Emily Deming

Notes From the Rafters: War and Peace Edition (26/10/2020)

We had some laughs, we had some tears, and we had some detailed recaps of city council meetings in St. John's. Now it's time to ride off into the sunset.

Notes From the Rafters: 19 October 2020

Reminder that if you want gossip, the absolute best place to look is at the Building Permits and Development Permits lists.

Notes From the Rafters: 13 October 2020

I’m going to spray paint “Edmundo! Fausto!” across the back of my jean jacket.

Notes From the Rafters: 5 October 2020

Picking our contractors solely on meeting minimum standards and price points makes me nervous. I’d like assurance money is spent well, not just reluctantly.

Why St. John’s Struggles to Regulate Noisy Vehicles (and What Ward 2 Candidates Would Do)

The Snelgrove Cycles: What was Done and What was Lost

Each trial is its own contained drama, but it is also a link in the chain of our laws.

Notes From the Rafters: 28 September 2020

We are told that the City “values the input” of the inclusion committee on winter sidewalk clearing… but clearly not their actual quality of life.

Notes From the Rafters: 14 September 2020

How is the democratic process supposed to work? If we're cavalier about limiting offline public engagement, we risk de-prioritizing full and fair democracy.

Notes From the Rafters: Who’s Who in the Race for Ward 2

With literally nothing of interest to report from this week’s meeting, let's take this opportunity to gossip about the Ward 2 candidates so far.

Notes From the Rafters: 17 August 2020

Council's first meeting without Hope; the great Car Concert of 2020; finding the proper Werkliv balance; smelly Southlands water; and much more!