The Gunner

December 7th, 2024 — Kouken Narbett, #553, was first through water at this years Gunner Shaw Memorial XC Race at Jericho Beach Park. He went on to win the 5km race in 17:08. Alex Broekhuyse, #260 was close behind and went on to win the 10km race in 35:03. And below is Arthur Gee who won the plus 80 class in 1:39:02. More pictures from the race can be found HERE or by clicking on the above picture.

Captain George

November 23rd, 2024 — The statue of Captain George Vancouver at City Hall is overwhelmed by construction scaffolding.

To be demolished

November 24th. 2024 — These four houses, almost new, the first two on West King Edward Blvd, the last two on South West Marine Drive are parts of land assemblies and will soon be demolished. Beautiful houses worth far less than the dirt they sit on.

Broadway plan

November 24th, 2024 — If you saw the previous day’s post you might wonder why 400 to 500 people of different backgrounds would gather at city hall to hear some speeches about zoning. The pictures below, all within a couple of blocks of 14th and Main, explain. They are of six old low rise apartments whose owners want to rezone so the buildings can be demolished and replaced with towers. The renters, despite assurances from the city a new home will be found for them, will be evicted and in a city with virtually no vacancies; have nowhere to go. This is known as the Broadway Plan.

November 24th. 2024 — 215-229 East 13th Avenue.

November 24th. 2024 — 310 East 14th Avenue.

November 24th. 2024 — 254 East 12th Avenue.

November 24th. 2024 — 270 East 13th Avenue.

November 24th. 2024 — 25-55 East 12th Avenue.

November 24th. 2024 — 45 East 16th Avenue.

Pause the plan

November 23rd, 2024 — Patrick Condon speaking to about 500 people who attended a Pause the Plan rally at city hall today. The rally was to protest the eviction of renters who live along the Broadway corridor in low rise buildings which will be demolished so high that rise condominiums can be built in their place.