Members of Vancouver’s Jewish community gathered at the West End Community Centre’s ice rink for a “Chanukah on Ice” celebration, with skating, Chanukah songs on the PA system, and the lighting of a gigantic ice Menorah. The sight of religious Jewish men in black fedoras – on skates – was priceless. There were also lots … Continue reading Chanukah on Ice! →   Read more »

It’s becoming something of a Christmas tradition: my Musical Tin Can Fundraiser for Vancouver Rape Relief and Women’s Shelter. I’ve volunteered with them for many years, participating in their monthly street fundraising event where teams fan out across the city to accept donations for the shelter operation. In December, I put the word out for … Continue reading Join me this Saturday in caroling for the women’s shelter! →   Read more »

Here’s an informative, if anxiety-provoking, report from CBC radio today (December 16) about the efforts to save the Pantages and York theatres from destruction. As Charles Barber, quoted in the piece, says, it’s astonishing that two of only three such historic theatres in Vancouver are even being considered for demolition – but it could only … Continue reading CBC radio piece: Pantages and York theatres’ fate rests on new council →   Read more »