Municipal Politics

Kirk LaPointe: Vancouver’s urban planning might need the touch of an urban ‘economist’

Alain Bertaud chose the perfect week for his first visit to Vancouver.

Sep 11, 2023 12:44 PM Read more >

Kirk LaPointe: West Vancouver withholds severance info of former top brass

Let’s never forget it’s taxpayers’ money, and as a first principle taxpayers ought to know how every dollar is spent

Sep 6, 2023 4:28 PM Read more >

Paul Sullivan: How city permits and fees help create unaffordable housing

Cities are vampires in the housing sector

Aug 31, 2023 3:56 PM Read more >

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 >