The Zoo Zhop is a combined record store and performance space at 223 Main Street, which has held concerts by local and touring bands since 2009. Last…

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The Zoo Zhop is a combined record store and performance space at 223 Main Street, which has held concerts by local and touring bands since 2009.

Last summer, Vancouver Fire & Rescue Services delivered a Notice of Violation asking us to make four minor alterations to the interior of the Zoo Zhop. We did that, and everything proceeded just fine. Until… this past Thursday, May 30, they returned unannounced and served a new Notice of Violation, asking us to “please not use this premise for conerts [sic]” and also to make 14 further alterations to the space. We had a concert scheduled for the next night and did not cancel it, thinking we would be given more than 24 hours to comply with the previous requests. Sure enough, the fire department returned, again demanding we “stop temporary activities - no shows, concerts” and this time threatening to “shutter” the building.

After nearly four years of holding concerts, why are we suddenly being asked to stop? Did the law change, or is the fire department selectively enforcing old laws? We will happily make the 14 minor alterations as requested, but we don’t think it’s reasonable to stop holding concerts completely. Music is not a crime, and our venue is a valuable resource for the local community that should be allowed to continue.

If you agree and want to help, please email mayorandcouncil@vancouver.ca, fill out the Vancouver Fire & Rescue Services feedback form at http://vancouver.ca/your-government/send-feedback-about-fire-and-rescue-services.aspx, sign our petition at https://www.change.org/petitions/vancouver-fire-rescue-services-vancouver-city-hall-work-with-the-individuals-at-the-zoo-zhop-to-allow-events-to-continue and spread the word through online and mainstream media.

Thank you for your ongoing support. Please sign the petition below and share it with friends.

You want a legal all-ages venue in Vancouver? We can’t do it without your help! Specifically, tomorrow (Saturday May 25), we need some peeps to do a bit of physical labour. No skills required, just drop by and pull up yr sleeves! Any time between 10am and 4pm at 1739 Venables. More info at: https://www.facebook.com/events/159091937596952/

TOMORROW IS ELECTION DAY! Are you ready? Yesterday we posted some ‘interesting’ quotes from various candidates. As promised, here is an ‘alternative’ set of ‘interesting’ quotes:

“The Green Party can’t explain the situation. We would change the liquor legislation. […] The Liquor legislation in this province should be modernized.” - Green Party, Central Campaign Office

“The BC NDP’s platform includes a commitment to undertake a comprehensive review to modernize BC’s liquor laws. If the NDP forms the next government, we would be interested in hearing your ideas for addressing this issue.” - NDP, Central Campaign Office

“we should take a look at liberalizing regulations on where performance can be held. This would most likely need to go hand in hand with modernization of liquor licensing regulations. But I am open to a variety of models here, as I believe live performance is one of the key ingredients to creating a shared cultural umbrella, and is therefore worth supporting.” - Damir Wallener, Conservative Party, Cowichan Valley

“Aside from preventing teenagers from accessing alcohol and any other legal restrictions on venues hosting all-ages events, Today’s BC Liberals believe that decisions about children and teenagers attending live music events are best left to parents and families.” - BC Liberal Party, Central Campaign Office

“our social liquor laws are badly outdated and can be changed  I believe people should be able to attend any music function no matter what age regardless if some people of age are drinking. Its good for families” - Brunie Brunie, Independent, Nanaimo

“I think that we have more problems because we have strict laws against consumption of liquor by youth in North America, where in Europe laws are more liberal. I think that without youth being able to attend it is harder for newer and more innovative acts to break out. If elected, I would work to get rid of all unjust and unnecessary laws” - Ryan Conroy, Green Party, North Vancouver - Lonsdale

“The laws have to be changed and updated.  If children were exposed to adults drinking sensibly and in a relaxed, safe, entertaining environment, they might be less likely to abuse alcohol when old enough to consume it.   I am not a drinker but I don’t think the law is reasonable.” - Terry Platt, NDP, West Vancouver - Capilano

“antiquated liquor laws are not serving society anymore.  Why a venue cannot put on both all ages and 19+ shows is a result of red tape and that needs to change.  Compare BC to Europe where younger teens are able to attend these venues.  These countries experience a healthier attitude towards alcohol in general.” - Duane Nickull, Conservative Party, Vancouver Point Grey

