BMC E-News
Columns
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Theatre Review
The Sound of Music
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Boyle Street Community League Update
Transformation Under Way
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McCauley Community League Update
Post-AGM News
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Dining Out
Boba Island
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Something Funny
Something Funny
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Keri’s Corner
The Buck Stops With Us
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Catch 66
Thim Choy: A Boyle Street Senior
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Ability and Community
A Business With Compassion
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Pacific Notes
The Beginnings of a Social Enterprise
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Cop’s Corner
Working With the Community
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Drum Beats
Kingdom Comes to McCauley
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Our Volunteers
Bob McKeon: A Pillar of Organizations
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Editor’s Notes
May 2012
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McCauley Musings
Businesses Build Community
Federal Funding Cut Ends Unique Refugee Program
Trinity Manor’s programs for residents were discontinued at the end of March. The residents are left in limbo as to their future.
Inside this month
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The New Faces of Kafana
Meet the new owners of Kafana!
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Community Leagues at the Amazing Family Event
The McCauley and Boyle Street Community Leagues welcomed the community to the new Comonwealth Rec Centre on March 30 during the Amazing Family Event.
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“Keep it Light” on Garbage Day
Some guidelines to help keep yourself and your garbage collector safe this season.
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The Suicide of Public Housing
Isabelle writes that from her experiences (and those of family members), that public housing is very flawed.
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Cook’s Corner
Cook’s Corner is cooking up products that are local and delicious!
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Primavera on May 20
Don’t miss McCauley’s Big Garden Event!
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May Fly
A poem by Gary Garrison.
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Messenger of God
A poem by Gary Garrison.
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Shop Locally for a Better Community
The owners and The Italian Centre and Zocalo speak out about what it is really like doing business in McCauley.
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Requiem for Commercial Cappuccino
Commercial Cappuccino closed last year under sad circumstances.
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Venetian Barber Shop
A profile of Venetian Barber Shop in Little Italy.
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United McCauley Crime Council and Safety Committee
Find out about the new crime council that has started in McCauley, and enter their logo contest.
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Heart of the City Around the Corner!
Heart of the City is almost here – and we need musicians, artists, and volunteers!
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Meet the BRZ
If you have ever wondered what exactly the Chinatown Little Italy Business Association does, this article explains it.
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How to Research an Historic House
Do you live in an historic house, or know of one in the area you want to research? Here’s how!
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Friends of Church Street Update
Friends of Church street has been busy setting up an online presence, looking for office space, and forming a board.
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Be a Match - Save a Life
Register to be a stem cell donor – you may save a life!
Neighbourhood Views
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Christopher Leclair reads some of his original poetry at the McCauley Connects Coffeehouse at Pacific Cafe on March 24. The event also featured numerous poets and musicians. Paula E. Kirman
Around 1000 people took part in the annual Outdoor Way of the Cross on Good Friday. This year’s theme was: “In the midst of inequality and injustice, what does God require?” Jim Gurnett
Nature played an April Fool’s joke on the city, when a spring storm covered everything with snow, which quickly turned to slush. Wesley May
Around the Neighbourhood
Next Editorial Meeting
Our Editorial Committee is currently seeking new members! If you are interested in talking about the content and look of the paper and discussing future themes and features, then joining the Ed Com is for you. We meet quarterly and also provide feedback over email. Email Paula and let her know you are interested.
Upcoming Themes
June’s theme is “Youth.” We want to hear from children and teens about what life is like for them in the area. As well, we want to hear about area programs for youth and will be profiling some young families. Articles should be around 500 words and accompanied with photos whenever possible. Send your work to: editor@bmcnews.org.