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]]> September 17, 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Vancouver Municipal Election All Candidates Meeting set for September 23, 2026 at Mount Pleasant Community Centre Vancouver, BC – On September 23rd, 2026, voters will have an opportunity to see, hear, and compare candidates for both the Vancouver Park Board and City Council who are running in our Municipal Election. The event will be held at Mount Pleasant Community Centre, located at 1 Kingsway, starting at 7:00 PM. This all candidates meeting is a key opportunity for members of the public, and the media, to hear candidates discuss their platforms, respond directly to questions from community members, and present their vision. The event, hosted by the Mount Pleasant Community Centre Association in collaboration with the Strathcona Community Centre Association is open to the public and is expected to cover a wide range of issues important to Vancouverites. Representatives of the Community Centre Associations will ask the opening questions, after which members of the public will be invited to pose questions to the candidates in a moderated Q & A session. The event will once again be moderated by Alex Sasha Burton, and all candidates and members of the public are requested to respect other participants. "We expect our community members will ask a wide range of questions, including the candidates position on housing, Parks & Recreation and the role of the Park Board, climate action, safety, addiction, mental health, and affordability, including City of Vancouver finances and infrastructure" said Anita Romaniuk, Vice-President of the Mount Pleasant Community Centre Association. "Giving our community members opportunities like this one, where they get to see and hear directly from the candidates, is part of our responsibility as a community centre," she added. Event Details: Date: September 23, 2026 Time: 7:00 PM Location: Mount Pleasant Community Centre, 1 Kingsway, Vancouver, BC Parties in attendance: Bright Future Vancouver Council Candidate: Ibrahima Cisse Park Board Candidate: TBA COPE Council Candidate: Devyani Singh Park Board: TBA Green Party Council Candidate: Stephanie Smith Park Board: Breanne Smart One City Council Candidate: Lucy Maloney (incumbent) Park Board: John Irwin (former Parks Commissioner) TEAM Council Candidate: Josh Girdon Park Board: Jon Girard Vancouver Independent Parks Party Parks Commissioner: Michael Robert Caditz They are not running Council Candidates. Vancouver Liberals Council Candidate: TBA Park Board: TBA Vote Vancouver Council Candidate: John Boychuk Park Board: Summit Wannamaker For media inquiries or further information, please contact: Anita Romaniuk Vice President - Mount Pleasant Community Centre Association Email: alromaniuk6@gmail.com Phone: 604-720-7647

September 17, 2026

 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Vancouver Municipal Election All Candidates Meeting set for September 23, 2026 at Mount Pleasant Community Centre

Vancouver, BC – On September 23rd, 2026, voters will have an opportunity to see, hear, and compare candidates for both the Vancouver Park Board and City Council who are  running in our Municipal Election. The event will be held at Mount Pleasant Community Centre, located at 1 Kingsway, starting at 7:00 PM.

This all candidates meeting is a key opportunity for members of the public, and the media, to hear candidates discuss their platforms, respond directly to questions from community members, and present their vision.

The event, hosted by the Mount Pleasant Community Centre Association in collaboration with the Strathcona Community Centre Association is open to the public and is expected to cover a wide range of issues important to Vancouverites. Representatives of the Community Centre Associations will ask the opening questions, after which members of the public will be invited to pose questions to the candidates in a moderated Q & A session. The event will once again be moderated by Alex Sasha Burton, and all candidates and members of the public are requested to respect other participants.

“We expect our community members will ask a wide range of questions, including the candidates position on housing, Parks & Recreation and the role of the Park Board, climate action, safety, addiction, mental health, and affordability, including City of Vancouver finances and infrastructure” said Anita Romaniuk, Vice-President of the Mount Pleasant Community Centre Association. “Giving our community members opportunities like this one, where they get to see and hear directly from the candidates, is part of our responsibility as a community centre,” she added.

