So Long, Sweet Robson Street

Thursday, 04. 8. 2010  –  Matt Cavers  –  Opinion

Robson’s never been my favourite street in Vancouver. High-powered shopping doesn’t really move me, nor does paying through the nose for mediocre food, nor does being treated like a tourist in my own city (OK, I don’t live in Vancouver, but I grew up there, and I’m a frequent visitor). I’m pretty fond of the [...]

MMA On The Way

Thursday, 04. 1. 2010  –  Chris Richards  –  Opinion

I’m calling it right now. On the night of June 12, when Vancouver will host UFC 115, the amount of violent crimes in Vancouver will go through the roof. Guys watch the fights, they get all jacked up on gin and tonics and think they are GSP. I guarantee that the Granville strip that night [...]

THE AVERAGE: The Federal Budget

Sunday, 03. 7. 2010  –  Jesse Donaldson  –  Opinion

So, how about that new budget? There’s been a lot of rhetoric coming from Jim Flaherty, and the PMO about this being the time for responsible spending, and belt-tightening, and all kinds of other important-sounding recession words. Our brave, noble MPs will have to suffer through three or four years without a raise, so that they’ll [...]

Provincial Budget Media Round-Up

Saturday, 03. 6. 2010  –  Matt Chambers  –  Opinion

A sampling of the local media’s reaction to the new provincial budget announced Tuesday, February 2nd by Liberal Finance Minister Colin Hansen.
We traverse the spectrum of quality and perspective:

Throne Speech Impediment

Wednesday, 03. 3. 2010  –  Chris Richards  –  Opinion

The annual Speech from the Throne was made by Lieutenant-Governor Michaelle Jean today in Ottawa. Jean, whose main purpose seems to be to deliver ceremonial speeches outlined several key policies that will effect Canadians inthe upcoming year.

Heart Attack 2010 Media Round-Up

Monday, 02. 15. 2010  –  Matt Chambers  –  Opinion

A sample of the local news coverage of the 2010 Heart Attack protests provides a telling look at Vancouver media.
We traverse the spectrum of quality and perspective.