“gregor robertson”
Message to BC’s leaders: Negotiate, and don’t slam the door on trade
Robertson and Dix plan to block oil exports on Canada's west coast – can Clark strike a deal for BC? A bleak scenario has been painted by Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson in his quest to halt the increase of oil ... Read More »
Audit of Tides Canada has been underway for past year
An influential environmental organization battles to save its reputation and charitable status The charity that had its humble beginnings in Vancouver early last decade, with an organic farmer named Gregor Robertson as one of its founding board members, is now ... Read More »
Oil insurance push just slick political theatre
The Mayor's understanding of Vancouver's economy seems to be at odds with reality “I don't think many Vancouverites support becoming a huge oil port. It is totally at odds with our city brand and our identity and ethic.” – Vancouver ... Read More »
Baby Vancouver and King Solomon’s Dilemma
Glissando keeps busy on chess, bureaucrats, the Mayor, and a Levant rant The Thought of The Day "What's new Pussycat?" Ask the current Vancouver dweller that question, and you'll invariably get the same answer: "Nothing. Same Ol' Same Ol'." I ... Read More »
Director of Planning? Whatever.
Vancouver's post of ‘Director of Planning’ has become 'merely a facade', argues architect/planner Robert Chester On January 31 of this year, City of Vancouver announced the dismissal of its Director of Planning, but it did not announce a Council-appointed successor. ... Read More »
Best of the Net: New Millionaires, False Creek Ferries, Christy Clark
It's been a few crazy weeks, so I haven't been able to write my Best of the Net lately. But thankfully I was able to find some time on a cold and cloudy Saturday morning to pull a post together. ... Read More »
Surprising lack of transparency in playoff plans
On April 11th, our beloved Vancouver Canucks will be heading back to the playoffs in the hope of winning the coveted Stanley Cup. As you can imagine, this means a few civic politicians and business owners are getting a tad ... Read More »
Did Vancouver abide by its own bylaws after firing the Director of Planning?
The Vancouver Charter requires city council to hire a Director of Planning. None was present for several weeks. The public learned that Brent Toderian had been fired by the City of Vancouver after Frances Bula's story broke in the wee ... Read More »
Campaign finance disclosures reveal interesting contributions
Medical unions, Cortes Islanders add to curious mix of Vancouver's 2011 election donors As the saying goes “he who pays the piper calls the tune.” Based on the financial disclosures from the major political parties in Vancouver, the music must ... Read More »
Push and pull in Vancouver City’s planning game
Whenever a senior high-profile public servant is canned – TTC head Gary Webster in Toronto, Vancouver city planner Brent Toderian – there’s a push and a pull. It’s clear that in both cases there was a political push out the ... Read More »
