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UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck
Pools, Pipelines & Free Speech Fights: Vancouver to Jimmy Kimmel | UnSpun Ep. 298

UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2025 32:43


This week's episode of UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck swings from Vancouver's park board meltdown to global free speech battles — all the messy politics you need in under 40 minutes.Here's what's on deck:

The Lynda Steele Show
Mobility in Stanley Park - Conservative activist Charlie Kirk shot and killed at Utah event - Prime Minister Carney announces major projects - FIFA World Cup ticket presale opens

The Lynda Steele Show

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2025 41:16


Park Board explores mobility in Stanley Park; will the bike lane return?GUEST: Tom Digby, Vancouver Park Board Commissioner Conservative activist Charlie Kirk shot and killed at a Utah event GUEST: Reggie Cecchini, Global News Washington Correspondent Major Projects Announcement: LNG, Nuclear, Ports Set to Boost Jobs and Energy GUEST: Mackenzie Gray, Global News Ottawa Correspondent FIFA World Cup ticket presale opens GUEST: Richard Zussman, Global B.C Legislative Reporter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck
Award-Winning Chaos: From RFK Jr. to Bike Lanes & Harry Potter | UnSpun Ep. 297

UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2025 32:34


This week's episode of UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck goes national, local, and totally off the rails — in the best way possible.

BC Today from CBC Radio British Columbia
Vancouver Park Board facing backlash over Harry Potter experience scheduled to arrive at Stanley Park

BC Today from CBC Radio British Columbia

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2025 22:06


The Vancouver Park Board is getting a backlash for approving a Harry Potter-themed attraction coming to Stanley Park over author J.K. Rowling's actions against the trans community. CBC's Justin McElroy goes over the park board's decision, as we ask viewers what they think about events management at Stanley Park.

Mornings with Simi
Should Park Board commissioners have to show up to meetings?

Mornings with Simi

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2025 9:53


Should Park Board commissioners have to show up to meetings? Guest: Marie-Claire Howard, ABC Park Board Commissioner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mornings with Simi
Full Show: Lower crime rates, Showing up for the Park Board & The increase in rudeness

Mornings with Simi

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2025 49:01


An update on the street disorder task force Guest: Jess Ketchum, co founder of Save Our Streets Should Park Board commissioners have to show up to meetings? Guest: Marie-Claire Howard, ABC Park Board Commissioner How to deal with rude drunk people in public Guest: Darron Cardosa, Food service professional with decades of experience, and author of the bitchy waiter The BCGEU escalating their job action Guest: David Black, Associate Professor, Communications and Culture, Royal Roads University Does life start with consciousness? Guest: Dr. Nick Bostrom, Expert in the philosophy of artificial intelligence and author of ‘superintelligence: paths,dangers strategies' Say goodbye to remote work Guest: Henry Goldbeck, President & Founder of Goldbeck Recruiting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Jill Bennett Show
Vancouver Park Board Commissioner facing scrutiny for attendance record

The Jill Bennett Show

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2025 9:44


A Vancouver Park Board Commissioner is coming under fire for repeated absences from Park Board Meetings GUEST: Brennan Bastyovansky  TITLE:  Independent Park Board Commissioner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Jill Bennett Show
Air Canada Returns to Negotiations After Wage Deal Rejected, Man Arrested for Driving Barbie Jeep While Intoxicated, & Vancouver Park Board Commissioner Criticized for Absences

The Jill Bennett Show

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2025 36:14


The Jill Bennett Show
Dragon Boat Festival cancellation - Foreign Buyer Ban - Vancouver Park Board Fail

The Jill Bennett Show

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2025 37:12


Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck
#FreeKitsPool — Vancouver Park Board's Summer Fumble | UnSpun Ep. 295

UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2025 20:07


Welcome to UnSpun – your go-to podcast and YouTube show for politics, media spin, and keeping Vancouver honest. While technically on hiatus, Jody and George couldn't stay silent this week — because what's happening at Kits Pool is peak Park Board nonsense. We're talking about an Olympic-sized outdoor pool in the middle of a record heat wave that's… EMPTY. But somehow also “sold out.” Reservations, lineups, session closures, 30-minute shutdowns five times a day… it's a mess. And it's been a mess since COVID. In this special summer episode:


Wedge LIVE!
Tom Olsen, at-large candidate for Minneapolis Park Board

Wedge LIVE!

