Komakino, a favourite mens’ fashion store will be moving soon. I saw Campbell MacDougall walking around Gastown with a couple cans of paint during my last visit to Chill Winston (3 Alexander Street, Vancouver). I thought something was up, now it’s confirmed (see below).
On another note, spoke to Tim Keller of Rare One Restaurant (1355 [...]
Update: Council gives stadium a “Yellow Light”
Dear Neighbours,
In a unanimous decision, City Council voted in favor of advancing the plans for a Whitecaps Waterfront Stadium, so long as major critical issues are resolved.
These issues include improving the road access to the site, dealing with the hazardous materials that pass underneath the stadium, [...]
An email came in from Bob Lenarduzzi last week. Looks like the Waterfront Stadium received endorsement from the City of Vancouver and is moving forward.
Dear Raj,
As I’m sure you’ve heard by now, the Vancouver Whitecaps vision of a mid-size multi-purpose facility located on the waterfront north of Gastown received a unanimous endorsement from the City [...]
A message from the Whitecaps FC in my Inbox yesterday…
Dear Raj,
A process that began on June 27th will come to a conclusion on Monday, July 10th. All of the remaining speakers wishing to voice their opinion about the proposed Whitecaps Waterfront Stadium, along with the Whitecaps formal closing statement, will be heard on Monday at [...]
Another update from the Gastown Neighbourhood Coalition:
From: Gastown Neighbourhood Coalition [info@gastowncoalition.ca]
Sent: 6/30/2006 3:47PM
Dear Neighbours,
Last night, Council resumed its special meeting on the Whitecaps Waterfront Stadium. The Gastown Neighbourhood Coalition was represented by spokesperson Jon Stovell, who addressed problems including the stadium’s overbearing size and structure, its impact on nearby heritage buildings and residents overwhelming opposition [...]
An email from the Vancouver Whitecaps FC
Dear Raj,
The session to decide the fate of Whitecaps Waterfront Stadium continues tonight at City Hall. Scheduled speakers will begin at 7:30pm in Council Chambers on the 3rd Floor.
As we approach the end of this public process, it continues to be important for all supporters of this project [...]
CKNW is conducting a poll today on its web site about the Whitecaps Stadium – GO AND VOTE YES!
Chill Winston soft launches today. The long awaited new restaurant located at the junction of Carrall, Water, Alexander and Powell.
Update (6/30/2006 02:15 am): Caught the tail end of the evening tonight and a few photos which are posted on my flickr site under the tag Chill Winston. One thing to check out is the unisex [...]
All the hard work has come to these final few days. Vancouver City Council will decide on the future of the Whitecaps Waterfront Stadium this Tuesday, June 27. Support has been very strong, including recent endorsements by several potential user groups and two of Vancouver’s former mayors.
To send your thoughts to the City of Vancouver, CLICK HERE.
To attend [...]
Another update from the Gastown Neighbourhood Coalition…