Monthly Archives: November 2011

WEN issued a media release about the STIR program today. West End Neighbours (WEN) has identified concerns with the legal framework of the controversial Short Term Incentives for Rental (STIR) housing program and calls upon the City of Vancouver to discontinue the program. In … Continue reading →

While voters’ attention is focused on the municipal election this week, and with affordable housing as a primary issue, a proposal to rezone the West End’s waterfront heritage site Beach Towers is once again before two City-appointed advisory committees. Under … Continue reading →

As of today early voting for the Vancouver municipal election is open! Do not miss your chance to voice your opinion. Listed below are the early-voting stations that may be of interest to West End residents, and their hours of … Continue reading →

The West End Residents’ Association (WERA) is hosting a debate for candidates for city councillor (but not mayoral candidates): Sunday, November 13 1:00 -3:00 pm Empire Landmark Hotel on Robson at Broughton (main floor ballroom). Talk show host, Pia Shandel, will … Continue reading →

For anyone strolling by Davie and Bidwell this past Sunday night, the sight of the hoarding toppled over onto the sidewalk that had both masked the demolition taking place within, while advertising Millennium’s latest project since the Olympic Village debacle … Continue reading →

Autumn is here in all its fullness and the West End community is in colourful glory of autumn leaves. As the seasons change, so does our community and City. The opportunity is before us on November 19th with the Vancouver … Continue reading →