About George Woodcock giving the finger to VANOC
About George Woodcock giving the finger to VANOC One of the themes was “equality” but since VANOC had blown the chance of making these Olympics the first gender inclusive Olympics in history by...
View ArticleBack in the Saddle
Back in the Saddle Again So hello folks Back in the saddle again An ole cowhan from the Granville not so gran Urban smokey pearl From the grime and the grist - from the dash an the dust Darkness having...
View ArticleMODEL CITY (vactis neglectis)
MODEL CITY (vactis neglectis) Like revolving closed doors or closing arguments & remarks, I heard that it’s your mind that’s in the dark, makeshift your mind up while it’s still yours to mark. I...
View ArticleThe Flame Passing By
The Flame Passing By The signs of discontent are up and flying the more we protest the harder hits the fist Campbell is barricaded but he’s resolved to rid the ‘hood of junkies millions spent but we...
View ArticleREVEALING REVELATIONS
REVEALING REVELATIONS I often daydream about many different things throughout the day, of which I cannot speak, that most certainly are better kept deep down (yet luminous) as innermost secrets. I...
View Articlefacts about poverty
11 facts about poverty in Canada 1 Poverty Kills: Poverty has about twice the impact as all cancers combined on lost years of healthy living in Canada. The poorest Canadians have about 10 fewer years...
View ArticleDowntown Eastside Fact Sheet
Downtown Eastside Fact Sheet The Carnegie Community Action Project (CCAP) CCAP is a non-governmental organization [NGO]that works out of the Carnegie Community Centre in Vancouver's Down town Eastside....
View ArticleOlympic Visitors: Find Out About Homelessness in Vancouver
Welcome Olympic Visitors Find Out About Homelessness in Vancouver We hope you enjoy your stay in Vancouver. While you are here you will probably notice many homeless and poor people in the streets....
View Articlefor Loretta
for Loretta just the other day the tag team was at it again the volume goes up as they bash / bounce thru the door Laurel and Hardy Lana and Loretta now half the team is on the other side leaving...
View ArticleThe Miracle of the 3rd Poverty Olympics
The Miracle of the 3rd Poverty Olympics The excitement started in front of VANDU around 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, February 7th, when the Poverty Olympics torch arrived from its journey around the Lower...
View ArticleWhat is the 2010 Hunger Strike Relay?
What is the 2010 Hunger Strike Relay? Each week new volunteers take on the Wooden Spoon and participate in a week long fast for 7 days. The hunger strike will continue past the 2010 Olympics to June...
View ArticleNews from the Library
News from the Library New Books Spring is in the air, there’s some kind of sporting (ahem) event going on, and Carnegie’s got its very own Sun Run walk-run clinic. If you need running advice, or if...
View ArticleHum 101: Steering Committee Meeting
Hum 101: Steering Committee Meeting Saturday February 20 from 1 to 3 pm at Carnegie Centre in the third floor classroom. Agenda items include: reports and feedback on all courses, public programmes and...
View ArticleThursdays Writing Collective Begins Again
Thursdays Writing Collective Begins Again The Thursdays Writing Collective is back refreshed and rejuvenated and ready to begin our 12 week spring course. We start on Thursday, March 18, 2-4pm on the...
View ArticleWhat can be written thatâs worth reading?
What can be written that’s worth reading? Money makes the smoke ‘n mirrors in use before and during the Olympics of the highest quality, and the script, though certainly customized for each Games, has...
View ArticleSigns of Spring
Signs of Spring to some it’s the pink blossoms to me it’s the ‘gone missing’ signs some kid looking for themselves ends up eaten by the wolves see the sign of some homegirl whose family is here looking...
View ArticleModern Love
Modern Love can be whatever you want it to be caring, sharing your heart Make it to be true Trust your mate Lying to each other is such a sin Always waking up with each other Say good morning, say I...
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