Earlier in the year, I read this article about how cities should be marketing themselves to tourists in this increasingly digital age. The whole thing is worth checking out, but here’s the gist of it in a couple of quotes: “Cities should celebrate the assets that only they have, and then embrace the fact that [...]
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14 Feb
One Poet’s Response to “Did I Miss Anything?”
I was searching through files on my computer and came across this poem by Canadian poet Tom Wayman. It’s his response to the question asked by students after an absence from class. I thought the teachers I know might appreciate it… Did I Miss Anything? Nothing. When we realized you weren’t here we sat with [...]
2 Feb
Union Dues $126… But Accountability Costs Extra
The Prologue Earlier today, I posted a letter from a UBCO student raising concerns in the aftermath of the National Day of Action which took place on Wednesday. The letter is well worth reading in full but here’s a summary of what I see as the main points: Students were told that absence from class [...]
2 Feb
A Student Speaks Out
Please read this outstanding letter written yesterday by a UBCO student. Dear UBCO Student Union, I am a frustrated student. I am frustrated that the Dean apparently made the (not-publicly announced) decision that absence from class today was excusable because of the “Day of Action”. I am frustrated that Professors who care enough about their [...]
10 Jan
Hopping on My Soapbox
Tonight, I’ll be making my first trip back to Council Chambers as a member of the public to speak in favour of a very worthwhile project. A Public Hearing is taking place to decide the fate of Collett Manor. Collett Manor is a 4-storey mixed-use development that incorporates residential units, short-term rentals for people [...]
10 Jan
Back in Action!
Happy New Year! Wait, there’s probably a cooler way to get that message across… That’s better. After a brief hiatus that included an election loss, some final exams, and a whole lot of Christmas junk food, I’ve decided to wipe the dust off my website. I’ll be using this little corner of the internet to [...]
16 Nov
UBCSUO Questionnaire Responses
Do you believe increased funding for public transit is a priority? If so, would you work to put pressure on the provincial and federal governments to increase funding for transit infrastructure and quality across the province? What would you do to help improve transit in Kelowna? As someone who relies on the transit system to [...]
15 Nov
Responses to “Quality of Life Kelowna” Questionnaire
1. “What can the city do to adopt and encourage the adoption of renewable energy technologies? Do you think the city should make net-metering and time-of-use metering available to all its electricity customers?“ During this most recent term of Council, Kelowna joined a growing number of BC municipalities in requiring new homes to be solar-ready. [...]
