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Ruth Meta and Meena Wong, NDP Vancouver South to present a very Canadian Cake to Conservative MP Wai Young on Thurs Feb 9, 2012
Ruth Meta says:
Meena Wong … NDP Vancouver South and I are arranging this little meeting on Thursday with the Conservative MP in Vancouver south… wanna come along? email me: emmis@shaw.ca
Along with the Old Age Security issue, we might as well ask her why Diane Findlay is dismantling EI, I’m giving the representative a taste of the cake we’re delivering to the rest of the Conservatives in Ottawa!
Syd Ryan, president of Federation of Labours Ontario, is organizing this event with local activists across the nation. I have been asked to take part. I will be there with friends.
Date and Time: Thursday, Feb. 9th at 10 am
Location: Wai Young, Conservative MP for Vancouver South, Constituency Office: 6406 Victoria Drive, Vancouver, BC V5P 3X7Please spread the word to your friends and neighbours and come out to this event to fight against Harper Conservatives plan to raise the OAS from age 65 to 67. Bring your voice and make signs.
Many people will have to work 2 more years in order to be able to retire. I think the Conservatives should cancel the 39 Billion fighter jets and more billions on mega prisons to balance the budget.
BEYOND PROHIBITION History, harms and alternatives to the war on drugs Public Forum on Wed Feb 8 7-9pm at Carnegie Theatre in Vancouver Downtown Eastside (DTES)
BEYOND PROHIBITION
History, harms and alternatives to the war on drugs
A free public forum and panel discussion
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Wed Feb 8
7- 9pm
Carnegie Theatre (401 Main St – Vancouver, Canada)
PANEL: Lorna Bird (WAHRS), Patti Ellertson (VANDU), Bud Osborn (DTES Poet), Susan Boyd (End Prohibition Project), Mark Haden (VCH drug educator)
FACILITATORS: Hugh Lampkin (VANDU), Ann Livingston (DNC)
HOSTED BY: Western Aboriginal Harm Reduction Society (WAHRS),
Vancouver Area Network of Drug Users (VANDU), DTES Neighbourhood Council (DNC), Carnegie Community Centre Association (CCCA), Canadian Drug Policy Coalition, End Prohibition Project.
Land Awards 2011 by The Real Estate Foundation of BC
The Real Estate Foundation of BC announced the winners of the 2011 Land Awards at a gala celebration in Vancouver on November 3 2011
The Land Awards celebrate initiatives that showcase leadership, innovation, and collaboration related to the sustainable use and conservation of land in British Columbia. The awards are broken into four sectors: private, public, non-profit, as well as individual. Below is a list of this year’s winners:
- Private sector: River District by ParkLane Homes
- Public sector: Metro Vancouver 2040: Shaping Our Future by Metro Vancouver
- Non-profit sector: Darkwoods Forest Carbon Project by the Nature Conservancy of Canada
- Individual Land Champion: Mark Angelo
“We are pleased to recognize these exceptional organizations and individuals,” said Jack Wong, Real Estate Foundation CEO. “They stand out as models for how we can develop more responsibly—and, even more fundamentally, how we can plan our communities in ways that meet the needs of people and the environment we all share.”
In introducing the finalists and the awards, event chair, Kelly Lerigny, noted, “The projects we recognize are truly outstanding. They represent the accomplishments of people in the private, public, and non-profit sectors. As leaders in our province, they have put their dreams and ideas into action to solve environmental problems; to address social issues; to revitalize local economies; and to plan livable, healthy communities. We all benefit from their example.”
Over 280 people joined the celebration at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver on Thursday evening, and a fair number continued to share conversation–and dance–at the afterparty. James Intveld and his band played to an appreciative crowd at the Rooftop Lounge.
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Comicon Hollywood North – Fan Expo Vancouver is finally here on April 21-22 in Vancouver!
AHA MEDIA is very excited to film at Comicon Holly North – Fan Expo Vancouver is finally here on April 21-22 in Vancouver!
