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'm thrilled to announce that we've brought Vancouver's own Ryan Beil on board to write about the Vancouver Canadians baseball club. You may know him as the host of the new CBC Podcast Let's Make A Sci-Fi, from his many roles in film, as "Ryan the trainee" from A&W commercials, or as one of the talented improv performers who put on the weekly show The Sunday Service at The Fox Cabaret. People who attend Canadians games at Nat Bailey Stadium know him as one of the biggest C's fans in the city who has had season's tickets behind home plate for years. Others may know him as a Chicago Cubs superfan, a fault that some of us here are hoping to eventually beat out of him, but which we forgive him for. Beil will be writing a weekly column that will appear online and here in the paper, and I can promise you that you'll be entertained, you'll learn about the sport of baseball and our local team, and by the end of it you just may end up being a huge fan, just like he is. You can find Beil's first column on Pg A6.
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re you ready to dance your heart out? That’s just what some of Vancouver’s talent does from the sandy shores of Kitsilano Beach to Gastown's sidewalks in the recently released short video. Created by actor and filmmaker Corey Wadden, A Dance Film is a self-professed “love letter to the city, to dance, and to everybody trying to make it through the day.” Starring local professional dancers and set to The Knocks’ dreamy electropop hit “Slow Song,” this slow-burn showcases the beauty of movement and the city. “Simply put, I wanted to brighten people’s day,” says Wadden. During production he worked closely with cinematographer Gabriel Kava and the featured dancers to choose locations around Vancouver and coordinate looks that embodied their connection to the city. For example, Felicia Chiappetta (who, full disclosure, is a reporting intern here at Vancouver Is Awesome) dances through the Granville SkyTrain station in homage to her daily commute. “Once we chose a location, I just danced from my feelings instead of given steps. It was all freestyle,” explains Chiappetta. She describes the experience as “freeing and cathartic,” just the therapeutic tone Wadden wanted to convey.
“We’ve all been having a hard time these past few years. I made this film to feel authentic and healing,” notes the filmmaker. He wants you, too, to get grooving once you see the short piece featuring Andrew Kyrzyk, Cora Kozaris, Chiappetta, Kaleah Crump, and Peter D’Souza. “I hope anyone who watches this gives themselves permission to let it out and dance like no one is watching.”
Wadden plans to continue his creative journey in Greece this summer, where he is studying with renowned performance artist Marina Abramović and others at the Marina Abramović Institute. Watch the video by scanning the QR code here. By Mae Folsom Jacobson
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3 reasons why we need more geese on the field during ball games at The Nat Well, this season at The Nat… we got geese. The Canada Goose can be a divisive animal. Some people like ‘em. And some people hate them with a passion usually reserved for, I dunno, serial killers? Like, some people really, really hate The Canada Goose. But whatever side of that debate you come down on, I’m here to tell you: The geese in the outfield are a good thing, and I personally think the C’s should do whatever they can to attract more Geese to the ballpark. And here’s why: They can intimidate the opposing team Have you ever got a little too close to a Canada Goose? They don’t like it and they’ll let you know. Hissing at you with their
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ans coming to Nat Bailey Stadium this season are being treated to our very own, homegrown, animal-onthe-field situation. Canada Geese, sometimes in pairs, sometimes in larger groups, are landing in the outfield and then hanging out as if they owned the place. Wild animals running amok on a baseball field is not a new phenomenon. Perhaps you’re familiar with the “rally squirrel” that gained fame and notoriety during the 2011 MLB playoffs? Or maybe you’ve heard the story of the mysterious black cat that crossed in front of the Chicago Cubs dugout at Shea Stadium in 1969, further cursing the most cursed team that was ever cursed by curses.
