You can re-elect Stuart Mackinnon as your Green Park Board commissioner. For the past 3 years Stuart has been fighting hard for you and your values:Parks as Parks - working…
Dave Meslin: The antidote to apathy | Video on TED.com
On this beautiful crisp morning it is hard not to give thanks for all of our bounty. Walking my dog along the river always reminds me how lucky I have…
I recently received a letter asking me to donate money to Vision Vancouver. In it the writer says “I don’t want to live in a city that puts ice skating…
Dear Paddlers and Supporters,On October 6th, at 2 pm, Vancouver City Staff will present the newest Northeast False Creek planning recommendations to Council for approval. The report includes a list…
Straight, Publish Date: October 5, 2011 Hastings Park is a park, so it falls under the jurisdiction of the Vancouver park board, right? Well, it’s not, and Coalition of Progressive…
A new North East False Creek development report goes before council on Thursday. It has a lot of people talking and it isn't all favourable. Somehow over the many drafts…
by Stuart MackinnonStraight.comPublish Date: September 30, 2011 Vancouver’s natural beauty is worth protecting. Our children not only need places to play, but also places to enjoy and explor...
The Park Board passed the Capital Plan last Monday with one amendment regarding tennis courts at Kits Beach. The plan includes a new annex for Kensington CC and the chance…
Forgive this bit of indulgence but I just had to share this song. John Martyn has been one of my constant companions for more than 35 years. His music has…
There has been a lot of silliness in the media recently about the Green Party of Vancouver - and myself in particular - in an alliance with other civic parties.…
Kitsilano Pool will remain open an extra week to take advantage of the warm summer weather, which is forecast to continue past mid-month. The outdoor seaside pool located on Cornwall…
Coquitlam NOW September 2, 2011 As part of the Gentle Giant Visit program, Gerry O’Neill brought his horse Pepper to visit residents at Belvedere Care Centre in Coquitlam. The program…
The Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation is embarking on a process to evaluate and resolve issues with cycling in Stanley Park to enhance the park experience for all users.…
The proposed 2012-14 Capital Plan for the City of Vancouver has gone out for public consultation. You can join in the conversation here - but only until August 31st. This…
PRESS RELEASE: 2nd August 2011Stuart Mackinnon, Green Party of Vancouver (GPv) Park Board Commissioner, announced today that he will seek a second term on Vancouver’s Board of Parks and Recreation.…
Summer is often called the silly season in politics. Not enough news so news has to be manufactured. The summer before a fall election seems to be the silliest. Here…
The Vancouver Board of Parks & Recreation is considering serving alcohol on the greens and fairways of the public golf courses. I am very much looking forward to the staff…
There has been a spin attempted on the lack on maintenance in some of our parks and public spaces. It is being called the 'meadow' look. Well just for the…
By Stuart Mackinnon, Vancouver Courier July 20, 2011 8:02 AM To the editor: Re: "Central Park: Thigh high," July 13. The "meadow look" is just a euphemism for budget cuts…
