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J A P A Ni AN EXHIG/TION ON JAPANESE ART, ARCHITECTURE AND CULTURE U N JAN 21—FEB 28, FAIRMONT PACIFIC RIM LAYERED ea \ RED Ran HIAPANUMLAYERED ¢MUy! SAPANUNLAYERED.COM westhank peresson VANCOUVER POP UP STORE Your essential daily news | MONDAY, JANUARY 23, 2017 High8°C/Low2°C Mainlysunny © @ WE ARE THE RESISTANCE But if you think this fight is romantic or glorious, think again — exhilarating as the women’s march was, the road ahead will be perilous Vicky Mochama in Washington, metroVIEWS AN: Toronto let’s talk. On January 25, On January 25, Bell will donate 5¢ more to mental health initiatives for every + Text message” + Mobile and long distance call” + Tweet and Instagram post using #BellLetsTalk + Facebook video view + Snapchat using the Bell Let's Talk geofilter bell.ca/letstalk KFVCVOTs 2) Bell Let's Talk Howie Mandel Your essential daily news Organizers wantto keep up the momentum WOMEN'S MARCH Thousands Wanyee hit Vancouver Metro| Vancouver streets over The number of people who Us-election antl Viteoneeoe Sa diay surprised even the event's Cara organizers, who hope to keep McKenna the momentum going in order to battle racism in the Lower Mainland, Protesters gathered in Downtown Vancouver to show solidarity with hundreds of women’s marches around the world in response to US. President Trump's inauguration. But although eyes were set on Washington, D.C., Van- couver has its own problems it must now deal with, sai event organizer Lisa Langevin. “We've allowed this concept of political correctness to mute us and not stand up against racism, sexism and against at- tacks on immigrants” ForMetro| Vancouver An estimated 10,000 people gathered in downtown Van- ‘couver on Saturday to march in solidarity with women, in one of hundreds of rallies worldwide prompted by the Amer- ican election, Protesters were promoting ‘women's rights — and human rights in general — that they believe are being threatened under new US. President Don- ald Trump. "The Women’s March was first planned in D.C. but spurred at least 600 more “sister march: In just one example of ra- es” globally on the day after cism, ku Klux Klan pamphlets Trump's inauguration. Women wearing pink “pussyhats” — partofa campaign to make a visual statement at global Women’s Marches—takeaselfie were distributed in Abbotsford In Vancouver, protesters _afterrallyingin Vancouver on Jan. 21. cana McKENNA/ FOR METRO last week. Anti-Chinese fly- packed into Jack Poole Plaza ers have also been reported in holding placards with mes- Canadian citizen, told the acknowledged recent events rightly worried about the im- forefront and returning us Richmond. Prejudice against sages including “a woman's crowd about how powerless _ have left citizens in a vulner- pact on their lives... Solidarity to where we need to be in immigrants and First Nations place is in the resistance” and she felt after the US. election able state, and said “racism matters.” our communities, things will people in particular is some ‘girs just wanna have FUNda- in November. ‘and discrimination will not be Meanwhile, Rhiannon Ben- change. thing Lower Mainland resi- mental rights" before march- “Iwas so angry and Iwas so _ tolerated.” nett ofMusqueam Nation wer After the march, one of the dents need to be aware of, said ing through downtown streets. scared and I was so confused _ Nancy Trigueros, a Mexican-_comed the crowd to Coast Sal- event organizers Lisa Langevin Langevin, People from all walks of life by what had happened, that it Canadian activist, said, even ish tertitory and said everyone said the mass display of solidar- “The kind of attitudes that participated in the rally, while _tookme awhile to startbreath- though the resistance is con- needs to work to dismantle _ ity spoke volumes, were given oxygen during the speakers represented diverse ing.” she said, centrated in America, everyone systems of oppression. “People won't stand for the American election are not OK ‘groups in the city incudingIn- —“Butonce started breathing worldwide must stand together. "Many of you havea lot of op- things that have been said.” here.” digenous, Mexican and Muslim again, Istarted thinking, [have “The president in the US.has portunities and privilege. How she said. Langevin, who describes her- ‘communities. to do something.” an impact on us all,” she said. are you using that privilege to “It's up to every single per- self as “just a citizen,” says Sat- Vancouver Coun. Heather Deal read out a proclama- “| know people in Mexico lift people up" she asked. son tostandup when they hear _urday's march inspized her to Deal, who is a dual American- tion on behalf of the city that and here in Canada that are “By putting women at the racist or sexist comments.” _ continue her activism, = White Rock’s Annual Featuring $10 $20 Restaurant Festival prix fixe Jan. 18-Feb.5, 2017 [MUeiemaa { 0. 