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Jenny Uechi

Jenny Uechi is the Managing Editor of The Vancouver Observer. She is a writer and editor with an interest in mixed cultures, art and social issues. She recently worked as a news director at NHK World in Tokyo and writer for The Japan Times. Her articles can be found in Ricepaper, Megaphone and other publications. She has also facilitated creative writing workshops for Megaphone at Onsite (Insite).

Articles

Nov 14th, 2011
Vancouver Civic Election 2011: High-profile public-affairs specialist says NPA's Anton is reckless and has a poor grasp of economics, so he's switching sides.
Nov 13th, 2011
Corporate concentration and a confusing online outlook can make for grim times, panelists said. But they also encouraged optimism and engagement.
Nov 10th, 2011
Vancouver Civic Election 2011: Better transit, bike-sharing, and green jobs are part of Vision Vancouver's plan, the mayor said.
Nov 10th, 2011
Vancouver 2011 Municipal Election: Vision Vancouver's newest face says he's in it for a chance to improve his community, even if he can't make all of them happy all of the time.
Nov 9th, 2011
Advance polling for the upcoming civic election begins today. Election Day is on Saturday, November 19, but you can beat the rush by casting your vote at the following times and locations:...
Nov 8th, 2011
St. Andrew's-Wesley United Church seemed more Roman coliseum than house of worship last night as a ferocious crowd of protesters seemed hungry for Mayor Gregor Robertson and candidate Suzanne Anton's...
Nov 7th, 2011
The recent shooting death at Seventh and Ash on Sunday has shaken the area of Fairview Slopes. The victim, 29-year-old Axel Curtis, was a member of the United Nations gang.  Many residents of...
Nov 6th, 2011
About a dozen masked protesters dressed in black, and carrying flag poles and backpacks have been seen at the Occupy Vancouver gathering this afternoon, according to Vancouver Police. Police have...
Nov 6th, 2011
In the face of ongoing criticism about oil sands, Alberta's government assures that it will set aside funds for monitering of environmental damage caused by the industry.  The Canadian...
Nov 5th, 2011
Since the death of a young woman at the Occupy Vancouver protests, Mayor Gregor Robertson has stepped up efforts to have the Vancouver Art Gallery protest site shut down. ...
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