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2025 66:50


Tom Olsen is running for re-election to the Minneapolis Park Board. While paddling a canoe together, we talk about his first term; why Minneapolis has such a hard time attracting and electing good Park Board candidates; what he hopes to accomplish if elected to a second four-year term; why he forced me to use the short paddle; and so much more.Watch: https://youtube.com/wedgeliveJoin the conversation: https://bsky.app/profile/wedge.liveSupport the show: https://patreon.com/wedgeliveWedge LIVE theme song by Anthony Kasper x LaFontsee

Wedge LIVE!
Andrew Gebo, District 4 candidate for Minneapolis Park Board

Wedge LIVE!

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 28:48


We're on location in Kenwood Park for a conversation with Andrew Gebo, who's running for the District 4 seat on the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board.Watch: https://youtube.com/wedgeliveJoin the conversation: https://bsky.app/profile/wedge.liveSupport the show: https://patreon.com/wedgeliveWedge LIVE theme song by Anthony Kasper x LaFontsee

UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck
Squamish Wildfires, Mega Towers, and Canada's China Dilemma | UnSpun Podcast Episode 292

UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 31:10


Welcome to UnSpun — the fast-talking podcast and YouTube show where Jody Vance and George Affleck strip away the spin from politics, policy, and daily headlines.In this episode, we go from local wildfires to global trade wars, with a pit stop at Vancouver's controversial development debates and BC Ferries' tone-deaf decisions:

The Jill Bennett Show
The Vancouver Park Board transition has been delayed

The Jill Bennett Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 11:15


The Vancouver Park Board transition has been delayed. This after the Provincial Government failed to introduce the needed legislative changes. Guest: Aaron Jasper - Former Park Board Commissioner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wedge LIVE!
Conrad Zbikowski, District 4 candidate for Minneapolis Park Board

Wedge LIVE!

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2025 33:52


We're on location in Kenwood Park for a conversation with Conrad Zbikowski, who's running for the District 4 seat on the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board.Watch: https://youtube.com/wedgeliveJoin the conversation: https://bsky.app/profile/wedge.liveSupport the show: https://patreon.com/wedgeliveWedge LIVE theme song by Anthony Kasper x LaFontsee

Wedge LIVE!
Jason Garcia, District 4 Candidate for Minneapolis Park Board

Wedge LIVE!

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 38:24


We're on location in Kenwood Park for a conversation with Jason Garcia, who's running for the District 4 seat on the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board.Watch: https://youtube.com/wedgeliveJoin the conversation: https://bsky.app/profile/wedge.liveSupport the show: https://patreon.com/wedgeliveWedge LIVE theme song by Anthony Kasper x LaFontsee

The Lynda Steele Show
The Jas Johal Show: May 30, 2025

The Lynda Steele Show

Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2025 50:50


Park Board breathes sigh of relief after City of Vancouver halts transition effortsGUEST: Brennan Bastyovanszky , Vancouver Park Board Vice-Chair Should the government regulate temperatures at the workplace? GUEST: Pamela Charron, Executive Director of the Worker Solidarity Network New West councillor and struggling businesses call for caps on commercial rental ratesGUEST: Tasha Henderson, New Westminster City Councillor The Wrap - Would you rather take an Uber or a taxi in B.C? GUEST: Sarah Daniels, real estate agent in South Surrey; author and broadcasterGUEST:  Leah Holiove, TV Reporter and Radio Host Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Jill Bennett Show
The Province strengthens response to combat downtown street crime, disorder. The Vancouver Park Board transition has been delayed, and the lack of specifics beyond simply "build more" in the Province's recent housing target orders.

