Olson, Geoff

News Item: The Vancouver School Board endorsing a new policy to end corporate branding on school property... "Who said anything about school property? The desired demographic can be targeted through actual branding! Kids loooove tattoos!"
"Have you heard? Vancouverites are going to hold a plebiscite in 2008 on keeping our kind in captivity!" "Big whoop. As usual, we'll be left out of their primate-centric process... ... when they ask for a show of hands."
The BC government's approach to international investment....
Sketchbook Survey Any thoughts on the teachers' strike?
Sketchbook Survey The federal government is reviewing a proposal by Starbucks to establish a retail music business in Toronto. There's some concern about the level of Canadian content in any audio recordings for sale. What do you think?
NDP leader Carole Taylor soldiers on, after failed attempt to lessen the load on her party.... "Oh well... Guess I just have to think of it as an ankle bracelet of sorts..."
Hurricane Christy ... downgraded to a "topical" storm... "She blew into town like Rita, with lesser force than predicted..." "... but she still managed to sweep support Sam Sullivan's way."
Bigfoot sighting! Proposed sale of BC's Terasen Gas to Texas-based Kinder Morgan will "dramatically broaden our footprint into Canada," says CEO Richard Kinder
Horror movies for BC wild salmon
Sketchbook Survey There's been some controversy about the new Governor General, former CBC host and journalist Michaelle Jean. After claims that she and her husband supported Quebec independence. What do you think of her appointment?
Ex-coroner Larry Campbell arrives at the Senate... "This feels weirdly familiar"
Accident: You made me spill my coffee (an expensive one) I expect full reimbursement for a vende low-fat latte with cinnamon sprinkles
Sketchbook Survey Canadians are divided on the issue of gay marriage. Given the media's ceaseless interest in the debate, and the recent passage of the gay marriage bill in parliament, you must have something to say! "ZZZZZZZZ...."
Sketchbook Survey Any valedictory words for the Lower Mainland's high school graduates?
Sketchbook Survey Last week, one of four grey wolves at Grouse Mountain's refuge for endangered wildlife was killed by a grizzly. The wolves, from Hollywood movies, were introduced to the grizzly's [...]
What now for... Mighty Mite Mayencourt? "Who wants a piece of this?!"
"Magnificent view..." "Who knows... I may have this one in the bag..." "Don't know how much longer I can hang on..."
Sketchbook Survey What do you think of the provincial political campaigns so far?
A Man and His Medals
"It started with the signs. There were signs every-where that something big was about to happen." "One day, a cigar-shaped craft appeared in town." "It had portholes, and there were strange beings on [...]
Sketchbook Survey Critics are all over Vancouver's new 2010 Olympic emblem. What's your take?
Sketchbook Survey The National Post recently reported Public Safety Minister Anne McLellan's claim that Canadians aren't psychologically prepared for terrorism on public transit. What do you think?
Signs of the Times in 2005
Sketchbook Survey We're shocked and appalled! Last week the media was aflame with reports that Canadians may demand another election. Apparently we can't bear the Gomery Inquiry findings. What do you think?
Vancouver Police Department Meditation/Internal Investigation In Progress Quiet Please "Nope not getting anything..." "... Guess I'm enlightened!"