The debate over the Vancouver Parks Board
The future of the Vancouver Parks Board, a unique body in Canadian governance, has become a focal point for discussions on public space management in Vancouver.
An open letter to the Mayor and Council
On this International Day of Persons with Disabilities, and in alignment with the City of Vancouver’s recently adopted Accessibility Strategy, I wish to bring to your attention the current accessibility challenges at the Stadium-Chinatown SkyTrain station.
A wake-up call for empathy and action
As I sit nestled in the quiet solitude of my flat, ticking off chores from my daily to-do list, and immersing myself in reflective thought, I am often disrupted by the piercing sounds of sirens slicing through the city’s steady hum.
Living in Vancouver
When I first moved to Canada in 2010, I lived in a two-bedroom basement suite that was $600 a month. It was in Richmond, British Columbia and was on the outskirts of the city. Not the worst place to live. But there were some issues.
It’s a snow day…
Snowmageddon is upon us here in Vancouver with about a foot of snow falling overnight to cover the area in a white blanket. With the snow comes traffic and transit chaos.