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ARCHIVES: Memory loss — Clark Drive plaza sits forgotten and neglected

ARCHIVES: Memory loss — Clark Drive plaza sits forgotten and neglected

Note: This story was first published June. 28, 2006. Twenty years ago a monument to Angelo Holmes' grandfather — celebrated Italian-Canadian jurist Angelo Branca — was dedicated with great pride near the SkyTrain line on Clark Drive.
UBC students show support for Hong Kong

UBC students show support for Hong Kong

As protests for democracy continue in Hong Kong, UBC students from the Chinese special administrative region said they’d be on the streets with their friends if they were at home. “They’re the next generation,” said economics student Marcella Chow.
Welcome to the new WestEnder

Welcome to the new WestEnder

This year marks an important milestone for our publication. Founded in 1949 as the voice of Downtown Vancouver, Westender celebrates 65 years of publishing what matters most to Vancouverites every week.
Consultation promised in wake of mammoth Vancouver land deals

Consultation promised in wake of mammoth Vancouver land deals

Three Lower Mainland First Nations have partnered with a federal Crown corporation to acquire three former federal government properties worth $307.2 million, including the 52-acre Jericho Lands in West Point Grey. The properties will be developed.

Archives: Igali wins Olympic gold in wrestling

This day in Vancouver history: Oct. 1, 2000
Penis Satan statue replaced by…a penguin (UPDATED)

Penis Satan statue replaced by…a penguin (UPDATED)

OK, so the whole Penis Satan statue thing hasn't worked out ( yet ), but maybe its replacement will? The folks at Vancity Buzz noticed that another (or the same?) guerilla artist has erected a penguin sculpture in the same location as the Beezelbub-w
York Theatre renovation wins heritage award

York Theatre renovation wins heritage award

Commercial Drive’s York Theatre was one of four Vancouver projects Heritage B.C. honoured last weekend.
Charity bins attract dumpers

Charity bins attract dumpers

Bins remain unregulated by City of Vancouver
Judge orders fuel sources, tarps removed from Oppenheimer tent city

Judge orders fuel sources, tarps removed from Oppenheimer tent city

Injunction hearing scheduled for Oct. 6
Vancouver's most iconic buildings open to the public

Vancouver's most iconic buildings open to the public

Doors Open Vancouver gives open access to the city's highest-profile buildings for one day only on Oct. 4
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