At first it seemed like a bad idea to buy darts for my son. Visions of darts stuck in the flooring, the drywall, and human flesh frightened me. But he really wanted them, and promised to be safe. He Googled “Vancouver BC dart store” and found Billiards Plus in south east Vancouver. Oh why...
Ideas for you…
This blog offers ideas on things you may wish to do (or know about) in my hometown Vancouver, B.C. - including arts, music, theatre, food, health, and social justice events.
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Playing darts helps kids learn math
Quake-proofing the old schoolhouse
The staff and students of this East Vancouver school are working in portables in the field. Construction trailers line the street. Police and parents are monitoring traffic and there is a “walking school bus” program for families to drop their kids at a nearby high school. This is one of eight seismic upgrade projects...
De-escalating conflict with angry people on drugs
You’ve seen him, especially if you live near Commercial Drive and other parts of Vancouver’s east side. But you usually hear him first. His yelling breaks through the air and everyone he passes is silent. He might choose a target for his anger, and no one wants to be noticed. Hopefully he keeps going...