Municipal Politics

Gil Yaron: Reusing and relocating houses ought to be part of the solution to our crisis

Homes need to be assessed for relocation before they're casually taken down

Jun 13, 2023 11:24 AM Read more >

Arny Wise: City of Vancouver owes the public answers over Sen̓áḵw deal

The development appears to be a financial bonanza and a design problem, argues Arny Wise

Jun 11, 2023 12:19 PM Read more >

Bruce Allen: The condo proposal for Keefer Street needs to be approved

The Beedie proposal is a good place for Chinatown revitalization to proceed

Jun 6, 2023 11:40 AM Read more >

David Long: Community fundraisers are bringing life to the Greater Vancouver Food Bank

Events and community fundraising are fun, but not the answer, writes David Long

Jun 3, 2023 6:00 AM Read more >

Stewart Muir: Banning natural gas is an environmental misstep cloaked with good intentions

The gas grid is an essential ally in the transition to renewable energy

May 30, 2023 2:28 PM Read more >

Avi Barzelai: So far, Vancouver’s strategy of doing nothing hasn’t improved the building permit backlog

It would help if bureaucrats would work at the office more than twice weekly

May 23, 2023 6:00 AM Read more >

Kirk LaPointe: A column on columns that could have been, but weren't

Five topics – including municipal codes of conduct, Connor Bedard and Invest Vancouver – that warrant some commentary

May 9, 2023 11:06 AM Read more >

Patrick Condon: Behold Vancouver, where there are housing solutions to be found

An alternative development path is needed to produce more affordable housing

May 8, 2023 3:26 PM Read more >

Bruce Allen: We need better thinking on fixing Vancouver

Some parts of the city seem too far gone to revive

May 6, 2023 3:09 PM Read more >

Rob Shaw: Surrey outflanked by the province in its policing destiny

Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke has lost the game, even when left to choose between a local force and the RCMP

Apr 29, 2023 12:40 AM Read more >