Does Mayor Robertson really want to build condos on parkland?
A story in the Straight quotes Vision Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson of supporting the idea of building housing on a portion of the Langara golf course. “Meanwhile, Vision mayor Gregor…
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It’s a water sport–enjoy it!
Stuart Mackinnon June 16, 2012 citycaucus.com The Rio Tinto Alcan Dragon Boat Festival brings paddlers on False Creek Why not enjoy the 24th Annual Dragon Boat Festival in all this…
Park neglect resonates within the community
My article on the reduction of maintenance at Riverfront Park has resonated within the community. As well as being published on the City Caucus blog, it has now been pick…
A crappy way to treat a neighbourhood
Stuart Mackinnon May 30, 2012 CityCaucus.com Riverfront Park, seen from Romer’s Burger Bar A former park commissioner watches a waterfront park lose its lustre The Fraserlands neighbourhood in southeast Vancouver…
A Crappy Way to Treat a Neighbourhood
The Fraserlands neighbourhood in south east Vancouver is truly a hidden gem. Riverfront pathways meander along the Fraser and awesome bike paths make access to the outdoors very easy. The…
World Migratory Bird Day celebrations in Vancouver
from the Park Board: Vancouver—with some of Canada’s most important bird habitat—is the perfect place to lead the country in celebrating World Migratory Bird Day. To recognize the importance of…
Cherry Blossom Festival Walks and Talks in Vancouver Parks
More info from the Vancouver Park Board Apr 19, 2012 (No. 16) – Celebrate the Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival in Vancouver parks this weekend by participating in Tree Talks and…
Earth Day celebrations in Vancouver parks
From the Vancouver Park Board website: Apr 18, 2012 (No. 15) – Celebrate Earth Day festivities in various Vancouver parks starting this weekend. Everett Crowley Park Saturday, April 21, 11:00…
a little shameless promotion…
The school I teach at has a terrific film program with an outstanding teacher, Mr. Jonathan Friedrichs. Each year they make films and send them off to contests. They have…
Just one of the many reasons for loving where we live
Over Spring Break my friends, Louis and Darcy and I, made a trek half-way up the Lynn Headwaters trail in North Vancouver. This is a fairly easy hike of about…
Naming Report withdrawn
Here’s a “Tweet” from the Park Board from 10 o’clock this morning:________________________________________________________Vancouver Park Board @ParkBoard Park Naming report withdrawn from tonight’s Park Board Committee: GM and Vice Chair to…
What’s driving Vision to change rules on naming parks?
Stuart Mackinnon March 21, 2012 City Caucus.com If we rename a Strathcona park, philanthropist Milton Wong might top the candidates list Guidelines approved in 2007 give community a voice over…
Central Park: NAMING RIGHTS
By Sandra Thomas, Vancouver Courier March 21, 2012 A former park board commissioner says a proposal to change the way parks and public spaces are named by the Vision Vancouver-dominated…
One Step Forward, Two Steps Back: Vision Wants to Take Back Naming Rights to Parks
A motion is coming forward to the Park Board on Monday 19 March which will take the naming of parks out of the hands of the community and put it…
When More Is Less
The city budget passed which will mean fewer services and less maintenance for parks and recreation in Vancouver. While the city did increase the budget allocation to parks, it was…
Vision Park Board continues with their Bait & Switch routine
You might remember last year when the Vision dominated Park Board threatened to close washrooms in its bid to slash the budget ordered by City Council. This was a cynical…
Jericho Beach lifeguards would disappear under proposed park-board budget cuts
By Carlito Pablo, February 24, 2012 www.straight.com Publish Date: February 24, 2012 For as long as Mike Cotter knows, Vancouver’s Jericho Beach has always been a lifeguarded beach. But to…
Belugas languish at Vancouver Aquarium
Animals rights hyperbole alienates public, hurts cause By Mark Hasiuk, Vancouver Courier February 21, 2012 Save the whales, from the animal rights folk. No other North American social movement has…