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What a catalyst to honour Canada, the Creek, and community
— Heather Conn photos Last week, on Feb. 4, I temporarily set aside my criticisms...
View ArticleVancouver’s got its own Checkpoint Charlie
A German friend of mine who lives near Main Street and East 5th Avenue in Vancouver, BC said that it looks like Checkpoint Charlie around 2nd Avenue and Quebec Street. She’s got helicopters flying over...
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Peaceful protest displays spirit and ingenuity
When it comes to placards and protest, nobody has a monopoly on what free speech should look and sound like. At the Olympics protest on February 12 in downtown Vancouver, all manner of Canadians...
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Introducing Quarotchety and her Olympic misadventures
Quatchi’s sasquatch face might be splashed on everything Olympian from goalie masks to scarves and hats, but he’s no match for his twin sister Quarotchety, an activist and challenger. Tired of her...
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Don’t agonize — subvertise
— photo by The Blackbird I was delighted to come across the above photo at an...
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Colbert to Canadians: “I take it all back”
— Heather Conn photos Stephen Colbert looked right at home sitting on a...
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The genetic range of B.C.’s spirit bear remains unprotected
– photo copyright Heather Conn British Columbia’s spirit or kermode bears — a rare genetic white form...
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The black-sheep mascots live on
Fourteen gold medals. A dramatic spike in Canadian pride. And a lot of half-price Olympic mascot merchandise. In Vancouver’s post-apocOlympic world, Quatchi and his gang are now unemployed. His...
View ArticleMary Walsh is right
With a horned Viking hat, fake metal armour and scads of improv confrontation, actor/comedian Mary Walsh has challenged and discomfited some of Canada’s top politicians. Beyond her satirical Viking...
View ArticleQuarotchety for Canada’s Governor-General
Mike Klassen, columnist for the Vancouver, BC tabloid 24 Hours, suggests that the 2010 Olympics mascot Quatchi should be Canada’s next Governor-General. Since the GG role is primarily for ceremonial...
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