April 16, 2024

Vision trashes NPA motion to curb park board catering

Vision Vancouver is calling an NPA motion to curb catering at the park board “poorly thought out.” Vice-chair Aaron Jasper says ordering “sandwiches and carrots sticks” only costs about $ 2,000 per year.  He says if commissioner Melissa De Genova's motion is approved, that would take up three times that much in work … [Read more...]

Park Board to debate a halt to catering briefings

An NPA commissioner on Vancouver's park board wants to cut down on the catering. Melissa De Genova plans to table a motion next week to stop ordering in during staff briefings. "These savings could amount to a weekend program for a youth worker at Strathcona or some of the hours cut at the community centres. You know, it really all adds up." De … [Read more...]