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Jul. 23, 2018 / Sandy James Planner

City Handing Out Plastic Cigarette Butt Holders while Banning Plastic Straws

As a smoker (I know, I know) I find this very cool. @CityofVancouver handing these little pocket-sized containers out for…
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Jul. 20, 2018 / Ken Ohrn

Cambie Report with Price & James

You will enjoy the latest live version of the funny and lively Cambie Report, featuring Price Tags’ Editors Gordon Price…
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Jul. 20, 2018 / Ken Ohrn

Let’s Talk Vancouver Civic Election

And then there were seven. Continuing developments around Vancouver’s 2018 civic election include polling, endorsements and withdrawals. Latest Canseco poll: …
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Jul. 16, 2018 / Colin Stein

Civic Election Reform: Candidate Responses 1

Our latest Question for Candidates is: “Are you in favour of electoral reform at the civic level?” We put this…
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Jul. 13, 2018 / Colin Stein

Question for Candidates: Civic Elections Reform?

Our “Questions for Candidates” series continues with one for all mayor and council candidates across Metro Vancouver: Are you in…
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Jul. 13, 2018 / Ken Ohrn

Vancouver Mayoral Candidate Condon Withdraws

Patrick Condon has ended his run for the Mayor’s job in Vancouver, due to a health issue. An important announcement…
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Jul. 12, 2018 / Ken Ohrn

Vancouver’s Mayoral Race — Ian Campbell Speaks

Vision Vancouver’s mayoral candidate Ian Campbell has published an op-ed in the Georgia Straight. In it, he starts to disclose…
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Jul. 12, 2018 / Colin Stein

LRT vs Skytrain: Candidate Responses 2

Two more responses to our last question, sent to mayor and council candidates in the City of Surrey, Township of…
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Jul. 12, 2018 / VWPT Vancouver

Opinion: Time to Look at “Dirty Money” in Real Estate

Peter German’s 250-page report “Dirty Money“, delivered to Attorney General David Eby on March 31 and to the people of…
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Jul. 11, 2018 / Sandy James Planner

After ALR Sell-Off, Richmond Council Candidate Calls for Update to Conflict of Interest Rules

There’s no way to sugar coat what has been happening in the City of Richmond with the majority of their…
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Jul. 11, 2018 / Ken Ohrn

Vancouver’s Density In a Picture

The majority of Vancouver’s land is zoned for residential use, but forbids apartment buildings.  (click to enlarge) Thanks to @GRIDSVancouver for…
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Jul. 11, 2018 / Gordon Price

Why Vancouver’s Chinatown Will Change

Regardless of the proposed changes in height and form decided by City of Vancouver council yesterday, or the desires of…
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Jul. 10, 2018 / Ken Ohrn

Clearer Civic Election Vision

We now have a much clearer idea which candidates will be in the race for City of Vancouver leadership during…
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Jul. 10, 2018 / Gordon Price

Why the Canadian Taxpayers Federation Targets Transit

They’re back, attacking a favourite target.  In an op-ed in the Sun, director Canadian Taxpayers Federation director Kris Sims says:…

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