Author Archives: canadianveggie

About canadianveggie

I enjoy exploring the great outdoors, eating good vegan food, cycling around Vancouver, solving problems with software, learning about urban planning, and discussing politics.

Solar Powered Paddling Centre

Posted on June 19, 2017 by canadianveggie

On Tuesday, June 20, Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson marks the official launch of the Creekside Solar Now renewable energy installation. The project features a total of 60 solar PV modules mounted on six boat sheds, with a generating capacity of … Continue reading →

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Park Upgrades

Posted on April 9, 2017 by canadianveggie

Hinge Park and Creekside are getting upgrades this summer. Beyond that, we have improvements to the seawall and a Creekside extension to look forward to in the future. Hinge Park new swings sand play area ready May 2017 Creekside Park Playground … Continue reading →

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New Manager of Tenant Relations

Posted on January 8, 2017 by canadianveggie

SUCCESS has a new Manager of Tenant Relations for our building.  The best news I’ve had all year.

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Beaver Carnage

Posted on November 6, 2016 by canadianveggie

A little chicken wire does nothing to stop the ravaging False Creek beavers.

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Smelly Toilet Water

Posted on September 25, 2016 by canadianveggie

On Thursday we noticed a foul smell coming from our bathroom. It took a while to identify the toilet as the cause. The water (after flushing) smelled like raw sewage and had a black tint to it. According to the notice … Continue reading →

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Gardening 2016

Posted on August 7, 2016 by canadianveggie

Another successful year of rooftop gardening for all the tenants involved. This year, there are even pumpkins.

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Pokemon Plaza

Posted on July 19, 2016 by canadianveggie

They’re going to have to replace the sparrows with Pikachus becuase Pokemon Go has officially taken over the Olympic Village plaza.

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Balcony Cleaning

Posted on July 6, 2016 by canadianveggie

Black Tie Property Services did an excellent job power washing the balconies. Really happy with how clean our balcony is now.

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Apartments Available at 122 Walter Hardwick

Posted on June 17, 2016 by canadianveggie

There is currently one vacancy listed in our building, a two-bedroom unit for $1975/month. According to the City of Vancouver’s database, 122 Walter Hardwick has: 59 1-bedroom units 12 2-bedroom units 16 3-bedroom units 14 4-bedroom units Unfortunately, our landlords, S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Affordable Housing … Continue reading →

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False Creek Beaver

Posted on April 3, 2016 by canadianveggie

Spotted the False Creek beaver this morning, happily munching on some twigs outside of its lodge.

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