“gregor robertson”
Appreciating the oil sands
It's interesting what a bad rap the oil sands get If the countries of the world are buying oil – and they are – then why not buy it from Canada? After all, we are a secure country, with the ... Read More »
Mayor’s task force overlooks major tool to address housing affordability
Thousands of homes could be released into Metro Vancouver's costly rental market If you’ve lived in Metro Vancouver for any length of time, the topic of housing affordability has likely come up at the dinner table. With the average price ... Read More »
Vivian Krause signs off
Her quest for fairness and compassion for rural communities isn't putting food on the table I was introduced to Vivian Krause just about two years ago. It was in June 2010 that City Caucus published this story about how Krause ... Read More »
VENI, VIDI, VIVI…AN
Vivian Krause signs off — good night, and good luck Thought of The Day “The Krause Brief…” I've just found out that Vivian Krause is taking a break from blogging and investigative journalism. "Family comes first!" concludes Vivian here: http://fairquestions.typepad.com/rethink_campaigns/2012/06/thank-you-bye-for-now.html ... Read More »
Mayor Robertson escaped Stanley Cup riot unscathed
Riot will serve as "case study" on how to dupe electorate Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson and his council colleagues mark a special anniversary Friday at City Hall. But don’t expect to see colourful balloons or fanfare anytime soon. That’s because ... Read More »
Questions raised by top journalism award
Website used "to attack the opponents" of editor's brother deemed worthy by CJF An organization which devotes itself to rewarding "accountability, accuracy and independence" in journalism is coming under fire from members of the Vancouver journalism community after issuing their ... Read More »
Vancouver mayor drums his way into land dispute
You own property in Vancouver? Not if the Mayor says you don't When asked by a reporter on another subject close to his heart, Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson pointed out that civil disobedience was an option for opponents to oil ... Read More »
Vision’s homelessness numbers game (Updated)
Politicians point the finger of blame as Vancouver's homelessness numbers double Seeing the statistics coming out from the recent city-sponsored homelessness count is enough to make your head spin. Hearing the excuses by Vision Vancouver as to why they are ... Read More »
Wireless pole idea unplugged by City – for now
Generation X author meets Vancouver mayor in Paris to plug poles named after us Greetings, City Caucus readers. We've taken a few days off to enjoy the long weekend, and have a few stories in the queue beginning this item. ... Read More »
Media ramp up ‘fair questions’ about Vision Vancouver funding
Tides Canada connections to Vision Vancouver and associates now under scrutiny by Revenue Canada Was money from charitable sources funneled into Vision Vancouver's coffers to pay down their debt and to mount their 2008 election bid? That's a question we've ... Read More »