“I think it is ridicules that the BC Liberals made all ages events illegal in BC for venues that hold a liquor-primary license. […] people are banned from events because of misguided liquor laws implemented by the BC Liberals. These rules will not solve the problem for-which they have been designed. […] I do not think age restrictions at events will effectively reduce under-age drinking. If given the opportunity, I will propose changes to the Liquor Control and Licensing Act” - Matthew Pedley, Green Party, Vancouver - Fairview

“liquor laws shouldn’t make people roll their eyes.” - Nicolas Simons, NDP, Powell River - Sunshine Coast

“Banning citizens under 19 has no reasonable basis.” - Gary Young, Independent, Cariboo - Chilcotin

“we have archaic liquor laws stemming from the age of Prohibition! These laws make it a pain for venue owners to provide more all-ages events in licensed facilities.” - Susan Low, Green Party, Esquimalt - Royal Roads

“it would be great to open up live music venues to a young crowd.” - Elizabeth Rosenau, NDP, Maple Ridge - Pitt Meadows

“Age restrictions are not ethical for merely attending shows.” - Duane Nickull, Conservative Party, Vancouver Point Grey

“There is no reasonable explanation. Current liquour laws should be changed to allow all people to participate in these events providing they are not drinking under age.” - Terry Teather, Green Party, New Westminster

“I don’t think they should be age restricted.” - Kerry Lynn, BC Excalibur Party, Abbotsford West

“Years ago, when I was visiting in Ireland, I remember that the whole family could go to a local pub and enjoy the music. There were drinking age restrictions and intolerance for drunkenness but there was also a sense that everyone was welcome and could be accommodated. Recently, in Victoria, I was setting up a luncheon for the Churchill Foundation VI and the majority wanted to go to the Bengal Room at the Empress.  That would mean that our 17 year old Board member could not go to the meeting!  How silly is that.  We had to change venues and several of the folks decided not to attend.” - Mayo McDonough, Green Party, Nanaimo - North Cowichan

“The BC NDP has spoken out against the piecemeal approach to changing liquor regulations that has been taken, including the recent changes made in November 2012 that impacted all ages events.” - NDP, Central Campaign Office

“My family and I attend several music festivals a year, and what typically happens is the of-age folks get an extra wristband at the gate. This makes enforcement on the alcohol side straight forward. Perhaps we could move to a similar model for club-like venues.” - Damir Wallener, Conservative Party, Cowichan Valley

“The existing laws have nothing to do with public safety, morality or control of minors and everything to do with maximizing control and picking winners and losers via limited prohibition and licensing. We would change the legislation. […] I would prefer to see the ability of a parent to take responsibility for a minor at an event rather than have the event be restricted based on age.” - Chris George, Green Party, Shuswap

“age restrictions take away our right to use discretion both as patrons and hosts of music events.” - Carlos Serra, Green Party, Juan de Fuca

“I believe that venues should not restrict young people based on the availability of alcohol, but rather on the venue’s ability to police the dispensing of such alcohol.” - Kevin Mitchell, Independent, Fort Langley - Aldergrove

“I have spent a fair bit of time in the province of Quebec where the Liquor laws are more relaxed. Based on what I have seen there i can see no reason why our laws should be so restrictive.  In fact I recently went to a concert in the commodore which I wanted to take my 17 year old son too as well but alas…….” - Tim Binnema, Green Party, Surrey - Fleetwood

“Last year, New Democrats stood with community partners and businesses, like Vancouver’s The Rio and Denman Theatre, to successfully fight for amendments to liquor regulations that would save some of Vancouver’s oldest cultural venues and help ensure community-supported small businesses like The Rio can continue to thrive.” - NDP, Central Campaign Office

“I would make it much easier for venues to get a liquor licence” - Jeremy Gustafson, Independent, Vancouver - Mount Pleasant

“If the NDP forms the next government, we would be happy to meet with you to discuss ways in which we can work together to support community-based live music venues.” - NDP, Central Campaign Office

“I am all for supporting the growth of British Columbian culture, and would like to see funding for music venues, as well as more tour and recording funding for independent BC bands.” - Ryan Conroy, Green Party, North Vancouver - Lonsdale

“The average musician spends thousands of hours just to prepare for their first live event.  The very definition of a musician is someone who nowadays puts $5,000 in a $500 car to drive 100 kilometers to a gig to earn $50.  That has to change.  I am a musician and I will stand up for our rights.” - Duane Nickull, Conservative Party, Vancouver Point Grey

