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Alexis Stoymenoff

Alexis Stoymenoff covered environmental policy and sustainability issues for the Vancouver Observer from 2011-2012. Prior to VO, she worked in print, online news, radio and television. She has also traveled to India and Thailand for documentary projects. Alexis is a graduate of UBC School of Journalism, and she's also a former treeplanter with a passion for all things wild and green. In June 2012, she left VO to work in communications for a local environmental group.

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Rob Macdonald explainer

The NPA's fundraising campaign manager, developer Rob Macdonald, has been essential to the party's financial success this election. Here's a backgrounder on Macdonald and his role in civic affairs.

Suzanne Anton explainer

Background information on NPA mayoral candidate Suzanne Anton and her position on key issues in this election.

Dramatic hostage rescue

Twenty nine year old victim.

Vision Vancouver’s economic platform overshadowed by Occupy movement

Mayor Gregor Robertson and his team made an announcement yesterday revealing their economic platform, pledging to keep taxes low, support small businesses and promote Vancouver as a destination for...

Homelessness in Vancouver: City staff break down the numbers

Vancouver municipal election 2011: The City's Assistant Director for Housing Policy, Abi Bond, gives some insight on homeless numbers floating around this election.

Halloween party recipes for the un-dead

Learn how to make a zombie meatloaf hand, a lychee eyeball martini, and eerie graveyard pudding cups.

Pumpkin carving: a how-to guide

Our Halloween "how-to" guide for creating your own Jack-o-lantern, from pumpkin prep to cool carved designs.

NPA's Suzanne Anton voices conditional support for casino expansion

Vancouver municipal election 2011: Despite confusion about her position, Mayoral candidate Suzanne Anton said she stands by her decision to vote with council against proposed casino expansions.

The NPA: an election explainer

To prepare for the upcoming municipal election, here's a backgrounder on the Non-Partisan Association (NPA).