The Jill Bennett Show

Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 37:18


MPR News Update
Minnesota Frost win second consecutive championship. Timberwolves lose Game 4, trailing Thunder 3-1 in best-of-seven series

MPR News Update

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 4:55


A series of events gets underway today in Minneapolis to commemorate the fifth anniversary of the murder of George Floyd and the racial justice movement that it sparked. A moment of silence will be held this afternoon at the intersection of 38th and Chicago where Floyd was killed.The Minneapolis Park Board is closing some parking areas around Bde Maka Ska earlier in the evening. That change is in response to safety concerns stemming from large groups gathering in those parking lots at night. The Park Board said those groups have engaged in “disruptive, illegal, and sometimes violent conduct.”The Timberwolves lost to the Thunder last night in game two of the NBA's Western Conference championship series 118-103. The Thunder now lead a best-of-seven series 2-0. The Minnesota Frost beat the Ottawa Charge 2-1 last night to knot the PWHL's Walter Cup finals at a game apiece. Britta Curl-Salemme scored both Frost goals.

MPR News Update
Events get underway today remembering the murder of George Floyd five years ago

MPR News Update

Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 5:18


A series of events gets underway today in Minneapolis to commemorate the fifth anniversary of the murder of George Floyd and the racial justice movement that it sparked. A moment of silence will be held this afternoon at the intersection of 38th and Chicago where Floyd was killed.The Minneapolis Park Board is closing some parking areas around Bde Maka Ska earlier in the evening. That change is in response to safety concerns stemming from large groups gathering in those parking lots at night. The Park Board said those groups have engaged in “disruptive, illegal, and sometimes violent conduct.”The Timberwolves lost to the Thunder last night in game two of the NBA's Western Conference championship series 118-103. The Thunder now lead a best-of-seven series 2-0. The Minnesota Frost beat the Ottawa Charge 2-1 last night to knot the PWHL's Walter Cup finals at a game apiece. Britta Curl-Salemme scored both Frost goals.

Mornings with Simi
The Park Board strikes back at Ken Sim

Mornings with Simi

Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 9:49


The Park Board strikes back at Ken Sim Guest: Aaron Jasper, Former Park Board Chair Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mornings with Simi
Full Show: Removing the Park Board, India/Pakistan tension & The Perfect Pasta Dish

Mornings with Simi

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 49:08


Ken Sim slams BC for stalling on Park Board overhaul Guest: Ken Sim, Mayor of Vancouver Why did India launch missiles at Pakistan? Guest: Michael Kugelman, Nonresident Senior Fellow at the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada How to make the perfect Cacio e pepe, according to science Guest: Dr. Ivan Di Terlizzi, Postdoctoral Researcher at the Max Planck Institute for the Physics of Complex Systems and Lead Author of the Study There are 2 types of happiness, which one are you? Guest: Emorie Beck, Prof of Psychology at UC Davis Should Surrey hire a municipal healthcare administrator? Guest: Linda Annis, Surrey First City Councillor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mornings with Simi
Ken Sim slams BC for stalling on Park Board overhaul

Mornings with Simi

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 10:26


Ken Sim slams BC for stalling on Park Board overhaul Guest: Ken Sim, Mayor of Vancouver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Lynda Steele Show
Park board Member responds to comments from Jas Virdi

The Lynda Steele Show

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 9:15


GUEST: Brennan Bastyovanszky, Vancouver Park Board Vice-Chair Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Jill Bennett Show
Vancouver park board commissioner says he is being discriminated against

The Jill Bennett Show

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2025 10:16


Vancouver park board commissioner Jas Virdi says he is being discriminated against after storming out of meeting. Guest: Jas Virdi - ABC Park Board Commissioner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Lynda Steele Show
The Jas Johal Show: April 14, 2025

The Lynda Steele Show

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 39:40


Will the Vancouver Park Board start charging for parking in community centres? GUEST: Brennan Bastyovanszky , Vancouver Park Board Vice-Chair Rant on Park Board considering charging for community centre parking What employers need to know while navigating the U.S/Canada trade war GUEST:  Geoff Mason, Employment and Human Rights Lawyer, and partner at Miller Thomson LLP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Jill Bennett Show
Developing the Jericho Lands, & Park Board approves paid parking at Vancouver community centres!

