Snowpocalypse
If the weather forecasters are right, we’re nearly over the worst of the Vancouver snow. That said, here are two photos from today: It could be a simple traffic sign. Or it could be our desperate appeal to the skies. And this is my street: We ain’t...Crisis on Vancouver’s streets: how you can help the homeless
Let’s cut straight to Mayor Gregor Robertson’s message, in full. It’s directed to members of Vision Vancouver, but it applies to anyone who cares about what’s happening tonight, and tomorrow night: Early this morning, a homeless woman known on...Mayor Gregor Robertson’s inaugural address: text and video
Here’s the text and video of Mayor Gregor Robertson’s inaugural address. And here’s an excerpt: As much as I value the wisdom and experience of my colleagues, we all know there is exponentially more in the homes and offices of our city… in the...Vote for the best of online Vancouver, thanks to Miss604
There aren’t many people in this city more enterprising than Rebecca Bollwitt, aka Miss604. And her latest venture, the Best of 604 public choice awards, is yet another example. Not only has she spearheaded an online nomination and voting site for choosing your...Noise to Signal is a Canadian Blog Awards finalist
Awesome stuff: Noise to Signal has made it to the final round of voting in the Canadian Blog Awards, humour division, smart-ass-doodling category. Do check out the competition before casting your vote. Remember, if there isn’t a decisive winner, the Governor...
Why, yes — I’d LOVE to speak at your event
Public speaking and speechwriting: the essential guides
Looking for advice on public speaking, speechwriting and leadership communications? Here are some of my most comprehensive posts, on topics that people ask me about most often.