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razored tongues. Taking wild swings at you with their powerful wings like a drunk in a bar fight. Imagine trying to track a fly ball in right field while one of these jerks is staring you down. It can’t be easy. The crowd absolutely loves them Any time a goose is spotted doing a fly-by, the crowd definitely notices. And when they land, it can lead to a standing ovation. If we increased the number of geese coming into The Nat and the frequency of their arrival, I’m confident the crowd would be whipped into a certified frenzy from start to finish. More geese might bring other animals
Now, I’m no zoologist or bird doctor, but I have a feeling if there was a large flock of Canada Geese that comfortably set up shop in the outfield, it would probably attract a few more animals. Maybe a couple of ducks? A family of raccoons? Certainly some crows. And before you know it, you could take in a ballgame and commune with nature at the same time. So what do you think? Are you a fan of the geese? Or do you think they should be given a lifetime ban from the ballpark? I mean, they’re essentially streaking when you think about it. By Ryan Beil
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Brian Minter: Bring some zest to your drinks, meals with fresh herbs Good-sized containers hold more soil and moisture and require less watering, a bonus during the hot, dry months of summer. If you intend to grow the hardier herbs year-round, make sure you purchase a frost-proof container or at least ask for ‘well fired’ pots that will withstand modest to heavy frost. Move containers under eaves to minimize excessive moisture in the soil from winter rains and to prevent your pots from cracking. There is a huge trend toward growing organically, and it’s much easier today with a greater selection of organic products that are more reasonably priced and very effective. The soil you select for your containers should be both well draining and moisture retaining. I always look for professional soil blends, and I add about 20 percent organic matter, like composted manures and ‘Sea Soil.' Many totally organic soils are now readily available, but make sure they will drain well. Two important considerations are nutrients and pest control. Weekly applications of an organic fertilizer will do the trick, but in hot summer weather an application at each watering will make a huge difference. Fortunately, most herbs
single leafed ‘Italian,' is delightful in a range of dishes from soups and stews to lightly braised vegetables and egg dishes. It also makes a great garnish and breath freshener. Chives are some of the hardiest and most ancient of all herbs. I love garlic chives added to cheese dishes, salads, herb butters and sour cream dips. In spring the pink, puffy flowers of chives are edible and nice to sprinkle on salads. Mint can be invasive but is better behaved in containers. Today, we have many varieties of mint, ranging from apple and chocolate to orange and spearmint, and they are very popular as garnishes and in drinks and teas. Mojito mint anyone? They will also spice up salads, soups and meats. Oregano and marjoram are plant cousins and very similar in flavour. Both are used in Mediterranean and Middle East cuisines. Oregano is often used in potpourris. Thyme also has a unique perfume, and lemon thyme is becoming very popular because of its wonderful flavouring in soups and sauces, especially in Italian dishes. Thyme will also enhance the flavour of fish, poultry and pork. BRIAN MINTER
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ancouver police have identified the two bodies found in the rubble of the Winters Hotel via DNA, authorities announced on May 18. One of the deceased is SRO resident Dennis Guay, who was reported missing on April 26 approximately two weeks after the fire. The other body was identified as Mary Garlow. The massive four-alarm fire that broke out at the Gastown SRO on April 11 also left two people injured. Officials confirmed on April 22 that the two bodies were found once the demolition of the SRO had already started. The first body
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from wastewater to a system that provides heating and hot water to buildings around the southeast corner of False Creek. And the city wants to keep expanding the project. "There is far more waste heat available in the sewage pipes running under the streets of Vancouver than we are currently tapping into," notes the City on its website. On top of moving heat from sewage to homes, it also powers the lights on some stacks near the Cambie Street Bridge. "The design concept called for each finger-like stack to be
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hile wastewater is not considered the most high class subject to discuss, in a city the size of ours it carries a certain weight. The city's sewage system is one of the many things that connects Vancouver, actually, with 22 municipalities joined together through Metro Vancouver, sharing a system that spans from Langley Township to West Vancouver to Tsawassen (in fact, there are some in Point Roberts that want in on the system). That system has 15,000 km of pipe. While it's not a popular topic to talk about, toilet stories end up in the news often enough, from man flagging dog droppings at a Metro Vancouver park to the 13,000 poops cleaned off Vancouver streets in 2021. It's not always about the gross factor, either, there are fun or funny stories, like the flushing heard on a council meeting or Surrey's public toilet nearly being named Canada's best (a spot in Edmonton ended up winning). Here are some fun facts about that system, and some other Vancouver poop facts. It heats a Vancouver neighbourhood and powers a sculpture The False Creek Neighbourhood Energy Utility may have an exceedingly boring name, but it's actually a neat bit of technology. In technical terms, it transfers thermal energy
