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Education for peace

"Every society, no matter its cultural, economic or social background, can and must stop violence against children. . . ." Informational brochure for institute located at 101 - 1001 West Broadway, Vancouver.

Sharing the spirit 1912-2012 : St. Helen's Anglican Church : West Point Grey

"When we are young, one hundred years seems away off in another era, the dim recesses of history. As we mature, it is a significant landmark that connects our generation with that of our parents and grandparents. Your centennial history is an account not of statistics and buildings alone, but also the human story of flesh and blood Christian pilgrims, with a vision to serve God and humankind in the place to which God has called you. . . . "

Re: discovery '92

"You are cordially invited to . . . an exhibition of marine paintings and historical writings to commemorate the 200th Anniversary of the voyage of discovery by Captain George Vancouver featuring the marine paintings of John M. Horton. . . ."

2010 police state?

"For the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics and Paralympic Games, some 12,500 cops and soldiers are to be deployed, in both Vancouver and Whistler, in what is described as the largest security operation in Canadian history. . . ."

Olympic Resistance Network

"The 2010 Winter Olympics will take place on unceded indigenous land from February 12-28, 2010. Far from being simply about 'sport', the history of the Olympics is one rooted in displacement, corporate greed, fascism, repression, and violence. Those with the most to gain from the Olympics are the political and corporate elite - from real estate developers to private security corporations. . . ."

2010? It's about making a killing

"The 2010 Olympic Games in not about sports, it's about making a killing. Several official Olympic sponsors are the worst criminals colonization and capitalism has produced. All have directly supported and financed the theft of indigenous territory, social cleansing and ecological destruction. . . ." Brochure discusses Olympic sponsors McDonald's, Coca-Cola, Dow Chemicals, General Electric, Birks, and EPCOR.

Convergence February 2010 : Why fight the 2010 Vancouver Olympics and an overview of the 2010 anti-capitalist, anti-colonial convergence, on Coast Salish Territory

"In February 2010, the Winter Olympics are set to take place in Vancouver, and Whistler, on traditional Coast Salish Territory. Though the Games themselves will merely be a two week party for the rich, and corporate spectacle for the majority, phenomenal damage has already been done. The effects on our communities, and the land have been devasting, and deserve a serious response. . . ."

Under the Volcano

Program for festival of arts, culture and resistance, held Sunday, August 9, 2009, at Cates Park, North Vancouver. "30 artists, 3 stages, rain or shine. . . ." Includes articles and information on anti-Olympics organizing.

StopWar statement on the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games

"The Olympic Charter states that the Olympic movement aims, 'to place sport at the service of the harmonious development of man, with a view to promoting a peaceful society concerned with the preservation of human dignity.' The StopWar.ca coalition in Vancouver, Canada considers that this noble ideal is contradicted by the reality of the Games which reveals a consistent, predictable and historical pattern of militarization and anti-democratic acts everywhere that they are hosted. . . ."

Afghan woman dares to speak out

Poster for event held Saturday, November 14, 2009, at St. Andrew's Wesley Church, 1022 Nelson Street, Vancouver. "Come hear Malalai Joya, author of the new book, A Woman Among Warlords: The Extraordiany Story of an Afghan Who Dared to Speak Out, co-written with StopWar activist and writer Derrick O'Keefe. . . ."

Strategics Greater Vancouver Condominium Market Review - November 2000

File consists of one report on the condominium market in Greater Vancouver in 2000. The report includes the following sections:

  • 0.0 Summary
  • 1.0 Introduction
  • 2.0 Market Overview
  • 3.0 Project Overview
  • 4.0 City of Vancouver Market Areas
  • 5.0 Suburban Market Areas

In addition, the report includes details about condominium projects in the following geographic areas:

  • West End / Downtown
  • City of Vancouver West Side
  • City of Vancouver East Side
  • Burnaby/New Westminster
  • North East - Coquitlam / Port Moody / Port Coquitlam / Maple Ridge / Pitt Meadows
  • North Shore - North Vancouver / West Vancouver
  • Richmond / Delta
  • North Surrey
  • South East - South Surrey / White Rock / Langley

The work : DGBK Architects : 1972 to now

"Inspired process. Inspired design. . . .Quality of design and functionality are the two of the fundamentals of architecture that we value most since it is our belief that great buildings must inspire the public while also providing a clear and workable design solution . . . ."

Vancouver buildings featured include: The Eye Care Centre, Vancouver General Hospial, 2550 Willow Street (1986); Forest Sciences Centre, UBC (1997); Centre for Advanced Wood Products, UBC (1997); St. George's Senior School, (2007); Zack residence (1982); Sommerville residence (1980); Manson residence (1990); Shew residence, Granville Island (2006); Jericho Tennis Club (1996); Langara Golf Clubhouse (1992); Metropolital Hotel (1986); Vancouver Police Tactical Training Centre & Property and Forensic Storage Centre (2010/2011).

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