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Learn to garden, guerrilla-style
The 2010 garden season is here and the VPSN’s first Guerrilla Gardening meeting of the season takes place on Friday, April 9 – 6:00pm-7:30pm in Kitsilano at 2nd Avenue and Balaclava. If you’ve ever fancied the idea of civic engagement... Continue reading »
Vancouver Day: the city turns 124
The old McCleery Farm house, 1910 City of Vancouver Archives Item Out P1193.2 Today, April 6, marks the 124th anniversary of our home city’s incorporation. It’s not a date that features prominently on too many wall calendars, granted, but perhaps... Continue reading »
Robson Street Olympic-style closures?
Councillor David Cadman (COPE) is introducing a motion at this morning’s Council meeting. The text of the motion is rather brief, but the essence of it is that Cadman is requesting that City staff look at the possibility of Olympic-style... Continue reading »
Solar hot water demonstration system installed in Brockton Oval, Stanley Park
Another interesting development demonstration project has just been announced by the City — one that will put a solar hot water system in place at the Brockton Oval in Stanley Park. The VPSN supports the use of clean, green technology... Continue reading »
April 1 – Fossil Fool’s Day Flashmob!
Earlier today we received a call out from an organizer with the Canadian Youth Climate Coalition. They’re plannign a flash-mob action for this Thursday and are looking to get the word out… and gain participants. Here’s the notice: APRIL 1ST... Continue reading »