City Council lowers business property taxes

JUN 2009 — The Vancouver Fair Tax Coalition (VFTC) has again successfully compelled city council to continue lowering business property taxes in 2009. [READ MORE]

Category: FAIRTAX

Ebisu Park Official Opening — May 30, 2009

MAY 2009 — Ebisu Park at 72nd Avenue and Osler Street was created after the Vancouver Park Board and City Council agreed that the Marpole neighbourhood was park-deficient. Refreshments and family activities will be held from 11am - 12:30pm on Saturday, May 30, 2009. [Download PDF Flyer (335KB)] [READ MORE]

Marpole Graffiti Paint-Out 2009

MAY 2009 — The Marpole BIA partnered with the Kerrisdale-Oakridge-Marpole Community Policing Centre (KOMCPC) to coordinate the Second Annual Marpole Graffiti Paint-Out.. [READ MORE]

Historic Joy Kogawa House Inaugural Residency

MAR 2009 — Historic Joy Kogawa House announces their first writer-in-residence, Montreal poet John Asfour. [READ MORE]

Rotary Club working hard in Marpole

MAR 2009 — Vancouver South Rotarians have worked over the years within the community to organize events such as a boat show and to build structures, such as a community park with gardens, benches, tables and a small stage at David Lloyd George School. [READ MORE]

Vancouver Fair Tax Coalition Update

MAR 2009 — The Vancouver Fair Tax Coalition (VFTC), on behalf of Vancouver's employers, business people and residents is urging City Council to say NO to the staff-recommended budget increase. [READ MORE]

Welcome Nuestro Day Spa

FEB 2009 — Nuestro Day Spa has opened at 8073 Granville Street. [READ MORE]

History's Lens: Ghost drove pioneers from Marpole (Vancouver Courier)

FEB 2009 — Vancouver Courier - Long before Vancouver had an airport, Sea Island was a vast expanse of farms, dotted by the occasional house. Just across the bridge, Eburne (later to be renamed Marpole) looked much the same. Cows grazed in pastures, and the only link to Vancouver was the North Arm Road, a rough wagon road that would one day be known as Granville Street. [READ MORE]

Chinese Lion Tour of Marpole Photos added!

JAN 2009 — Read updates and view photos of the Chinese Lion Tour of Marpole! [READ MORE]

Category: Chinese NEW YEAR

See our updated New Business section!

JAN 2009 — Details and updates are available for Papa's Eatery, Treasure Room, Nanji & Associates, Haleen's Beauty and Hair Salon and more new businesses in Marpole! [READ MORE]

Category: New Businesses

Christmas In Marpole Updates

JAN 2009 — For information and updates on our annual Christmas In Marpole event, vist marpoleonline.com/christmas

Category: ChRISTMAS

Vancouver Fair Tax Coalition Update

DEC 2008 — Marpole Business Association looks forward to working with Mayor Robertson and the new City Council in continuing to ensure equitable taxation policies. [READ MORE]

Category: FAIR TAX

Great Marpole Trick-or-Treat Popular Again

NOV 2008 — The sixth annual Great Marpole Trick-or-Treat proved very popular again this year with merchants and children alike! The desire for treats, combined with dry weather, made for a street full of costumed children going door-to-door to participating merchants displaying the now well-known orange pumpkin decal. More than 50 participating businesses recorded bigger crowds than last year, and that the candy ran out early! Thanks to those merchants who posted the pumpkin decal and participated in this very popular community event!

Category: Halloween

New street signs along Granville Street!

NOV 2008 — Marpole gets new decorative street signage. Below is a photo of the new signs along Granville Street. [READ MORE]

Category: Beautification

Help name new park in Marpole!

SEP 2008 — The Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation is asking residents to suggest names for a recently developed park site in Marpole. Deadline for submissions is 5:00 pm August 8, 2008. [READ MORE]

Category: Contests

Pokemon craze at The Games Connection

The Games Connection, a member of the Marpole Business Association, was recently mentiond in an article in the Vancouver Courier regarding the Pokemon craze. [READ "POKEMON ATTACKS!"]

Category: BUSINESSES IN THE NEWS

Crime & Policing: the #1 business concern

The results of the Marpole Business Association's 2008 Member Survey show Crime & Policing was the #1 issue of concern for member business and property owners and will have a direct impact upon many existing and future programs and projects. [READ MORE]

Category: Crime & Policing

Student volunteers paint out graffiti in Marpole

The MBA hosted a volunteer graffiti paint-out crew from the Kerrisdale-Oakridge-Marpole Community Policing Centre in late May. [READ MORE]

Category: GRAFFITI

Fair Tax Coalition continues to save businesses money

The Vancouver Fair Tax Coalition's campaign influenced the NPA majority on city council to vote in a 1% tax shift in 2008. [READ MORE]

Category: FAIR TAX

New Planning Programs in Marpole

The City of Vancouver is embarking on Station Area planning for the new Canada Line Marine Station and planning for the Marpole industrial lands. Open Houses Sat, Jun 14 and Wed, Jun 18 [READ MORE]

Category: Business

VEDC BizMap Report 2008

The updated Vancouver Economic Development Commission's (VEDC) BizMap Area Profile on the Marpole commercial district is ready for public distribution.
[READ MORE]

Category: Business

Mayor Sam Sullivan visits Marpole

The Marpole Business Association was pleased to play host to a recent visit by Mayor Sam Sullivan to discuss the issues of importance to our business members and community.
[READ MORE & SEE PHOTOS]

Category: Business

Attention Sandwich Board Users!

The City of Vancouver continues to crack down on the improper placement of advertising Sandwich Boards on city sidewalks.
[READ MORE]

Category: Business

Marpole Business Directory

The Marpole BIA is currently working on the production of its first comprehensive Member Business Directory and Map. [READ MORE]

Category: Business

Holiday Season Safety and Security Tips

Breaking and entering, fraud and shoplifting often rise during these busy months. Here's some advice to help protect your business this holiday season. [READ MORE]

Category: Business