Monthly Archives: October 2011

Ben West and Patricia Ross give us the Truth about Trash Incineration in Surrey. Free admission, November 1st.

Posted on October 30, 2011 by

Join us as we learn more about trash incineration ( WTE), and what the impact is and would be on local communities if Surrey flipflops again on this topic. Ross recently brought this issue to the public’s attention  and opened … Continue reading →

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Watt’s the deal with the $97 million dollar, new city hall?

Posted on October 28, 2011 by

It was not without feeling a certain sense of irony that I discovered the theme of the public art project being planned for the new city hall that is still just a large hole of mud in Whalley, is democracy. “Inspired by the theme of “Democracy” … Continue reading →

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Tuesday morning funny photo

Posted on October 25, 2011 by

I have been been busy working to make Surrey better… not just bigger. And I have a few posts coming shortly about this, that will not disappoint. But for now, this came to me from a wonderful reader in North Van who saw … Continue reading →

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Breaking news: 200$ million coming for Surrey schools… pending arrangement of a photo op.

Posted on October 21, 2011 by

Here is a little something something that made it across my desk this afternoon… Sources in Victoria indicate the province has committed to a sizable $200 million funding boost to assist in easing Surrey’s longstanding education crisis… but that money is being … Continue reading →

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“Sometimes by losing the battle,you find a new way to win the war.” ~ Donald Trump

Posted on October 20, 2011 by

I was standing on the steps of the Vancouver Art Gallery, waiting my turn to speak while the crazy man with the big red lobster who is running for mayor of Vancouver ranted on and on about pretty Gregor. Just … Continue reading →

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Success of Occupy Vancouver lies within each of us to ensure message – and change- is accomplished.

Posted on October 19, 2011 by

As someone who was born in a small northern town in the very early seventies, and spent my teen years in the excessive 80′s, protests of any kind were an alien thing to me much of my life – unless … Continue reading →

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Thousands rally and march in rousing protest at Occupy Vancouver

Posted on October 15, 2011 by

It was quite the day in Vancouver at the Occupy Vancouver site, and for me, coming off pneumonia and this leg of mine, it has taken its toll. I’ve been on the couch all evening, but will have a full … Continue reading →

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16 hours and counting.

Posted on October 14, 2011 by

Tomorrow, I will be speaking at Occupy Vancouver. Tonight, I am thinking about how I will feel when I stand to face the masses for the first time. I think I will be in awe at the sight of everyone, … Continue reading →

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File this under: “Are you freaking kidding me?”

Posted on October 13, 2011 by

Eccotique Spa is officially on my list of places I will never spend my money. Why? Because they came up with an idea to give a free $50 gift certificate to any Stanley Cup rioter wanted by police, if they … Continue reading →

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B.C. Federation of Labour supports Occupy Wall Street movement

Posted on October 12, 2011 by

Members of the B.C. Federation of labour will be among those in attendance Saturday October 15th, at the Vancouver Art Gallery, for the Occupy Vancouver Rally and events. http://act.bcfed.ca/solidaritywithoccupywallstreet/ “The Occupy Wall Street movement expresses an underlying desire for fairness and … Continue reading →

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