Vancouver, BC - Rezoning of Hastings Park for slots appeal update
Dear friends,
Our 2005 lawsuit with the City of Vancouver over the rezoning of Hastings Park for slot machines is another step forward. We had filed an appeal in the fall of 2006 and have now received a court date.
The court of appeals is much busier than the BC Supreme Court. Arguments for our case have been filed by both Hastings Park Conservancy and the City of Vancouver. The Court is now scheduled to hear our case in about 8 months.
January 29, 30, 31, 2008
We had originally been told that our case would need to be squeezed into one day but the court has seen the magnitude of the case and given us three days.
In the meantime the Casino owning our local racetrack has held off on renovations for 600-900 slot machines and we are pleased.
Have a Great Day!
D. Bornman
President of Hastings Park Conservancy
Office: 604-255-7301
