Michael Geller
Writer and Blogger at Freelance
registered community planner, real estate consultant, retired architect, educator and blogger at https://t.co/RhiJPXMXGw
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3 weeks ago |
gellersworldtravel.blogspot.com | Michael Geller
The following was published yesterday on CityHallWatch CityHallWatch has just learned that an unusual third-party appeal to the BC Property Assessment Review Panel has resulted in a threefold increase in the assessed value for the Dunsmuir Hotel at 500 Dunsmuir Street. Readers will recall this historic building was ordered to be demolished by the City of Vancouver in late 2024 after years of neglect by its owner.
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3 weeks ago |
gellersworldtravel.blogspot.com | Michael Geller
April Fool's Day has always been one of my favourite days of the year, perhaps because I have always enjoyed being a fool. Over the years I have celebrated the occasion with various pranks. Below are three of my favourites. In 1998, Prince Charles, Prince of Wales and his sons Prince William and Prince Harry participated in official engagements in Vancouver and had a private holiday in Whistler.
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1 month ago |
gellersworldtravel.blogspot.com | Michael Geller
This past Tuesday was World Obesity Day. Like many people, I struggle with maintaining my weight at an acceptable level. But my interest in obesity is as much professional as it is personal. That is because in 2003, I participated in the production of a documentary film featured on David Suzuki's The Nature of Things that examined how good planning can reduce obesity. I would like to share some background as to how this came about.
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1 month ago |
gellersworldtravel.blogspot.com | Michael Geller
On March 4th, Stu McNish of Conversations Live organized a housing panel discussion on what has been happening in Metro Vancouver housing markets over the past year, and what might happen in the year to come. The panel included Metro Chair Mike Hurley, mayor of Burnaby, Bob Rennie, Beau Jarvis, Neil Chrystal and me.
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1 month ago |
gellersworldtravel.blogspot.com | Michael Geller
Conversations Live with Stuart McNish is a long form, thoughtful, public affairs dialogue addressing the big topics of our times. A social purpose venture, we are seeking to advance our understanding and seek solutions through dialogue. For each episode we bring together panels of individuals with deep experience in the month’s topic for a constructive and unscripted conversation, aiming to bring out the full story behind the headlines and soundbites.
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Listening to discussion regarding memorable ads on @CBCCrossCountry. While I can't phone in since I'm in Osaka Japan, surely the VW ad "Ever wonder how the guy who drives the snow plow gets to the snow plow?" deserves mention!
I could never understand why a band would call itself The New Pornographers. Now we're finding out. It was a disgusting name and disgusting behavior by the drummer. I'm sure I'm not the only one who doesn't believe other band members were truly shocked. https://t.co/VknSihZKj8
were you aware there's a major world fair taking place this week in Osaka Japan? It will continue until mid October. Check it out. There are a lot of wonderful things to see. https://t.co/8feSzAC3Ig
