A window fell from the 59th floor of the Trump Tower, on West Georgia Street.
Anchor Edits
Late night patios
Vancouver has decided to extend patio hours an extra this year in response to good behaviour from last year.
Where journalism is heading
Great example of laying out an online article incorporating audio, and visually stunning photos as a background.
http://projects.aljazeera.com/2014/tangier-island/
One story using satellites to pinpoint problems in New Orleans is very useful.
Brief comment about oil for Vice Magazine
A brief stand up about jobs in Alberta, and the marketing coming out of BC to convince people to return.
TV News Demo
A brief two-story demo with a quick live hit in the middle. I include a globe graphic at the beginning to illustrate where I started from.
LNG not in the budget
THERE WERE MANY TOPICS DISCUSSED YESTERDAY AT THE VANCOUVER BOARD OF TRADE, BUT HOW THE MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR LNG PROJECTS WILL AFFECT THE OUTCOME OF FUTURE BUDGETS WAS NOT ONE OF THEM.
Ban PDA?
Burnaby Mayoral candidate Sylvia Gung says that Public Displays of Affection sends the wrong messege to young people and can lead to sexual violence. She hopes to ban everything from kissing to hand holding in public if she gets elected.
Originally published on October 16, 2014
Ashes to burials
Vancouver burial plots are becoming limited within city cemeteries. Prices are rising for plots, which is having an affect on BC becoming the leading province of cremation.
Originally published October 14, 2014
The Toronto Raptors hearing noise in Vancouver
The Toronto Raptors came to Vancouver for a sold out pre-season game against the Sacramento Kings. The energy and atmosphere resembled that of a playoff game.
The question now remains – when will Vancouver once again have it’s own professional basketball team?
Originally published October 10, 2014
Robson Street store closures
Robson Street is no longer a place for small privately owned retailers. Large scale brands are becoming the norm along the busy shopping district.
Originally published May 14, 2014
For The Record: ISIS knocking on Turkey’s door
Ceyaln Ozbudak, is a Turkish and Middle East political analyst, Executive Director of Building Bridges, an Istanbul-based NGO, and columnist for Al Arabiya English.
I spoke with her from Turkey, about Syrian refugees, the proximity of the war, and the decision to stay away from battle.
Originally aired November 4, 2014
