It’s almost time to vote again! YAY! Even more exciting, it’s two votes in one! We’ve got an referendum question on the ballot this year – the single transferable vote (STV). It was also on the ballot in 2004, but we’re giving it another shot after a narrow loss.
This Wednesday night seems to be THE [...]
Entries Tagged as ‘Politics’
March 31, 2009
STV for BC – Let the Debate Begin
March 6, 2009
It’s Offical! Vancouver Allows City Chickens
I’m sitting at the first Vancouver Green Tech Forum. Mayor Gregor Robertson opened the event, and in his address he confirmed that the amendment to the Animal Control By-law has passed! This means Vancouverites can now legally keep chickens in their backyard. I don’t have all the details, but I believe that there is a [...]
March 4, 2009
City Chickens for Vancouver
This evening Legalizing Backyard Hens was on the list of motions on the City Council meeting agenda, but I’ve heard through the grape vine (and a reputable source) that the vote will actually happen on Thursday March 5th.
We’re down to the wire folks – if you support an amendment to the current Animal Control By-law [...]
January 28, 2009
Save BC Coast – One Loonie At a Time
In typical Emily fashion – I’ve found a(nother) passion! I’ve always been a fan of BC’s beautiful coast line – kayaking in the Broken Island Group and studying the tide-pools around Bamfield. Coastal northern BC, especially Haida Gwaii, is on the top of my to-go list.
In the fall I went to a presentation about the [...]
January 25, 2009
Canadian Politics Explained by Worms
Last night I was in the audience for CBC’s “The X Challenge” debate on environment. Four candidates were on the stage to debate questions asked by self-described “necessary polluters” in the audience.
At one point, one of the greener audience members asked a questions that involved mentioning his worm composting bin. The host had never heard [...]
