Monthly Archives: January 2009
Mark Your Calendars – Second Annual Poverty Olympics (Feb 8)
Download the poster here! SUNDAY FEB. 8 12:30 Torch Parade starts at VANDU 380 East Hastings 1pm Opening Ceremonies at the Japanese Language School 487 Alexander Street Family Friendly Free Admission Everyone Welcome! This family-friendly event will include a … Continue reading
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City Staff Take Action on Jay Rooms and Rooms Open Up
Good news about the Jay Rooms at Main and Cordova. The rooms above the old Vic’s Restaurant (soon to be another Waves Coffee Shop) are closed but about to open to women above the age of 45 who are having … Continue reading
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Earle Crowe moves into Pennsylvania
“Welcome to our community.” That’s how Earle Crowe began his talk to assorted politicians and community members at the opening of the Pennsylvania Hotel on Jan 7. The newly renovated building, operated by the Portland Hotel Society, will provide 44 … Continue reading
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Shelters or Homes, Which Cost the Most?
It’s good that the city is opening up more shelters for homeless people. No one should have to live on the street in winter or summer. More should be opened up right now and governments should deal with some of … Continue reading
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Bank pulls funding on luxury DTES condos
Yipee! Yaletown is not moving east as quickly as we thought. The infamous V6A condo project who’s giant hole graces Union Street between Main and Gore, has stalled thanks to the global market crash. According to an article dated Sunday … Continue reading
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LILAHC to meet with DTES businesses and condo owners
You may remember we wrote about the Low-Income Land Use and Housing Coalition (LILAHC) back in August 08. If not, here’s a little update on who they are and what they are up to. LILAHC members live, volunteer and work … Continue reading
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New Council May Be Tougher on Enforcing Maintenance Standards
At one of its first meetings in December, the new Vancouver City Council passed a motion calling for a full report on all the orders issued under the Standards of Maintenance By-law in the Downtown Eastside in 2007 and 2008, … Continue reading
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CCAP Signs on to Poverty Reduction Campaign
You can get involved in campaign to reduce poverty too. Would you like to be part of a big BC campaign to reduce poverty? If so, the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives has an open letter calling for specific targets … Continue reading
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BC has the worst poverty rate in Canada for 5th straight year
It’s too bad reports on how bad poverty is won’t end poverty. If they would, 2 reports that came out last month would help quite a bit. As it is, if you need any word ammunition to fight against poverty, … Continue reading
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