Body of work
The long, rectangular room is unusually bright and clean, with light-coloured tiled floors.

Merchant says city turning South Granville into highway
Allan Wilson feels the city is trying to drive him and other merchants along South Granville out of business.
 

City to blame for dangerous dogs, says president of Animal Advocates
A newly formed coalition of animal rights groups is using the controversy surrounding the city's SPCA branch to call for a crackdown on people mistreating animals.

Minister standing firm on Tenancy Office move
The provincial Liberal government expects to save $800,000 annually when it shuts down the Residential Tenancy Office's West End location next April.

Grandview clothing co. loses business licence
The Grandview warehouse of an import-export company has been shut down after the owners allowed late-night dance parties on the ground floor in exchange for unauthorized renovation work.

Community gardeners await word from CPR
Margaret Haga has tended her 36-square-foot plot of land along the Arbutus corridor for the past seven years, growing enough organic produce to keep her out of the fresh food aisles of the local supermarket.

Community rallies to build playground
Bright blue plastic slides decorate the new playground at Lord Kitchener elementary school-the result of a unique initiative led by parents, the school and surrounding community.

'Give peace a chance'
Dave Hopper isn't optimistic about the prospect of a peaceful response to the devastating terrorist attacks on Washington and New York last week.

Possibility of conflict worries Asia-bound travellers
The U.S. threat of war against Afghanistan has people in the local Indian community worried about relatives travelling between Vancouver and India, says Jazz Siekham, spokesman for the Ross Street Sikh Temple.
 

Neighbourhood sends sympathy to Big Apple
Members of an East Side neighbourhood group have sent an open letter and sympathy card to New York City pledging emotional and financial support for relief efforts in the wake of last week's terrorist attack.
 

Bogus workshop
Merchants are invited to attend an Oct. 1 workshop designed to help them spot bogus bills. The event is sponsored by the B.C. Crime Prevention Association in partnership with the Bank of Canada.