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Future upgrades to St. Paul’s Hospital will prioritize safety of mentally-ill patients

November 2, 2012

Mentally-ill patients at St. Paul’s hospital are one of the top priorities during upcoming building projects. “These [mentally-ill] patients require more safety and care than most other patients,” stated Shaf Hussain, spokesman for Providence Health Care. Among the other major projects to be completed is the ambulatory building, which will primarily house all of the … More Future upgrades to St. Paul’s Hospital will prioritize safety of mentally-ill patients

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SwissReal’s Old Stock Exchange building project garners both support and protest at public hearing

October 31, 2012

Vancouver may soon be home to Canada’s first ever LEED Platinum office building. The proposed site (475 Howe Street and 819 W Pender Street) currently holds the old stock exchange building. Developers wish to restore the older building and add an additional 30 stories of office space. The Exchange Building would be built “up and … More SwissReal’s Old Stock Exchange building project garners both support and protest at public hearing

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Vancouver Celebrates Diwali Festival starts this weekend

October 31, 2012

This year marks the ninth annual Diwali Festival in Vancouver. A number of workshops, events, concerts and celebrations are being held all across city. The festival starts Nov. 3 and runs through Nov. 10. Over the course of 5 events at locations across the city, Diwali presenters will showcase several dozen performances, plus interactive workshops, … More Vancouver Celebrates Diwali Festival starts this weekend

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Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services continue to test new siren to reduce noise pollution

October 29, 2012

Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services announced in September the test pilot of the new “Howler” siren, designed to reduce noise pollution. The pilot project began January 2012. The pilot area has been restricted to the downtown core for the duration of VFRS’s test. This siren is designed to emit a low-frequency pulse which is felt by … More Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services continue to test new siren to reduce noise pollution

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Taste of Yaletown 2012: featuring Society, Cache Bistro, Killjoy and Minami

October 23, 2012

The Yaletown Business Improvement Association announced the eighth annual Taste of Yaletown (Oct. 17 – 27th, 2012) which offers guests an exclusive three-course tasting menu for set prices of $25, $35 and $45. (Menus online here) Taste of Yaletown 2012 offers food and drink lovers the chance to experience tastes and sips from the city’s best, … More Taste of Yaletown 2012: featuring Society, Cache Bistro, Killjoy and Minami

The Protest continues: #DefendourCoast stands strong at Legislature grounds in Victoria, B.C.

October 22, 2012

Thousands of protestors flocked to the Legislature grounds in Victoria, B.C., on Monday to stand against the Enbridge pipeline being constructed from Alberta through B.C. Social media was abuzz with images, demands, insults at Prime Minister Stephen Harper and expressions of lament. These protests, going on throughout the province since the pipeline project was announced … More The Protest continues: #DefendourCoast stands strong at Legislature grounds in Victoria, B.C.

Block 51: Looking through the past to Vancouver’s future

October 20, 2012

UPDATE: Participate in the decision-making process and make your voice heard. Complete the survey and share what you think should be done with Block 51. The section of Robson Street in front of the Vancouver Art Gallery steps will continue to be closed to the public into 2013. Vancouver city council asked city staff to investigate … More Block 51: Looking through the past to Vancouver’s future

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St. Andrew’s-Wesley Church one of top Cultural Infrastructure Grant recipients

October 19, 2012

St. Andrew’s-Wesley Church is one of three recipients to be awarded a $150,000 Cultural Infrastructure Grant this year. A total of $800,000 in cultural grants were awarded by Vancouver city council Wednesday to assist local performing arts and community centres to enhance their facilities. The grant program, part of the 2008-2023 Cultural Facilities Priorities Plan, … More St. Andrew’s-Wesley Church one of top Cultural Infrastructure Grant recipients

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Vancouver Bike Share Program still needs helmet design and distribution plan to go ahead

October 19, 2012

Vancouver is one step closer to bringing a public bike share program to the downtown core in 2013. The city will enter into contract with Alta Bicycle Share Ltd., conditional on Alta presenting a viable helmet distribution plan and prototype. This project is being brought before Vancouver’s city council meeting next Tuesday to flesh out … More Vancouver Bike Share Program still needs helmet design and distribution plan to go ahead