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Metro| Vancouver Downtown Vancouver's new False Creek South school is welcoming registrants Big changes are coming. forthe 2017 school year starting ‘The quiet residential area Monday. between Granville island and the Cambie Bridge was one of the first of Vancouver's, The 510seat school named Crosstown Elementary is located across from the Georgia Viaduct industrial waterfront areas to land Rogers Arena. Residents in be converted to residential the 30storey condo tower beside and business use — and the the school are a stone's throw a city retained ownership of away ftom the school’s outdoor Sood Gg ali much of the land. learning spaces. Its urban loca Crosstown Elementary, the firstinner-city schoo! builtin Vancouver in almost adecade, is close tocompletionand scheduled | _ The mix of low- and mid- tion makes it unique, sad Van- to openin September 2017, sowurex cAUtvEnMErRo,BeLovs WANYEEWNEIRO rise housing co-ops, strata ‘couver School Board's associate condominiums and small cae cee a ae Soe sea sereen came eae, (Qyrecisren ©prorosar | jes-cssiFins anctnee the only school of this kind in lease periods will end in tee cele dS RRREETES ope Seo Bee ingore senna fear theron corer ‘The school is built on top of Elementary for the 2017-18 BC Hydro is proposing planning process now to an existing parkade. We own no school year from Jan. 21 a project that would see both increase density and land —we own ain” to Feb. 3. Parents whose ‘Schools in Vancouver tend to | ¢hildren currently attend underground substations | revitalize the area but is built beneath new schools | promising to keep the existing have their own sports fields and a VSB school can register — schools that have not affordable housing. playgrounds, but not Crosstown by speaking with their yet been built but that ‘Elementary. That made designing _ principal. Parents whose nearby families say are Cetaceans in captivity the layout of the school unique children are not currently needed. The two new In 2014, this issue embroiled challenge, said VSB's project lead, | attending a VSB school schools mentioned in the park board in controversy, Noel McNally. ‘can register at 1580 West tr the proposal would be but the question of whether “We had to come up witha | Broadway, Large windows between the classrooms and hallways provide an _ located in Coal Harbour to completely ban whales plan fora ste that woul acom ‘open space or students to play while under teacher supervision. andthe West End The | and other cetaceans rom nodate requirements from the proposal has already been || the Vancouver Aquarium schoolboatd butsomething that unch at the public park and principles, added Nelson sgruleskindergutento2,tomove | presented tothe Gity of | was never resolved. A ‘would also respect the liveability playground next to the school, __ “It's an open, collaborative, into the school. Those students, Vancouver, the Vancouver | motion brought forward by of the adjacent (condos}.” ‘said McNally. inquiry-based learning. That's. whoare curently attending Sey- | School Board and the commissioner Sarah Kirby- The school has two large bal: ‘The interior of the school, what we promote in the design mour Elementary, will have fist Vancouver Park Board, ‘Yung requests that the issue conies on the thinl and fourth withcastvomschisteedaround of our schools ow" dibs on all ofthe schools fea- | aceording to BC Hydro. A | be put to Vancouver residents floor that will function as out common learning spaces and _ Construction is scheduled to tures, before it becomes open to | decision on the proposal _| in a plebiscite during the 2018 door learning spaces, but chil multipurpose rooms, is mod- finish this spring, said Nelson, other children in the catchment _ig expected March 2017. ‘municipal election. dren valikelyspendrecessand elled on Zistcentury learning in time forabout 100 students, area in September 2017 seustoceseno COMPLETE \ Missi Dental Centres ] Ss Ss ] n g Harvard Dental Centre, Delta DENTAL IMPLANT ia ae A Port Coquitlam Dental Centre, Port Coquitlam 604-941-0477 TOOK? | tery Moar penta centre, Bumaby s 604-432-9223 Anxiety? 