Anti-gambling group happy about casino hearing delay
Posted February 21, 2011 7:47 pm.
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VANCOUVER (NEWS1130) – They were supposed to be speaking to city council Monday night about the proposed mega casino at BC Place. But the group “Vancouver, Not Vegas” says the second delay of a public hearing is actually working in their favour.
The group’s Sandra Garossino says the extra couple weeks means more time to mobilize and get names on the list of speakers against the development.
“Absolutely, there’s no question about it. The public is fully enagaged in this now and they want to be heard,” she insists. “We’re just trying to receive it all, and co-ordinate it and get people out to the hearing on Monday, March 7. We’ve just had a flood of inquiries and interest.”
She says it also gives them more times to collect signatures on their online petition and add to the list of highprofile people against the project — including well-known architects and former politician. Some of the names on that list: George Puil, former city councillor; Peter Ladner, former city councillor; Yosef Wosk, Order of BC; Ray Corrado, eminent SFU criminologist; Doug McArthur, SFU Public Policy; Dr. Colin Campbell, criminologist; Frieda Granot, Sauder School of Business.
The proposed complex would include two towers, six restaurants, and entertainment venues in addition to an expanded casino.