Event Details:

Date: September 23, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Mount Pleasant Community Centre, 1 Kingsway, Vancouver, BC

Parties in attendance:

Bright Future Vancouver

Council Candidate: Ibrahima Cisse
Park Board Candidate: TBA

COPE

Council Candidate: Devyani Singh
Park Board: TBA

Green Party

Council Candidate: Stephanie Smith
Park Board: Breanne Smart

One City

Council Candidate: Lucy Maloney (incumbent)
Park Board: John Irwin (former Parks Commissioner)

TEAM

Council Candidate: Josh Girdon
Park Board: Jon Girard

Vancouver Independent Parks Party

Parks Commissioner: Michael Robert Caditz
They are not running Council Candidates.

Vancouver Liberals

Council Candidate: TBA
Park Board: TBA

Vote Vancouver

Council Candidate: John Boychuk
Park Board: Summit Wannamaker

For media inquiries or further information, please contact:

Anita Romaniuk
Vice President – Mount Pleasant Community Centre Association
Email: alromaniuk6@gmail.com Phone: 604-720-7647

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]]> Movie in the Park – Sept 5, 2026 https://mountpleasantcc.ca/movie-in-the-park-sept-5/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=movie-in-the-park-sept-5 Wed, 19 Aug 2026 21:46:36 +0000 https://mountpleasantcc.ca/?p=184743
FREE-Join us.

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]]> # FREE # MOVIE # IN THE PARK ## LEO **SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5** **Jonathan Rogers Park** 110 W 7th Ave, Vancouver **Movie starts after Sunset / 8PM** Bring your own blanket, chair, and snacks! [www.mpccc.ca/events](http://www.mpccc.ca/events) [info@mpccc.ca](mailto:info@mpccc.ca) **PRESENTED BY** Netflix Animation Studios Mount Pleasant Business Improvement Area Mount Pleasant Community Centre Mount Pleasant Community Policing Centre Vancouver Police Department

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]]> Fall 2026 Recreation Guide https://mountpleasantcc.ca/fall-2026-recreation-guide/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fall-2026-recreation-guide Fri, 07 Aug 2026 23:07:31 +0000 https://mountpleasantcc.ca/?p=184678
Download our fall recreation guide.
Registration starts Thursday August 13 at 7pm

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Fall 2026 Programs

Registration starts

Thursday August 13 at 7:00pm

Online @ www.vanrec.ca
In-Person #(1 Kingsway, Vancouver )
We accept cash, Debit, Visa, Amex, and Mastercard.
Phone 604.257.3080
We accept Visa, Mastercard and Amex.

→Download our online recreation guide

Programs require advance registration and payment. There may be limited space available for drop-ins.

Browse programs online or contact us at 604.257.3080 ext 1. for details on the phone or visit us in in-person during operating hours.

Fall 2026 Mount Pleasant Community Centre Recreation guide Mission Statement The Mount Pleasant Community Centre Association is committed to fostering a vibrant, inclusive, and caring environment where everyone belongs and thrives. We promote holistic health and well-being through accessible programs, compassionate support, and meaningful connections. In the spirit of Truth and Reconciliation, we honour the rights, knowledge, and leadership of Indigenous peoples, and we work to advance that awareness, understanding, and capacity within our community. We strive to build a resilient neighbourhood where diversity is celebrated, care is shared, and every individual is empowered to live a healthy, fulfilling life. We actively pursue partnerships with organizations that complement our core programs and services, enabling us to reduce barriers to access and address service gaps in highly specialized areas. These collaborations help us expand our reach, provide specialized and affordable programs and services, and improve community outcomes. By aligning with mission-driven partners, we enhance our ability to meet evolving needs and support community resilience. Vision Statement A thriving Mount Pleasant where health, connection, and community care are at the heart of everyday life — and where everyone, of every age and background, is included, supported, and recognized. We envision a future grounded in reconciliation, where all human rights are upheld, and where collective wellness is achieved through shared responsibility and respect.

At-a-Glance Program Tables

Looking for a quick and easy way to explore our programs? Click the links below to download our program lineup in a convenient table formats. Browse available programs, dates and times.

PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS
CHILDREN & YOUTH PROGRAMS
ADULT PROGRAMS
OLDER ADULT PROGRAMS

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]]> PETITION TO SUPPORT & FUND MOUNT PLEASANT OUTDOOR POOL https://mountpleasantcc.ca/petition-to-support-fund-mount-pleasant-outdoor-pool/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=petition-to-support-fund-mount-pleasant-outdoor-pool Fri, 24 Jul 2026 20:15:56 +0000 https://mountpleasantcc.ca/?p=184647 Sign the petition

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]]> PETITION TO SUPPORT & FUND MOUNT PLEASANT OUTDOOR POOL Mount Pleasant Outdoor Pool was demolished in 2009 with a Commitment to replace it, and was included in the Vancouver Park Board’s Aquatic Strategy in 2019, after a 3 year consultation, but it is still not funded! With the increasingly hot and dry summers outdoor pools are needed more than ever. Vancouver is severely deficient in outdoor pools compared to other municipalities in Canada. Currently the only full-sized outdoor pools are on the north side on waterfronts not easily accessible to the majority of residents. The centre and south of the city bear most of the deficit in outdoor pools. This is not equitable! We are disappointed that Mount Pleasant’s outdoor pool did not receive any funding in the 2027-2030 Capital Plan. The current position of the board seems to be that community outdoor swimming pools are not a priority! Mount Pleasant Community Centre will hold an all candidates debate on September 23, 2026 prior to the Municipal Election. Please attend and ask candidates about their positions and policies on a Mount Pleasant pool.

CLICK HERE TO SIGN THE PETITION

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Mount Pleasant Outdoor Pool was included in the Vancouver Park Board's Aquatic Strategy in 2019, but is still not funded.

We are petitioning the Vancouver Park Board and City of Vancouver to identify funding to build the pool by 2026.

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Mount Pleasant Outdoor Pool was included in the Vancouver Park Board’s Aquatic Strategy in 2019, but is still not funded and is not in the 2027-2030 Capital Plan!

We are petitioning the Vancouver Park Board and City of Vancouver to work with us to identify possible sources of additional funding in order to plan and design a basic 25 metre outdoor pool in Mount Pleasant, and get a start on the construction of our much missed outdoor pool!

 

CLICK HERE TO SIGN AND SHARE THE PETITION

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]]> Fundraising Raffle For Inlcusion https://mountpleasantcc.ca/184044-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=184044-2 Wed, 10 Dec 2025 18:02:22 +0000 https://mountpleasantcc.ca/?p=184044 more info

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]]> We’re excited to launch MPCCA’s Fundraising Raffle for Inclusion!

This is your chance to win an unforgettable   ✈️Gift of Flight from WestJet   or   📸 1-Hour Photography Session from Sarah Artico

📅 Draw Date: December 16th, 2025

🎟 Tickets are limited—don’t wait!

Purchase Tickets Here:  https://mpccainclusionchildcare.rafflenexus.com/a/web

*BC Gaming Rules & Prize Terms and Conditions apply.
*No tickets can be purchased by the Board of Directors of the Mount Pleasant Community Centre Association or Childcare Leadership Team.

All funds raised go to directly Inclusion Staff Wages for children who require supports in care!

Share the raffle link with BC residents over 19. Your support matters.  Help us to make inclusion soar!

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]]> New Refund Policy https://mountpleasantcc.ca/new-refund-policy/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=new-refund-policy Fri, 21 Nov 2025 20:44:10 +0000 https://mountpleasantcc.ca/?p=183966 More info

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]]> Refund Policy: Refunds and withdrawals will be given up to the program withdrawal deadline. No refunds will be given after the withdrawal deadline. No refunds will be given for individual missed classes. To receive a full refund you must withdraw in-person or by phone 24hrs in advance of the first class of the program. To receive a pro-rated refund you must withdraw in-person or by phone 48 hours prior to the second class of the program. Special events, one day workshops, out trips, specialty camps, and outdoor programs require a minimum of 7 days notice for a refund and must be requested in-person or by phone. A $25 administrative fee will apply to Birthday Party Refund. No refund for 3 weeks or less notice. There is an administrative charge of $3 for all refund requests. Please contact us at 604 257 3080 ext. 1 or visit 1 Kingsway with inquiries or refund requests

NEW Refund Policy:
Refunds and withdrawals will be given up to the program withdrawal deadline.
No refunds will be given after the withdrawal deadline.
No refunds will be given for individual missed classes.