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This week — two years after the 57yearold advanced lfesup- port paramedic died of a cardiac arrest while hiking down Mount ‘Seymour— the province officially named that 1,425-metre peak “Tim Jones Peak,” a proposal long Supported by his fellow rescuers and family members “We are incredibly touched to have the province honour our father’s volunteerism in this ‘way.” said Jones’ daughter Tay- Jor, who was hiking with Jones when he died in 2014. “We will be forever grateful to havea mountain peak named after him asa symbol ofhis dedi- ‘ation, commitment and passion forhelping the people of British Columbia, “We will hike to this peak ‘frequently and be reminded of how lucky we were to spend part of our lives with such a caring, ‘compassionate and adventur- ous father” According to Jones' fiend Jane ‘Thomthwaite, the MLA for North \VancouverSeymour, the naming is an opportunity to remember not only the renowned rescuer's life, but also the legacy he left North Shore Rescue. That legacy included making North Shore Rescue the first searchandzescue organization in BC. to adopt helicopter long- line rescues, bringing a “state- oftheart communications system” to the volunteer agency, and advocating extensively for the province's many volunteer “Tim Jones was a friend of mine and, like everyone who knew him, I miss him every day,” Thornthwaite said in a statement. “Tim Jones’ legacy ‘onthe North Shoréand in British Columbia is legendary, and Tam proud to stand with his family and give him this honour.” While the naming of the peak recognized Jones’ personal hero- ism, B.C’s Minister of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations noted that the move is more than about one man. “It also honours the many volunteers who worked alongside him over the years,” Steve Thomson stated, “and who continue to share his values, work ethic and dedication to public waffle gonew Jonny 28, 2017 @ 10:00 am 4 “he Dene @ 4:30 jam 50% d Hot Tea F Oued walfte ian GE INVENTORY SAVINGS! 2012 ORLANDO 1LT UG | UG III 2006 cunvster seBRING ae See “Sbhikies and more $5,988 rowonr’3,988 2010 MERCEDES GL-CLASS Geet onan oe sree helen Ee (ae pear ae See erat tie, wegeecteet Power varia £90 ofS tiBlies gin a Se eeveere Shean tees =A este hy sea Serasele ae ed 56988 csurnce’4,988 2012 BMW7501 XDRIVE 4.41 V8 engine, all wheel “owes Hac eater nayigation, ‘Rated power se praaeans seat Raa id £287 olitittns 37.988 sae iNoning $5,968 wowonr'4,988 Navigation system, git gagine, carbon inter acca, Ibaher nt celle ‘SSnditioned! wana sees he ba inthe 35,995 _onas56,995 singin egal tent 80/40 split fo ingos hk ‘A sates fea eter $5,988 csnrncs’3,488 2013 BMW 3351 XDRIVE | ata nt wheel Dower cunooroate Fc ce carr Hleering wheel mo i iam Seragleloeacl eee need “079 $16,995 now our 12,888) 154 oft itis a 8 £228 ofits 29,808 ee FexmeryRchmond Sark! 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The BC Liberals" long promised “modernized” legislation ‘came into force Monday, four months ahead ofthe provincial election in May, and includes a boozy mix of previously announced changes — everything from drinking on golf courses and serving shots in barbershops to faster liquor license processing. ‘We've come along way since ‘we first began the process of updating B.C's antiquated liquor laws,” said a statement atirib- uted to Coralee Oakes, Minister ‘of Small Business and Red Tape Reduction and Minister Respon- sible for the Liquor Distribution Branch. “We have created new oppor tunities for businesses, increased choice for British Columbians, and enhanced our commitment to public health and safety ‘The govemment's Liquor Con- trol and Licensing Act, and regu: lations related to it, is the end of a raft of changes