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A parable about a table and a box

A story about one possible outcome of the City of Vancouver’s proposal to regulate political expression. Like many people in Vancouver you’re interested in the various goings on that take place around town. Community issues are important to you. You... Continue reading »

April 15, 2011   |   0 comments
Take 2: City revises approach for regulating “structures for political expression”

The City has just released a revised proposal on regulating the use of ‘structures’ for political expression. You can read the press release below, and view the full staff report (with the proposed revisions to the Street and Traffic Bylaw)... Continue reading »

April 14, 2011   |   1 comment
David Eby 1 Vancouver-Point Grey: Clark calls it, Eby steps to the plate

The dust hasn’t yet settled on the week’s Federal debates, and already we have a firm date on at least one new Provincial contest. Earlier today, Premier-elect Christy Clark set the date of the by-election for the Vancouver-Point Grey electoral... Continue reading »

April 13, 2011   |   0 comments
VPSN April 16 Invite Get your hands dirty – guerrilla gardening planting event

Hi all, a reminder about our upcoming planting, taking place this Saturday. Our team of green thumbs will be hunkering down at 3pm – 4pm in a top-secret location. Your’re invited! The event is open to everyone is welcome! Please... Continue reading »

April 13, 2011   |   0 comments
This is getting ridiculous Street Food and Garbage Go Hand In Hand (Yuck!)

As a perpetually hungry Vancouverite who’s constantly on the move, I was quite pleased when the city announced that 19 new food vendors will be hitting the streets by the summer (read last week’s Courier article here). They will join... Continue reading »

April 12, 2011   |   0 comments