3. Stanley Park,要改名了,Xwayxway,讀作kwhykway,理由是這是原住民的發音方式。羅市長據說已經批准鳥。
簡評:kwhykway這個名字聽著像一只鳥,這個鳥名字的改變估計會導致路牌等等一系列的變化,帶來的是幾百萬的支出。Vancouver Park Board的同志們就沒有其他事情要做麼?實在不行去中小學食堂當義工補那個1700萬的窟窿也好啊。都說北京市政府撤銷崇文宣武區改為大東城西城區是不要文武只拿東西,溫哥華市政府也不差啊。
VANCOUVER -- The federal government on Monday said the name of Stanley Park will not be changed, following a suggestion by Squamish Nation Chief Ian Campbell that it be renamed Xwayxway Park.
Stockwell Day, minister for the Pacific Gateway, and Minister of Canadian Heritage James Moore made a joint statement to end the debate that has been brewing since the suggestion was made last Wednesday.
"For more than a century, Stanley Park has provided recreation and enjoyment to millions of Vancouver residents, Canadian citizens and visitors from around the world. It is one of Canada's most treasured natural spaces, located in the heart of one of Canada's most dynamic cities," the statement said.
"Like many places in Canada, Stanley Park has a history that has evolved over many thousands of years and has been home to many of Canada's peoples, including the members of the Squamish First Nations.
"At the same time, like many places in Canada, Stanley Park now has an established name, which it has held for over a century, and which is both cherished by the citizens of Vancouver and recognized around the world. Therefore, Stanley Park will remain known as Stanley Park."
The idea to rename or add an aboriginal name to Stanley Park was promoted by the Squamish First Nation because the park was once home to a Coast Salish village named Xwayxway, pronounced "kwhy-kway."
Earlier this month, Tourism Vancouver president Rick Antonson said renaming the park Xwayxway Park would expand Vancouver's appeal around the world.
Provincial Tourism Minister Kevin Krueger and Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson both supported the idea.
Originally home to Tsleil-Waututh, Musqueam and Squamish first nations people, the park was opened to the public in 1887 and was named for Lord Stanley of Preston, Canada's sixth governor-general. It is owned by the federal government, but has been leased to Vancouver for 99 years.