The province's municipal leaders are gathering in Victoria this week for the Union of British Columbia Munipalities' annual convention. More than 200 resolutions are up for discussion at this year's convention. Perhaps the most controversial is a call for the decriminalization and regulation of the sale of marijuana. There's also a petition to get … [Read more...]
Annual Terry Fox Run to take place Sunday
September 16, 2012 by
The annual Terry Fox Run takes place Sunday across the country. It's been 32 years since Fox inspired a nation with his attempted run across Canada to raise cash and awareness for cancer research. Terry's older brother Fred says the run is inclusive, and no donation is too small. "As Terry would say, as he said during the Marathon of Hope, we'll … [Read more...]
Low turnout for BC Ferries Annual General Meeting
August 24, 2012 by
Despite being widely publicized, fewer than 50 people turned out for the BC Ferries Annual General Meeting in Vancouver. Most people attending the AGM at a downtown building easily accessible by transit are board members, labour leaders and media. Only a few members of the public showed up. Several reports printed for those attending remain on a … [Read more...]
Annual meteor shower this weekend
August 11, 2012 by
Lower Mainland star-gazers are full of anticipation, with an annual meteor shower set to light up the skies this weekend. Astronomer David Dodge says the "Perseid" shower can best be seen early Sunday and Monday mornings. "And one of the best places I've discovered, and have been found at from time to time, is the west end of Spanish Banks West. … [Read more...]
07/21/2012 – 6th Annual BC Renaissance Festival
July 21, 2012 by
The Renaissance returns this summer at the 6th Annual BC Renaissance Festival! Come join the village of Stellers Grove for a weekend of thrills and merriment! After the arrest of Charity, Cobbs, and Firth, life returns to normal for the villagers of Stellers Grove. Even Charitys abandoned crew seems to be settling in. But what brings King … [Read more...]
07/20/2012 – 6th Annual BC Renaissance Festival
July 20, 2012 by
The Renaissance returns this summer at the 6th Annual BC Renaissance Festival! Come join the village of Stellers Grove for a weekend of thrills and merriment! After the arrest of Charity, Cobbs, and Firth, life returns to normal for the villagers of Stellers Grove. Even Charitys abandoned crew seems to be settling in. But what brings King … [Read more...]
07/19/2012 – 6th Annual BC Renaissance Festival
July 19, 2012 by
The Renaissance returns this summer at the 6th Annual BC Renaissance Festival! Come join the village of Stellers Grove for a weekend of thrills and merriment! After the arrest of Charity, Cobbs, and Firth, life returns to normal for the villagers of Stellers Grove. Even Charitys abandoned crew seems to be settling in. But what brings King … [Read more...]
07/02/2012 – 17th Annual Wreck Beach Butoh Performances July 1 & 2
July 2, 2012 by
Kokoro Dance presents the 17th installment of Wreck Beach Butoh, an annual butoh dance performance on the shores of Wreck Beach at the foot of the #4 Trail (below the UBC Museum of Anthropology). Kokoro Dance performers, clad only in full body white makeup, will explore Canadas most famous clothing-optional beach at low tide, Sunday, July 1 at … [Read more...]
Annual “Walk for Peace” marks 30 years
June 30, 2012 by
More than 5,000 people are expected to take part in this afternoon's "Walk for Peace." This year marks the event's 30th anniversary. It began in 1982 -- at the height of the nuclear arms race. More than 160 groups came together for a walk from Kitsilano to Sunset beach. "The first year, 35,000 people showed up to deal with the escalating nuclear … [Read more...]
Hundreds expected for 2nd annual “SlutWalk”
June 30, 2012 by
Vancouver's second annual "SlutWalk" is happening Saturday, starting at the Art Gallery at 2pm. Hundreds are expected for speeches and the march. Organizer Rachel Malek says the message to end slut-shaming is still strong. "We want to make sure that clothing, somebody's behaviour, the way somebody's dressed, somebody's profession … [Read more...]
