Archive for May, 2009

PUBLIC FORUM ON LANEWAY HOUSING
Wednesday, May 13, 7 – 9 pm
Dunbar Community Centre, Dunbar Room

The Ins and Outs of Laneway Housing will be explored in this Town Hall meeting sponsored by the Dunbar Residents’ Association.

Forum Moderator

  • Jon Ellis, former Vancouver city planner

Debate

  • Jonathan Baker, lawyer and former Vancouver city councillor

vs.

  • Bob Ransford, urban designer and Vancouver Sun columnist

Panel Discussion

  • Following the debate, a panel of experts will discuss the issues and answer questions.

Bring your questions and comments and learn more about the proposed zoning changes that will be considered by City Council this summer.

SalmonberryDays

May 1st Dunbar Night Skies from 9pm to midnight

Conditions near perfect. Night Skies is on TONIGHT Friday May 1st from 9PM until Midnight!


Salmonberry Day is a “go” again for this year.

Download this year’s Salmonberry Days 2009 Calendar, then join everyone at Salmonberry Day events this May and enjoy yet another glorious Dunbar Spring.

Everything is on, rain or shine EXCEPT for May 1st’s Dunbar Night’s Sky. CHECK BACK HERE if the weather looks dodgey to ensure May 1st’s Night’s Sky is on. The event will be postponed to May 30th otherwise.

Any changes, errors or omissions will be mentioned below as they are noted.

Monday, May 4, 2009

7 – 10 PM

St. Philip’s Church, 3737 W. 27th

AGENDA

7:00 – 7:15
Audience invited to participate in STV demonstration and submit written questions for Candidates’ Debate
7:15 – 7:30
STV Presentations
7:30 – 9:15
Candidates’ Debate with Laura-Leah Shaw (Green), Colin Hansen (Liberal) and James Young (NDP)

Moderator: Karin Mickelson, Professor of Law, UBC

7:30 Introductions and candidates’ opening comments

7:45 Submitted questions directed to candidates

8:45 Questions from the floor

9:15 – 9:50
Informal conversation over refreshments

Don’t miss this opportunity to meet the candidates and hear what they have to say about the issues that are important to you.