Hundreds of music fans gathered at the gates of the CBC in Vancouver to protest the recent cutbacks to classical music by the public broadcaster… including the threatened demolition of the 70-year-old CBC Radio Orchestra. I was compelled to join in! Read more »
An thunderous rumble signaled the start of a powerful storm… but it was only the beginning. Minutes later, a driving hailstorm roared through the West End, with large hail ricocheting off the windowsills. Here’s a peek! Read more »
With Wally’s Burgers due to close at month’s end, I gathered some kindred spirits and we went on a cruise down Kingsway (in my ’63 Rambler, natch) to Wally’s and also paid a visit to the 2400 Motel, another mid-century relic with an uncertain future. Christine and I were joined by conductor and City Opera co-founder Charles Barber, and arts facilitator and community activist Sharon Kravitz. Fun was had by all. Read more »