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Rant/Rave: Week of Nov. 10

Rant/Rave: Week of Nov. 10

When right-of-way is wrong The other night, I was descending Nelson on my bike, just approaching the intersection with Nicola, when out of nowhere, there are two pedestrians practically right in front of me.
Getting charged up about electricity

Getting charged up about electricity

Do you turn out the lights when you leave a room? Do you read or understand your B.C.
Lots of people to thank for Fraser Street success

Lots of people to thank for Fraser Street success

Lately, there has been a lot of ink spilled on the emerging culinary scene around Fraser Street. Last year, my Vancouver Courier column described how the arrival of new small businesses were making Fraser Street soar, and attracting new customers.
Remembrance Day remembered in veterans’ own words

Remembrance Day remembered in veterans’ own words

A collection of quotes from veterans who fought on battlefields around the world
Extinction crisis signals that it’s time to change course

Extinction crisis signals that it’s time to change course

Clean air, water and soil to grow food are necessities of life. So are diverse plant and animal populations. But as the human population continues to increase, animal numbers are falling. There’s a strong correlation.
Airbnb a global problem

Airbnb a global problem

The folks from Airbnb were back at city hall last week to once again make sure things were going their way as city staff continues to collect feedback from Vancouverites on the issue of short-term rentals.
Editorial Cartoon: Nov. 8, 2016

Editorial Cartoon: Nov. 8, 2016

Analysis: Problem hotels in Downtown Eastside still a problem

Analysis: Problem hotels in Downtown Eastside still a problem

Balmoral Hotel topped list in 2000, tops list in 2016
PaleoConservatives, a kinder, gentler party — honestly

PaleoConservatives, a kinder, gentler party — honestly

Hello, fellow Canadians! We’re the sparkling new, rebranded PaleoConservative party! We’ve learned from past mistakes and moved on. Stephen Who? What? Huh? After the last federal election, we probably have PTSD. Can’t remember that much.
Canadians still without legal right to housing

Canadians still without legal right to housing

Last week’s Re:Address housing summit was a bit of a blast from the past. It had been years since I’d attended a good old-fashioned housing protest.
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