Gregor Robertson’s Greenest City takes on the oil industry
Can Harper-backed Big Oil penetrate Mayor Gregor Robertson’s renowned “Greenest City”? read more
View ArticleAndré Picard at Healthy People, Healthy City says Vancouver's health depends...
Vancouver may be healthy compared to many cities across Canada, but it still has a lot of work to do, award-winning public policy writer André Picard told the packed conference room at the...read more
View ArticleCity of Vancouver to offer six City-owned sites for affordable rental housing
The City of Vancouver is seeking proposals to build an estimated 500 new units of affordable housing on six City-owned sites, the latest step to have more affordable rental housing built in...
View ArticleVancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson launches official Sina Weibo account
Screenshot of Mayor Gregor Robertson's Sina Weibo page.read more
View ArticleVancouver City Council votes on 2013 budget and talks bullying
The regular Vancouver City Council meeting of Tuesday, November 11, 2012 came to order at 9:37 am. Councillor Raymond Louie gave the welcome and acknowledged that Monday, November 10, 2012 was...
View ArticleGung Haggis Fat Choy: photos
At the annual Gung Haggis Fat Choy, Floata Restaurant in Chinatown became a sea of Scottish kilts and shimmering Cheongsam dresses. The event, now a famed tradition (celebrated also in...read more
View ArticleAt Board of Change, community hears that Vancouver's push to become world's...
It’s been three and a half years since Vancouver’s deputy city manager Sadhu Johnston made the leap from the green roof of Chicago City Hall to the green vistas of Vancouver. As Mayor Richard...
View ArticleNew Translink study strengthens the case for Broadway Subway to UBC
Is a subway the right investment for the UBC-Broadway Corridor? Yes, according to a recent study released by Translink, which provides new information supporting a subway as the rapid transit...read more
View ArticleStreet homelessness declining in Vancouver, City says
A figure combs the alley of an underlit neighbourhood for bottles, spare change for a burger and retires in the safety of the night, in a warm spot on the sidewalk. This unfortunate scene brings...
View ArticleMayor Robertson slams anti-gay violence and discrimination in Russia
Mayor Gregor Robertson releases a statement supporting equality for LGBTQ in Russia ahead of 2014 Sochi Olympics.read more
View ArticleVancouver Not Vegas calls for halt to casino development due to doubling of...
Former River Rock Casino floor-manager Jason Feng knows firsthand what severe gamblers look like. “We see the same people every day. I’ve kicked people out because they are drunk and I’ve kicked...read...
View ArticleRobertson says City will not allow CP to put real estate development in...
Canadian Pacific wants to build along the Arbutus greenway, and the City of Vancouver does not... but this is really about real estate.read more
View ArticleJustin Trudeau's birthday wish for Robertson, plus retro photos
Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson is turning 50 today and Justin Trudeau sent his birthday wishes in this video: Vision Vancouver posted some then-and-now photos through its social media...read more
View ArticleMayor Gregor Robertson reveals new housing affordability plan
Mayor Gregor Robertson revealed Vision's new housing affordability plan on Tuesday morning. The platform includes building 4,000 new rental housing spaces, increasing more 2-3 bedroom units, and...read...
View ArticleVancouver a "progressive city" and needs progressive mayor: Ujjal Dosanjh
"Vancouver is a progressive city -- a progressive city needs a progressive mayor," said former NDP cabinet minister and federal Liberal Ujjal Dosanjh in his endorsement of Mayor Gregor Robertson at...
View ArticleKirk LaPointe concedes, says NPA re-entered conversation in municipal politics
"The election result indicates we still have a bit of a divide in our city, and that we must move forward -- starting tonight," said NPA mayoral candidate Kirk LaPointe, addressing supporters at...
View ArticleBuilding permit values hit all-time high of $2.83 billion in Vancouver
The value exceeds pre-recession levels and marking an all-time record in Vancouver’s growing economy. read more
View ArticleTransgender rights issue flying high during this year's Vancouver Pride Week
Pride Week is underway, including an unsanctioned protest, comedy fest, parade and substance-free party.read more
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