuesday, December 13, 2022, at 5:30 p.m. Below is a summary of the meeting. Please... Read More

Early Closure Friday, December 16, 2022 | Closed at 5 p.m. Wesbrook Community Centre and Old barn Community Centre will... Read More

To make parking more convenient for Wesbrook Place residents, please note that two parking bays in front of 3383 Ross... Read More

January 28, 2023 | Wesbrook Community Centre | 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.  Join us in welcoming the Year of the... Read More

The UNA Board of Directors met on Tuesday, November 24, 2022, at 5:30 p.m. through videoconference. Below is a summary... Read More

Sidewalk snow removal crews are ready for deployment first thing in the morning of Wednesday, November 30, 2022. For... Read More

Due to unforeseen events, the UNA Board of Directors Meeting that was scheduled to be held on November 15, 2022 has... Read More

The UNA provides services to and represents the 15,000 residents of UBC’s residential neighbourhoods. In 2021 the... Read More

Calling all UNA community artists!  Enter your original artwork for a chance to win a $100 gift card and be featured... Read More

The first Sustainability Session featured guest speaker Ralph Wells, Community Energy Manager at UBC’s Campus +... Read More

Where does our waste and recycling go once we put it in the bin? Daniel Rotman, waste management and behaviour change... Read More

Choosing to travel with active transportation is one of the most impactful ways that individuals can lower their carbon... Read More

Food systems make up over 25% of global greenhouse gas emissions, because of land use, food production, supply chains,... Read More

Multicultural Week offers workshops that allow participants to learn about and experience cultures. These workshops aim... Read More

The UNA Board of Directors met on Tuesday, October 18, 2022, at 5:30 p.m. Below is a summary of the meeting. Please... Read More

In early June 2022, the University Neighbourhoods Association (UNA) Board of Directors and management team participated... Read More

Great Trek, a long-standing running race at UBC is taking place this Saturday, October 22, 2022 from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00... Read More

The Run For Women will take place on Saturday, May 7, 2022 from 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m and will impact some traffic in... Read More

During last week’s UNA Annual General Meeting, UBC shared the Neighbours’ Fund Audited Financial Statements. The... Read More

The UNA Annual Report 2021-2022 summarizes the key accomplishments of the UNA Board of Directors as they relate to the... Read More

The UNA Board of Directors met on Tuesday, June 21, 2022, at 5:30 p.m. at the Wesbrook Community... Read More

In order to assist the civil work for District Energy System connection to the north Binning Area, Khorana Park and... Read More

Halloween is almost here! Let's have some fun and stay safe while doing... Read More

A message from UBC Campus + Community Planning In response to the public open house feedback received in February, a... Read More

Thank you, UNA Residents! Thank you to UNA residents and everyone who provided feedback on the Draft Guiding Principles... Read More

In recognition of the federal government and provincial government declaring September 19 as a day of mourning in... Read More

UBC Properties Trust has sent the following message as an update to the status of the eagles nest on Wesbrook... Read More

The UNA has received notifications from community members about break-ins in their buildings. The University RCMP... Read More

This Fall, we have several volunteer opportunities that have have commitment levels of roughly two to three hours a... Read More

At Neighbours Day on September 10, 2022, the UNA will be launching Re-Creation: A Community Art Project. Together,... Read More

Please be advised that the 2022 Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the University Neighbourhoods Association (UNA) will be... Read More

This initiative aims to reduce psychosocial, cultural and financial barriers to women getting physical activity.... Read More

The incredible signature UNA event brings neighbours and community groups together to build connections through a day... Read More

A message from UBC Properties Trust The Mundell Waterway, operated by the UBC Properties Trust (UBCPT), is advising... Read More

Are you interested in representing Electoral Area A on the Metro Vancouver Board? The Nomination Period is open between... Read More

The UNA now offers spin classes at the Wesbrook Community Centre. Learn more about spin classes... Read More

UBC provides an update on actions taken in managing an active eagles' nest in Wesbrook... Read More

