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  1. One of a Kind Items While thrifting you can be a bad-ass treasure hunter like Indiana Jones, no degree in Archaeology or wacky side-kick needed. 2. Quality Many thrifted items are of superior quality and have stood the…

This is a Special to the GNH Blog written by Lisa Halliwell, GNH Blogger/ Community Journalist and local dietitian. Today I’m switching up my usual food conversation and focusing on a huge change that is occurring in the way we…

This is a Special to the GNH Blog written by Lisa Halliwell, GNH Blogger/ Community Journalist and local dietitian. The road to understanding how our food system works is long and hard. At the end of the Second World War,…

This is a Special to the GNH Blog written by Lisa Halliwell, GNH Blogger/ Community Journalist and local dietitian. Ideally, I would like this post to be a two-second read – don’t eat prepackaged foods! This way, you wouldn’t need…

by Scott Douglas Jacobsen. Gordon Neighbourhood House (GNH) is thrilled to welcome the new Chair of GNH Community Advisory Board, James Kim! As part of the annual election for positions on the board of GNH, James will fill the position.…

By: Scott Douglas Jacobsen (GNH Community Journalist/Blogger) Tell us briefly about your background – family, education, and work. I was born in Ghana but have grown up and lived in Canada for the majority of my life. (16 years to be…

Gordon Neighbourhood House: What is a Neighbourhood House, and What Does It Do? Short intro to GNH Found tucked away in pockets of lively communities, neighbourhood houses are hidden gems enchanted with an ambience of hospitality and zest. Most might…

This is a special to the GNH Blog by Trish Garner. Originally posted at The Tyee Back-to-school week is always intense. But for my family this year, it was especially intense — and remarkably inspiring. Our preparations included eight hours of meetings…

This is a special to the GNH Blog by Rebecca Cuttler. Originally posted at Vancouver Observer. It is, perhaps, a cliche to say that food brings people together. A good meal, shared amongst friends or strangers, can provide an ideal starting place…