Municipal Politics

Bruce Allen: The war on the car isn't working, and driving is still a nightmare

E-bikes are putting pedestrians at risk, too

Jul 25, 2023 2:03 PM Read more >

Kirk LaPointe: Surrey police overhaul started as a bold move and ended as a hot mess

Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke would be unwise to litigate following the province's decision on policing in Surrey, writes Kirk LaPointe

Jul 21, 2023 7:30 AM Read more >

Bruce Allen: Let's not take the fun out of the Celebration of Light

Ignore the complainers and enjoy the spectacle, Bruce Allen writes

Jul 11, 2023 3:29 PM Read more >

Rob Shaw: RCMP union tells province to respect Surrey council's wish to retain its Mounties force

RCMP is doing a 'fantastic job' and there is no evidence public safety would improve with a municipal force

Jul 4, 2023 7:57 AM Read more >

Carson Binda: Vancouver city staff need to get their heads out of the sand

Property owners face significant tax increases in coming years

Jun 23, 2023 2:17 PM Read more >

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 >