“arts and culture is an incredibly important sector in British Columbia, and Today’s BC Liberals have demonstrated our commitment to it by launching BC Creative Futures, a strategy to support sustainable, long-term success for British Columbia’s creative sector. […] A key part of the strategy is a $6.25 million increase in arts and culture funding for this fiscal year, including a $5.25 million boost to the BC Arts Council. This raises the BC Arts Council budget to $24 million, its highest ever from government.” - BC Liberal Party, Central Campaign Office

“we are increasing support for the BC Arts Council to $29 million annually” - NDP, Central Campaign Office

“any public venues should be at no cost for local live music.”  - Gary Young, Independent, Cariboo - Chilcotin

“I am in favour of government supporting the arts.  Art, music, theatre gives pleasure to daily life. It is therapeutic.” - Terry Platt, NDP, West Vancouver - Capilano

“Providing venues is a great way to encourage community involvement.” - Chris George, Green Party, Shuswap

“I see a role for government to promote artists, which enhance communities and improve our quality of life.  Live music has never been more important in our communities.”  - Nicolas Simons, NDP, Powell River - Sunshine Coast

“check my web” - Brunie Brunie, Independent, Nanaimo

The election is the day after tomorrow! If you don’t know who you’re voting for yet, time is running out. Here is a selection of quotes from the all-candidates survey we did on local music issues. We’re non-partisan and won’t be telling you who to vote for, so we’ll just say that these quotes are ‘interesting.’ We’ll have a ‘alternative’ set of ‘interesting’ quotes tomorrow. 

“There are no age restrictions on music events.”  - Tom Birch, Conservative Party, Shuswap

“The Green Party does not have a position on the ethics of age limitations. (It might be the case that age restrictions are appropriate based on the content of the presentation, just as age restrictions are applied to some movies.)” - Green Party Central Campaign Office

“The most probable concern is that at some music concert venues, especially larger events, single event promotions, and/or events particularly appealing to a younger audience, it will be difficult, if not impossible, to ensure that no one under the age of 19 is served and that the laws or liquor licensing terms are respected.”  - Chris Wilson, NDP, Coquitlam - Burke Mountain

“Any event held in a liquor primary establishment must meet the terms of the liquor license.  A venue that holds a liquor primary license mainly serves liquor, not food, and must meet certain requirements, whether it is a bar, a pub or a live music venue.  One of the terms of that license is that minors cannot be present, to help ensure only adults consume alcohol.” - BC Liberal Party, Central Campaign Office

“When liquor is sold then age restrictions are not only ethical, but required. […] Revisiting the liquor laws, with respect to age restrictions, is not currently on my agenda.” - Moe Gill, Independent, Abbotsford West

“the restriction is to insure that minors are not able to readily access alcohol.” - Shane Kennedy, Conservative Party, Coquitlam Burke Mountain

“Our government has worked with the public and industry to modernize B.C.’s liquor regulations and promote local enterprise.  Many existing liquor laws date back 100 years or more so our work is not done.  We will continue to eliminate outdated regulations and support efforts to create local jobs while balancing public safety concerns.  Today’s BC Liberals will consult both with industry and the public to bring further modernization to British Columbia’s liquor licencing regime.” - BC Liberal Party, Central Campaign Office

“If the NDP forms the next government, there will be broad consultation on the changes that could go into a new, modernized framework. […] A few of the measures we have already proposed in this regard include allowing artisan distilleries to directly distribute to licensees, and reducing their LDB mark up – these measures are intended to help this promising, award winning sector reach its full potential. The BC NDP also were key advocates in changing regulations to break down interprovincial barriers for online sales of wine for personal consumption” - NDP Central Campaign Office

“I think we will be looking at the red tape (the real red tape, not the important safeguards) faced by craft brewers, distillers and wineries.”  - Nicolas Simons, NDP, Powell River - Sunshine Coast

“we do see a need for age restrictions for certain ‘adult oriented’ venues such as restricted movies or those activities where young people’s values may be unduly influenced.” - Terry Teather, Green Party, New Westminster

“I am not 100 percent sure why they are banned from the venues. However i think it looks more to the fact that there is liquor being served and they don’t want under age people to be around it because they might have access to it.” - Kerry Lynn, BC Excalibur Party, Abbotsford West

