<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[spencervancity.ca]]></title><description><![CDATA[spencervancity.ca]]></description><link>https://www.spencervancity.ca/the-system</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 18:29:02 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.spencervancity.ca/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[February's Community Conversations!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Each month in Community Conversations, we look at issues, events, resources, and opportunities in Vancouver and the Lower Mainland.]]></description><link>https://www.spencervancity.ca/post/february-s-community-conversations</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a157465c94e04527d83f7a</guid><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 17:12:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a3dfb0_216244a7b1d54ed88007f6cdd9eb294a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_853,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>srvanvloten</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Free Tax Clinics in Vancouver: 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dread tax season and all its paperwork? Free tax clinics are being held throughout Vancouver in 2026!]]></description><link>https://www.spencervancity.ca/post/free-tax-clinics-in-vancouver-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a157465c94e04527d83f82</guid><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 22:43:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a3dfb0_f20bbb5414e345178ebea995543b44c9~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_831,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>srvanvloten</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[January's Community Conversations!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Each month in Community Conversations, we look at issues, events, resources, and opportunities in Vancouver and the Lower Mainland.]]></description><link>https://www.spencervancity.ca/post/january-s-community-conversations</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a157465c94e04527d83f7d</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 23:52:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a3dfb0_275ef37e017d4dc29428b7b4b5f0a5e7~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_913,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>srvanvloten</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[November's Community Conversations!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Each month in Community Conversations, we look at issues, events, resources, and opportunities in Vancouver and the Lower Mainland.]]></description><link>https://www.spencervancity.ca/post/november-s-community-conversations</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a157465c94e04527d83f7f</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 22:44:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a3dfb0_b9ac838fa2f040ad94c339c1e1b51d88~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_808,h_613,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>srvanvloten</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arts Grants Galore]]></title><description><![CDATA[Visual artists, musicians, writers, and other creative community members - there are several funding opportunities now open for applications!]]></description><link>https://www.spencervancity.ca/post/grants-galore</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a157465c94e04527d83f84</guid><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2025 19:40:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a3dfb0_e053c175b2a240328d3e72ced2b3a142~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>srvanvloten</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Octobers's Community Conversations!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Each month in Community Conversations, we look at issues, events, resources, and opportunities in Vancouver and the Lower Mainland.]]></description><link>https://www.spencervancity.ca/post/octobers-s-community-conversations</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a157465c94e04527d83f77</guid><pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2025 17:37:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a3dfb0_c5bea92c266c476cbeff75f4ad7fc910~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_456,h_460,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>srvanvloten</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[September's Community Conversations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Each month in Community Conversations, we look at issues, events, resources, and opportunities in Vancouver and the Lower Mainland.]]></description><link>https://www.spencervancity.ca/post/septembers-community-conversations</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a157465c94e04527d83f78</guid><pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2025 18:57:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a3dfb0_f60975f68ff742be8406c54f4c446abc~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_914,h_821,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>srvanvloten</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[August's Community Conversations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Each month in Community Conversations, we look at issues, events, resources, and opportunities in Vancouver and the Lower Mainland.]]></description><link>https://www.spencervancity.ca/post/augusts-community-conversations</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a157465c94e04527d83f74</guid><pubDate>Tue, 12 Aug 2025 21:35:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a3dfb0_2a2059d350e042e081025eecb7687f42~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_761,h_771,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>srvanvloten</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[July's Community Conversations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hello community leader!



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Free tax clinics are being held throughout Vancouver in 2025!]]></description><link>https://www.spencervancity.ca/post/free-tax-clinics-in-vancouver-2025</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a157465c94e04527d83f81</guid><pubDate>Wed, 19 Mar 2025 06:57:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a3dfb0_1b640e12482f4aeeb44aecb8f1aa65b7~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_854,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>srvanvloten</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Making Complaints In BC]]></title><description><![CDATA[This short but detailed guide discusses the available mechanisms for making formal complaints and raising concerns across a range of issues.]]></description><link>https://www.spencervancity.ca/post/making-complaints-in-bc</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a157465c94e04527d83f6f</guid><pubDate>Sat, 30 Nov 2024 09:40:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a3dfb0_2f53dd6c033b472489941aa874bbb33d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>srvanvloten</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Free and Low-Cost Vancouver Mental Health Resources ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mental health support can be pricey, but there are a range of free or low-cost supports available throughout Vancouver &#38; the Lower Mainland]]></description><link>https://www.spencervancity.ca/post/free-and-low-cost-vancouver-mental-health-resources</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a157465c94e04527d83f71</guid><pubDate>Fri, 22 Nov 2024 05:32:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a3dfb0_20fc2c4f01144c73838addbb7d4acd7e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>srvanvloten</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Free Tax Clinics in Vancouver: 2024]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dread tax season and all its paperwork? 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