The Jill Bennett Show

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 34:07


We hear from both sides about a megaproject aiming to bring downtown-style urbanism to a quiet Vancouver neighbourhood. The Vancouver Park Board has officially approved paid parking for Trout Lake and Hillcrest community centres. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck
Canadian Federal Politics, Trump's Tariffs & Vancouver's Election Issues | UnSpun with Jody Vance & George Affleck Ep. 280

UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2025 35:19


Welcome to UnSpun - your go-to podcast and YouTube show for current events. In this episode, Jody Vance and George Affleck dive into a wide range of topics:

The Jill Bennett Show
US tariffs hit hard, Is Eby really endorsing the Federal NDP, and Vancouver Aquatic Centre cuts!

The Jill Bennett Show

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025 34:06


-The US tariffs are already hitting Canada's economy hard, with massive job losses in March....will this continue unabated if the tariffs remain...Diana Gibson Minister of Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation joins the show... -Is Eby really endorsing the NDP? When is Poilievre coming back to BC? Global News Leg Reporter Richard Zussman joins the show to break it all down -The Park Board's recent decision to replace the 50 metre pool at the Vancouver aquatic centre with one half the size at a time when the population is booming, physical activity levels are at historic lows and mental illnesses are increasing.has experts shaking their head, SFU prof in the Faculty of Health sciences weighs in.. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck
Trump Tariffs, Canadian Politics & Vancouver Issues | UnSpun with Jody Vance & George Affleck Ep. 283

UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2025 29:46


Welcome to UnSpun - your go-to podcast and YouTube show for current events. In this episode, Jody Vance and George Affleck delve into an array of headline-making topics:

InForum Minute
Park board to vote on more updates to Fargo pool pricing

InForum Minute

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2025 4:42


Today is Tuesday, March 11. Here are some of the latest headlines from the Fargo, North Dakota area. InForum Minute is produced by Forum Communications and brought to you by reporters from The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead and WDAY TV. For more news from throughout the day, visit InForum.com.

Redeye
City Beat: Council considers plan for major redevelopment of Jericho lands

Redeye

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2025 13:18


Next week, Vancouver City Council will get its first look at the full plan for the massive redevelopment of the Jericho lands, the Park Board will try to make biking in Stanley Park safer and more accessible, the Vancouver School Trustees will consider restoring democracy at their meetings and lots more. Redeye's Ian Mass joins us with his City Beat report.

The Lynda Steele Show
ABC Vancouver Park Board politicians violated transparency policy, Trump's tariffs to start on March 4 & Emergency room closures hit B.C.'s Lower Mainland

The Lynda Steele Show

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2025 48:21


Feb. 24, 2025: Guest host Robin Gill in for Jas Johal Members of Vancouver's ABC party hold internal meetings and align messaging before debates (0:07) Guest: Pete Fry, Vancouver City Councillor Donald Trump's tariffs on schedule, will take effect on March 4th (12:19) Guest: Mackenzie Gray, Ottawa correspondent with Global National Delta Hospital Closures and the messaging around it (18:26) Guest: Jordan Armstrong, Global News Reporter Americans should come to Nanaimo (26:35) Guest: Leonard Krog, Mayor of Nanaimo Metro Vancouver's special board meeting (34:49) Guest: Mike Hurley, Chair of the Metro Vancouver Board and Burnaby Mayor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive
Ken Hughey: Orana Wildlife Park board co-chair on the zoo pausing animal transfers for six months

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2024 4:33 Transcription Available


Christchurch's Orana Wildlife Park is moving forward, after two reviews into allegations of unreported animal deaths and an unsafe workplace. Both found Orana lacked a clear core purpose and vision. It's halting incoming animal transfers for six months, while it adopts all recommendations. Board co-chair Ken Hughey says these reviews reveal what the zoo needs to do to improve conditions. "We're really clear on what we have to do in the culture space - and now we're also clear in the other spaces." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wedge LIVE!
Becka, Budget Vetoes, & Vetaw Horseplay: An Emergency Episode

Wedge LIVE!