“They are banned because there is alcohol being served.” - Tom Birch, Conservative Party, Shuswap

“Earlier this year, the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch decided to act on numerous complaints from police, local governments, teachers and parents who were concerned that teenagers were drinking alcohol to excess before, after and during all-ages events held at de-licensed bars and nightclubs, in part because these venues are most often associated with alcohol.  The Branch believed that other locations are readily available for these events that aren’t typically connected with alcohol, such as community halls, gymnasiums and hotel ballrooms. Today’s BC Liberals believe that anything we can do to prevent teenage drinking and overconsumption is worth it, particularly if lives are saved as result.” - BC Liberal Party, Central Campaign Office

“Aside from preventing teenagers from accessing alcohol and any other legal restrictions on venues hosting all-ages events, Today’s BC Liberals believe that decisions about children and teenagers attending live music events are best left to parents and families.” - BC Liberal Party, Central Campaign Office

“younger folks are kept out due to concerns about underage alcohol consumption. Promoters/venues could move to an all-ages model, but in this province, in the Lower Mainland, that generally means no alcohol sales.” - Damir Wallener, Conservative Party, Cowichan Valley

“Subsidizing community-based live music venues is not part of our current platform.” - NDP Central Campaign Office

“we are unlikely to start subsidizing live music venues.” - BC Liberal Party, Central Campaign Office

“In my opinion, there is no need to build a purpose-built live music venue.” - Moe Gill, Independent, Abbotsford West

“As far as we know, governments – both provincial and local – do subsidize at least some small community-based live music venues – park band shells; school gyms and auditoria, community centres, etc.” - Green Party Central Campaign Office

“I think there are many venues already provided at subsidized rates.” - Matthew Pedley, Green Party, Vancouver - Fairview

“I am the only musician of note running in the current election.” - Duane Nickull, Conservative Party, Vancouver Point Grey

In the weeks leading up to the May 14 BC Provincial Election, we’re posting candidates’ responses to a questionnaire we sent out on local music issues.

NICHOLAS SIMONS, NDP, POWELL RIVER – SUNSHINE COAST

NS: To summarize, liquor laws shouldn’t make people roll their eyes.

SA: Under existing liquor laws, British Columbians under age 19 are not allowed into many live music venues. That’s 20% of our population! In your own words, could you please explain why these people are banned from attending concerts?

NS: I’m a musician turned politician (with a stint as President of Sunshine Coast Arts Council and Director of a FN Health Services). I think our liquor laws are outdated and aimed at the lowest common denominator in our society. I’ve talked a lot with people about the need for reform. I am a huge fan of live music -my riding is home to many bands, good venues etc. Your question could also be “will you let us help you re-design laws to promote live music”? I would answer yes.

SA: Do you believe age restrictions on attending live music events are ethical? If elected, what would you do differently?

NS: I don’t know if I would use “ethical”. I’m not justifying the restriction, but there are age restrictions for driving, movies, voting, armed services…yes, I see an element of hypocrisy.

SA: Both the Liberal and NDP platforms call for BC’s liquor laws to be modernized. What does modernization mean? What changes do you see taking place?

NS: Would you be willing to provide input into the reform of liquor laws? Modernizing I suppose, means basing them on modern, adult, intelligent values. I remember a voice student of my father’s telling me she got a ticket because she had a glass of wine with her fiancée on a picnic under a weeping willow tree in Stratford Ont. I knew the law wasn’t aimed at her -she was a soprano. Liquor laws shouldn’t make people roll their eyes. I think we will be looking at the red tape (the real red tape, not the important safeguards) faced by craft brewers, distillers and wineries.

SA: Government funding currently pays for many amazing public spaces in BC such as parks, schools, stadiums, hospitals, and libraries. Do you think it would also be reasonable for government to subsidize small community-based live music venues, or should these facilities have to compete on the free market?

NS: When I see government money going to corporate sports conglomerates, “spirit squares of debatable value, partisan advertising, and a self-aggrandizing foreign newspaper’s movie awards etc, I see a role for government to promote artists, which enhance communities and improve our quality of life. Live music has never been more important in our communities.

SA: Why should someone from the independent music community vote for you?

NS: Well, I’m a double-gold (RIAA) cellist; I’ve taught and performed and recorded with almost every genre of music -my father was a musician, two siblings make a living as musicians, three others play when they can…so to answer, vote for the NDP -we know it’s not all about corporate music. I have always included live music in my campaigns. Thanks and have a great day. I’m on fb and twitter @nicholassimons.

