SPARC BC : 4445 Norfolk Street,Burnaby BC V5G 0A7…read more The Social Planning and Research Council of B.C. (SPARC BC) is an independent, non-partisan, registered charity that works with BC communities in building a just and healthy society for all. SPARC BC's issues the permits to use designated disability parking spaces. SPARC BC has been advocating for the rights of people with mobility limitations since 1969, and managing the Parking Permit Program for People with Disabilities since 1984. Over 100,000 people rely on this program. Apply for or renew your permit to use designated parking spots anywhere in B.C. FOR GENERAL INQUIRIES Phone: 604-718-7744 Fax: 604-736-8697 Email: info@sparc.bc.caOpens in your application FOR PARKING PERMIT INQUIRIES Office Hours: 9:00 am - 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday Closed Saturday, Sunday, and statutory holidays Phone: 604-718-7744 Opens in your application Toll Free within BC: 1-888-718-7794 Opens in your application Fax: 604-736-8697 Email: permits@sparc.bc.caOpens in your application SPARC BC ACCESSIBILITY AND ENFORCEMENT LINE The SPARC BC Permit Processing Fee is $31.00. Permits issued for permanent disabilities must be renewed every three years. Temporary permits will be valid for a period of time as determined by the physician (for a maximum of one year). Customers are welcome to donate to SPARC BC while waiting for the applying or renewing the permits for the designated disability parking spaces. The donation is used for the internal control of the cost of parking permit and Utility bills in order to balance their budget of the SPARC BC annually. Being a registered charity, the SPARC BC, it's their responsibility to file an Audited Financial Statements for the government record.

My lady sought a referral from her family doctor in late-June of this year, to apply for a…read more'handicap parking permit'. Her doctor agreed, had the necessary application, and filled out the required doctor's portion. She filled out the remaining personal information, and such required, attached a cheque for $26, and mailed the application to SPARC. The permits -- which consisted of one to be displayed within the vehicle being used and parked, and a card to carry on person -- arrived in just a few days. The permit to hang in the vehicle was 'punched' to start 'July/22', and end 'July/25'. She was hospitalized at the time her permit arrived, and only came home recently. So it has been a good while before she could get out, and have it applied for the first time to a parking space. Yesterday was 'the' day -- the space was perfect, and she was so delighted by the helpful assistance the permit provided.

As an intern at Fored BC Society, I've had the opportunity to see firsthand how this organization…read moresupports environmental education across British Columbia. Their resources are thoughtfully designed, engaging, and highly informative, making complex topics about forests, wildlife, and conservation accessible for students of all ages. I particularly appreciate how the materials encourage hands-on learning and critical thinking, which makes it easier for teachers and parents to inspire curiosity about nature. For anyone looking to introduce children to Canada's natural environment, or to supplement classroom learning with interactive, credible, accurate, and well-structured content, Fored BC Society is an invaluable partner.

The Legion is located at 123 West 15th Street, North Vancouver, BC…read more Free wireless Internet access is available for Legion 118 patrons! The spacious air conditioned lounge seats 100+ members and guests, and has a full service bar. Guinness, Kilkenny, plus dark and light beers are amongst the numerous draft beers on tap! Watch all your favorite sporting events on HD TVs from our comfortable seats. The remote is available for you to choose what you want to watch! There is a 6 X 12 snooker table, a smaller bar sized pool table, 14' shuffleboard table, and dart boards for your use and enjoyment. All your favourite lotto games including 649, BC 49 are all available to play. Check the calendar page www.legion118.com for the meat draw, bingo, cribbage, euchre, karaoke, special event and band schedules. Anyone can visit our North Vancouver Legion 118 It is conveniently located on 15th Street near Lonsdale Go to our contact page www.legion118.com for the address and directions We are easy to get to as bus and transit links are nearby. Come on in for a complimentary visit. You can find out how easy it is to become a member!

They provide much needed services for the community. The community truely is in a better position…read morewith this organization. However, they need to pay their staff better and not rely on the aid of volunteers to be more cost effective. Hire more staff and pay a slightly higher wage. Many of these people are working more than one job! Ps. Split shifts are very difficult. ASC staff, you are valued!!

