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EVENT: Veda Hille at Vancouver Stories March 24
Posted February 19, 2010
Join Think City for Vancouver Stories – a cocktail party and silent auction in support of the annual Jane's Walk event. Storytellers for 2010 include First Nations government advisor and Musqueam member Michele Guerin, recording artist Veda Hille, and architect and past Jane's Walk host Annabel Vaughan.
TAKE ACTION: Host a Jane's Walk May 1 and 2
Posted February 19, 2010
Jane's Walk takes place May 1 and 2 and Think City is looking for hosts. Sign-up now to show off your neighbourhood or a part of the city's hidden history you want to share with others. Last year, 750-plus walkers took part in 27 walks.
NEWS: Have Your Say on City Elections
By Think City Staff
The last time substantial changes were made to how we elect our local governments was in 1993 under then Premier Mike Harcourt. Now another former Vancouver mayor and the current premier, Gordon Campbell, is considering big changes at the local level.
OUR VIEW: Vancity – Making Dreams Reality
With over 136,000 members living in Vancouver, $14.5 billion in assets and a presence in most of its 23 neighbourhoods, Vancity is a powerful force for shaping the city’s democratic, economic, social and environmental future.
And many Think City supporters can and should have a say in what Canada’s largest English-language credit union will do in coming years.
NEWS: re:place a Fresh Take on Vancouver
Posted February 18, 2010By Think City Staff
Have you ever wondered which blocks in the city receive the most sunlight? Why gas stations are disappearing from the urban landscape? Or which neighbourhoods are home to the most kids?
NEWS: Economy Flat, Housing Costs Soar
Posted February 11, 2010By Think City Staff
Is your rent going up faster than your income? Does that first rung on the property ladder look too high to reach? You’re not alone.