This coming Sunday, June 10, at 2 p.m. the Coalition of Progressive Electors will hold its nomination meeting. COPE has done a very impressive job of rebuilding over the past few months, and this nomination meeting looks like it will be very well attended. The highlight of the meeting will be a debate between independent…
Category: events
Harry’s message: more important than ever
May 8 would have been Harry Rankin’s 98th birthday. I was reminded of this special date when I attended the premiere of The Rankin File: Legacy of a Radical at the Playhouse Theatre May 3 as part of the DOXA documentary film fest. Harry Rankin — my hero and mentor — was an unforgettable individual….
Thanks for the memories!
Last Thursday, February 15, COPE held a tribute for me as I step away from the front line of civic politics and COPE’s executive after more than 30 years. It was a night I will never forget. I want to share some of my reactions to that special night and extend my deep appreciation to…
Justice can prevail against all odds
In 2004 my partner Penny and I travelled to El Salvador as guests of the FMLN (Farabundo Martí National Liberation Front, one of two of the country’s major political parties). We toured this tiny Central American country for two weeks visiting many tiny municipal councils, environmental advocacy organisations, human rights organisations, women’s groups and disability…
A positive new direction for HandyDART
As co-chair of the HandyDART Riders’ Alliance, since last October I’ve been sitting on a task force set up by TransLink. Our mandate is to advise TransLink on HandyDART issues. The creation of this task force and the appointment of many individuals from the HandyDART community to it is another indicator of the positive working…
Sunshine and Solidarity
November 15th will be a full day of sunny skies and suspense. As we head out to vote, it is a good time to enjoy the crunch of autumn leaves, smile at neighbours, and reflect on what kind of Vancouver we want to live in. You can find information on voting locations, candidates, and more…
Heading to 12th and Cambie Together!
Hello friends, I’m so excited to be part of the best COPE team I’ve ever been part of! Sunday, September 7th, COPE nominated the strongest, most diverse group of candidates in its history. Thank you so much for helping put me on the team. Without your help, it would never have happened. Here are the…