The UNA Board of Directors met on Tuesday, July 19, 2022, at 5:30 p.m. through... Read More

As a core provider of recreation services for UBC, the UNA has restructured our fitness portfolio to meet the needs of... Read More

The results of this survey will help the UNA as it sets baselines and works to improve communications and engagement... Read More

The UNA Board of Directors met on Tuesday, June 21, 2022, at 5:30 p.m. at the Wesbrook Community... Read More

During their June 21, 2022 meeting, the UNA Board of Directors passed a motion to send a letter to UBC Campus +... Read More

The UNA has surveyed its residents on neighbourhood development and prepared this letter in response to the draft Terms... Read More

The UNA Board of Directors met on Tuesday, May 17, 2022, at 5:30 p.m. at the Wesbrook Community... Read More

Live Well, Stay Strong is the latest grant-funded seniors’ project for the UNA... Read More

The deadline to have comments included as part of the package of materials that will be considered by the Electoral... Read More

The Run For Women will take place on Saturday, May 7, 2022 from 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m and will impact some traffic in... Read More

The UNA Board of Directors met on Tuesday, April 19, 2022, at 5:30 p.m. at the Wesbrook Community Centre.... Read More

An event to celebrate Holi, the festival of colours is being organized by the UTSAV-UBC Indian Students Association for... Read More

Join the UNA for a week of fun and interaction as it celebrates B.C. Youth Week. All activities aim to build a strong... Read More

The University Endowment Lands will be completing an emergency repair on an incoming watermain on 16th... Read More

The University Neighbourhoods Association (UNA) is conducting a survey with residents to gather feedback on services... Read More

The provincial proof of vaccination requirement has been lifted, and will no longer be mandatory for entrance to the... Read More

The University Neighbourhoods Association is now offering a variety of new dance and performing arts... Read More

UBC Properties Trust submitted a revised Wesbrook basketball court application that incorporates strategies to reduce... Read More

The UNA Board of Directors met on Tuesday, March 15, 2022, at 5:30 p.m. through video... Read More

The UNA Board of Directors appointed Fei Liu as Director to fill in the spot that former Director Maria Gallo left... Read More

The UNA regretfully announces the resignation of UNA Board Director Maria Gallo effective February 23,... Read More

Following Provincial Health Officer orders from March 10, 2022 on face coverings, gatherings and events and workplace... Read More

March 3, 2022 | 7-8:30 p.m. | Registration is required All residents living in the UNA are invited to attend a virtual... Read More

On February 16, 2022, the UNA received word from Electoral Area A Director Jen McCutcheon that Minister of Municipal... Read More

On February 15, 2022, the Provincial Health Officer announced that indoor and outdoor gathering restrictions will be... Read More

The UNA and UBC Campus & Community Planning are partnering to provide energy and emissions reporting for buildings in... Read More

It is with great sadness that the UNA informs the community of the passing of our friend and valued community member... Read More

The UNA community is invited to join in on Lunar New Year activities throughout... Read More

The University Neighbourhoods Association is providing its members with its draft operating and capital budgets for... Read More

The first phase of engagement where community members can provide their input and feedback starts January 20 to... Read More

Adult fitness and dance programs will resume as in-person classes beginning January 20, 2022. Time slot bookings are... Read More

To align with the January 7, 2022 announcement by the Provincial Health Officer for workplaces to re-activate their... Read More

The University Neighbourhoods Association (UNA) requires the wearing of masks in all UNA indoor... Read More

Updated: December 22, 2021 - Important information about UNA operations in response to the recent PHO order.... Read More

The UNA Board meeting schedule for 2022 was confirmed by the Board on December 21,... Read More

On December 21, 2021, the UNA Board appointed and confirmed Board and staff members to positions for UNA... Read More

UNA parking enforcement is reduced during the holiday season, some parking regulations will be... Read More

UNA facilities will have modified operating hours over the winter... Read More

The UNA works with UBC to have snow removal crews on stand-by to ensure that residents can have access to key areas in... Read More

