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Toronto Mayor Rob Ford ordered to vacate office in ruling on conflict of interest

November 26th, 2012 · 91 Comments

Civic politics junkies, ready set go. Stories here from Toronto Star, Globe and Mail, Toronto Sun, and the Torontoist. Oh, and here’s the decision for anyone wanting to scan to see if they or their council is in any danger of getting close to the line.

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After a three-month shutdown and consultations, Robson Street to open again Dec. 1

November 24th, 2012 · 22 Comments

It’s going to take more than a few months to work out the issues related to turning Robson Street in front of the Vancouver Art Gallery into a public square. That seems to be the conclusion from the city’s transportation engineer, Jerry Dobrovolny, at the end of three months of consultation about the future of […]

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A fun initiative that we can all get behind: Rename Guelph Park to Dude Chilling Park

November 23rd, 2012 · 45 Comments

Sadly, I heard Aaron Jasper of the Vancouver park board on the radio this morning saying the sign has been changed and the board doesn’t have the power to rename the park. But let’s keep fighting, folks. Maybe we can’t stop climate change or end poverty in Africa. But here’s something we can accomplish. There’s […]

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City of Vancouver makes Hootsuite an offer too good to refuse: Stay here, lease-to-own one of our buildings

November 23rd, 2012 · 51 Comments

As posted everywhere yesterday, the City of Vancouver announced it has made a deal with social-media darling Hootsuite, which was expanding rapidly and desperately needed space, to sell it one of the city’s former police buildings on the yearly-payment plan. It’s a strong sign from the city about how much it will do to support […]

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Company doing vertical garden in Vancouver says city councillor’s statements are inaccurate

November 22nd, 2012 · 26 Comments

I’ve temporarily removed my last blog post, which consisted almost entirely of a news release from NPA Councillor George Affleck, questioning a city contract given to Alterrus Systems. Chair Stephen Fane and CEO Chris Ng just called me saying it has serious inaccuracies and citing some of them. In the interests of not repeating potentially […]

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Non-Partisan Association should die and be replaced, say some, as one group works on creating a “Vancouver First” party

November 20th, 2012 · 52 Comments

I understand my story in the Globe has produced quite a kerfuffle. I await more news.

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Vancity Credit Union files statement of defence in case where former vice-president is suing

November 18th, 2012 · 1 Comment

For those who missed Chaper 1 of this saga, it’s here. Now, Chapter 2, the response from Vancity. The interesting paragraph, for those who are time-pressed, is #1, which refers to problems with “management and leadership skills, and including concerns expressed by certain key personnel who resigned or threatened to resign in that regard.” Please […]

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Vancouver planning manager promises developers meeting there will be “more clarity” about what they pay city for community benefits

November 18th, 2012 · 19 Comments

My story from last week. Sorry, forgot to post earlier, but comment away, if you can tear yourselves from the TransLink service optimization post (Yikes, 263 comments and counting.) Article posted in full on next page

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New Highway 1/Port Mann bus service about to start

November 16th, 2012 · 30 Comments

This just out New South of Fraser service and other changes coming in December December will bring the beginning of a new alternative for commuters in Langley and eastern Surrey. The new #555 Port Mann Express will begin service on Saturday, December 1. The bus will travel over the new Port Mann Bridge between the […]

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City Plumber: Back on the job, unclogging the pipes to answer questions about Olympic village fitness centre and empty lots on Robson

November 14th, 2012 · No Comments

Over on the left of the screen.

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