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Hailing from the politically volatile region of the Middle East all the way to Vancouver has pushed some people to ask me, “do you ride camels to school?” Which leads me to respond, “do you have polar bears for pets?”. [Read more…]
In many cities around the world, citizens have been regrouping under the “occupy” dictum, as is the case for the group camping out in front of the Vancouver Art gallery, known as Occupy Vancouver. That Vancouver finds itself “occupied” is nothing surprising. In fact, the opposite would have been surprising. But what is frankly jarring is the minuscule size of this group of campers compared to other groups around the world. [Read more…]
The Occupy Vancouver protester in front of the Vancouver Art Gallery is wearing a Guy Fawkes mask. This has become popular at similar sites throughout the US and other countries. [Read more…]
It’s a go! Departure day is set for the great trek to the Canadian West: April 10th 2011. I’m excited. My daily Paris grind is going to totally change. And the timing is perfect: I need a breath of fresh air.. [Read more…]
On November 19, BC voters will be electing their respective municipal councils. Well, some voters at least, will take advantage of the opportunity. Municipal elections have a historically dismal participation rate. One of the most interesting races will, of course, take place in Vancouver. [Read more…]
TOutside the Vancity Theatre, home to the Vancouver International Film Festival Centre, we see the logo of the VIFF. Its “eyes” are looking out to the world perhaps reflecting on the past 30 years of the festival and pondering the future. [Read more…]
It’s only been a month since I landed in Vancouver. It’s a special place, and I should know; I’ve been all over the world. I was born in Israel from Argentinean parents who moved me back to Buenos Aires, when I was just 5 years old. I worked in Colombia for 6 months and slowly made my way north to the American east coast before surrounding myself by mountains. Things are a lot different in this wonderful land called Vancouver. [Read more…]
IThe NDP’s leadership race has hardly begun and it’s already promising, at least in its excitement. For now, the race is led by candidate Brian Topp, the only officially registered contender. [Read more…]
Terry Fox’s legacy continues in this latest memorial designed by Vancouver artist and writer Douglas Coupland. It replaces the previous memorial by Franklin Allen which stood on the same site for 27 years. [Read more…]
How do you like Winnipeg so far?” That’s the first question that always comes up in conversations with people I meet here. It’s already been almost four months since I settled into Winnipeg, Manitoba and I have the feeling that I’ll be asked that very same question all year long. [Read more]