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2024 60:45


Because way too much local news is happening all at once, John is joined by Josh Martin for an Emergency Episode. We take up urgent issues like the Minneapolis City Council adopting a budget for 2025 - overriding Mayor Frey's veto in the process; Council Member Vetaw horsing around while accusing others of being "unserious"; Josh discloses a conflict of interest; John admits his embarrassment at how excited he was by Council Member Emily Koski's mayoral campaign announcement speech; and we look ahead to 2025 city council candidates, including the weirdest elected official in Minneapolis, Becka Thompson, announcing she will run for office in a place that is not the part of the city she currently represents on the Park Board. Watch: https://youtube.com/wedgelive Join the conversation: https://bsky.app/profile/wedge.live Support the show: https://patreon.com/wedgelive Wedge LIVE theme song by Anthony Kasper x LaFontsee

The Lynda Steele Show
FIFA scores as Vancouver Park Board approves park use for training

The Lynda Steele Show

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2024 11:09


GUEST: Tom Digby, Vancouver Park Board Commissioner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Dallas Morning News
ERCOT meteorologist warns of elevated chance of severe weather this winter ... and more news

The Dallas Morning News

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2024 5:19


The lead meteorologist for the Texas power grid said Tuesday there is an elevated chance for extreme winter weather similar to the storm that pushed the power grid to the brink of collapse in 2021. In other news, the Vatican says it no longer recognizes an Arlington monastery at the center of a bitter monthslong feud with the Fort Worth bishop over allegations the head nun violated her vow of chastity with a priest. In a statement published Monday on the Fort Worth diocese website, the Vatican called the monastery “extinct” and asked followers to pray for the women to repent. a discussion on how to boost city revenue generated from rowing clubs on White Rock Lake and Bachman Lake put a spotlight, once again, on a unique turf war between the Park Board and the City Council. On Monday, council members told park officials to reassess the city's contracts with the rowing and sailing clubs, come up with ways to raise more dollars and tamp down budgetary pressure. And weight loss drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy are increasingly popular among adults, who have flocked to the new medication as an alternative to the traditional — and often ineffective — advice to “eat less and exercise more.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck
Vancouver Park Board Dissolution, Cabinet Shuffles, and taxes are up and down!

UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2024 31:22


Welcome to UnSpun - your go-to podcast and YouTube show for current events. In this episode of Unspun, Jody Vance and George Affleck dive into the latest on Vancouver's municipal budget, discuss their experiences with social media platforms like Blue Sky and Twitter, and analyze the implications of the recent cabinet shuffle in British Columbia. They also touch on the controversial dissolution of the Vancouver Park Board, the rising property taxes, and share personal insights on current events ranging from local politics to global concerns. All that and more on UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck Visit our website to learn where to watch and listen at UnSpunPodcast.com. If you need to reach out, email george@curvecommunications.com.

Mornings with Simi
Could Vancouverites determine the fate of the park board?

Mornings with Simi

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2024 9:04


Guest: Adriane Carr, Green Vancouver City Councillor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mornings with Simi
Full Show: Talking to strangers, Compassionate care & Fate of the Park Board

Mornings with Simi

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2024 37:23


Should you talk to strangers? Guest: Pete Bombaci, Founder and CEO of Generation Well Could Vancouverites determine the fate of the park board? Guest: Adriane Carr, Green Vancouver City Councillor Will compassionate care improve the homelessness crisis? Guest: Dr. Emmanuelle Bernheim, Full Professor in the Faculty of Law at the University of Ottawa Is ISIS rebuilding its organization? Guest: Jeff Semple, Senior Correspondent for Global News National Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

