I’ve been asked by several people whether I have any thoughts, suggestions or guidance on how to vote in the municipal elections coming up this Saturday (October 15). The short answer is “No way, it’s all too confusing.” And I’m…
Many kind words have been said about Philip Owen since he died September 30 at the age of 88. He is best known, of course, for his time in office as mayor of Vancouver, from 1993 – 2002. Mayor Kennedy…
Vancouver, Burnaby and Surrey joined with Toronto and Ottawa – more than 30 cities across Canada altogether – in proclaiming May 10 a ‘Day of Action Against Anti-Asian Racism.’ The idea began with Burnaby resident Doris Mah and took off…
When everything is ‘unprecedented,’ it’s tough to choose just a few highlights for an Around Town column after taking a two-month summer break (which was very pleasant). Thus I have just decided to focus on several law-related stories, news of…
Pastor Peter (Jonghuen) Yang has been spending much of his time at Oppenheimer Park in the Downtown Eastside for more than a year, offering Sunday services and providing food, along with masks and sanitizer to protect against coronavirus. Now orders…
Union Gospel Mission (UGM) and The Salvation Army have joined forces to create a COVID Relief Together initiative – and their goal is to raise $2 million in two weeks. Speaking on CTV News last week, UGM spokesperson Jeremy Hunka…
Friends and supporters joined Bill Chu recently at the Gingeri Restaurant in Richmond’s Lansdowne Centre to celebrate 30 years of activism with Canadians for Reconciliation Society (CFRS) – and his 70th birthday. Enjoying the multi-course meal with him were co-labourers…