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Is the Harper government playing with fire? Subsequent to its recent behaviour, the question begs to be asked. True, the Conservative government is taking advantage of an obvious vacuum in the Chamber of the opposition. However, it must be careful to not purposely do anything that would breathe life back into the comatose opposition. [Read more…]
This incredible light spectacle took place in Yaletown Feb. 10 and 11. It was part of City and Slope Winter Festival which featured mountain activities as well as urban entertainment. Spurred on by the successful street events around the 2010 Olympics, its aim is to spark activities during the winter season. [Read more…]
Travel broadens the mind, they say, so here I am in Vancouver. What kind of culture shocks should I expect? What culture clashes will open my mind and make me grow … again? [Read more…]
Watching events unfold in the midst of the Republicans’ Presidential Race in the U.S., we can only draw one conclusion; Barack Obama is one lucky guy. [Read more…]
As my family’s three-week trip around Victoria and South Australia comes to its final days, I find myself at Melbourne Museum, walking through an exhibit created in conjunction with local Aboriginal Australian outreach societies. [Read more…]
Mount Pleasant has become a thriving commercial and residential neighbourhood famous for its creativity, diversity and social consciousness. According to 2006 Census data, more than one-third of the community’s mother tongue is a language other than English. [Read more…]
Pleasant is indeed the word that comes to mind when visiting this area. This gem of a community sits between Cambie and Main, bounded by Broadway to the south and West 2nd to the north. [Read more…]
Last February I moved to Surrey immediately after graduating from the University of Victoria in order to start up a new business –Class Act Painters. I had a hell of a time, for two reasons. One, because starting a new business is a lot of work, and two, because living in Surrey is … well, it’s living in Surrey. I find Surrey to be much like a larger version of Prince George, where I grew up, except it’s easier to leave. [Read more…]
Major defeats are often opportunities for serious introspection. What happened? Why? How are similar circumstances avoided in the future? These are questions pondered by pundits and supporters of the Liberal Party of Canada after the bitter defeat they suffered in last May’s general election. [Read more…]
Taken from Nelson and Richards St., this picture presents 3 iconic buildings in Vancouver. In the foreground we have part of the Robson Square Complex built in the 70’s. The 2 towers in the background which are the main focus of this picture are the Electra on the left and the Patina on the right. What’s remarkable about this photo is that it makes 2 buildings appear to be side by side and the same height. However, the Electra has 21 storeys compared with the Patina’s 42 storeys, and they are on opposite sides of the street. [Read more…]
