Guest Low Roller Posted October 9, 2003 Report Share Posted October 9, 2003 Vancouver bylaw says 'no dancing' VANCOUVER - A seemingly outdated bylaw in Vancouver has resurfaced and become a thorn in the side of some local restaurants. The bylaw dates from about 15 years ago and specifies that for certain designated restaurants, it's against the law to use amplified instruments or to have more than two performers on stage at the same time. It also forbids dancing. Violators are fined $2,000. City Councillor and arts supporter Jim Green says the bylaw makes no sense. "Two mimes are OK but three mimes are too noisy?" Green asked at a recent council meeting. "Also, it's against the law to dance. I mean, how noisy is dancing?" In the past few months, several establishments have received warnings from city bylaw enforcement officers that they were breaking the law. It's unknown who lodged the initial complaint to the city. A group of musicians, spoken word artists and café owners have launched a campaign to remove the bylaw from the city's books. "We have had music for five years," said Cottage Bistro owner Eugene Dong. "We never have any complaints and never had any problems from the police." Singer Sarah Cheevers says that, in fact, the welcoming atmosphere generated by performers has helped improve the neighbourhood. "Five, 10 years ago, this place had a lot more crime," Cheevers said. "Since there's been entertainment here, people are more willing to venture out into their communities. City council will begin a review of the bylaw, which even Mayor Larry Campbell has admitted is bad, Thursday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PalacePrincess Posted October 9, 2003 Report Share Posted October 9, 2003 where's kevin bacon when you need him?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weezy Posted October 9, 2003 Report Share Posted October 9, 2003 The review started 2 days ago apparantly. I haven't heard of any developments yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velvet Posted October 9, 2003 Report Share Posted October 9, 2003 I wonder what exactly constitutes 'dancing'? Like, if I was in front of the stage looking at the musicians and swaying slightly from left to right with both feet on the floor, am I dancing? Are the by-law cops gonna watch people's feet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paisley Posted October 9, 2003 Report Share Posted October 9, 2003 makes you appreciate the old saying "rules are made to be broken" I'll imagine the underground dance organizers are happy glad they lifted that no smiling law that seemed to be in effect in clubs in Ontario for so long Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tungsten Gruvsten Posted October 10, 2003 Report Share Posted October 10, 2003 I'm just hear to say that you low roller have taken the definite lead in the best avatar. A moving DIB!!! good god. To all those that do not know, download 'Invader Zim' episodes!!! now!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velvet Posted October 10, 2003 Report Share Posted October 10, 2003 Tungsten, for the good of humanity you should change your signature. That's bloody evil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booche Posted October 10, 2003 Report Share Posted October 10, 2003 "Tungsten, for the good of humanity you should change your signature. That's bloody evil." Ten bucks says Velvet was dancing in his seat during that. Good thing he wasnt in Vancouver. MAN, I would love to have filmed watching Velvet go through that (well, what is in my head anyways). It would be my new avatar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velvet Posted October 10, 2003 Report Share Posted October 10, 2003 Okay, you got me. I laughed like a little girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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