Fan Expo Vancouver™ is the city’s very first major comicon. Highlighting all things comics, gaming, horror, anime, sci-fi, and more!
Fan Expo and Celebrity Guests Come to Vancouver Finally!
WHAT: Fan Expo Vancouver is uniting all fans of comics, gaming, anime, horror, and sci-fi. For years fans have been asking Fan Expo Canada to come to Vancouver. Comicon Hollywood North has final arrived! Tickets go on sale: February 21, 2012.
Special Guests include: Adam West (Batman), Burt Ward (Robin), Tom Felton (Harry Potter), Colleen Clinkenbeard (Fullmetal Alchemist), Veronica Taylor (Pokemon), Richard Cox (Inu Yasha) Trevor Deval (Mobile Suit Gundam), Mike McFarland (Dragonball Z), Brian Froud (Bakugan & Jimmy Two Shoes), Nicholas Brendon (Buffy the Vampire Slayer), Kristen Bauer (True Blood)Šand more to be released soon!
Best way to geek out on the weekend and buy cool stuff:
§ Celebrity Autographs & Photo Ops
§ Celebrity Q & A’s
§ Sketching Duels
§ Costumes
§ Workshops & Seminars
§ Web Series for Grown Ups
§ Artist Alley
§ Retailer & Exhibitor Area
§ Voice Acting 101
§ Ultimate Fan Expo Party
§ Horror Author Panels
§ The 501st Legion: Star Wars Photo Session
§ Sci-Fi Fantasy Author Panels and Readings
WHEN:
April 21-22, 2012 (Saturday & Sunday)
WHERE:
Vancouver Convention Centre
1055 Canada Place, Vancouver, BC
About Hobby Star Marketing & Fan Expo
Hobby Star Marketing produces premier sport and entertainment events such as, Fan Expo Canada (Toronto) the largest event of its kind in Canada and with over 80,000 fans in attendance celebrates its 18th year. The latest addition to its expo family is Fan Expo Vancouver an all-ages playground for fans of comics, sci-fi, horror, anime, and gaming. April 21-22, 2012 Single Day tickets: $20 Weekend Pass $30; Kids 12 and under Free www.fanexpovancouver.com
CACV Eco- Arts Dragon in Chinese New Year Parade 2012 as part of the DTES Artist in the Street program in Vancouver
CACV Eco- Arts Dragon in Chinese New Year Parade 2012 as part of the DTES Artist in the Street program produced by Vancouver Moving Theatre and DTES Heart of the City Festival with the Community Arts Council of Vancouver (CACV)
Mary Bennett of CACV writes
ECO-ARTS DRAGON IN CHINATOWN PARADE
A parade celebrating the year of the water dragon at the end of January. What would you expect for weather? RAIN. So the idea occurred to us to make a dragon out of black (the colour related to water in Chinese system) umbrellas and each person would carry one part. Our intern from Spain, Elena, and friend of Mary (and CACV) alternated being the head of the dragon. Anna, Tashannah and Catherine all carried dragon parts that they had made. As well Karenza T. Wall did a session with kids at Oppenheimer park to make two umbrellas with help from Elena and Francis and the Oppenheimer staff.
Thank you to the Umbrella Shop who donated two very large umbrellas that became our “banner” for the parade. And will be at many more events!
Artists in the Streets, a CACV program coordinated by Terry Hunter of Vancouver Moving Theatre, booked Brad Muirhead and the Carnegie Street Band and once again Lily and her Mom arrived in costume and on stilts.
Jessica and Donna – and hundreds of others – took photos.
Bruce Voyce, our Eco-Arts Salon presenter for February showed up with some friends in dragon costumes made from water bottles, too.
For more information on the process of dragon creation, go to http://communityarts.ning.com and search “dragon”.
Thank you to all who participated, cheered, waved or are just now enjoying these fabulous photos from Richard.
See you all next year for Snake creations.
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