D Magazine's EarBurner
184: Bobby Abtahi unpacks the raw deal on Fair Park

D Magazine's EarBurner

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2024 28:01


If you listened to the previous episode of EarBurner (and you should), you know that Bobby Abtahi was sitting at the table at the Old Monk as Matt and Tim interviewed Mike Rawlings. When they finished the episode with the former mayor, Abtahi, a former president of the Dallas Park Board, having consumed a statistically significant number of beers, started talking about how the city got into the current mess over the management of Fair Park—at which point Tim and Matt plugged the mics back in and recorded this episode. Abtahi was on the Park Board back in 2018, when it was decided that a nonprofit (Fair Park First) would oversee a new for-profit operator of Fair Park (Spectra, which eventually became the Oak View Group), which operator is now nearly $6 million in the red and asking for a handout.  You know what? It's all very byzantine and boring, and we did a poor job of setting up on the podcast what's at stake and what happened. You should probably just skip this episode.  Remember: print makes the podcast possible. Consider subscribing to D Magazine. 

Minnesota Now
Minneapolis weighs permit system for unlicensed fruit vendors

Minnesota Now

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2024 5:44


By Alfonzo Galvan | Sahan JournalOn a sunny weekend in August, Brittany Rosas homed in her food options near Minnehaha Falls.Several vendors were offering fruit slices with chamoy and tajin, fruit-flavored water and fried wheat pinwheels also known as chicharrones.As Rosas purchased a cup of lemonade for her two kids and a bag of chicharrones, another customer bought a cup of watermelon for $5 from a nearby vendor.The unlicensed vendors were clustered in the high-traffic area near Sea Salt Eatery — and they kept a wary eye out for park police. None wanted to speak on the record.The vendors began appearing at busy parks and highway medians more than a year ago. Efforts by park police and city officials to issue citations only led them to temporarily retreat. Many are asylum-seekers from Ecuador who don't yet have a permit to work legally in the U.S.The city first attempted to address the issue in 2023, according to Minneapolis Health Department spokesperson Scott Wasserman who said they worked with St. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church holding educational classes on how to become a licensed food vendor.But a year later the problem persists.Now two Minneapolis officials are trying another approach. Council Members Jason Chavez and Aurin Chowdhury are developing an ordinance with city staff that would create a license or permit for food vendors to continue selling while being in compliance with city code.“The reality is that right now, folks are not allowed to do it, and they're getting letters saying to stop doing what they're doing,” Chavez said. “And they're being given routes to get permitted, but the permits that exist wouldn't allow them to do what they're doing.”Chavez said unlicensed food vendors can create health risks if fruit and other food isn't properly prepared. He said he is also concerned about the potential of labor abuses or trafficking.“I think a permit can help prevent that, or at least be a part of preventing them from happening,” he said.Several city departments are currently weighing in. Chavez and Chowdhury met with city staff on Friday to determine the proposed ordinance's next steps.After the meeting Chowdhury said an added goal is to create a support system so vendors can access supplies — including carts that store food at the proper temperature — so they can become eligible for a license.In drafting their proposal, the duo said they have to adhere to state laws on food storage and refrigeration.“The hope is next spring, people have a place where they're able to sell and vend freely. They feel supported by our communities, by local government, and we're bringing more people into compliance,” Chowdhury said.For now, an option presented to some vendors in Minneapolis has been to register for the state cottage food producer permit, based on a 2015 state law that allows people to “make and sell certain non-potentially hazardous food and canned goods in Minnesota without a license.”But Chavez said that's a step in the wrong direction.“That isn't going to address the issue. And people might apply, but it isn't actually going to address the root issue that people are struggling with,” Chavez said.A cottage food producer permit could allow vendors to sell homemade baked goods and pickled fruits and vegetables, but it still wouldn't allow them to operate on city sidewalks or in traffic.The issue is one of “equity” according to Chowdhury, who said some vendors don't have the available knowledge or resources because they're still new to the country.Things like licensing or permit fees become barriers for new vendors trying to become compliant.