Expo 86 – the bubble that never burst!
This remarkable photo was taken just outside Olympic Village, on southeast False Creek. The bubble was generated by the man standing on the wharf to the left. Through it we can see the iconic Telus…
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April 18 2016 Columns The freedom to be oneself
You always hear about how diverse and multicultural Vancouver is and that Canadians are polite and friendly. All of this is true, but even more so, I have always perceived people in Vancouver, …
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April 18 2016 Columns Hyperbole and gotcha journalism threaten to obscure necessary debate on climate
In the old Looney Tunes cartoon, Wile E. Coyote would often end up going over a cliff in his ever-futile attempts to catch The Road Runner. The standard gag would feature a hapless Wile E. hovering …
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April 18 2016 selected Steveston: A gem along the Fraser River
Steveston is about a 30 minute car drive south of Vancouver. It is also easily accessible by Canada Line and bus. The latter takes about an hour and makes for an inexpensive day trip. Steveston is …
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April 4 2016 Columns Vancouver the blissful
As we know, xenophobia starts with first impressions: a simple glance allows you to see the Other’s difference. If we all come from similar racial backgrounds this difference doesn’t …
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April 4 2016 Columns Let’s get big money out of B.C. politics once and for all
The B.C. Liberals have refused to disclose the guest lists at high-priced fundraising dinners. | Photo courtesy of Michael …
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April 4 2016 Street Photography by Denis Bouvier And the beat goes on
From his commanding view at City Hall, Captain George Vancouver, after whom our city is named, is pointing over the domain he first explored in 1792. Captain Vancouver showed respect for and enjoyed …
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March 21 2016 Columns Vancouver through the senses
There are few cities in the world that have the ability to transport me to different places at different periods of my life. Walking the streets of Vancouver is like stepping into a time machine …
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March 21 2016 Columns Housing affordability crisis finally takes centre stage in B.C. Legislature
Premier Christy Clark announced March 18 that the Province of British Columbia is taking further action to address …
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March 21 2016 selected Spring highlights
What signifies spring in Vancouver better than cherry blossoms! This beautiful array of trees in pink bloom is outside the charming Strathmore Lodge Apartments at Bute St. and Comox St. in the West …