To receive a full refund you must withdraw in-person or by phone 24hrs in advance of the first class of the program. To receive a pro-rated refund you must withdraw in-person or by phone 48 hours prior to the second class of the program. Special events, one day workshops, out trips, specialty camps, and outdoor programs require a minimum of 7 days notice for a refund and must be requested in-person or by phone. A $25 administrative fee will apply to Birthday Party Refund. No refund for 3 weeks or less notice.

There is an administrative charge of $3 for all refund requests. Please contact us at 604 257 3080 ext. 1 or visit 1 Kingsway with inquiries or refund requests.

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]]> Donate to MPCCA https://mountpleasantcc.ca/donate-to-mpcca/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=donate-to-mpcca Fri, 15 Aug 2025 21:48:23 +0000 https://mountpleasantcc.ca/?p=171334 There are many ways for you to support the Mount Pleasant Community Centre Association.

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The Mount Pleasant Community Centre Association’s mission is to encourage, promote and support the educational, cultural, social and physical well-being of the people of the Mount Pleasant community.

There are many ways for you to support the Mount Pleasant Community Centre Association

We are looking for support for our:

  • Food Security Program (Select the ‘General Option’ and type ‘Food Program’ in the optional text box)
  • Child Care  Bursary Fund
  • Mount Pleasant Park Pool Fund
  • Out House Tables Fund
  • General  (Select the ‘General Option’ and type ‘what you want to donation to go towards’ in the optional text box.)

Whether you choose to give cash, send a cheque or donate via the Canada Helps website, tax receipts will be issued for donations of $20 or more.

 

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]]> Save Our Park Board https://mountpleasantcc.ca/save-our-park-board/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=save-our-park-board Wed, 25 Sep 2024 18:46:57 +0000 https://mountpleasantcc.ca/?p=180692 On December 13, 2023, Vancouver City Council passed a motion by a vote of 8-3 that started the process to abolish this elected Board

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Video from APG Vancouver chair, Jerry Fast, on why it is important to cast your vote on April 5 for candidates who support retention of the elected Park Board. Candidates from TEAM, OneCity, the Green Party, and COPE have expressed their support for retaining the elected Park Board.

Save Our Park Board On December 13, 2023, Vancouver City Council passed a motion by a vote of 8-3 that started the process to abolish this elected Board and to transfer its responsibilities to a City Department under the direct control of City Council. To find out more, visit SaveOurParkBoard.com You can help save the Vancouver Park Board by taking these steps: 1. Visit & bookmark our website and sign the petition 2. Find & follow us on Facebook, come to our event #saveourparkboard

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]]> Dude Chilling Park Podcast https://mountpleasantcc.ca/dude-chilling-park-podcast/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=dude-chilling-park-podcast Wed, 15 Sep 2021 00:24:33 +0000 https://mountpleasantcc.ca/?p=168641 It started with 3 chunks of rough cedar strategically positioned at Guelph Park in an art festival a ways back. Today, this is the park to chill in all of Vancouver. Just 2 blocks east of Main Street on E 7th resides Dude Chilling Park (formerly Guelph Park) In one corner atop a concrete slab reclines […]

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The Dude w. Sculptor Michael Dennis

It started with 3 chunks of rough cedar strategically positioned at Guelph Park in an art festival a ways back. Today, this is the park to chill in all of Vancouver.

Just 2 blocks east of Main Street on E 7th resides Dude Chilling Park (formerly Guelph Park) In one corner atop a concrete slab reclines the Dude. An intriguing bronze sculpture by local artist Michael Dennis. The process of how this celebrated character has become the pride and joy of Mount Pleasant is fascinating and explained in the short podcast below.

→LISTEN NOW

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