by mvboronowski | Apr 20, 2011 | 1000 Community Stories
If you want to find a symbol of what is wrong about politics, André Arthur might be your man. He was elected as an independent MP in the Portneuf riding (near Quebec City). The former “trash” radio host, who made a name for itself talking against welfare...
by mvboronowski | Apr 19, 2011 | 1000 Community Stories, Business & Entrepreneurship
From bad customer service experiences to oil spills to mean-spirited political attack ads, each day failures impact our communities. And, each day, leaders at Telus, BP and/or named Michael Ignatieff try to dodge failure or, even worse, turn it into a success. Role...
by mvboronowski | Apr 17, 2011 | 100 Community Builders
Who are you? Ivan Wanis Ruiz. I have several interests, but my two main businesses are Public Speaking and Dance Instruction. I have formerly worked in Pharmaceutical Sales and Brokerage, but found my real interest and passion came from teaching and not shaving...
by mvboronowski | Apr 15, 2011 | 1000 Community Stories
The clock is counting down to the start of the 2012 Olympics in London. The main Olympic Park [map] is located in East London in heart of the Lower Lea Valley, which happens to be the same place I studied in my recently completed PhD. My research demonstrated the...
by mvboronowski | Apr 14, 2011 | 1000 Community Stories
Today’s a great day for some soccer. Sure it is a bit wet and cold in Vancouver. But that’s how we roll on the Westcoast. So if you’re downtown, think about stopping by the Art Gallery lawn and support the 24 Hour Soccer Marathon. The kick off was at...
