I was down at Granville Island today and i had to take a picture of this
I am sure these people are really happy about the cancelation! Honestly, for me the fireworks and the PNE/Playland did tip the scale for Vancouver to still be in the fun category, but now, really? I was at QEP earlier today as well and i was talking to several tourists from Ontario about the idea of a lookout structure. Immediately they all thought it was a great idea, then i told them how it was proposed and cancelled by the local community. they could not believe it.
Also you think that the fireworks the year before the Olympics would be a good promo time for the city... oh well, what can we do!