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?
Category Archives: Vancouver Observer
The Vancouver Observer is an online news site based in Vancouver, B.C. As full-time staff reporter and photographer, my work was among the winning submissions for the publication’s 2012 Canadian Journalism Foundation Excellence in Journalism Award. VO was also awarded the 2010 Canadian Online Publishing Award for “Best Online-Only Articles.”
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?
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
Occupy Vancouver camper wins Last Candidate Standing election debate
Light sabres. Pineapples. Saxophones. Bribery. Not your usual election props…
Occupy Vancouver reflects on day after death of 23-year old: photo essay
With many issues on display, one of the struggles for observers is understanding Occupy Vancouver’s actual demands. In fact, there are none — and some don’t see that as a problem
What are Occupy Vancouver’s demands?
With many issues on display, one of the struggles for observers is understanding Occupy Vancouver’s actual demands. In fact, there are none — and some don’t see that as a problem
David P Ball 