Where are those of you under 54? Your future is under attack! I was part of a powerful forum, “Pensions at Risk”, hosted by MP Libby Davies a couple of weeks ago. There were speakers from COSCO BC (Council of Senior Citizens Organizations of British Columbia), CARP, the National Union of Public Employees, journalist/activist Bill [...]
Read more →I am very excited to invite you to the Women Transforming Cities launch on Thursday May 24, 2012 in the Council Chambers of the City of Vancouver. I hope you can join us to hear some great speakers. Our event is free but we ask you to register so we can plan for the light [...]
Read more →This has been the worst six months of my life. I came home from my summer holidays to discover a for sale sign outside our row housing complex. Now, I have lived here for almost 33 years, more half half my life. How did that happen? I drove up the street to finally see Richard [...]
Read more →Dear Friends, I am slowly adjusting to my new life. It is wonderful to have time to catch up on my reading. I am just in the midst of reading The Winter Vault by Anne Michaels, an outstanding Canadian writer. I go snow shoeing and to the gym every week, and try to join my [...]
Read more →Please join Libby Davies and guest panelists: – Bill Tieleman, Political Journalist – Council of Senior Citizens Organizations (COSCO) – Ellen Woodsworth, former City Councillor – Larry Brown, Secretary-Treasurer of National Union of Public and General Employees (NUPGE) When: Saturday April 21 from 2:45 – 4-45 Location: Hastings Community Centre, 3096 East Hastings Bring your [...]
Read more →Find out what the Conservatives are aiming to do to violate our privacy – Find out what you can do to STOP IT. Public Forum: Moderator: – Libby Davies (NDP MP, Vancouver East) Speakers: – Jasbir Sandhu (NDP MP, Surrey North and Critic for Public Safety) – Lindsey Pinot (Open Media) – Jim Sayre (President, [...]
Read more →I hope you will join me at the 2nd Annual COPE Gala and Masquerade Ball Saturday March 31st. It’s an event you don’t want to miss! Join us at the Museum of Vancouver wearing your finest masquerade outfit.
This fantastic evening of celebration, appetizers, cocktails, glittering masks and great music is fast approaching, so buy your tickets as soon as possible. Last year it was packed so get your ticket early. We want as many people to be there, so this year tickets cost only $45. And if you’re a student, youth, or on a fixed income there are tickets available for only $35.
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