This week:
- Apostate Norway,
- A most atheist country ,
- Religion and sports don’t mix,
- The Vatican Bubble,
- SkyTrain Fare-Gates.
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Apostate Norway
Norway this week moved to change its constitution by removing reference to Norway as a Christian nation and cutting links between the state and the Church of Norway. A vote to happen Monday is expected to pass easily because even the Christian Democrats and the Conservative party supports this move.
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A most atheist country
We discuss the recent meta study that showed the strength of atheism and religion among nations with some surprising discoveries
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Religion and sports don’t mix
We give a brief overview about a controversy in Arizona where a catholic charter school refused to play the championship game because there was a girl on the opposition team.
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The Vatican Bubble
The Vatican has recently asked board members of its BioEthical committee to resign because the dared to ask scientific advice from non-catholics.
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SkyTrain Fare-Gates
We discuss the controversy regarding the soon to be installed fare-gates at SkyTrain stations with the aim of reducing ‘fair evasion’. We discuss how cost effective this tactic is, who is its target and ultimately are there better solutions to the issue of funding public mass transit in the GVRD.
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- Metro Vancouver’s transit police costs increase 110 per cent in five years
- Mayors vote to scrap TransLink expansion plans
- Mayors, TransLink grapple with $45-million transit question
- TransLink fare evaders scared into action by new B.C. legislation
- Gas tax take down, riders up at TransLink
- Faregates to Improve SkyTrain Station Security, Reduce Fare Evasion
- Crime Train running behind schedule
- SkyTrain fare gates: Long overdue or idiotic?
- Broadway-Commercial and Surrey Central SkyTrain stations see the most violence
- Turnstiles coming to SkyTrain next year
- TransLink fare gate installation gets underway
Vancouver Earth Run
The 2012 Vancouver Earth Run will focus on the oceans. All proceeds will go to nonprofit organizations in the Vancouver area that work toward better understanding and management of our marine resources.
Where: Jericho Beach, Vancouver
When: Sunday, June 3, 2012
Cost:
$25 for the 5K run/walk
$35 for the 10K race
- Register here for the 2012 Vancouver Earth Run!
Tutankhamun: The Golden King and the Great Pharaohs
At Pacific Science Center in Seattle – May 24, 2012-January 6, 2013
The exhibition features more than 100 objects from King Tut’s tomb and ancient sites representing some of the most important rulers throughout 2,000 years of ancient Egyptian history. Tickets range from 24 to $27 depending on when you go.
Skeptics in the Pub – Down-town
Join us on Tuesday, May 15 at 7:30pm for another evening of skeptical fun, food, drinks, and conversation in the Railway Club’s back bar. Come out and discuss skepticism-related activities in Vancouver with your fellow science enthusiasts, rationalists, and critical thinkers, and maybe meet some new friends. As always, if you arrive late and they’re collecting a cover charge at the door, just tell them you’re with the skeptics’ group to get in for free.
Where: The Railway Club, 579 Dunsmuir Street, Vancouver
When: Thursday, May 15, 2012, 7:30 pm
Cost: Free
Skeptics in the Pub Richmond
Skeptics in the Pub is a casual social event for local science enthusiasts who value critical thinking and skepticism.
Join us for drinks and food in a friendly atmosphere. It’s a great place to meet local skeptics, make new friends, and get involved and informed about new events and activities.
Where: Legends Pub in Richmond, 6511 Buswell Street, minutes from the Brighouse Skytrain station and Richmond Centre
When: Thursday, May 24, 2012, 7:30 pm
Cost: Free
