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VPSN asks Province to rethink the deployment of CCTV in public schools
Earlier today, the Vancouver Public Space Network sent a letter to Hon. Minister Margeret MacDiarmid, Minister of Education, outlining our concerns about the proposed changes to the School Act. The changes, contained within Bill 20, would facilitate the installation and... Continue reading »
Grandview Park redesign controversy
In February, the Vancouver Parks Board approved the plan to redesign Grandview Park on Commercial Drive. Please visit The Daily Gumboot for an interesting little piece outlining both sides of the story. The redevelopment’s opposition group, dubbed Defend Grandview, has... Continue reading »
VPSN Public Space News & Events | 6 May 2010
VPSN UPDATES Surveillance in our schools? Province proposes CCTV Where’s the Square Pt.2 and North East False Creek Pedestrian Issues Working Group – Pedestrian Safety Planting goodness with a balaclava and flashlight Great Trees Contest. Make a map. Support the... Continue reading »
Are surveillance cameras coming to your neighbourhood school?
Last Thursday, the BC Legislature introduced Bill 20, which amends the School Act to set out in law that school boards to install surveillance cameras in schools for the “purposes of protecting the safety of individuals, their belongings or school... Continue reading »
I went to a party last night…
…and it was like nothing I’ve ever seen before. It started at 12:30am. It was outside under a bridge. The large billboard above our heads provided ample lighting. It wasn’t inconspicuous. I think there were well over 500 people there.... Continue reading »