In the weeks leading up to the May 14 BC Provincial Election, we’re posting candidates’ responses to a questionnaire we sent out on local music issues.

DAMIR WALLENER, CONSERVATIVE PARTY, COWICHAN VALLEY

DW: Thanks for reaching out on this issue. While I am now stumbling into middle age, I’m not so old that I don’t remember struggling to attend gigs where, technically, I shouldn’t have been allowed to. I even remember being kept out of places as a performer, because even “the talent” needed to be of-age to get in the building.

SA: Under existing liquor laws, British Columbians under age 19 are not allowed into many live music venues. That’s 20% of our population! In your own words, could you please explain why these people are banned from attending concerts?

DW: The boilerplate answer is that younger folks are kept out due to concerns about underage alcohol consumption. Promoters/venues could move to an all-ages model, but in this province, in the Lower Mainland, that generally means no alcohol sales. And no alcohol sales make the economics of live performance challenging, to say the least. Note this is an explanation of how we have ended up where we are, not an expression of where I believe we should be.

SA: Do you believe age restrictions on attending live music events are ethical? If elected, what would you do differently?

DW: My family and I attend several music festivals a year, and what typically happens is the of-age folks get an extra wristband at the gate. This makes enforcement on the alcohol side straight forward. Perhaps we could move to a similar model for club-like venues. This is just one idea, I’m sure folks with practical on the ground experience could come up with other ways that meet the consumption concern without having to constantly check everybody’s ID, which is obviously impractical.

SA: Both the Liberal and NDP platforms call for BC’s liquor laws to be modernized. Do you think that’s a good idea? What changes should be made?

DW: I support a full revamp of all liquor laws/regulations, from production, to licensing, to distribution, to sale, to enforcement, and even to taxation. While I appreciate that many BCers have concerns about the social impacts of alcohol consumption, the reality is the rest of the world has figured out how to let us buy a bottle of wine in the grocery store (to give one example). I am confident our smart, educated populace can likewise figure out a way to handle it.

SA: Government funding currently pays for many amazing public spaces in BC such as parks, schools, stadiums, hospitals, and libraries. Do you think it would also be reasonable for government to subsidize small community-based live music venues, or should these facilities have to compete on the free market?

DW: My current thinking is that rather than move to a subsidized model for small venues, we should take a look at liberalizing regulations on where performance can be held. This would most likely need to go hand in hand with modernization of liquor licensing regulations. But I am open to a variety of models here, as I believe live performance is one of the key ingredients to creating a shared cultural umbrella, and is therefore worth supporting.

SA: Why should someone from the independent music community vote for you?

DW: Ah, the payoff question.  At the end of the day, the surest way to ensure a vibrant, thriving artistic scene (music or otherwise) is to ensure we have a prosperous society. The way to do that is to have government that spends prudently and creates and environment for small businesses to blossom. Currently, only the BC Conservatives are committed to this. Going further…in my mind, someone starting a band or launching on an independent movie, as examples, is really creating a startup company. We have a variety of programs/tools to support startup companies in, say, technology - perhaps it is time to at least look at expanding those programs to include artistic/cultural “companies”. It is early days on this, and I’m not sure what it would look like at the end of the process, but I would like to see us at least consider such an approach. Let’s start the conversation, and see where it leads.

In the weeks leading up to the May 14 BC Provincial Election, we’re posting candidates’ responses to a questionnaire we sent out on local music issues.

TOM BIRCH, CONSERVATIVE PARTY, SHUSWAP

SA: Under existing liquor laws, British Columbians under age 19 are not allowed into many live music venues. That’s 20% of our population! In your own words, could you please explain why these people are banned from attending concerts?

TB: They are banned because there is alcohol being served. 

SA: Do you believe age restrictions on attending live music events are ethical? If elected, what would you do differently?

TB: There are no age restrictions on music events. The restrictions are on events where alcohol is served. 

SA: Both the Liberal and NDP platforms call for BC’s liquor laws to be modernized. Do you think that’s a good idea? What changes should be made?

TB: I am not opposed to looking at updating it but I have no current position on what if any changes would be made. 