“When it comes to folks that are immigrants, new to our community, that's an incredible barrier. So if we're going to do economic empowerment, that's the barrier that we want to help resolve and so I'm 100% supportive of waiving these fees,” she said.Claudia Lainez, the workers' center director at COPAL, said the nonprofit organization has been monitoring the growth of street vendors across the metro specifically because many of them are undocumented.She said the majority of vendors tend to be women because men, even undocumented, tend to struggle less to find employment. The women have the obstacle of finding child care and that's why street vending is appealing to them.She said access to information in Spanish is a key barrier for those who might want to comply with local rules. “We have had many cases where people ask ‘What can I do?' But no, this information is not accessible in Spanish,” Lainez said.Since the ordinance proposal is still in the early stages, Chavez said there are still many questions.One is whether to establish fixed locations for vendors. Another is how to limit the number of vendors in a given spot.Chavez said some licensed vendors have told his staff that they're losing business due to increased competition. And a major question the council members have addressed is accessibility to information since the vendors are mostly Spanish-speaking.They've said it's important to make the process simple and easy for future vendors, regardless of legal status.Even without documents like Social Security numbers, Chavez said there would be ways for vendors to apply, such as by using an ITIN, or individual taxpayer identification number, which undocumented individuals can use for tax purposes.The IRS website says even undocumented residents are required to file income taxes every year.Chavez said it's crucial to find a solution that protects public health but also acknowledges the pressures that are pushing recent immigrants to sell food in public spaces.“I'll just center the humanity aspect that these people are just trying to make a living,” he said. Many of the vendors are “literally just trying to pay their rent and pay for their life.”Pushback from licensed vendorsThe presence of the vendors has sparked concern and complaints, especially from licensed vendors.At a Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board meeting in early August, Michael Auciello, owner of Brooklyn Mike's Italian Ice cart, said he was tired of “illegal vendors” coming and opening fruit stands and cutting into his revenue. Auciello said he's seen about a 50 percent drop in revenue this year as unlicensed vendors pushed into city parks.“A lot of the food trucks out there and vendors have given up. They're selling their trucks. They don't want nothing to do with this baloney no more,” Auciello said.According to him, vendors have to buy a daily permit to operate at city parks, and some parks only allow up to two permits. The daily permits are $35 on weekdays and $100 on the weekends.But some days this summer the parks he's worked at have had up to five different vendors, even though the cap was two.He's complained to the Minneapolis Park Police and the Park Board with limited success.Chavez said Minneapolis police officers are no longer giving citations to unlicensed vendors.“They give them a paper with resources, because a lot of them also need more support beyond just being able to sell some food on the streets,” he said.Park Police spokeswoman Robin Smothers said they also haven't given out any citations to any unlicensed vendor but clarified that spotted vendors are not allowed to operate uninterrupted.Auciello said he's seen Park Police confront unlicensed vendors but not escort them away.“Dear God, I wish,” Auciello said. “I think it's not fair to the licensed vendors.”An ordinance passed by the city wouldn't automatically affect how parks operate, according to Chavez.“The Park Board has to make their own decisions on if they're going to allow people at their parks but at city streets we can make a program to allow some of these individuals to be able to sell fruit or whatever we decide with these permits,” Chavez said.The Minneapolis Park Board still has final say on who can sell on their property.Currently, only a mobile food vendor licensed with the City of Minneapolis can apply for a daily permit to operate at the parks.On Friday, Chowdhury said there's been ongoing talks with the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board.“Our biggest goal right now with MPRB is to be proactive and build a really strong partnership and relationship, because at the end of the day, we want the same things. We want people in compliance and able to be entrepreneurs in our city,” she said.

The Lynda Steele Show
Polarization in B.C. politics, Vancouver Park Board continues the fight to modernize its mandate & affordability in B.C.

