Response to the Guardian

The following was forwarded to us and we felt it worthy of sharing (source unknown…) So we’re not perfect! We never claimed to be perfect. That means we’ve learned to be humble. We say excuse me and I’m sorry…as well as please and thanks. Even when its not our fault we apologize.   Sure, one [...]

Vancouver “No-Fun City” during 2010 Olympics?

Late yesterday afternoon the police asked or forced or whatever the liquor stores in the downtown of Vancouver to close early. Their rationale was that Friday night’s revellers were getting a little too rowdy and borderline out of control. So in a preemptive move, the police closed the liquor stores early on Saturday. Now make [...]

Robson Street Olympic Celebrations

New Blog Link to the BC Legislature Raids

Take notice on our blogroll that we have addded a link to BC Mary’s blog, The Legislature Raids. This is a British Columbian who has followed the “BC Rail” trial since day one and will likely (I have no doubt about this) follow it to whatever conclusion it comes to. Pop in and visit BC Mary’s blog [...]

Mayor Gregor Officially Opens the W2 Media Centre

Mayor Gregor Robertson walked up to the podium, took out his iphone and told the gathered media to “Say cheese.” He snapped a photo of the audience and said, “We are all media.” And with that he welcomed the non-accredited media to the W2 Media Centre. Typically the accredited media have a comparatively luxurious centre [...]

Olympic Protesters and Thugs

This morning there are protesters on the Lion’s Gate Bridge. The purpose of their protest is “Justice for Fathers.” Whatever…it is what it is. The protest is a disruption, an inconvenience and an annoyance. But it is peaceful. It is getting the world media’s attention. It is “effective.” There is nothing wrong with protesting. There [...]

Our Twitter Feed from the 2010 Olympics Opening Ceremonies

I have had a significant number of emails letting me know that people are not on Twitter and they have heard rumours of the Tweets I did during the Opening Ceremonies for the 2010 Olympics from my VIP seats. As a courtesy, I have compiled, in the most orderly way possible, the tweets and posted them below. [...]

Shane Koyczan’s Olympic Opening Ceremonies Poem

The highlight of the opening ceremonies for me was the slam poet Shane Koyczan. Even now, when I hear his reading or read it myself I get a lump in my throat and my pride for Canada grows stronger. To read it yourself, visit the Vancouver Sun for a transcript of his words. Feel the pride! [...]

Premier Campbell’s Statement on the Death of Georgian Athlete Nodar Kumaritashvili

Premier Gordon Campbell issued the following statement today on the death of Georgian athlete Nodar Kumaritashvili today in Whistler:  “On behalf of all British Columbians, I want to extend our deepest condolences to the people of Georgia and to the family and teammates of Nodar Kumaritashvili in the wake of this terrible accident. “The loss [...]

COPE Unveils the Oppressometer 2010

Today COPE unveiled what they call the Oppressometer to gauge the level of oppression that is taking place in Vancouver in the days leading up to the 2010 Olympics and for use during the Olympics. Keep in mind that COPE is affectionately known as the Committee Opposed to Practically Everything. According to the COPE press [...]

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