The Union Gospel Mission expects to serve more than 3,000 meals today - as part of its annual Easter celebration in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside. 3,000 pounds of ham, 900 pounds of potatoes and a whole lot of apple pie are just a few of the items on the menu. Tony Chisholn is a graduate from the UGM re-habilitation progam. "Well I've been here for … [Read more...]
Union Gospel Mission treats Downtown Eastside to annual Easter meal
April 7, 2012 by
More than 3,000 meals are being served up to Vancouver's most vulnerable as the Union Gospel Mission hosts its annual Easter dinner. 3,500 pounds of ham, 900 pounds of potatoes and 800 apple pies. Just some of what it takes to serve everyone expected this year. Among them is Don, who has come to the dinner for about 10 years now. “People do … [Read more...]
Make a meal out of his platform
November 16, 2011 by
Vancouver's Mayor is focusing on meat and potatoes election issues in the final days before the voters cast their ballots. Gregor Robertson called a late-night press conference at the VCC-Clark Skytrain Station Wednesday night promising more evening bus service, "There is a very clear choice in this election on transit priorities. Vision's focus is … [Read more...]