meant to improve business opportunities ‘and convenience for consumers, The reforms brought in with the legislation include letting ¢ sig onus upon completion of 2 week training program E a week with guaranteed hourly wage + daily and weekly performance bonuses Flexi schedule for top performers Paid every Friday Close to Brentwood Town Centre SkyTrain Station in Burnaby Advancement opportunities * 20 Full-Time & 10 Part-Time Positions Available ‘A government review made 73 recommendations to update liquor laws and reduce red tape. piANGSHU SARKAR/AFPIGETTY IMAGES @ We've comea long way since we first began the process of updating B.C’'s antiquated liquor laws. Coralee Oakes is to speed up liquor licence ap- plications by having provincial ‘and municipal goveraments re view those permits at the same time. The law would also enable businesses with a liquor licence “to request that government re- consider an enforcement decision under certain circumstances to avoid a costly court hearing and choose between a monetary penalty or licence suspension a first contravention,” the government's statement promised. ‘As Oakes explained in the Legislature on May 12, 2016, “Some ofthe penalties that could be appealed are serving a minor, overserving with intoxication, overcrowding or any contra- any business in B.C. — even ‘barbershops, salons, book stores ‘and art galleries,” the government's statement said — apply for a liquor permit. It also allows hotels to offer upon checlcin, and to carry their drinks back to their rooms, and let restaurants request to trans- form into nightclubs or bars after “certain hour,” the statement read, thesguessafieesloonoiedsink "Anotheraspectofthechanges vention” © insrier Clarkneedstodomorethan ilstllget the partys money. impared-riving charges ditch stipend, say critics because she's requested her _after police say he drove into Premier Cristy Clark wil stil stipend be replaced witha marked police car Friday bein aconflctof interest” system where she willbe morning and proceeded to frenthough shes ejected reimbursed the Liberal__—_lase coneciousnese when herparys annual stipend, party for her expenses an offer asked im to step ut ofthe car. 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PM Justin Trudeau has sparked controversy after boarding a private helicopter owned by Aga Khan. rie cavsoian ess History of heli-heat a rena oe Trudeaunot —™iriucauhasbeen cing beat the firstto stir over the fight ever since he ae ee ey er mauotal at rept on hs family holiday at the Aga Khan's island, which also included Lib- eral MP Seamus O'Regan and Liberal party president Anna Gainey, The federal Contlict of Inter- est Act and Trudeau's own eth- ies guidelines for his cabinet ministers bar the use of spon- sored travel in private aircraft, allowing it only for exceptional circumstances and only with the commissioner's prior approval. The act also prohibits a minister or any member of their family from accepting gifts or ‘advantages” that could be seen as in- fluencing government decisions. The only exception is if private flight If only Justin Trudeau had bumped into Earl Deveaux at the aizport in the Bahamas — he might have been able to save himselfa chopper load of grief. Afterall, Deveaux — formerly the island nation's environment minister — has himself been a passenger on board the Aga Khan's private helicopter, just like Trudeau, and was made to suffer the consequences. It was September 2010 when someone snapped a photo of Deveaux walking away from the helicopter in question | Reported the giver isa friend dining a Gopover (MMMM "the tederal ety cunt ay cokes | MRMMOBERES cs comntone Glan pote iss! | BUyBlislandin ing note holt Tor Deveaux the | 400800USD) 0 ayant the chopper political perils were decidedly more glaring, The Aga Khan was seeking permission to dredge offshore from his island, inside an estab- lished marine reserve, in order to make room for his massive luxury yacht, among other ves- sels, Locals feared irrevocable environmental harm, The area, known as the Exu- mas, had become popular with ‘celebrities and the superswealthy keen on owning their own is land, ‘The Aga Khan — the wealthy philanthropist and hereditary spiritual leader to the world’s approximately 15 million Ismaili flight. Trudeau