UBC Journalism 'On The Beat'
An emergency preparedness workshop was held at the Marpole-Oakridge Community Centre Wednesday, drawing an audience of only two people. Robert Trowhill, a volunteer with the Neighbourhood Emergency Preparedness Program, set and organized tables and chairs for ten guests. “If we had had a 7.0 in Afghanistan or something, the room would have been full,” said […]
Beneath the Cambie Street bridge, at the junction of two sidewalks, an abstract art instillation attracted the attention of two passersby. The Garde-Temps, a french phrase meaning time-peace, silently recorded its surroundings. The composition of LEDs was strung together in a shape resembling a large bowling pin. The object intermittently flashed with light, and bewildered […]
The Bloedel Conservatory in Queen Elizabeth Park was unanimously saved Monday evening from the Vancouver Park Board budget chopping-block, following months of public outcry. Park Board members voted to accept a proposal that will integrate the operation and management of the Conservatory with the VanDusen Botanical Garden. The two facilities will work collaboratively with the […]
Despite a morning rain-shower and a few lingering storm clouds, hundreds attended the Sharing Our Wealth Festival at Douglas Park, Sunday afternoon. The annual event features local merchants and community members who want to show what they have to offer, according to Ken McFaul, Vice President of the Douglas Park Community Association. “How it started […]
Members of the public voiced both praise and condemnation for the proposed Marine Gateway development at an open house and information session, held Wednesday. It was jointly hosted by City of Vancouver planning staff and the rezoning applicant and proposed developer of the area, PCI Development Corp. The intermittent whirring of the Canada Line SkyTrain […]
