Morning Brew: April 23rd

Morning Brew faces some tough competition: Myspace to get into the news business. "OMG did you see what happened in the West Bank today? LOL! p.s. Thanx for the add!"

TV Turnoff Week. Yeah, just after the hockey game.

City of Vancouver now hiring. "So, let's get this straight: you need a university degree to become the city's sustainability boss, but you don't need one to be the police chief." Stole the words right out of my mouth.

Courtwatch says justice blind. "Unless judges demonstrate to chronic offenders that there are clear and serious consequences for their criminal acts, the hamster treadmill of crooks, cops, lawyers and judges will just keep turning on the backs of the law abiding, taxpaying victims who pay the price for it all," their report said. Sounds like she's been practicing for the Meta-Free-Phor-All!

Internet censorship: Canada taking cues from China? Oh shit, I was planning to travel when I get older.

Like this guy: BC psychotherapist denied entry after border guard googled his work. What a trip.

"We read all the time about folks who think they are hard-done-by or that the world owes them a living". So it is refreshing to see that some British Columbians, who really do have a lot to worry about, have such a healthy attitude toward life". If you say it in a deep southern drawl it sounds waay better.

"A retro flashback of old-school socialism". I don't really know what this is about, but I don't like the tone of their voice.

Canada Line: For those who went to Expo 86, the production behind the following video will remind you of the typical serving of civic-boosterism that people lined up for hours to see at Canada Place, or the BC Pavillion.

Ice Cream Social w/ Trevor Risk & Cam Dales @ Shine. Tonight.

APC events this week:

NPA YOUR TIME IS UP
Wednesday April 25th
Heritage Hall @ 6pm
3102 Main St. (at 15th)

FIGHT CIVIL CITY! FIGHT SOCIAL CLEANSING!
Thursday, April 26th
12pm (noon)
Meet at Burrard Skytrain Station
March to Canada Place

Or if you prefer a more civilized discussion, Vancouver Public Space Network is doing a discussion on civil city. Tuesday, May 1 at 7:00pm in the Alice McKay room at VPL Central (350 West Georgia Street)