AHA Media

A curtain of snow fell overnight and made everything look so serene.

 AHA MEDIA was busy this weekend! From learning more about building a website,( Much appreciation and thanks to Lorraine Murphy of Raincoaster Media  for her patience and guidance through our first time ) to designing business cards.  We were at a “satellite” office this weekend  in Surrey.( Courtesy of Al, one of the founding members of AHA MEDIA who is famously well known in our circles as playing and parodying Prime Minister Stephen Harper in our sketch comedy skits! :).

As we wait for our downtown office to finally be renovated…. ( Drywall has still to go up ), we are lucky to be able to work in several office type spaces including our newest place inside Tinseltown Mall at One Stop Cards Games, located in the middle between Starbucks and 7-11.

With the cold weather snap, we’ve been experiencing, it’s an opportunity for us to film new things. We have definitely worn gloves and multiple layers of clothing to insulate us!

Eating more heartily before filming is important!  Here Al displays his big breakfast!

Ensuring an AHA MEDIA vehicle passes Air Care is crucial. ( This photo was taken behind a glass window in a enclosed room to protect us from the exhaust fumes )

Winter Wonderland at New Westminster City Hall ( This photo was taken while in a moving vehicle )

The Royal Westminster Regiment which continues to guard New Westminster City Hall on the hill. ( This photo was taken while in a moving vehicle )

An antique store in New Westminster holds many treasures.

A closeup on a stately looking organ

An old- fashioned baby stroller that looks as though it could come from the era of Mary Poppins

Icy cold bottles of Coke were once found in this fridge.

Icicles formed along an awning

After the road trip home to Vancouver, Hendrik decides to brave the chilly winds and take some panoramic shots of the mountains by standing on a creaky old fire escape.

A classic car

Hendrik with another classic car

Two members of AHA Media hailed Yellow Cab #25 where we happily discovered an interactive touch screen available for the informative amusment of back seat passengers.  The driver explained that were currently only two cabs that Mobile Media screens installed.  It’s interesting to see the progression of modern technology be accessible for everyone 🙂

AHA Media were lucky to be invited to BOB’s Xmas party. Inside was all decorated with all beautiful  lights and garlands and we were able to enjoy some lovely wine and sumptious food.  BOB’s staff were very welcoming and engaging to all the party attendees.

C.E.O Shirley Chan was dressed in a  dazzling traditional Chinese top and was the ever gracious host.

 We were lucky to bump into Alanna MacLennan, who just came back from Europe after rubbing shoulders with Dignitaries in Europe and Canada’s own Governor General Michaëlle Jean.  Two members of AHA Media are going to be taking workshops from Projections – a filmmaking internship program run by Alanna.

We aim to become more skillful so that we may become better mobile journalists for the DTES and for those who need us 🙂

During the  first day of  his official leadership of Vancouver, Mayor Gregor Robertson and his council met at the “Neighborhoods for a Sustainable Vancouver” meeting located at Heritage Hall at Main and 15th.

Mel Lehan opened the evening by advocating for the developments of neighborhoods to sustain Vancouver.

Wendy of CCAP talked about the DTES and the positive things of our community while urging the Mayor and new Council to think about the sustainability issues of our area.

Mayor Gregor Robertson and his council spoke about making City Hall accessible to the communities, and for the communities to be able to access City Hall.

Councilor Ellen Woodsworth who worked in the DTES for many years spoke about being available and accountable for the people of Vancouver.

Clyde of Vandu was pleased to shake hands with our new Mayor

Clyde introduced to Councilor Kerry Jang, some literature and books from the DTES and CCAP explaining the homeless and welfare situation in our area. 

Hendrik smiling after he gave Councilor Andrea Reimer some contact information.  Hendrik may be considered to sit on a sub-committee for Housing.

Hendrik  wondering what he would say if he were to speak at the Neighborhoods for a Sustainable Vancouver meeting. 🙂