Xexism? School Board approves gender-neutral washrooms
After several heated and raucous meetings the Vancouver School Board has approved gender neutral washrooms and gender neutral pronouns: Xe, Xem and Xyr to replace he/she/ him/her, his/hers.
Only in Vancouver!
There was a shooting at a Starbucks in Yaletown followed by a high-speed “bike-chase” as officers on bicycles pursued the suspect around the Seawall while exchanging gunfire!
Tiny Tea-House
John Murchie, grandson of the famed Murchie’s Tea founder, has created a Micro-house company, believing that the small, earthquake and tornado-proof homes can help developing countries and “change the world”
Bike to Work Week
Celebrating Vancouver’s bike “culture”; this week is HUB’s 8th annual “Bike to Work Week”
Godzilla in Vancouver!
Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson enrages Marpole Residents with his densification plans as they refuse to accept re-zoning to allow high-rises in their neighbourhood.
“Just For Cats” If only we had a “Humane Society” for humans!
The Prime Minister’s wife Laureen Harper spoke at the “Just For Cats” film festival. She fosters homeless cats and raises money and volunteers for the “Humane Society”. Meanwhile, in Vancouver, the number of homeless people has risen 250%
All’s Quiet on the Classroom Front?
The ongoing dispute between BC Teachers and the Liberal Government is about to get a lot quieter as Vancouver School Board considers cutting all music programs in elementary schools to make up a budget shortfall.
24 Skidoo!
A recent SFU study has concluded that our brains re “over the hill” by age 24. Sadly, another study has shown that our brains don’t reach maturity until age 25!
The Fur Won’t Fly!
Pappas Furs closes its doors after 100 years. B.C wildlife celebrates.
International Pillow-Fight Day!
Feathers Flew! Thousands of people gathered in cities around the globe on April 5th to celebrate International Pillow-fight day. [Could this be the answer to Vancouver’s goose overpopulation problem?]
Hung, Drawn and Cultured 