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Adding more units to a printing press also made it possible for newspapers to But the process of printing news on paper print in colour – at first just spot colour (one unit putting black ink on a page, the has been evolving and innovating for decades – with community newspapers right other putting a specific colour ink on), and then later in process colour, with four at the heart of that innovation. Many community newspapers at the time different units printing in different colours – cyan, magenta, yellow and black – comof the founding of the BCYCNA would bining to make full-colour images. (This have been individual sheets cranked out is the same process used to print colour – literally, cranked by hand – on roller presses with inked blocks, known as letter- pages today). The process of preparing pages to be press printing – the same technology that Johannes Gutenberg used when he created printed has also transformed radically over the first printing press in the 15th century. the years. From setting manual type in frames 100 years ago to linotype machines, With that simple but effective technolowhich created whole lines of text from hot gy, the local newspaper was also often the lead, to phototypesetting (projecting chartown job printer, printing flyers, forms, acters and images onto film) and finally to business cards and stationery for local computer typesetting using programs like businesses and residents. Adobe InDesign, the process has become Offset printing (also known as offset extremely streamlined. lithography or litho) revolutionized the Adding pictures to print has also beprinting industry in the 20th century. come radically different as technology Printing plates (originally made from advanced. Newspapers used to have to lead, now usually made from alumihave darkrooms to develop their own num) are used, with each plate holding film, then make prints and convert those an image of the content to be printed. prints to images made of dots (like pixels The plate is mounted on a cylinder on on a screen) that could be reproduced on the press, where the image on the plate picks up ink and transfers that image to a printing presses using halftone or phorubber blanket, which is then transferred to-mechanical transfer (PMT) machines. That entire process, which took hours to to the printed page. create a single image for the press, adOffset printing allowed newspapers to vanced through computer technology, first use photographs for images instead of scanning images into desktop publishing etchings or engraved illustrations, and software, then film negatives, and now,
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even two. And as we move beyond print and into an increasingly digital world, remember we’ve been here for decades too. Community newspapers were also among the first websites found on the World Wide Web, as it was known in the 1990s, and have also been pioneers in using new social media platforms to distribute news to readers (community newspaper, of course, being the original social media). Today dozens of our members are using new digital tools to tell local stories, from video shows to podcasts and more. In short, innovation and adoption of new technology have been in our blood for 100 years – and will be for many more.
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Professionals across Canada from the media and publishing industries are recruited as judges, from What are the Ma Murray Awards? Basical- award-winning reporters and editors ly, they’re like the Oscars for community from other provinces to journalism in B.C. and the Yukon. agency heads, designIn total there are more than 40 categoers and other experts ries, recognizing excellence in all aspects – nobody connected to of local journalism from editorial content any BCYCNA members is to photography, advertising, special publiallowed to judge, and not cations, magazines and community service. even the board of directors New categories are added as needed to reof the association knows who flect the ongoing changes in the media inthe winners are until they’re dustry, such as multimedia breaking news announced from the stage. and feature story and COVID coverage. The General Excellence cateThe BCYCNA receives more than 1,000 gory is considered the pinnacle nominations from members for general of the awards – the equivalent excellence for the previous year by early of “Best Picture” at the Oscars. January, with the submissions evaluated by Participating newspapers have an army of professional judges and the top to submit a complete print three finalists in each category announced copy of the newspaper from in March. each of two different months The finalists were invited to a special in the year, which is judged awards ceremony (held in person for the on every aspect, from front first time in three years) at the River Rock page to community news Casino Resort in Richmond on Saturday, to opinions and editorials, May 14, 2022, where the winners were features, sports, adverannounced. tising design and content, photography, layout and
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General Excellence awards are divided by circulation category, so similar-sized newspapers with similar populations and staffing levels compete against each other. The other pinnacle of the evening is the Edgar Dunning Award for Dedication and Service to the Community NewsMedia Industry. This year’s award went to Penny Sakamoto of Black Press, who served the community news-media industry for 30 years in a variety of leadership positions, including as publisher of newspapers in Squamish, Revelstoke, Salt Spring Island, Victoria, Oak Bay, Saanich and Sidney, and as a two-time president of the BCYCNA.
