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Responses to the Tofino food and big-box ban
As Vancouver gets ready to roll out street food, Tofino is also rethinking its retail food system, moving to ban retail and fast food chains. A new poll from Angus Reid Public Opinion found 60% of 1,003 Canadians, and 69%... Continue reading »
A Taste of What’s to Come
Positive news regarding street food in Vancouver. Just in time for summer. From News1130: You may have noticed your selection when it comes to street vendors falls into two categories, hot dogs and chestnuts. The city is now moving ahead... Continue reading »
Discussing the future of the Art Gallery
I’ll be participating in what promises to be a very interesting panel discussion on the future of the Vancouver Art Gallery. Not only is the subject itself a fascinating one, but I have the good fortune of appearing on the... Continue reading »
Sticking It to the Streets (SITS) Planning Meeting
Photo by GregPC – Flickr Sticking It to the Streets (SITS) – A group music event where people are equipped with only drumsticks and the street is the instrument. We hope to encourage public space re-animation, spontaneous interaction, showcase art... Continue reading »
New pedestrian route picks up steam
Photo by Splorp The VPSN’s Pedestrian Issues team has been working to advance matters of pedestrian safety and walkability throughout Vancouver. Earlier today, they also took the opportunity to provide a letter of support for another great initiative that launched... Continue reading »