Yaletown Business Improvement Association News

Yaletown BIA News | April 16.07

Issue: 4

Dear Yaletown BIA Member,

A new high profile event in Yaletown, an update on the lobbying the BIA has been doing to increase the patio sizes in the area...and an opportunity to give blood. Lot's of info packed into this edition of the YBIA News.

Behind the Spin: Fraser @ the OPUS

April 24, May 10, June 7, 2007

New to the West Coast by popular demand, the Fraser Institute's Behind the Spin: Fraser @ OPUS series will launch in Vancouver on April 24th at the stylish Opus Lounge in Yaletown

The first three exciting events featuring Ross McKitrick, Hon. David Wilkins and Marc Emery address some of the most significant issues of our time: global warming, drug prohibition, and a discussion of Canada/US relations in a private conversation with the US Ambassador to Canada. These events, limited to a select audience by invitation and referral only, will offer you unique and exclusive access to the opinion-makers whose leadership on key topics informs the news and public debate. Visit our website to find out more and get the link to register.

Blood Donor Clinic
Canadian Blood Services is coming to your neighbourhood! Join us for a blood donor clinic at the Roundhouse Community Centre on Wednesday April 18th from 2pm to 8pm. Blood donation is a great way to show you care - and one donation can save 3 lives! The entire donation process takes approximately one hour. Please call us at 1 888 2 DONATE.
And don't forget....we have cookies!

Spring 2007 Publications Deadline is
April 17th

2007 Yaletown map

Call the YBIA at (604) 683-7473 to reserve your space today in both the Patio & Style Guide and the Yaletown Map!

Expansion of Sidewalk Patio Program

This Policy Report dated
March 30, 2007, will be
considered by Vancouver
City Council's Standing Committee on Transportation and Traffic at its meeting on:
DATE: Tuesday, April 17
TIME: 9:30 a.m.
PLACE: Council Chamber
Third Floor, City Hall
The report is available for pick up at the City Clerk's
Office, 3rd Floor, 453 West 12th Ave., as well as at:www.vancouver.ca

Yaletown Business Improvement Association
604-683-7473 | www.yaletowninfo.com