Thunderbird Blvd will have multiple road closures during a multi-phase project running from November 29, 2021 to the... Read More

Members of the University Neighbourhoods Association (UNA) have elected seven members to its Board of Directors during... Read More

Annual fall street cleaning will take place from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on December 2,... Read More

The Wesbrook Community Centre gymnasium will be closed beginning November 25, 2021 due to ceiling... Read More

Important reminders for UNA Elections 2021.... Read More

Programs and events for the Winter 2022 Season are now viewable... Read More

Due to concerns raised by neighbouring residents, the UNA Board has requested that UBC Properties Trust withdraw the... Read More

The Provincial Health Officer is tightening the enforcement of medical exemptions for activities that require... Read More

Updated on November 1, 2021 to reflect new requirements for masks.  As per BC provincial health orders, masks must be... Read More

With innovation and collaboration from UBC, UBC Properties Trust, and Modo, the UNA is proud to provide amenities to... Read More

Members of the University Neighbourhoods Association (UNA) will elect seven members to its Board of Directors at... Read More

Electric Vehicles are an integral part of addressing the climate emergency, as we shift away from combustion engine... Read More

On behalf of the UNA Board of Directors, I’d like to express our heartfelt condolences to their family and loved... Read More

Call for Nominations for the 2021 UNA Board of Directors... Read More

Please be informed that members of the University Neighbourhoods Association (UNA) will elect seven members to its... Read More

On September 1, 2021, members of the UNA Board of Directors attended a meeting with the Ministry of Finance to discuss... Read More

The UNA Board of Directors is establishing a Land Use Advisory Committee to serve as an advisory committee to the Board... Read More

The UNA is gathering information on dog ownership from the community to inform the preliminary work that is being done... Read More

By order of the Provincial Health Officer (PHO), beginning September 13, 2021, proof of vaccination will be required to... Read More

The two meetings will be held consecutively through Zoom on Sept. 29., 7... Read More

A UNA Society Membership entitles eligible persons to participate at UNA general meetings and to vote and run in UNA... Read More

The UNA and UBC held a town hall meeting on August 18, 2021 where leaders from the UBC Vancouver Office of the Provost... Read More

Programs Fall programs and events are now viewable on our website and registration will open at 12 p.m. on August 16.... Read More

It is no secret that women are less active than men. Studies showed that fewer women than men are getting the... Read More

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

Your UNA Account primary contact number is connected to UBC Alert, the university’s mass notification system that... Read More

On the morning of June 29, an approximately 150 square metre fire broke out on a steep and difficult terrain within... Read More

As part of the Neighbours Agreement 2020, Central Building and Focal Building have been designated to become part of... Read More

The UNA is planning increased services to coincide with Step 3 of the Provincial restart plan with a return to full... Read More

The UNA has been reviewing its COVID-19 restrictions in order to align them with BC’s Restart Plan. Since moving into... Read More

Canadian Multiculturalism Day is celebrated every year on June 27. The national holiday was created in 2002 to... Read More

Seeking feedback: This project will explore opportunities to enhance seniors’ physical health, mental health and... Read More

The UNA is pleased to announce the official opening of two new UNA community garden sites in Wesbrook... Read More

To address resident concerns and to improve service delivery, the UNA has been working on new landscaping pilot... Read More

During the April 20 Board Meeting, the UNA Board voted to extend the 2018-2021 Strategic Plan for another year given... Read More

UBC staff have completed a review of potential relocation sites for the basketball court and have proposed a... Read More

The UNA is pleased to announce the members to the Community Engagement Advisory Committee (CEAC). The members are:... Read More

The University Neighbourhoods Association (UNA) is pleased to announce that its new set of Bylaws... Read More

UBC Campus and Community Planning has informed the UNA that it is proposing to build a new hydrogen fuelling station on... Read More

The UNA is committed to providing inclusive and accessible recreational, educational and fitness programs for every... Read More

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

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

A statement from the Chair of the University Neighbourhoods... Read More

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

The UNA Website and UNA Account system have been updated to include some key changes designed to improve usability and... 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

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