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WERA Director Sharon Isaak was quoted in a story in the Georgia Straight by Matt Burrows about the possibilities of eviction of tenants during the Olympics because of the lack of protect in the Residential Tenancy Act.the full Straight story...

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Protected pathways for cyclists and pedestrians are scheduled to be in place on the Burrard Bridge starting Monday, July 13. This trial addresses three key issues: safety, sustainability and affordability, and involves the following changes:the west ...

topics: affordability, downtown, kitsilano, sustainability

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Fiestas Juninas On June 24 between 5.30 and 7 pm Gordon Neighbourhood House will have a Brazilian Dinner to celebrate the Fiestas Juninas The coldest night in Winter.We will have Fejioada (special black bean stew with beef, pork and sausage), ...

topics: coffee, dessert

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Monday, June 22, 2009 at 2:00 pmSimon Fraser University at Harbour CentreRoom 2945, 515 West Hastings, Vancouver BC (Consumers Council of Canada) is hosting a special event to release findings from its 2008-9 research program in cooperation with th...

topics: agriculture, elected, sustainability

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Metro Vancouver quietly continues to plan the development of three huge waste incinerators in our beautiful region. This plan will sap public resources, lock in high levels of waste and threaten public health and safety. Zero Waste Vancouver is orga...

topics: awards, provincial-government

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photos of West End Car Free Day 2009...

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On June 11 at the City of Vancouver's Planning and Environment Committee a report was presented to reduce parking standards.CoV report One part of the proposal was to establish a cap of 34,000 on commercial park spaces in the Down Town Peninsula. An...

topics: city-of-vancouver, design, environment, planning, transportation

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WERA Supports Reductions in New Building Parking Requirements.On June 11, City Council is expected to approve reduced parking requirements for new residential and commercial buildings in the West End, Downtown and Broadway Corridor. WERA has long sup...

topics: city-council, climate-change, developers, downtown, housing

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Hello beautiful friends, As you might know, I am helping out again this year with the Car Free Day festivities in the West End. On Sunday, June 14, Denman will be closed between Robson and Davie to allow music, fun and people to flourish in the str...