Santa Claus demands massive bailout
NORTH POLE, December 24, 2008 — Rumors that Santa Claus may be the latest and most high-profile victim of the worldwide credit crisis sent world stock markets roiling and children’s hopes plummeting today as Wall Street analysts warned that Santa’s entire production and distribution network could collapse by the end of the day without an … Continue reading Santa Claus demands massive bailout Read more »
Snow scenes in the West End
Buried newsboxes, bundled-up posties, and swells of snow on every surface… it’s a photo gallery of the effects of the Big Storm of 08 on Vancouver’s West End. Click the picture to view, or click here for a slide show. Read more »
Chanukah on Ice!
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 »
Join me this Saturday in caroling for the women’s shelter!
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 »
CBC radio piece: Pantages and York theatres’ fate rests on new council
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 »