has repeatedly called the Aga Khan a longtime family friend who served as a pallbearer at his father’s funeral. Back in 2010, there were im- mediate calls for Deveaux’s re- signation. Then-prime minister Hubert Ingraham stood by his minister, admitting that he, too, had hopped a ride in the very same helicopter to meet with the Aga Khan and foreign dignitaries. ‘At the time, a frequent political argument — similar to that of Trudeau —was that there was xno other means of accessing Bell Island. te caaDinn PRESS Domestic violence leave now a reality in Alberta and it plans to table similar proposals with other employers. “The stigma attached to domestic violence is bad enough ‘without having to go to your ‘employer hat in hand begging for time off.” he said. ‘We have it on three other contract tables right now and, as they become available, we will be putting the proposal forward at every place we bargain.” Blair Halliday, chief operating officer of Qualicare Health Services Corp., said he was initially surprised when the union tabled the proposal for workers at the Fort Saskatch- ewan nursing home. But after learning more about domestic violence, the company decided it was the right thing to do for the employees, who are mainly women. Halliday said the benefits outweigh the cost, even in Alberta's tough economy. “We thought it was a rea sonable thing to do,” Halli- day said, The union hopes provincial governments will take action to ensure all people can take time off to get help they need, he said. ‘Alberta Labour Minister Christina Gray said the go ermment will look at domestic violence leave as part of a review of the province's labour laws, but she gave no indica- tion when that may be, ‘Aunion in Alberta has negoti- lated domestic violence leave for members who work at a long-term care facility. The United Steelworkers says the agreement means Rivercrest Care Centre workers who are victims of domestic violence can take paid leave for legal, medical and coun- selling appointments without fear of losing their jobs. 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Crowd estimates from House as his cabinet members yqsqyE, ‘undermining the public oppos. “Welcome to your first day, history, and as night fell, not a_ police and organizers around begin gathering Sundayincar Millions Come —iiintiendetntixgdemorste wevrllaot away marches single arest vas eported, the globe alded up to approx gary for a threeday retreat’ QUITO OVE GOO t's siehisashort time later. in Washington chanted, The intemational outpouring mately four million that is to inchide discussions. Oe “Watched protests yesterday Many of the women came served tounderscore the degree ‘Tens of thousands of pro- with an adviser to the new SEStELMALCHES but was under the impression wearing pink, pointy-eared to which Trump has unsettled _ testers squeezed into London's. president. i that we just had an election! “pussyhats" to'mock the new people in both hemispheres. Trafalgar Square. In Paris. Uptonow, Trudeau has haa WOrldwide Wy didi these people vote? president Mentyofmenjoined Around the world women thousands ralied in the Eiffel a relatively smooth ride guid Celebs hurt cause badly" tweet- in, too, contributing to suxpris-brandished signs with slogans Tower neighbourhood in a joyful ing Canada's relations with the Ina global exclamation of deed Trump, at 7:51 am. Ninety- ing numbers everywhere from such as "Women won't back atmosphere, singing and carry- US. thanks to being so simpat- fiance and solidarity, millions five minutes later, he struck a New York, Philadelphia, Chicago down” and “Less fear more _ ing posters reading “We have ico with Barack Obama—nat- of people rallied at women’s more conciliatory tone ‘and Los Angeles to Mexico City, love.” They decried Trump's our eyes on you Mr. Trump” ural allies on climate change, marches in the nation’s capital “Peaceful protests are ahall- Paris, Berlin, London, Sydney stand on such issues as abor- and “With our sisters in Wash- with a close personal relation: and cities around the world Sat- mark of our democracy. Even and even Antarctica tion, health care, diversity and ington.” Hundreds gathered in. ship that oozed brotherly af urday to send President Donald if | don’t always agree, I vecog- ‘The