Occupy Vancouver: Geography of a ‘modern agora’
It’s been exactly a month since Occupy Vancouver began. With the city heading to court tomorrow hoping to evict the campers, we map out what occupiers have built in a month
Author Archives: David P. Ball
COPE’s R.J. Aquino a ‘genuine advocate’ for Vancouver, says MLA
A week before the election, R.J. Aquino is still a relatively unrecognized face on the campaign trail. So who is COPE’s youngest candidate?
Anton’s Filipino children blunder lacks ‘common sense,’ says COPE candidate
NPA mayoral hopeful apologizes for campaign photos used without parental consent. Critics still say it was “political opportunism”
Ashlie Gough death a ‘tragedy’ says family, but don’t blame Occupy Vancouver
One week after the death of Ashlie Gough at Occupy Vancouver, her family confirmed she died of a heroin overdose – but said they find most portrayals of Gough “upsetting” and “inaccurate”
Occupy Vancouver affordable housing march decries rising prices, condominium developers
Nearly 150 demonstrators from Occupy Vancouver held a protest for affordable housing Saturday, protesting upscale developments they said are causing rising prices
Passive negligence of the arts no longer an option, says Vision Vancouver
Party has renewed its promise to create new artists’ spaces and ease bylaw and zoning rules. But with costs rising, will it make a difference for artists?
Ashlie Gough ‘Didn’t Want to Die’
Victoria artist who overdosed at Occupy Vancouver was passionate, magnetic, say those who loved her
Mayoral homelessness debate a sham: DTES residents
As Mayor Gregor Robertson faced his main election opponent in a tense homelessness debate tonight, residents of Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside (DTES) in attendance called the debate a sham
Mayoral homelessness debate: Photograph
Mayor Gregor Robertson and Councillor Suzanne Anton speak to the congregation at St. Andrew’s-Wesley United Church
Skirmish with fire department leads ex-Occupy organizers to reach out to city
Following a skirmish between authorities and protesters at Occupy Vancouver, some of the protest’s original organizers met to discuss ways forward – without the camp’s approval
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