April 26, 2024

Very noisy, well attended Park Board meeting in West End

The room was packed at the West End Community Centre where the clearly angry crowd and a long line of people overflowing into the lobby. While one or two of the speakers have spoken in favour of the move, everyone else is lined up to rip the Vision Vancouver members of the Board. Here's what Dave Paidon,  "Giving 3 days, moving … [Read more...]

Vigil for ‘Captain’ well attended

Several hundred people gathered last night to remember 'Captain,' the German Shepherd who died after being found badly injured in a dumpster. The group had a moment of silence before marching down Arbutus Street towards the beach.   There was relief Captain's owner was taken in custody, even if it was for an unrelated matter, "Absolutely, and … [Read more...]

Pipeline townhall well attended

Several hundred people have turned out to a town hall meeting in the Premier's riding of Kitsilano to oppose the proposed Kinder-Morgan pipeline. The Wilderness Committee and Tanker-Free BC are just some of the organizations hosting the townhall that's attracted hundreds. Vancouver Park Board Commissioner Constance Barnes is one of the opponents, … [Read more...]