Kind thoughts towards the political class
In this column I decided to call on my better self and broach a subject that may rattle those under the influence of profound cynicism.
Spencie’s View
Why ‘fracking’ needs to be an issue in the upcoming provincial election
The B.C. election is coming up soon – May 14, 2013. So, for the next four months, expect this space to be devoted almost exclusively to provincial politics.
After a dozen years in power, the B.C. Liberals are expected to be unceremoniously booted out of office.
Community Portrait: Granville Island
Granville Island isn’t an island. It’s a peninsula. But this minor detail is of little interest to those who live, work and play there.
Trompe-l’oeil
This photo of The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver depicts the Georgia St. entrance. If you look in the centre of the photo you’ll notice a lighter colour, and it appears that perhaps the building surface has been sandblasted.
Political beliefs and cultures
After a 15-hour flight with Air Canada, I finally get off the plane and walk through the Paris Charles de Gaulle airport to the railway that will take me into the city, carrying my heavy luggage behind me.
2013: A pivotal year in politics
Russian-born Yana Ilinykh, 36, and India-UK immigrant Nina Lindley, 55, represent the multicultural base from which many Vancouverites might draw dieting wisdom.
Spencies’s View
New era of politics in store for B.C.
British Columbian politics will see much change in 2013.
Incredible India
India, India, incredible India.
Eyes on the Future
We have a tendency to become reflective at the beginning of a new year and the juxtaposition of these images readily lends itself to reflection.
Happy Holidays
I. am. Canadian?
Iwas born and raised in Vancouver. Anyone growing up in this multicultural town knows that it’s par for the course to rub shoulders with people from around the world. I have friends from Brazil to Japan, and I can buy the best international meals for less than the price of a movie ticket.