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The new display will be bigger and brighter with other additions coming out of the museum's collection as well. It's expected to be set up in the fall of 2023. Before they're shut off for a final time at the museum, though, there will be one last Museum of Vancouver event around the lights in late June, though a date hasn't been released. For those wanting to get a last visit in, the hours are being extended. The museum's hours are Sunday to Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Thursday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. By Brendan Kergin
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POO FACTS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 other common furry pet in Vancouver shouldn't be sent the same way. "Cat feces can contain a parasite Toxoplasma gondii linked to the disease toxoplasmosis. It is unsafe for people, especially pregnant women," says Metro Vancouver. Unfortunately, that means the only safe way to dispose of cat poops is in a bag in the garbage, says the regional government. Meet Pee and Poo For a hot minute, Vancouver caught the national news cycle for two new mascots. Metro Vancouver, in an effort to remind people about what can and can't be flushed, created the Pee and Poo characters a few years ago. Since their website only lists three things that can be flushed (the two aforementioned materials and toilet paper make up the rather gross trio), they were limited as to who those characters could be, it seems. Public toilet performance art Leaving the sewage system for a minute to visit a more creative pastime, now's a good time to remember the local artist who spent a week in Vancouver's public washrooms in the name of art. In 2001 Sarah White performed Expect Delays: Monologues for Public/Private Spaces as part of the Expect Delays exhibition. Globe and Mail journalist Alexandra Gill offered a description of the piece. "Imagine you are sitting in a public washroom, tending to your private business, when a woman in the adjacent stall suddenly shatters the awkward silence by launching into a chatty monologue about the unwritten rules of proper decorum that normally govern shared spaces," she wrote in advance of the 2003 show. Oddly enough it doesn't appear there's an archive of this piece being performed. False Creek gets a raw deal False Creek may not have the grossest water in the Pacific Ocean, but it's certainly not a popular swimming hole. That's in part due to what's seeped into it. For one, there are many reports of raw sewage being dumped by boaters living there. While there are public free mobile pump-out services, it doesn't seem to have completely solved that issue. At the same time the city's own system contributes on occasion. A report of activities in 2017 noted 674,000 cubic metres of raw sewage and runoff drained into False Creek at one overflow point. By Brendan Kergin
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604-230-0627
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MOVING Affordable Moving From $45/hr 1,3,5,7,10 ton trucks Licensed & insured Loca - Long distance Free Estimates. Senior Discount. 604-537-4140 www.affordablemoversbc.com
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Seabird Painting
Int/exterior painting, power washing, general renos and fencing.
Call Kelvin 604-537-6139
604-341-4446
FENCING West Coast Cedar Installations since 1991.
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604-788-6458 (no text) cedarinstall@hotmail.com
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604-723-2468
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778-628-7590 778-929-6107
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604-724-3832
Commercial & Residential. Free Estimates.
RONALDO
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604-247-8888
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604-724-5493 • 604-721-0372 • a1guttersltd@gmail.com
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A-1 Contracting & Roofing New & Re-Roofing • All Types All Maintenance & Repairs GUTTER CLEANING Gutter Guard Installations • RENOVATION WORK • WCB. 25% Discount • Emergency Repairs •
Jag • 778-892-1530
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Gutter Cleaning, Power Washing, Window Cleaning, Roof Cleaning
Call Simon for prompt & professional service 30 yrs exp.
604-230-0627
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www.mrbuild.com
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Liability Insurance, WCB, BBB, Free Estimates
604-946-4333
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604.220.JUNK (5865) Have too much stuff or need soil delivery? Call: Junkyard Angel at 778-859-2100 or visit: www.junkyardangel.
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604-732-8453
mrbuild@mrbuild.com
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Emil: 778-773-1407 primerenovation.ca
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778-892-1530
a1kahlonconstruction.ca
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Pruning, Hedge Trimming Tree & Stump Removal 75 ft Bucket Trucks Kitchen & Bathrooms, all Tile, all Flooring, Drywall, Paint. ALL REPAIRS +More! INT & EXT • 778-836-0436
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604-787-5915
www.treeworksonline.ca
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