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Jonathon Narvey
Jonathon Narvey posted a blog entry
Are Olympics Protesters in Vancouver Just Haters?
Personally, I’m glad that there are plenty of protesters out for the Vancouver 2010 Olympics. I don’t think much of...
8 hours ago Currents | Topics: Canada, Olympics, Vancouver, canadian...
 
Jonathon Narvey
Jonathon Narvey posted a blog entry
Why Does Woodwards Matter?
Long before the redevelopment of the Woodward’s building was completed—to offer a mix of market and social housing...
 
Martin7
Martin7 posted a blog entry
In the Shadow of the Olympics
Five blocks from the site of the opening ceremony for the Winter Games, the Downtown Eastside is a neighborhood of blight, but...
 
Waylon
Waylon posted a blog entry
Missing women portraits unveiled
MOA is their home By Lori Culbert, Vancouver Sun January 29, 2010 Pamela Masik began painting portraits of the many women...
 
Waylon
Waylon posted a blog entry
Group says 38 Downtown Eastside women still missing
Cops refute numbers in CEDAW report Janaya Fuller-Evans Special to Vancouver Courier Wednesday, February 03, 2010 ...
 
Jonathon Narvey
Jonathon Narvey posted a blog entry
Vancouver. City of Contrasts
As the world descends on Vancouver for the 2010 Winter Olympics, I’m feeling awfully proud of my adopted city. With all...
7 days ago Currents | Topics: 2010, Canada, Olympics, Vancouver
 
raincoaster
raincoaster posted a blog entry
Quiz: What diner food are you?
Since I eat in diners on a regular basis, have actual credit at the Ovaltine, really should have a tag for the O for all my...
7 days ago raincoaster | Topics: Allegory, Canada, Culture, Downtown...
 
raincoaster
raincoaster posted a blog entry
Vintage Clothing Sale at W2
Attention Alcoholic Fashionistas! You’ll want to check out this super-affordable, super-rad sale downtown at W2’s...
 
raincoaster
raincoaster posted a blog entry
Poverty Olympics Torchbearers Wanted
The Poverty Olympics are an annual event in Vancouver that leverages the media and public attention paid to the Olympics to...
 
bijan
bijan posted tweets
The Human Face: Stories from Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside http://goo.gl/fb/kxRi
blogged: The Human Face: Stories from Vancouver's Downtown Eastside - Hi KateHere is an example of the homeles... http://tinyurl.com/y8tqjth
 
raincoaster
raincoaster posted a blog entry
The Living Society Art Show and Flashmob: Call for Artists and Participants
Stole this off Facebook, where it was passed to me by my old friend Darryl Hopkins, one of the most talented artists I have...
 
raincoaster
raincoaster posted a blog entry
Hinterland Tales: The Raven
Now, we’ve warned you about the Downtown Eastside. We’ve told you the life expectancy is thirty-some-odd years less...
36 days ago raincoaster | Topics: Allegory, Canada, Culture, Downtown...
 
Waylon
Waylon posted a blog entry
Protesters demand inquiry into missing aboriginal women
‘We’ve asked . . . but there is no answer,’ activist says By Tiffany Crawford, Vancouver SunJanuary 3, 2010 ...
 
Cora S
Cora S posted a blog entry
Mass murderer Pickton wrongly convicted, appeal lawyers say
Hmmm not even sure where to start regarding my thoughts on this article...however I have noted repeated comments that Pickton...
 
Waylon
Waylon posted a blog entry
Mass murderer Pickton wrongly convicted, appeal lawyers say
Robert Matas Vancouver — From Thursday's Globe and Mail Published on Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2009 9:16PM EST Last updated on...
 
Cora S
Cora S posted a blog entry
Lost & Found-The Forgetten...
This is what it is all about! I understand Pamela's "obsession" so clearly. Read the article...she is right that these women...
 
Waylon
Waylon posted a blog entry
Vancouver police offer $10,000 reward to find prostitute killer
By John Colebourn, The Province December 1, 2009 Vancouver police erected a billboard on East Cordova in Vancouver on...
 
Waylon
Waylon posted a blog entry
In Loving Memory of Cynthia Feliks (1954 - 1997)
Cynthia Feliks and her daughter.Please remember Cynthia Feliks in your thoughts and prayers on this veryspecial and sad day for...
 
Waylon
Waylon posted a blog entry
Vancouver women warned as Downtown Eastside killer released
By Katie Mercer, The Province December 10, 2009 8:38 PM Vancouver police fear Paul Richard Haley may kill women after his...
 
Waylon
Waylon posted a blog entry
Police hope billboard will generate clues to killer’s identity
Body of the sex-trade worker was found in the Fraser River in July By Kelly Sinoski, Vancouver Sun December 3, 2009 ...
 
Waylon
Waylon posted a blog entry
Violence against women is still deadly serious
There are encouraging signs, but a renewed effort to protect women and girls is paramount By Daphne Bramham, Vancouver Sun ...