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07/28/2026

". . .a yard filled with native wildflowers, grasses, shrubs and trees provides food and shelter for birds, insects and small mammals. That helps build the kind of biodiversity that keeps tick populations in check. . ."

If thoughts of ticks are keeping you and your family from enjoying the outdoors, you’re not alone. As Canada warms, ranges of tick populations are expanding northward. This is especially true for black-legged ticks that carry Lyme disease.

One of the best ways to reduce tick encounters might start at home: rethinking your lawn.

Learn more 👉 https://davidsuzuki.org/living-green/rewild-your-yard-to-fight-ticks-and-support-wildlife/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=page-link&utm_campaign=livingGreen-rewildTickPrevention-en-25jul2026

07/28/2026

Status Card and BC Services Card, click on their link below...

Wildfires are causing evacuation alerts and orders across the province, affecting some First Nations communities.

Emergency Support Services (ESS) can ensure you and your family have access to basic supports during evacuations. Individuals and families can register for ESS in advance using your status card and BC Services Card through the online platform: https://ess.gov.bc.ca

07/28/2026

Join us for the Candidate Virtual Townhall on August 6, 2026, from 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm PT.

This online session allows MNBC Citizens to hear directly from candidates, learn about their platforms, and participate in a meaningful conversation about the future of the Nation.

🗓 August 6, 2026, from 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm PT
💻 Online event. Register here - https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/YgEnqX1mQyCWgzulzm1tuA

Electors can submit questions in advance to [email protected]

Visit https://elections.mnbc.ca/ to learn more.

07/28/2026

Be Careful out there and Stay Safe!!!

⚠️ Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) has issued a drug alert. ⚠️

Blue pebble sold as “down” in the Downtown Eastside of Vancouver tested positive for xylazine, fentanyl, and parafluorofentanyl. Substance has caused overdose.

The health and safety of our Community is our priority. As we continue to be in a community-wide health State of Emergency, please stay safe and informed:

➡️ Check your drugs at https://ow.ly/rQ8150ZtEX1
➡️ Keep up to date on alerts at https://ow.ly/S8rw50ZtEX0
➡️ If you need support or would like more details concerning existing community resources such as drug checking, men’s and women’s circles, and accessing harm reduction and safe use supplies, please visit https://ow.ly/reSV50ZtEX2
➡️ Attend Yúustway’s drug checking drop-in every Wednesday, 1:30 – 3:30 pm, by Ikwiks and Kwumkwum (under the bridge), and every Friday, from 1:15 – 3:15 pm, Lower Capilano Road and Lawa Road - next to Estítkw Place. The Squamish drug checking drop-in happens every Monday from 1:30-3:30 pm down the road from Totem Hall.

For questions, please contact the Yúustway (Health & Wellness) team at [email protected], or Juhi Tayal at 236-788-1977.

07/28/2026

Ignite Your Summer Nights with Great Music!

Join Music on Main at Vancouver’s Mount Pleasant Park from August 11-13, 2026 for the always-anticipated free Summer Pop-Up Concerts! Gather your friends, family, or come solo and dive into an evening of joyous music in the park.

Inspired by the community spirit and Vancouver’s unique mix of musical styles, this summer’s events promise captivating evenings of music. Whether you’re a returning fan or a first-time attendee, prepare to be delighted by the community atmosphere, sunshine, and vibrant sounds.

Check out the details here: https://www.musiconmain.ca/event/summer-pop-up-concerts-2026/

07/28/2026

In collaboration with Metro Vancouver, səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation) is developing a long-term park management plan for the Admiralty Heights subarea within təmtəmíxʷtən / Belcarra Regional Park, a culturally significant landscape that supports sensitive ecosystems, diverse wildlife, and deep connections for our community.

Learn more about our shared vision:
https://youtu.be/eSBmKUD8TBI?si=p6ct2PP34wmOVmyZ

💬 Share your feedback through the survey by July 31: https://engage.zencity.io/metrovancouver/en/engagements/2f7c7068-55df-444c-8c0e-0982bc2445b5?utm_medium=referral

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07/28/2026

Save the date! The Health Fair will be offered again at the MNBC AGM taking place this September.

The fair will be open Friday, September 18, 2026, from 11:00 am to 5:30 pm PT and Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm PT. On Sunday, September 20, we will have two activities, more details will come soon!

We are bringing services right to you, including:
🩺 Mammograms (appointment only) - Transportation will be provided to and from Richmond Hospital
👂Hearing checks with Ears to You (appointment only)
🚶Morning walks (Friday and Saturday)
🛍️ Health and wellness service vendors
And more!

Stay tuned for more updates. To learn more about the 2026 MNBC AGM, go to https://ow.ly/JGSG50Zs8KP

07/28/2026

⚾️🌈 Pride Night at the Ballpark! 🌈⚾️

Join us at Nat Bailey Stadium for the Vancouver Canadians vs Spokane Indians game for a special Pride Night celebrating community, inclusion, and the love of the game. Plus, stick around after the final out for an exciting post-game fireworks show!

Whether you’re a lifelong baseball fan or just here for the fun, everyone is welcome.

📅 Thursday, July 30
🕖 First pitch: 7:05 PM
📍 Nat Bailey Stadium
4601 Ontario Street, Vancouver, BC V5V 3H4

🎟️ Tickets available on the Vancouver Canadians website. Link in bio!

See you at the stadium! 🏳️‍🌈💙⚾️