Washington rally alone climate change-And they brand-Prague’s Wenceslas Square in fection. Trump an emphatic message on nize the rights of people to ex- attracted over 750,000 people— ed hima sexist, a bully, abigot freezing weather, mockingly Now the Liberals are girding his first full day in office that press their views.” the president apparently more than Trump's and more. ‘waving portraits of Trump and for a major reset with Wash- they won't let his agenda go tweeted at 9:26 am. inauguration drew on Friday. It _Alltold, more than 600sister_—_Russia’s Vladimir Putin. ington, which is expected to be _ unchallenged, ‘And protesters had done just was easily one of the biggest marches” were planned world ereo/mHeassocireo Pass the preoccupying pastime for ‘ Liberal ministers during their AMILLION Lely THE mnncte HEARD ‘ROUND THE WORED: ‘upcoming meetings. ‘Dominic Barton, the head of the Trudeau government's influential council of economic advisers, is also set to attend. Earlier this month, he cau- tioned that Trump's pledges on trade and taxation must be taken seriously in Canada. The Liberal government hopes to send a message to the Trump administration that Canada and the US. have a shared agenda, Natural Resour ‘ces Minister Jim Carr said Sun- day in Calgary. ‘We will have to see what the administration actually does.” he said, Earlier Sunday in Washing. ton, Trump said he had scheduled meetings with Trudeau and Mexican President Enri- que Pena Nieto and signalled negotiations will have to begin ‘on NAFTA. “[ran a campaign somewhat based on NAFTA," Trump said. “But we're going to start re negotiating on NAFTA, on im- migration, on security at the border” The date of the meeting between Trudeau and Trump has yet to be announced, ‘SOLIDARITY Canadians to American sisters: You are not alone Women's March on Washing- thing in the “political sphere.” ous women face in Canadaand sion, not as a protest against. ton. She considers herselfa fem- the US., Miller said. US. President Donald Trump. “L believe it's just the start,” _inist, was inspired to action by Standing out in their red But, his face and name popped said JoAnne Miller. Gloria Steinem and “at root” toques amongst the thou- _up throughout, on signs where The fifty-something sea- just wants to end sexism, sands of pink knitted hats he was depicted as a clown or After two nights of sleeping soned activist made the trip “It's those moments ofjust that stormed the capitol on _as a puppet of Vladimir Putin, upright on buses, an entire alongside her twenty-some- reminding myself that 'm not Saturday, Canada’s women, and in chants. day of walking and more than thing friend Jocelyn Murphy. alone,” she said, about the im- and some men, were welcomed At one point near the Nation- 24 hours without a shower, a_ ‘Their generational split —not portance of the march. "Youcan loudly. al Mall, marchers sang out, “We few hundred Canadian women uncommon among thosein the _ pull on this memory.” ‘Americans cheered them — don't want your tiny hands, any- finally arrived back in Toronto masses —servesas an example ‘The march gave the world a_ loudly along the march’s route, _ where near our underpants.” on Sunday afternoon, of what made the momentum glimpse of the “the power of yelling “thankyou forcoming.” But the movement was about A group of Canadians joined ‘They were tired but elated created over the weekend so the people,” especially when and “you go Canada, you go.” much more. Issues spotted on hundreds of thousand: ‘and ready to take their energy important. itcomes to fighting the “int ‘The event was organized as signs ranged from reproductive of people taking part in forward over the next four The march was 29-year-old _sectionality of oppression” a peaceful gathering in support rights to climate change and _ the Women’s March in years, fresh from the historic Kat Scott’ frst ime doing any- women of colour and indigen- of diversity, equality and inclu- Black Lives Matter. Washington. say wareaumerro Your essential daily news VICKY MOCHAMA FIRST STEPS MUST YIELD NEXT STEPS This weekend's women’s marches were, for many, exhilarating moments of respite after months of anxiety. But, now that the triumphant moment has passed, those who would dedicate themselves Monday, January 23, 2017 