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Jason Hall

As a frequent contributor to the Vancouver Observer, Jason likes to combine his technical writing skills and his years as a musician by interviewing musicians and researching music events. Prior to taking up the pen, he played clarinet with a number of orchestras in Canada, including the Vancouver Symphony. With over 15 years experience as a writer to clients including SAP, Webtech Wireless, WorkSafeBC and Health Canada, Jason Hall is in demand as a technical writer. As an instructor at BCIT, Jason mentors emerging writers to create clear and concise documentation suitable for its intended audience. He teaches technical and web writing courses, which are core to BCIT’s Associate Certificate in Technical Writing.

See his website at JasonHall.ca and follow him on twitter: @jasonhall_ca

Articles

Apr 1st, 2012
Starting tomorrow, if you plan to walk on city streets, you’ll need to be wearing one of the province-approved pedestrian safety helmets (PSH).
Mar 26th, 2012
Bicycles Rule the Streets of Copenhagen: an interview with a Vancouver expat living (and cyclist) in Copenhagen shows what’s possible for commuter biking.
Feb 17th, 2012
A personal and funny take on the very best cycling paths around France's gorgeous capital, Paris.
Feb 6th, 2012
How is it that Paris, with its frenetic traffic, is actually less scary for cyclists than Vancouver? Read on to learn about Paris' "go-with-the-flow" attitude bicycles and its bike...
Jan 29th, 2012
Returning to Vancouver from Paris, I had to ask myself, “Why doesn’t Vancouver have a bicycle sharing program?”
Jul 29th, 2011
Some might dream of marble counter tops in the suburbs or channel-changer stagnation, but to a diverse few, a trek to Balkan music camp is the best way to embrace life in all its rhythmic complexity.
Jun 1st, 2011
It’s a sight to bring a tear to Gregor’s eyes. If a handyman slash drummer is able to manage two careers by pedal power, what’s to stop the cubicle monkeys from following suit?
Dec 19th, 2010
What does Crab Park and the Orpheum have in common? They are both venues where Vancouver’s other music makers—the locally based makers of fine musical instruments—can be heard. Last week, I...
Oct 27th, 2010
Hazards, haunts, and happenings for an exciting and safe Vancouver Halloween.
Sep 29th, 2010
The single most common question from those visiting the Davie Village Community Gardens during the Olympics was, “How did you guys do this?” How its done is through community integration.
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