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Opinion: Jane Jacobs’ vision lost among Vancouver’s high towers

Opinion: Jane Jacobs’ vision lost among Vancouver’s high towers

Occasionally I wonder what the late Jane Jacobs would have thought of Vancouver’s extreme urban makeover. Two words come to mind: not much.
Opinion: Union support of Vision hardly a scandal

Opinion: Union support of Vision hardly a scandal

There is nothing like context to ruin a good story. And there is nothing like a bit of history to derail a political assault. My case in point is a press release on Monday, Oct. 20 from the Non-Partisan Association.
'The Green Prince' a riveting look at Hamas founder's son

'The Green Prince' a riveting look at Hamas founder's son

The Green Prince Directed by Nadav Schirman Man on Wire , James Marsh's riveting 2008 documentary, made sublime use of reenactments to recount Philippe Petit's 1968 death-defying tightrope walk between Manhattan's Twin Towers.
'Birdman' an uproarious backstage satire

'Birdman' an uproarious backstage satire

Birdman (or The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) Starring Michael Keaton, Naomi Watts, Edward Norton Directed by Alejandro González Iñárritu Never appearing completely comfortable in a cape and cowl, Michael Keaton's most memorable moment in 1989's Ba
Shindig band battle moves to The Hindenburg

Shindig band battle moves to The Hindenburg

Starting a band is a lot like being the new kid at school. It takes a while to figure out where you belong, and finding your place can be a total nightmare.
Nicholas Chernen: Cedar Party of Vancouver

Nicholas Chernen: Cedar Party of Vancouver

Candidate: Vancouver City Council
Charlene Gunn: Cedar Party of Vancouver

Charlene Gunn: Cedar Party of Vancouver

Candidate: Vancouver City Council
Candidates debate subway, Jericho lands

Candidates debate subway, Jericho lands

More than 200 people came to the West Point Grey United Church on a rainy night Wednesday to hear a dozen city council candidates debate a new subway to UBC, the future of the Jericho lands and city hall secrecy.
‘Downer’ meets ‘cheerleader’

‘Downer’ meets ‘cheerleader’

Gregor Robertson, Kirk LaPointe have first debate
Bend Sinister's new video shot entirely with an iPhone6

Bend Sinister's new video shot entirely with an iPhone6

For anyone wondering about the camera quality of the new iPhone6, wonder no longer. Vancouver prog-rockers Bend Sinister have filmed the video for their song "Best of You" entirely on the new Apple device.
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