to political resistance must prepare for the difficult road ahead. At the inauguration, my cchest felt tight. Throughout the day, Trump supporters were exceedingly nice to me. A condescending kind- ness. I was told “Good for you!” about doing my job. A minute later, they'd be yelling “Lock her up* or “Make America great.” ‘At the women's march, | exhaled, finally letting go of the breath I'd been holding in since election night. My cousin and aunt, D.C- area residents who put me up for the weekend, have been apoplectic and yet resigned, unable to bear watching anymore election coverage but unable to look away. But at the march, my cousin said, “I don't know what I expected. It's just so nice not to feel alone.” My cousin is deter- mined not to let the Trump presidency disrupt her dreams. She's engaging with it, She has signed up for a newsletter from Shaun King, a reporter and civil rights activist, that alerts her to legislative issues and what she can do about them. All over, Americans are resisting Trump and will continue to resist him, met Clearly, this election has been a political awaken: ing for so many. But there's nothing romantic or glori- ‘ous about it. for Muslims, the denial of citizenship for immigrants, ‘an administration that is brazen in its lies Exhilarating as the the system that put Trump. in office is not in any way new. Much as the emancipa- tion of slaves was followed by the terrorism of Recon- by Ani Castillo INAUGURATION ‘TOONS = Noooos! Weer oF HIM BEING AWFUL BL0G POSTS} erate || lees ane I Last Friday a helicopter came to the White House and took Obama away forever. Inside! screamed, “Barack, don't leavel” it felt as ifthe only responsible adults were leaving the house. Donald's superpower is his extreme visibility. ‘My theory is that many people voted for him because familiarity had, in the unconscious, become trust. A case study in marketing The coalition of people who attended this past weekend's marches face an abyss: denial of climate ‘change, increased restric- tions to a woman's right to choose, an end to religious freedom and social liberty ow scares" | will be pe hausting, march was, the road ahead nus and ex- ‘All the progress of the Obama presidency — both in its racial significance and its actual policy making — is now threatened. But ‘ce atsoent& soon ‘Cathrin Bradbury struction, the social-welfare edifice of the New Deal and the civilrights gains of the ‘60s and "70s were eroded by the law-and-order social policy and trickle-down eco- nomics that became ascend ant under Reagan and have Stove Shrout RECUR vice resoent, ssc og cous remained so ever since. To some, this election is the natural conclusion of a nation built on white supremacy and dedicated to the exploitation and de- struction of black, brown, indigenous and female bodies — bodies that have borne the brunt of the pen dulum swings of history. According to DC Metro, the day of the women’s march was the second lar- gest in total ridership, at just over one million. The record for first place is held by the first Obama inauguration, in 2009. ‘The march crowd, how- ever, was different from the Obama gathering, which I also attended. This one was pretty white — not as white as Trump's inauguration the day before, but pretty white. Black, latino and indigen: ous people were there but not with the fullness and volume that they had been eight years ago. The march ‘was chaotic and spontan- ous. yet the free-flowing moveinent of masses of people wasn’t met with violence by the police. ‘The same cannot be said of typical protests by black, _adinfovancouverametronews.ca ‘General phone 604-602-1002 Jatino and indigenous activists The presumption of in- nocence and the safety that white protesters are afforded by the police was evident at the women’s march. At the same time that non-white activists are advocating for change, white allies can step up to ensure their safety. Iman interview with NPR, the New York Times’ Nikole HannabJones said, “Its, important to understand that the inequality we see.... is both structural, it is systemic, but it’s also up. held by individual choices." The threat that the ‘Trump administration rep- resents cannot be brushed aside. White allies must seek to ensure not just their selfinterest but the safety of others, By continu- ing to show up. the privil- eges of whiteness can be ex- tended to the oppressed. 