Municipal Politics

Surrey’s municipal election – and what it means

They weren’t on the ballot, but Shinder Purewal says the NDP should worry about Surrey First’s defeat nonetheless

Oct 26, 2018 9:04 AM Read more >

The Middle: So I can’t help but notice you didn’t vote...

Low voter turnout is a major problem for our democracy, at all levels. Period.

Oct 24, 2018 3:52 AM Read more >

Five things you might have missed in the municipal elections

First comes the swearing in; then the swearing at.

Oct 23, 2018 4:00 AM Read more >

The Rise and Fall of Surrey First

Jordan Bateman: Linda Hepner & Tom Gill blew this election for Surrey First months ago

Oct 22, 2018 7:32 AM Read more >

#BCPOLI Hotstove III - Speculation about the Speculation Tax

The Orca's Maclean Kay and ICBA's Jordan Bateman sit down and talk politics

Oct 18, 2018 1:06 PM Read more >

Wherever you live, City Hall needs more small business owners

They’re the backbone of the economy, the skills are transferable –why don’t we see more of them running?

Oct 18, 2018 7:55 AM Read more >

The Price is Right on LNG

From Kitimat to Kamloops, all for one, one for all

Oct 18, 2018 3:53 AM Read more >

The Middle: Should you vote? The answer is always yes.

Democracy depends on informed citizens – so please: inform yourself

Oct 17, 2018 6:49 AM Read more >

Vancouver ready to ‘throw the bums out’

A new poll indicates Vancouver is ready to turn away from the parties that have dominated city hall

Oct 17, 2018 3:58 AM Read more >

In Nanaimo, a very civil civil war

The mayoral election with the highest possible stakes has divided one party

Oct 16, 2018 9:35 AM Read more >