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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…

By: Scott Douglas Jacobsen (GNH Community Journalist/Blogger) Linda has been an integral part of the Gordon Neighbourhood House and West End community for over three decades. On behalf of our community, we want to express our deepest, heartfelt gratitude to someone not only…

By: Scott Douglas Jacobsen (GNH Community Journalist/Blogger)   Tell us about your brief background – family, education, and work. I’m from Calgary, Alberta. My family’s small but close. Growing up, I always loved having little family card game nights, dinners, going for…

By: Scott Douglas Jacobsen (GNH Community Journalist/Blogger) Tell us about your brief background – family, education, and work. I am originally from Poland. I moved to Canada when I was 8 years old with my parents and younger brother. We…

By: Scott Douglas Jacobsen (GNH Community Journalist/Blogger) Tell us about your brief background – family, education, and work. I was born and raised in Ottawa, and lived there until I left to attend Western University in London, Ontario. I started…

SPUD Vancouver and The Attic Thrift Stores have partnered on a unique fundraiser for Gordon Neighbourhood House. SPUD is a local company that offers online grocery shopping and delivery for fresh produce and local organic foods. Every day SPUD delivers…

By Zoey Gray, GNH Community Journalist/Blogger Visitors to Gordon Neighbourhood House (GNH) may have noticed a recent addition to its interior – large, colourful, and intricate, a new sculptural installation now hangs beneath the skylights of GNH. This addition to the…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: GORDON NEIGHBOURHOOD HOUSE TO HOST VANCOUVER’S FIRST ANNUAL VANCOUVER FOOD SUMMIT Growing the Vancouver Food Movement Together (Coast Salish Territories) On May 19, 2016 Gordon Neighbourhood House, a nonprofit organization in Vancouver’s West End, will be hosting…

By David Cordell “This article original appeared on Ideas + Buildings, the blog of architecture and design firm Perkins+Will. The post is authored by David Cordell. In addition to leading the sustainability efforts of Perkins+Will’s Washington DC office, David has…