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For the 24-year-old, that first SoulCycie spin class in New York City was a celestial thing. “It was life-changing,” says Graham, who works in marketing. She'd never done a spin class before, but heard the boutique indoorycling brand dubbed a ‘party on a bike,” was different from the other fluorescent lit offerings available. ‘Tt doesn't feel like a workout class,” she says, but more like ‘an upscale bar in “gym form.” After her ride, Graham felt shed been weleomed intoa "very au exclusive” club. She purchased the branded attire and began imploring the company over sodal media to come to Toronto. SoulCycle arrives March 2. Indeed, there are a lot of people who are not in those ‘gyms which require deeper pock- ets than the monthly member ship fees of $10 to $20 month (Hone Fitness, Planet Fitness, Selling the soul of fitness 34 Its first Canadian location is in centres offer similar workouts, Toronto, with another slated for but provide fewer if any “high. ium Saddle up for some $28 spin classes. Boutique gyms, ae ofeantpre hasan beh Peete Offering an exclusive sense of tribalism, are booming Faeries brands that offer far more than. fitness worlds. He found a kind of a good sweat. These are clubs “tribalism’ or desire fora sense ‘with personal trainers and sta- of the phrase “boutique fitness” “tap itback phrase now popu egyat SoulCyce, saysits fulltime lifestyle benefits too — nutri- of belonging is seen in al areas, tionary bikes as well as apparel is relatively new, says Margaret _larized by the studio referring to instructors (five are expected tional coaching, akids club, work no matter the membership fee shops, vast Instagram followings MacNeill, University of Toronto the “squatomabike" bouncing at the incoming Toronto loca- spaces and lush interiors. and follower count on Instagram. and celebrity endorsements. associate professor of Kinesiology motion bashed by some critics tion) go through 10-week train- —_Goingboutiqueisa reflection “The more someone feels like ‘They are not just selling fit- and Physical Education, forbeing counterproductiveand ing regimen and the team has of the public exposure fitness _ they really belong somewhere.” ness, they are selling a lifestyle. “It givesasense of high-class. potentially dangerous. a physical therapist on staff to centres were getting from the says Macdonald, “the more likely There's Equinox, with its full It gives a sense of luxury. And Health and fitness columnist ensure the workoutsdo noharm. gym-mirror selfie crowd. Atsome they areto stay and be advocates service spa, chilled eucalyptus all of those things give a sense James Fell gave the SoulCycle As for harm done to the wal. of these clubs, members exit for the tribe.” towels and'8176 monthly mem- of exclusiveness that you're a Workout a“falling grade” in 2011 let, it's the cost of running a through giftshops where every- _ Superfan Graham is ready to berships: the $280amonth Cross. member of an elite, special, tiny for bad “exercise physiology and highend gym. Cohen says full thing rom candlesand cashmere join. “I've never felt the way I Fit YKV; the “Pilates on crack” — club," MacNeill says biomechanics.” Others contest locker amenities with compli- gloves to baby onesies embossed did after a SoulCycle class.” she machines of Studio Lagree($32 __SoulCyclefan Graham sysit’s theclub’s seemingemployment mentary shampoo. condition- with club lingo are sol. says — elated, unstoppable, her ‘dlass) and the “Pilates-meets-bal- worth the price of admission for of people without fitness back- er, body wash, deodorant, free MacNeill sees this rise of pub- “best self” let” of Pure Barre ($199 month). the “overall vibe” —the pristine grounds who have more exper towels, hair ties, gum and ear licdisplaysoffitness asakind of _Afterspending upwards of $50 Pricey fitness boutiques have white lobby, the atmospheric ence as entertainers. plugsareall provided at the front New-Age “conspicuous consump- on two workouts, she says the been around for years, but the lighting of the studio and its Gabby Cohen, senior vice- desk. 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