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Restorative Justice Week 2007: RJ & “Free Space”
Restorative Justice Week 2007 On November 21 Mayor Sullivan Issued an Official Proclamation for Restorative Justice Week. It was affirming nod to a more collaborative, community-building alternative to the current justice system. “RJ,” as one local organization defines it, “seeks... Continue reading »
Reinstate Third-Party Appeals – taking community-based planning to the Supreme Court
For over forty years Vancouver citizens have lawfully been making appeals of decisions of the Planning Department to the Board of Variance. This democratic right was wiped out in a 2005 BC Supreme Court ruling pertaining to Salisbury Garden in... Continue reading »
Vancouver Heritage Foundation Board � Volunteers Needed
Vancouver Heritage Foundation Board – Volunteers Needed The City of Vancouver is seeking volunteers from the general public for positions on the Vancouver Heritage Foundation Board. The deadline for applications is January 31, 2008. The City ad notes: All appointments... Continue reading »
Storyeum Shelter Petition
Storyeum Shelter Petition VPSN member Audrey L. has started a petition to use the recently-closed Storyeum building (on Water Street in Gastown) as a temporary housing shelter to help get people off the streets. As she notes, “the City owns... Continue reading »
Lend your opinion: Extending the Millenium Line to UBC – Survey
A press release from the Mayor’s office announcing a survey to solicit public feedback on the idea of extending the Millenium Line westward to UBC. Says the November 3 communique: “Mayor Sam Sullivan and Vancouver Councillors Peter Ladner and Suzanne... Continue reading »