International Women’s Day
While covering the Ukraine rally at the Vancouver Art Gallery North Plaza on Saturday March 5, I saw a group of people having another rally for women’s rights. To all the women who are doing the hard work of making the world a better place - I appreciate you. Your work matters.
Sahar raising awareness for women in Afghanistan. Vancouver, BC, Canada. March 5, 2022.
Snowboarders at Sunset Beach
Snowboarders at Sunset Beach/Barge Chilling Beach on December 30, 2021 after Vancouver’s epic snow fall. They brought a ramp and made jumps in less than a foot of snow. I love their commitment to their sport. An inspiration for 2022. Happy New Years!
National Indigenous Peoples Day Vancouver
A ceremony was held at the Vancouver Art Gallery on June 21, 2021 in honor of National Indigenous Peoples Day and also as a tribute the the 215 children whose graves were discovered recently at the Kamloops Residential School.
Dance Bubbles Around Vancouver
Small Stage, Tourism Vancouver and the Vancouver business community created an outdoor art installation of dancers in large bubbles. The dance installation was hosted in different parts of the city during March 2021. Vancouver, BC, Canada.
Valentine’s Day Installations
Business Improvement Associations across Vancouver have put up Valentine’s themed art in order to attract shoppers. Vancouver, BC, Canada.
Vancouver Shows Solidarity With Black Community
Vancouverites gathered at the Vancouver Art Gallery in downtown Vancouver on Sunday May 31, 2020 at 5pm to show solidarity with the black community and to protest George Floyd's death. The gathering was peaceful with no violence or arrests. There were even times of silence when people were waiting for the next speaker.
WW2 Air Force Officer Veteran Celebrates 102nd Birthday With Fanfare
This WW2 Air Force Officer veteran celebrated her 102nd birthday with great fanfare on Tuesday April 28, 2020. The Vancouver Mounted Unit, Vancouver Police and Vancouver firefighters came by to wish her well and sing happy birthday to her.
WW2 Air Force Officer Veteran and her daughter with VPD. Vancouver, BC, Canada.
Vancouver Artists Transforming Robson Street
Vancouver artists are transforming Robson Street in Vancouver by painting on boarded up storefronts. The Downtown Vancouver BIA and Vancouver Mural Festival have enlisted the artists to create a more positive environment. The storefronts have been boarded up due to an increase in commercial break-ins due to the pandemic.
Artist Taka Sudo with his mural on the Muji Store on Robson Street. Vancouver, BC, Canada.
Artist Animalitoland (Graciela Gonçalves Da Silva) paints her mural on Robson Street. Vancouver, BC, Canada.
Mural on Robson Street by Chairman Ting. Vancouver, BC, Canada.
Mural on Robson Street by Artist Sandeep Johal. Vancouver, BC, Canada.
Vancouver Tribute to Nova Scotia
The Olympic Flame at Jack Poole Plaza in Coal Harbour was lit in red on Friday April 24, 2020 in tribute to Nova Scotia and the recent tragedy there. Flags were also at half-mast across the city.
Olympic Flame at Jack Poole Plaza lit in red. Vancouver, BC, Canada.
Vancouver Restaurants Still Open With Take Out Options
Seeing all the boarded up store fronts and closed notices on so many businesses makes it seem like everything is shut down due to the pandemic. I was in Gastown the other day and passed by Six Acres in the heart of Gastown by the Gassy Jack statue. They had rigged up and outdoor stereo system and had their windows open - signs to show everyone that "Hey - we're open!" If you are in a position to, please support our local businesses. Six Acres is located at 203 Carrall St and is open for takeout from Tuesday to Sunday from 12pm-8pm.
Six Acres in Gastown remains open. Vancouver, BC, Canada.
Takeout menu for Six Acres in Gastown. Vancouver, BC, Canada.
Frontline Workers at 7pm Cheer in Downtown Vancouver
Frontline workers at St. Paul's Hospital in Vancouver, BC, Canada come out to hear the 7pm nightly cheer for healthcare workers.
Frontline workers at St. Paul's Hospital in Vancouver, BC, Canada come out to listen to the 7pm cheer. Vancouver, BC, Canada.
No Vehicle Access to Stanley Park Until Further Notice
There is no public vehicle access to Stanley Park in the Westend as of April 8, 2020 until further notice. Vancouver Park Board limited access to reduce the number of people gathering at the park due to the pandemic. Aquarium workers, yacht club and rowing club staff, HMSC Discovery, and emergency vehicles are the exception. The bus into Stanley Park is still running. Cyclists are asked to use the road now and leave the seawall for pedestrians. Park rangers and police are on hand to inform drivers of the change. Parking lots have already been closed and the City of Vancouver is enforcing parking bylaws in the Westend again.
Vancouver Park Rangers near a newly installed gate at the an entrance to Stanley Park. Vancouver, BC, Canada.
Park rangers are on hand to inform the public of the changes. Vancouver, BC, Canada.
Park rangers set up an ID checkpoint. Vancouver, BC, Canada.