Reducing Our Energy Consumption In October 2018 there was a natural gas pipeline rupture that reduced the Lower Mainland’s natural gas supply to 85% capacity. The UNA took steps to reduce our energy consumption by lowering temperatures within our facilities. This change affected the Wesbrook Community Centre, Old Barn Community Centre, and UNA main office, starting…
The University Neighbourhoods Association’s Strategic Plan is for 2019 – 2021. This is the UNA’s first Strategic Plan, developed by the Board and senior management over a number of months. The size of the community and the complexity of the issues facing it require a new approach to address them. This is a practical plan,…
UBC-UNA Neighbourhoods Liaison Committee Meeting eBrief November 5, 2018 The UBC-UNA Neighbourhoods Liaison Committee was formalized in April 2018 as part of the evolving partnership between UBC and the UNA and in recognition of the role of the UNA as an advisory body to the UBC Board of Governors. The Liaison Committee is co-chaired by…
HOLIDAY GIFTS Make small changes in how you give this year. Never given tickets as a gift before? What about swapping a couple imported gifts for a couple locally made ones? Every change makes a difference! CONSIDER GIVING An experience Tickets (sports, concerts, movies) Gift certificates (coffee shops, restaurants, spas) Subscriptions to streaming services Something…
Standby Power Did you know that 10% of the average B.C. electricity bill is from devices that are turned off, but still plugged in? This is called Standby Power (also known as vampire power or phantom load). Some particularly high-draining devices are: TVs, video game consoles, cable/satellite TV boxes, plugged in laptops (non-charging) To…
Join us at the first ever Diwali Festival at the Wesbrook Community Centre. Share the joy and beauty of this festival of lights and celebrate the Indian New Year. Saturday, November 3, 2018 2:00-4:00 p.m. Wesbrook Community Centre Admission is free Visit the cultural craft corner Paint your own diya clay lamp Have a henna…
Sustainability Tips – October Did you know that sustainability includes financial, social, and environmental factors? While sustainability is often linked most closely with environment, all three are equally important when considering sustainable action. Practices and products that are truly sustainable are able to continue indefinitely, without harm to people, the planet, or profit. Some simple…
FAMILY MOVIE NIGHTS Each month we host a Family Movie Night at the Old Barn Community Centre on the big projector! Here’s what movies are coming up: October 6 – Hocus Pocus November 3 – Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle December 8 – The Polar Express Admission for each night is $2.00 Doors Open: 6:00…
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