Opinion

While the rest of the world was obsessing over the Oscars last week, many local film-lovers were more psyched about the latest episode of Crazy8s, a homegrown short film festival that’s now in its fifteenth year.

March begins with snow and a basket of fruit, the latter courtesy of the B.C. Cancer Foundation. The foundation is promoting its Workout to Conquer Cancer held this Saturday, March 8 at the Richmond Olympic Oval. The 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

To the editor: Re: “ Bike path opponent cites victory for democracy ,” Feb. 18. I am tired of hearing only from the opposing side of the bike lanes, and that is why I have decided to write my letter.

Re: “Lifestyles of the rich and furious,” Feb. 21.

Vancouverites are speaking out about current local area planning efforts. This makes sense.

It was when Transportation Minister Todd Stone started touting the new amenities in store for the MV Nimpkish that the audacity of the scheme he’s trying to float started to sink in.

We believe it was F. Scott Fitzgerald who once said, “There are no second acts in North American porn theatres.” But he was dead wrong… and an alcoholic… and kind of a douchebag to his wife.

It was a star-studded night at the Oscars on last Sunday. Many of the presenters (the academy included) made sure that audiences were aware of the impact movies have on informing, inspiring and provoking thoughts.

My eyes are a little tired these days. That’s what happens after you attempt to read a draft of the new $1-billion, 30-year community plan for the Downtown Eastside. It’s 220 pages.