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I Voted Sticker On-line voting in Vancouver – worth casting a ballot for?

“I voted” sticker – Photo by Cave Canem Next week promises to be a busy one at Council – between the regular session of Council on Tuesday and the various Council Committee meetings taking place on Thursday there is a... Continue reading »

January 13, 2011   |   0 comments
Update on relocating the VAG – and discussions on a new public plaza

The following media announcement just came in to VPSN headquarters – and provides some coverage and commentary on the possible relocation of the Vancouver Art Gallery to the old Larwill Park site (currently the big parking lot at Dunsmuir and Cambie).... Continue reading »

January 13, 2011   |   0 comments
MRs Macquarie's Point Happy New Year – 2010 in review…

Meanwhile, on the other side of the world… a crowd gathers for New Year’s celebrations at Mrs Macquerie’s Point in Sydney Australia. Submitted by VPSN member Lisa M. A late year greeting to all of you from the gang at... Continue reading »

December 31, 2010   |   0 comments
Oakridge Mall - Projection Advertising 1 of 2 Projection billboards: Oakridge ad violates Sign Bylaw

 It’s a given that advertisers are always looking for new ways to sell products and services – from ads in bathrooms and on building steps, and now – coming in January – on the fare cards used by Translink.... Continue reading »

December 18, 2010   |   4 comments
Northeast False Creek & The Plaza of Nations – Your Input Needed

On Wednesday, December 8 the City of Vancouver, along with land-owner Canadian Metropolitan Properties (CMP), hosted a public open house for the proposed development on the former Plaza of Nations land. This piece of property will be one of the larger ‘chunks’... Continue reading »

December 16, 2010   |   0 comments