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Summary of issues surrounding the Edgwater Casino expansion plan
UPDATE: here is a fuller summary of issues with the Edgewater Casino expansion (PDF with hyperlinks). This post is for those interested in some of the more technical details surrounding the Edgewater...
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Testimony of US professor Robert Goodman, non-partisan expert on gambling,...
This is a long video, but engaging and worth watching. It focuses to some extent on the impacts of gambling when it is placed near residential areas, but it is full of information relevant to any...
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When a small Richmond, B.C. casino expanded to become River Rock…
Here’s what happened when Richmond, B.C.’s small Bridgeport Casino expanded to become the River Rock Casino. Vancouver Sun, October 25, 2007. Also see “Richmond sees rash of casino-related crime” on...
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Edgewater mega-casino fact sheet
THE RAW FACTS ABOUT PARAGON GAMING’S PROPOSED EDGEWATER CASINO EXPANSION AT B.C. PLACE ABOUT THE PROJECT Connection with B.C. Place Stadium: direct link to stadium attendees, with a separated walkway...
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Unified in Action – Vancouver churches oppose casino expansion
The following is an historic letter from major downtown Vancouver churches in opposition to the expansion of the Edgewater Casino. The churches are St. Andrew’s Wesley, Central Presbyterian Church,...
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Nathan Edelson, Former Vancouver City Planner-Presentation to Council
Presentation to City Council Opposing Casino Nathan Edelson March 14, 2011 As some of you may recall, I am a former Vancouver City Planner. Like former Councillors Ladner, Puil and Ford, I am not from...
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How Vancouverites feel about gambling expansion: the real numbers
Graphic above is from the Justason report (see below) 67% of Vancouverites believe casino expansion will bring significant social problems. Once again, consistent with all other polls of the Vancouver...
View ArticleParents shouldn’t blow college fund at casino
“If the mega casino were to be built, my parents would probably go there almost every week. Perhaps they could spend their money on my university tuition; it’s just a thought.” Parents shouldn’t blow...
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Gaming Grant Review an opportunity to address crisis in BC’s non-profit sector
Vancouver Not Vegas says the Gaming Grant Review is a welcome opportunity to address the expanding crisis in BC’s non-profit sector. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Vancouver Not Vegas welcomes Premier Clark’s...
View ArticleWhat is Vancouver Not Vegas up to now that the mega-casino has been defeated?
Thanks again to Vancouverites for all their support in this fight! We stood up and became active citizens in a non-partisan manner, and we prevailed! It was a good moment for Vancouver. What will our...
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