by Sean Orr | BC Jobs Plan: BC lost 10,400 jobs in February. I’m sure they’ll show up somewhere.
Happy Woman’s Day! A ‘boring’ story: ‘Alice’ to start carving out Evergreen Line. Tunnel? But where are all the condos going to go?
Meanwhile, Metro’s “Urban Compass Vancouver” column is written by a guy who hasn’t taken the Canada Line or a bus for 3 years: Vancouver needs more rapid transit to be a world-class city. “I’m kind of ashamed to admit it, but I rode the Canada Line for the first time the other day”. I think alcoholics call that a “moment of clarity”.
Mayor Gregor Robertson blasts Hootsuite lawsuit in legal response. Seems like the only way to get a response out from Gregor these days is to sue him. Well, either that or ask him to DJ.
But wait! They’re not done yet! Cedar Party doesn’t think Vision Vancouver Is Awesome. “This is not a political ploy,” says Chernen, leader of a political party. “The new court action revolves around a lifestyle and entertainment website friendly to Vision Vancouver”. Um, have you ever even read VIA? They are friendly to everyone.
Vision Vancouver plans to eliminate the City’s definition of Social Housing. I have two books for you to read: Another Bullshit Night in Suck City and How To Avoid Everything — Irresponsibility Made Easy (via James Iranzad).
Despite all this, Strong polling numbers for Vancouver and Surrey mayors. “Don’t expect a change in City Hall anytime soon for the Lower Mainland’s two biggest municipalities.” Everyone give up. It’s a fait accompli. This is what democracy looks like. Move along, nothing to see here.
Light pollution: False Creek residents hope green light campaign puts pressure on city, developer to build long-promised park. Right, so nothing to do with preserving their precious views…
Why Gastown Bars Don’t Like You. Oh man, I was in Pourhouse once and this dude walked in and demanded 12 Jagerbombs lined up in a row. The bartender just slowly shook his head. “What do you mean, no?” “I mean, I don’t have any of the ingredients to make that.” “But it’s just Jagermeister and Red Bull.” “Exactly.”