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Aug. 30, 2017 / Sandy James Planner

Toronto's Chief Planner Leaving City Hall

There is a changing of the guard in the City of Toronto with head planner Jennifer Keesmaat leaving after five…
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Aug. 29, 2017 / Gordon Price

PriceTags Quotes on Tolls and Mobility Pricing

Lots of coverage in the past few days on the removal of tolls on the Port Mann and Golden Ears…
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Aug. 29, 2017 / Gordon Price

A bus to the dead centre of West Vancouver

Yeah, it’s an old joke – but really, who knew there was a West Van Blue Bus called ‘Cemetery’? What…
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Aug. 28, 2017 / Sandy James Planner

Film Location Scouting in a City of Vacant Houses

Years ago, one Vancouver post and beam house was scouted for a major music network as their “1970’s Clubhouse”. Unfortunately…
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Aug. 28, 2017 / Sandy James Planner

The Billion Dollar Massey Bridge~Why Building Your Way Out of Congestion Doesn't Work

Back to the south side of the Fraser River where there is now a meaty discussion occurring about the Massey…
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Aug. 25, 2017 / Gordon Price

The Green Position on Toll Removal

Here’s Andrew Weaver’s release on today’s announcement: Weaver statement on government’s decision to remove bridge tolls VICTORIA, BC – Andrew…
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Aug. 25, 2017 / Gordon Price

Eliminating tolls – and other goals

“The B.C. government is getting rid of tolls on the Port Mann and Golden Ears bridges starting Sept. 1, Premier…
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Aug. 24, 2017 / Sandy James Planner

Delta's "We Need A Bridge" Campaign Brings Out the Video

Back the south of the Fraser River where the Corporation of Delta  continues the sound of one set of hands…
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Aug. 23, 2017 / Sandy James Planner

Port Metro Vancouver Eats into Agricultural Land Reserve

In the same way that on-line shopping trends and changing retail tastes are taking a bite out of the stand-alone…
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Aug. 22, 2017 / Ken Ohrn

COPEing With Re-Entry

There’s another possible contender (or two) for the now-vacant Vancouver City Council seat up for by-election on October 14.  This…
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Aug. 21, 2017 / Ken Ohrn

By-Election October 14: Capsule Commentary

This by-election will elect 9 Vancouver School Board trustees and one City councilor (following Geoff Meggs’ resignation).  The trustees and…
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Aug. 19, 2017 / Ken Ohrn

Nothing Like a Good Counter-Protest

Especially when it swamps the bad. Saturday’s counter-rally inspired by a planned far-right demonstration at city hall. Finding the far…
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Aug. 17, 2017 / Ken Ohrn

Green Hat In the Civic Ring

Pete Fry will run on October 14 for a seat on City Council under the Green Party umbrella. Fry, who…
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Aug. 17, 2017 / Sandy James Planner

Mansplaining, Planning, and the Need for Gender Equity

  New York Times Image-Mansplaining Statue Alissa Walker is a talented writer, Curbed.com’s Urbanism editor and lives in Los Angeles.…

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