Bill Tieleman talks about the 'blame game' that is being played out regarding the nearly 1 billion dollar liability that Vancouver tax payers are being asked to carry. " Ladner complains that Vision Vancouver...
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I hardly know what to think these days. Vancouver's election will likely be decided based on how people feel about a controversial loan made to a Vancouver developer who is involved in building the Olympic...
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"Non-Partisan Association mayoralty candidate Peter Ladner is a good man who has dedicated much to public service.I have known and liked Peter for many years, before he became a city councillor.But I believe Vision Vancouver's Gregor Robertson is the best choice for mayor of...
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"VANCOUVER -- Vancouver voters are flocking to advance polls, with some saying they were inspired to cast a ballot by the controversy over the current city council's decision to provide up to a $100-million loan...
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As the US gets ready to redraw the political landscape, Vancouverites might have their own agent of change. Like Obama, Robertson represents a new kind of politics."When Robertson was in the legislature,...
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The Vancouver Manifesto did some great reporting on the events that resulted in Sam Sullivan's defeat last night."In a stunning turn of political events, challenger Peter Ladner has taken the mayoral nomination...
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Vancouver's mayoral race is already breaking the records. It seems that Vancouverites are looking for change too. In some ways the local race mirror's the US Presidential race with new entrants like...
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"While Gregor Robertson remains undecided about running for the city’s top job, the Vancouver-Fairview MLA may be emerging as the consensus choice for a mayoral candidate for both the Coalition of Progressive...
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