The Air in BeijingIt’s been fascinating, when watching the Olympics in Beijing, to see how dramatically the air quality can change from day…
Cool frogI’m back. And busily working on a Price Tags about the Erie Canal. But in the meantime, some contributions from…
A Blight on the WeatherYeah, it’s been bad. Vancouver in June. But what a loss for the World Triathlon, held this last weekend on the…
No Mean TaggerI’m not a big fan of graffiti (mostly repetitive, often self-indulgent, condones tagging) – but then there’s this: …
Hapa CultureMy column in Business in Vancouver last week: Vancouver culture now meeting newcomers halfway In Vancouver today, there’s a lot…
Olympic Legacy The Times of London got their hands on the proposed transport plan for the 2012 Olympics: Olympics chiefs set to…
Strolless in SeattleOf all the differences between Seattle and Vancouver, one thing is increasingly apparent: there are not many places to go…
WakeI can’t believe that the Jaquar is coming down already! John Henry’s brilliant red sculpture has dominated the entrance to…
Must See: Herzog at the Art GalleryI saw the Fred Herzog show at the VAG last night – and I wasn’t alone. The place was packed,…
A Forum for West Point GreyArchitect Rick Balfour comes up with more audacious ideas before breakfast than most of us have in a year. (He…
Grand Opening: Seattle's Olympic Sculpture ParkI predicted a few months ago that the new sculpture park on the Seattle waterfront may be the next best…
Tram Fever Grips France Paris is celebrating the opening of the new T3 route as part of its Metro tram network. Even the Germans are…
Dec. 19, 2022Vancouver’s “Dinosaurs Against Fossil Fuels” (DAFFS) Way Ahead of Their TimeSandy James Planner