The Lynda Steele Show

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2024 51:36


Polarization in B.C. politics - view from the front line (0:34) Guest: Aman Singh, BC NDP MLA for Richmond/Queensborough Vancouver Park Board continues the fight to modernize its mandate (13:30) Guest: Tom Digby, Park Board Commissioner The Rustad Rebate - the key to housing affordability in B.C.? (20:32) Guest: John Rustad, leader of the B.C. Conservatives 2024 Grey Cup Festival tickets go on sale! (36:22) Guest: Riley Wiwchar, Executive Director of the 2024 Grey Cup Festival Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Lynda Steele Show
The Vancouver Park Board continues the fight to modernize its mandate

The Lynda Steele Show

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2024 8:22


The Vancouver Park Board continues the fight to modernize its mandate. Guest: Tom Digby - Green Party Vancouver Park Board Commissioner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cambie Report
E3-814 Did a Global News question kill the Park Board?

Cambie Report

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2024 56:00


Council & Park Board drama, housing targets and no fire stations in my backyard

The Lynda Steele Show
Vancouver Park Board sets new swimwear rules

The Lynda Steele Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2024 10:31


Guest: Brennan Bastyovanszky, Vancouver Park Board Chair Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Lynda Steele Show
The Full Show: The B.C Lions home opener tomorrow, The Week That Was in BC Politics & Vancouver Park Board declares war on goose poop

The Lynda Steele Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2024 47:29


The B.C Lions home opener kicks off against the Calgary Stampeders Duane Vienneau, President of the B.C Lions The Week That Was in BC Politics Keith Baldrey, Global BC Legislative Bureau Chief  Vancouver Park Board declares war on goose poop Dana McDonald, Environmental Stewardship Coordinator with the Vancouver Park Board How is West Vancouver responding to B.C's zoning legislation? Mark Sager, District of West Vancouver Mayor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bards of the Board
Just a Walk in the Park! Dog Park Board Game Review | EP 21

Bards of the Board

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2024 75:09


Do you love dogs?? Do you love cute art in a board game? If you answered yes to one or both of those questions than do we have a great game for you!! In today's video we are talking about Dog Park a game where you recruit dogs into your kennel to take them on luxurious walks through the park! Dog Park is a mid-weight, competitive set-collection and point-to-point movement game in which players take on the role of dog walkers who recruit, walk, and care for their dogs over four rounds. What do the bards think??You'll have to watch to find out!You can find Dog Park for yourself at:hhttps://amzn.to/3KJXieIJason and Robbie have the goal of introducing non-gamers to the amazing world of tabletop gaming. With over 35 years of modern board gaming experience, we strive to open newer gamers to a variety of games that may be fun and exciting for them. Whether it's the theme, mechanics, or length of the game, we hope to demystify the negative stigma that often accompanies tabletop gaming and help players realize the tabletop gaming world is for everyone!We hope you accompany us on this journey … and join us at the table!Be sure to follow us on Instagram as well!https://www.instagram.com/bards_of_the_board/Chapters:0:00 Intro2:20 What We've Been Playing21:30 Dog Park1:03:30 Cookie Scale1:12:00 Final Thoughts

Garage Logic
3/12 State Trooper Ryan Londregan should never have been arrested much less charged with murder. Mpls park board ups the ante

Garage Logic

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2024 83:38


Legislators propose a bill to deal with the mental health affects of climate change. State Trooper Ryan Londregan should never have been arrested much less charged with murder. Mpls park board ups the ante. It now cost almost a million dollars for 8 days of skating. Johnny Heidt with guitar news.Heard On The Show:Domestic call in Oakdale results in gunfire exchange, standoff; suspect in custodySocial justice group makes pitch for Minneapolis to ‘cancel ShotSpotter'Consumer prices rose 0.4% in February and 3.2% from a year ago Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Garage Logic
3/12 State Trooper Ryan Londregan should never have been arrested much less charged with murder. Mpls park board ups the ante

Garage Logic

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2024 83:38


Legislators propose a bill to deal with the mental health affects of climate change. State Trooper Ryan Londregan should never have been arrested much less charged with murder. Mpls park board ups the ante. It now cost almost a million dollars for 8 days of skating. Johnny Heidt with guitar news. Heard On The Show: Domestic call in Oakdale results in gunfire exchange, standoff; suspect in custody Social justice group makes pitch for Minneapolis to ‘cancel ShotSpotter' Consumer prices rose 0.4% in February and 3.2% from a year ago Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices