Municipal Politics

Opinion: Vancouver city council offers fossil fuels a free pass

Vancouver city council sues for bridge repairs, but rejects idea of suing fossil fuel companies for climate damages

Mar 22, 2024 4:00 PM Read more >

Rob Shaw: B.C. NDP prepares for heated nomination battle in Vancouver

Endorsements fly as Reimer, Boyle battle for NDP nomination

Mar 5, 2024 8:30 AM Read more >

Opinion: Housing redevelopments must also consider business needs

For the dozens of businesses in the area, the Moody Centre Transit-Oriented Development creates some uncertainty

Mar 3, 2024 10:00 AM Read more >

Opinion: Why Coquitlam is lobbying for skills training and business tax fairness

Coquitlam Mayor Richard Stewart on how the city is addressing business and property tax challenges

Mar 1, 2024 7:30 AM Read more >

Adrian Raeside cartoon: How belt-tightening is working out

Feb 27, 2024 2:38 AM Read more >

Carson Binda: Vancouver spends hundreds of millions outside of core mandate

This contributes to unsustainable spending on initiatives outside the scope traditional city services

Jan 29, 2024 10:00 AM Read more >

Arny Wise: Jericho plan fails to serve Vancouver’s housing needs

Density, affordability in MST plan for Jericho is lacking, writes retired developer

Jan 18, 2024 4:00 PM Read more >

Adrian Raeside cartoon: Milking a cash cow

Jan 16, 2024 5:00 AM Read more >

Fraser Institute: B.C.’s attempt to reduce cash-for-density deals may fall short

Addressing the issue of community amenity contributions is commendable, but it might not reduce relatively astronomical fees paid to build housing units

Jan 5, 2024 8:41 AM Read more >

Rob Shaw: Topsy-turvy political landscape defined B.C. throughout much of 2023

Housing, opposition party drama and tension with municipalities shaped a busy year in B.C. politics

Dec 26, 2023 6:00 AM Read more >