The Glorious Diversity of our Riding
Communities like our Vancouver-False Creek riding are becoming far more multicultural and multilingual. Some time ago I realized how important and respectful it was for neighbours to communicate a simple…
The Olympic Legacies in my Neighbourhood
My husband and I have lived in Downtown Vancouver for many years and for the past 2.5 years we have lived in Coal Harbour. In the past five years Coal…
What an Environmentally Responsible Riding!
I often have to explain to residents of Vancouver-False Creek that they are some of the most environmentally responsible people in Canada. Here are a few things to consider. Downtown…
Celebrity Chef Night at Barbara-Jo’s
Vancouver-False Creek residents gather at Barbara-Jo’s Books to Cooks in the riding’s Armoury district to listen to Sam and meet world renowned aboriginal chef Andrew George Jr. Chef George described…
Yaletown Brunch
Sam met with a packed house of young "under 40" professionals at Chinois Restaurant for brunch in Yaletown today. The group discussed issues ranging from the environment to the importance…
My Perspective on the Olympic Village
I recently hosted a campaign reception for Olympic Village residents at the Tap and Barrel restaurant. Six years ago I was in that exact spot wearing a hard hat, surrounded…
The Many Faces of Addiction
I live and work in downtown Vancouver, and have worked in the past in the historic neighbourhood of Gastown. My daily commute when I worked in the area had me…
Sam Sullivan Intercultural Campaigner
By: Dr. Jan Walls He is probably best known to most British Columbians as the 38th Mayor of Vancouver. He is also the founder of innovative organizations, such as the…
Why is Vancouver False Creek a Wonderful Place?
Many times when I speak with people who live outside downtown and let them know that I live and work and truly love this neighbourhood, they look at me in…
Thoughts about Sam
I wanted to share my thoughts about Sam Sullivan and let you know why I support him in his pursuit of the nomination for the BC Liberals in Vancouver-False Creek.…