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May. 19, 2017 / Ken Ohrn

We Have A Bird

Vancouver’s Official City Bird is Anna’s Hummingbird.  With 3,450 out of 8,259 votes (42%), Anna’s Hummingbird flew past the Northern…
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May. 19, 2017 / Ken Ohrn

Friday Funny — When Good Cars Go Bad

Thanks to the Globe and Mail for this look at postmodern crime, when ransoms and hacking and phishing (oh my)…
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May. 18, 2017 / Ken Ohrn

Coincidence? I Think Not!!

As a heavy-handed demonstration of the awesome power inherent in City government, here’s a so-called “coincidence“. You be the judge.…
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May. 12, 2017 / Ken Ohrn

Low Limbs

One-of-a-kind signage in the West End of Vancouver (Harwood & Bidwell).  The tree that has prompted this warning is an…
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May. 11, 2017 / Ken Ohrn

Ohrn Image — English Bay

A grey Wednesday.…
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May. 04, 2017 / Ken Ohrn

Museum of Vancouver Goes to Vienna

The MoV will exhibit an exploration of Vienna’s housing model. HINT:  it’s really different from Vancouver’s.   Here’s more background.…
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May. 04, 2017 / Ken Ohrn

Ohrn Image — Cityscape With Blue Blocks

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May. 03, 2017 / Ken Ohrn

Totally. Like, I Totally Give Up

Oh my.  I haven’t made any progress in understanding Vancouver at all.  There are byways and back eddies that I’ll…
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May. 02, 2017 / Ken Ohrn

Ohrn Image — Focused On Lunch

Spent a few minutes watching this Great Blue Heron stalking lunch on the shores of Lost Lagoon. I resolved to…
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Apr. 27, 2017 / Ken Ohrn

Ohrn Image — Cityscape With Shipping Containers

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Apr. 26, 2017 / Ken Ohrn

Blank Boy Canvas

Walking near Nelson and Howe (808 Nelson St., Nelson Square) and discovered this fun showing.  Dozens of reproductions of a…
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Apr. 26, 2017 / Sandy James Planner

YouTube and an Eight Year Old Driver-joyride sojourn to McDonald's.

Remember when you got your first bike? The BBC reports on an eight year old that skipped the training wheels and went…
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Apr. 22, 2017 / Ken Ohrn

Return Of the Zombie Villain

Yes, folks, the dope-smoking HIPPIE has returned from its societal graveyard to menace our land. Perhaps you thought this anarchy-promoting…
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Apr. 17, 2017 / Sandy James Planner

Where the Colour Becomes the Message-Paul Smith’s Pink Wall

Its seemed like a simple thing, but became a icon in Los Angeles without really trying. When British designer Paul Smith opened…

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