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Skating at Nathan Phillips Square Field notes from Toronto, Part 2: Outdoor skating, squares,.. and separate spheres

Skating at Nathan Phillips Square, Toronto Nathan Phillips Square, located at the forefront of Toronto’s iconic City Hall building, is a popular place for residents and visitors alike. It’s where the city’s recent New Year’s festivities took place and it... Continue reading »

January 8, 2012   |   0 comments
The Great Vancouver Paint-In: Let’s Do It Again!

The Great Vancouver Paint-In is one of my favourite history items that no one in Vancouver really knows about (I’ve written a bit about it before). I think it’s an important one and one that may need to be repeated.... Continue reading »

December 21, 2011   |   0 comments
VPSN – Public Space News & Events – August 19, 2011

Hey folks – some cool public space events are taking place around town this weekend… and Saturday in particular promises to be a good one – with public karaoke, zombies and a smoochfest to name but three of the things... Continue reading »

August 19, 2011   |   0 comments
Robson Square Petitions – YES and NO petitions now online

UPDATE: For those of you interested in our Robson Square petitions, please check out our newly created on-line versions. The “yes” petition started late yesterday, the “no” petition today. Here’s your chance to participate in the discussion: YES, I support... Continue reading »

August 17, 2011   |   0 comments
Market Panorama Expanding Robson Square – the 800-block petition

For those of you interested in our Robson Square petition (to keep the 800-block of Robson closed to vehicular traffic), please check out our newly created on-line versions. YES, I support the expansion of Robson Square and the closure of... Continue reading »

August 16, 2011   |   0 comments