My elderly mother was going a bit stir crazy being homebound because of the rain and lack of an…read moreactivity to do. She is not fluent in English and had not integrate into the community. I took her to Burnaby Neighbourhood House and introduced her to the senior program director there. My mother is resistant to new things but she started to participate in the BNH programs. I am stunned at the change in my mothers mood. After two weeks of going to BNH she is happily looking forward to the next meetings. She is visibly happier. She has made new friends. She tells me that she feels welcomed at the BNH. I am so impressed with the outcome for my mother that I have asked my daughter to sign up for the teen leadership programs at the BNH.

Nice chill local drinking hole on Hastings, between Gilmore and Willingdon. Contrary to popular…read morebelief, entry is not limited to service members or veterans. Anyone over legal drinking age can go in. Think of it as a local neighbourhood pub with indirect ties to the Canadian Armed Forces. Parking is plentiful on Hastings, as well as the side streets. The venue is nice and modern, as they tore down the dumpy old building a few years ago. The place is nice and bright, and not too loud at all. Great for socializing. Staff are friendly and chatty. No complaints. They serve pub food and drinks. Selection is limited, but they cover all the bases in terms of typical food types. Pricing is pretty reasonable. Overall a nice drinking hole if one is in the area.

This Legion just celebrated it's 2nd year anniversary. And I'm glad it is back on the Heights…read more They have quite affordable alcohol specials and decent bar food. Service is friendly and they try their best to make this place fun. I have also seen them do community fundraisers for local kids sports and they are a great community organization. I've had a beer here a few times and you don't have to be a member to have a drink or a meal. If you haven't been to a legion stop in and have a beer. They usually have sports on TV!

I've lived in Vancouver 1.5 years now, and this has been my second year using A Loving Spoonful's…read moreCandyGrams on Valentine's Day. And both years, they were a HUGE hit with their recipients! I mean, it's a win-win situation: for $10, you get to choose from a ton of cute or romantic messages that you can personalize on a paper Valentine card, and this card is put in a fuzzy card or pouch with googly eyes, and it plays music when unzipped or opened! And they enclose some chocolate hearts, some gummy candy PLUS a coupon for a free McDonalds burger or entree! And they cover the postage, too, anywhere in Canada, and mail the small package out for the recipient to get in time for V-Day! And all the money goes to such a great organization, feeding the city's homeless. It's a total win-win. John's photos depict what the recipients received this year, but note that the goodies vary somewhat from year to year. Unfortunately, these CandyGrams only get mailed to Canadian addresses (I wish they'd mail them to the USA too).

'CandyGram' for 2020 -- Jean received three yesterday, and could not wait until Valentine's Day to…read moreopen the one for her!! Like a child, getting her/his first Valentine's card -- she was quickly into the envelope -- and so loved getting it!! :-) I have attached a photo of the contents -- everything is enclosed in a fun, cute and re-useable, bright red cloth envelope (it even has an attached cloth stamp), greeting card w/name of sender, coupon for a lunch/dinner sandwich @ McDonalds, and some sweets. I had the other two CandyGrams mailed to c/o her-- they are for her to give to, and surprise two young children in the building next week. A 'Loving Spoonful's' fun, quick and easy way to put a smile on someone's face, and at the same time, donate a little to such a good cause! Way to go guys!!

Came by to help with a charity event…read more Parking is available on the side streets, especially along 33rd. The inside has a nice large atrium and BBQ area. Great for chilling. There's also a 2 storey playground slide, but it wasn't open for some reason. They had it taped closed. Overall a very nice building. I haven't been to the previous (older) one before, but this new one is definitely quite nice.

Fraser Works Coop is a great place to visit if you're looking for a new job or excellent career…read moreadvice from empathetic caseworkers. My case worker came as a high recommendation from a close friend of mine and was well worth the trip to come see him all the way from Burnaby even though my existing case worker was only walking distance from my home it was really well worth the 30-minute commute over there to the New Westminster location! Thank you Fraser Works Coop for taking care of me and helping me get my self employment program going and helping making my dream a reality. I never really wanted to work for a manager as it was always very challenging to come to terms I suppose. Nonetheless, starting my own business was also difficult but with the help from Fraser works they were able to help me get some support and up on my feet with a training program from Douglas College as well that is extremely powerful to help me move my business forward! A huge thanks goes out to Fraser Works Coop their kindness, effort, and generosity!

I had a great experience with Fraser Works Coop, Brenda was challenging with her state-of-the-art…read moreresume references and my case manager Jose a confidence booster. They kept following up with my case to ensure things continued fine at my job. Considering how tough finding a job has become, I was lucky to have this team by my side.