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City’s latest attempt to regulate political expression “highly problematic”
Petition Table. Photo by BlueandWhiteArmy. A few moments ago the VPSN submitted a follow-up letter Mayor and Council detailing our review of the latest report on regulating political speech. Suffice it to say, despite some minor progress in removing the... Continue reading »
A parable about a table and a box
A story about one possible outcome of the City of Vancouver’s proposal to regulate political expression. Like many people in Vancouver you’re interested in the various goings on that take place around town. Community issues are important to you. You... Continue reading »
Take 2: City revises approach for regulating “structures for political expression”
The City has just released a revised proposal on regulating the use of ‘structures’ for political expression. You can read the press release below, and view the full staff report (with the proposed revisions to the Street and Traffic Bylaw)... Continue reading »
VPSN – Public Space News & Events – April 8, 2011
The latest edition of our newsletter — for your weekend reading pleasure! CELEBRATE Wednesday, May 4 – Turn V (with us) ENGAGE An Expanded Robson Square – On the Cusp of a (Lost?) Opportunity? Structures for Public Expression – Street... Continue reading »
City moves to regulate “any structure, object, substance or thing” used for political expression
Falun Gong in Vancouver – Photo by K. Nicoll It’s hard to believe something of this calibre was only made publicly available one day before it goes in front of City Council. Tomorrow, Councillors will be considering a proposal to... Continue reading »