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IOC's false patriotism and disrespect of indigenous peoples

IOC is in the business of making money for itself by hosting Olympic events. That is its real agenda, disguised behind the smoke and mirrors of mad flag waving and false patriotism.

When the dominator energy came to town: the real IOC

The 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics: Good for the city? Good for business? How?

Editorial volunteers

It started with introductions. Eleven students and recent graduates from SFU and UBC, a professional editor, and one activist, said what they read on a daily basis and what makes them passionate...

Tweet of the Week: "Forget the Vancouver Sun, My Eyes are on The Vancouver Observer."

That lovely Tweet popped up on my Tweet Deck from @GreginVan. I don't know him, but he made my day.   Our media kits are now available in hard copy form or in pdfs.  Advertise on VO...

Funding The Vancouver Observer, A How-To Guide

  Just Click Contribute VanCity's John Chow was the first person to hit the contribute button on the front page of our website, follow the link, and sign on for a $20 monthly credit card...

The State of Vancouver is Frances Bula

“I find almost everyone I deal with fascinating,” Frances Bula said over tea last summer at La Petite France on Arbutus. “I’m not the kind of person who sees the world in black and white. Other...