So Gregor Robertson wins on the first ballot. Easily. I must say, I am surprised.
No surprise De Genova didn't have a chance though.
But I'm surprised there was a sorry turnout for Louie. I still think Louie would have been the better candidate against Ladner. Now, come election in November you have pretty much the same people running against eachother. Robertson has been called, "Peter Ladner's younger, taller, more tanned brother". Pretty much the same politics, just different parties.
I still believe Ladner will take it in November. He's got more experience and he's much more competent than our little playboy-juice man Gregor.
But how about the news of a Louie campaigner coming out to tell Francis Bula the they lost. Talk about unprofessional. That campaigner is going to be in trouble, no doubt. You don't admit defeat until it is official. Especially to media.
You can read more from Francis Bula:
[Robertson] defeated two-term city councillor Raymond Louie and park-board commissioner Allan De Genova. The vote drew a record number of voters, almost 7,000 out of 13,000 members, which is almost unheard of for a civic nomination race. He won easily on the first ballot with over 3,400 votes out of 6,771.
Wearing my Mobile Muse 3 technical evangelist and Fearless volunteer hats, I'll be riding my bicycle with Amy Walker, publisher of the fabulous Momentum magazine about all things bicycling, as part of Car Free Vancouver 2008 starting from the Fearless Mobile Booth on Commercial Drive at 12 noon Sunday June 15, 2008. We'll ride to all the other Car Free Vancouver venues (Main Street, the West End and Kitsilano) and stream video live from my bike to the internet.
Eurofest BC – all day family fun!
Where: Scandinavian Community Centre,
6540 Thomas St, Burnaby, BC
Website: www.eurofestbc.ca
A truly unique Canadian celebration of European cultures thriving in British Columbia. With over 30 countries showcased, the European Festival offers 15 hours of continuous family fun and entertainment!
Highlights include: Folk dancers, singers & musicians in authentic costume performing non-stop throughout the day; children’s tent with face-painting & balloon-twisting and crafts; cultural displays, European marketplace, European food tent, beer garden and a finalé with live dance band, The S-Bahn!
Admission is $7, and children under 12 - FREE! Tickets available at gate. Gates open at 10 a.m.
General Inquiries – Phone: 1-866-749-9208 or email: info@eurofestbc.ca
Presented by the Eurofest B.C. Society: a not-for-profit volunteer organization.
Come on out and get active on sustainability! Take part in any of 30 Days events (http://www.30days.ca) for your chance to win a pair of side stage wristbands to see Jack Johnson Live in Vancouver with a copy of his latest album “Sleep Through the Static” available online and in stores now.
Jack Johnson's 2008 Global Tour greening initiative (http://www.jackjohnsonmusic.com/greening), joins hands with 30 Days of Sustainability in Vancouver in order to inspire music fans to create change.
How green is Jack? Really green. Jack Johnson's 2008 Global Tour will include powering buses, coaches and generators with bio diesel. The tour will offset its impact on climate change by contributing 65% of offset dollars toward renewable energy projects that use wind and solar power. 35% of offset dollars will go to programs that prevent deforestation. Sleep Through the Static released by Brushfire Records, is recorded using 100% solar energy.
Win a chance to see Jack Johnson’s Live in Vancouver at upcoming 30 Days Events:
30 Days Café: Green Economy - Responsible Investments that Turn a Profit
May 6 | 6:30 – 8:00 PM | Free | BCIT Downtown – conference room, Vancouver
With key-note speaker, renown investing expert and author Storm Cunningham (http://www.restorationeconomy.com).
Following up on my call for social media makers a few weeks back [Rallying Social Media Makers for EPIC Sustainable Living Expo & Join the Greenest Geek Squad Ever! Social Media frogsquad at EPIC}, I am happy to report that the campaign experienced great success and much fun at Canada Place over the three day event. Additionally, the "Frog Squad" helped many emerging businesses and earnest non-profit groups spread their message using social media techniques. The crew was noticeable in their stylin' new bamboo and organic cotton T's as they roamed the floor looking for interesting characters. Sound interesting and enjoyable? Join happyfrog.ca to rally with the Frog Squad on future missions.
To keep you in the loop, here's the story:
Vancouver Mayoral candidate Gregor Robertson speaks at EPIC
May 4 | Strathcona Community Garden - Strathcona Park, Corner of Prior and Hawks, Vancouver | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Free
Learn how to turn your condo balcony into a source for fresh vegetables. Expert gardeners will work with you to understand your outside space (North/South facing sun/shade) and provide key steps and recommended gardening essentials to get started growing successfully just in time for delicious and local summer vegetables.
Presented by Vancouver Community Agriculture and featuring David Tracey, journalist and environmental designer based in Vancouver, Canada. David’s articles and photos appear in the International Herald Tribune, the Economist, the Washington Post, the Globe and Mail, the South China Morning Post, CBC-Radio, ABC-TV and others. As well, he owns and operates EcoUrbanist (http://www.ecourbanist.com), is the Executive Director of Tree City (http://treecitycanada.ca), is coordinating the Vancouver Community Agriculture Network (http://vcan.ca), is a tree care expert certified by the International Society of Arboriculture (http://www.treesaregood.com) and is a consultant on organic tree care and edible landscaping projects. For a full listing of over 20 events and inspiring actions under the 30 day long, 30 Days “umbrella”, from April 22 to May 21, visit www.30days.ca.
30 Days' Sustainability and Kids: Growing Up Green for Kids and Parents
May 3 | 1:00 – 4:00PM | Free | Britannia Community Centre & Grandview Park, Vancouver
Bring the kids for a family oriented green afternoon. Kids will enjoy 30 Days' recycled craft creation, face painting, bubbles and Bonkers! A musical duo that performs interactive songs about sustainability like “Go Talk to a Tree”, “Energy Hog”, “Planting a Garden” and more. Yoga for the both the kids and parents! Kids 8 to 88 also invited to operate mininature wind turbines, which provide power to model electric cars, for mini-races. This Saturday, May 3rd at Britannia Community Centre and Grandview Park, Vancouver, the Solar Powered Road Show will be giving away over $500 in free, revived alkaline batteries. Presented by BC Hydro. For a full listing of over 20 events and inspiring actions under the 30 day long, 30 Days “umbrella” from April 22 to May 21, visit www.30days.ca.
Do you want to get in shape and meet new singles at the same time? At Singles Bootcamp you get a chance to do that and a whole lot more. You will have the opportunity to take part in a one month Bootcamp that includes fitness and health assessments, interactive exercises, daily health tips, and one hell of a butt kicking!
Over a one month period you will participate in two sessions a week. The Bootcamp begins with a fitness assessment so that everyone has a starting point and is able to measure their improvement at the end.
The pre and post assessment consist of:
• A weigh-in and body fat assessment
• A cardiovascular endurance test
• A muscular endurance test
• A core stability test
Throughout the sessions your group will participate in interactive exercises. The exercises will range in difficulty to accommodate all participants at any fitness level. Every session will start with a warm up, then a cardio portion, followed by strength and core exercises. All flexibility segments will then follow in which you will be given stretching exercises to complete as your body cools down. Each class will finish with a post-workout snack and socializing.