SA: Government funding currently pays for many amazing public spaces in BC such as parks, schools, stadiums, hospitals, and libraries. Do you think it would also be reasonable for government to subsidize small community-based live music venues, or should these facilities have to compete on the free market?

TB: They should be funded by the people attending.

SA: Why should someone from the independent music community vote for you?

TB: If they want new gov’t subsidies for music and special treatment for their special interest group they shouldn’t vote for me. If they want responsible gov’t that will manage spending to ensure we are taking care of education and healthcare and keeping taxes low so that companies can grow and create jobs then they should vote for me for the same reasons everyone else is voting for me.

In the weeks leading up to the May 14 BC Provincial Election, we’re posting candidates’ responses to a questionnaire we sent out on local music issues.

Mayo McDonough, GREEN PARTY, Nanaimo-North Cowichan
***Mayo signed our petition***

Mayo didn’t answer our questionnaire, but did send along the following note: 

I admire your ability to focus attention on your issue and get sold media coverage and good support.

Years ago, when I was visiting in Ireland, I remember that the whole family could go to a local pub and enjoy the music. There were drinking age restrictions and intolerance for drunkenness but there was also a sense that everyone was welcome and could be accommodated.

Recently, in Victoria, I was setting up a luncheon for the Churchill Foundation VI and the majority wanted to go to the Bengal Room at the Empress. That would mean that our 17 year old Board member could not go to the meeting! How silly is that. We had to change venues and several of the folks decided not to attend. 

So I believe you have triggered a reform area much bigger than restrictions to enjoying live music — but it is about respect for people and reasonable methods to reduce potential risk of harm in public situations.

You convinced me to sign your petition!

In the weeks leading up to the May 14 BC Provincial Election, we’re posting candidates’ responses to a questionnaire we sent out on local music issues.

CHRIS GEORGE, GREEN PARTY, SHUSWAP

SA: Under existing liquor laws, British Columbians under age 19 are not allowed into many live music venues. That’s 20% of our population! In your own words, could you please explain why these people are banned from attending concerts?

CG: The Green Party can’t explain the situation. We would change the liquor legislation. It is hard to add anything to this. The existing laws have nothing to do with public safety, morality or control of minors and everything to do with maximizing control and picking winners and losers via limited prohibition and licensing. We would change the legislation.

SA: Do you believe age restrictions on attending live music events are ethical? If elected, what would you do differently?

CG: The Green Party does not have a position on the ethics of age limitations. (It might be the case that age restrictions are appropriate based on the content of the presentation, just as age restrictions are applied to some movies.) We would welcome input from organizations such as the Safe Amplification Site Society, and we would certainly want to discuss the issue after receiving input from the Society and others. Age restrictions, as pointed out, may be appropriate in limited circumstances. I would prefer to see the ability of a parent to take responsibility for a minor at an event rather than have the event be restricted based on age.

SA: Both the Liberal and NDP platforms call for BC’s liquor laws to be modernized. Do you think that’s a good idea? What changes should be made?

CG: The Liquor legislation in this province should be modernized. No party should make any changes without consulting citizens generally and those in the industries that would be effected by changes to legislation. Participatory democracy requires consultation and decision making be devolved to those who are most affected by the decision.

SA: Government funding currently pays for many amazing public spaces in BC such as parks, schools, stadiums, hospitals, and libraries. Do you think it would also be reasonable for government to subsidize small community-based live music venues, or should these facilities have to compete on the free market?

CG: As far as we know, governments – both provincial and local – do subsidize at least some small community-based live music venues – park band shells; school gyms and auditoria, community centres, etc. We would need to know more about this issue. I would also like more info, but this seems like a no brainer. If government is encouraging the arts in communities it is good for communities. Providing venues is a great way to encourage community involvement.

SA: Why should someone from the independent music community vote for you?

CG: The Green Party campaign is founded on our commitment to:
• strong local economies that favour local artisans, craftspeople, and artists. We favour local entrepreneurship, including the independent music community.
• healthy people, healthy places. We want to assure strong communities across the province, and these are often the favoured homes of people in the independent music community.
• government we can be proud of. There is so much legislation in B.C. that needs to be modernized. Your survey has made reference to some of it. We want a government that deals effectively with contemporary issues, not one that is still relying on legislation from the 1950’s.
People from the independent music community should independently meet me and try my ideas on for size. Start with my campaign page on Facebook: facebook.com/BCGreenShuswap