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Giving corporations a vote?
It may be that there was a big press announcement last fall about Premier Gordon Campbell’s having appointed a joint Task Force to make recommendations for legislative changes to “improve the electoral process for local government elections across B.C.”; if... Continue reading »
Chinatown lights up
Another “new” play of light and colour downtown – to complement the return of the Woodward’s “W,” the refurbishment of the Pennsylvania Hotel sign, and the new, custom-built light standards on Granville. This one on the Chinatown Plaza. Here’s the... Continue reading »
The Art Gallery two-step: the dream of a cultural precinct returns to Larwill Park
Construction of the “new” art gallery, 1145 (not 1146) West Georgia, 1931 Vancouver Archives Item Bu P401.1 Like a fine piece of performance art, the recent announcement about the relocation of the Vancouver Art Gallery has it all:... Continue reading »
Dunsmuir bike lane: creating another safe route to and from downtown
The new Dunsmuir bike lane officially opened yesterday – with Mayor Gregor Robertson making the journey across on his two-wheeler, accompanied by Councillor Ellen Woodsworth, Deputy City Manager Sadhu Johnson and a host of other City staff. The new one... Continue reading »
Of memories and mad science
A tall glass of water. A bit of rest. It’s hard to believe that it’s only been a 10 days since the Olympics were here. Funny how the difference between the Olympic crowds and regular-old Vancouver populations left so many... Continue reading »