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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...Vancouver Debt Rating may be Cut on Olympic Bail Out
So not only are on the preverbial hook for the otherwise untenable Olympic village but now the City may be stuck with a lowered debt rating. That will likely mean that it will cost more for the City to borrow...
London 2012, Vancouver 2010 share similar financial woes
Concerns over the increasing cost of hosting the 2010 games in Vancouver include unknown security costs, a grossly overbudget convention/media centre and a $100 million bailout for the developer of athletes'... Sullivan's departure leaves City Council in chaos
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...Peter Ladner beats Sam Sullivan in NPA race
Looks like Vancouver's current Mayor is out of a job even before the election results are in:"Vancouver NPA councillor Peter Ladner has defeated Mayor Sam Sullivan for their party's 2008 mayoral...NPA School Trustee Eleanor Gregory Backs Vision Mayoral Candidate Gregor Robe...
Non-Partisan Association School Board trustee Eleanor Gregory is abandoning her own party's Mayor Sam Sullivan and supporting Vision mayoral candidate Gregor Robertson. But is she doing Robertson a favor? Canadians Opposing Political... Circling The Wheelchair and Deconstructing Carole With Vision Party Co-Chair...
Mike Magee is co-chair of the Vision Vancouver Party. Linda Solomon met up with Mike at Chill Winston in Gastown to talk politics. The interview follows. This is the first installment of a...
created by TheVancouverObserver | 1 year ago | updated 1 year ago
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Vancouver IAM Daily Blog Report: Canucks Away for Four, Pickton Case Reflects...
Untitled Document This is a selection of recent popular blog articles from VancouverIAM where you will find the best blogs from Vancouver, BC as well as video uploads, social networking, rumors, and...Vancouver IAM Daily Blog Report: Campaign Donors Route Thru Non-Profits, Carm...
Untitled Document This is a selection of recent popular blog articles from VancouverIAM where you will find the best blogs from Vancouver, BC as well as video uploads, social networking, rumors, and... Trashing Vancouver
by Linda Solomon for The Vancouver Observer Dahlia braces herself for a job she dreads. In the alley behind her newly purchased Cambie home, she drops the kitchen garbage into big green bags. Then she lifts the big bag into the back of her...
created by TheVancouverObserver | 2 years ago | updated 2 years ago
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Vancouver Giants Day at City Hall - Canucks Outsider podcast #54
NOTE: Cross posted from HockeyNw.com - Home of the Canucks Outsider and more hockey culture. BC Floorball Challenge podcast coming soon!
At Vancouver City Halll, Mayor Sam proclaims May 29 as Vancouver
Giants... Airline owner found with cocaine, women
Global BC, the largest TV news station in British Columbia, Canada, is reporting that Dr. David T.K. Ho, the owner of Harmony Airlines, was stopped by police under questionable circumstances, including potential...
created by Actual News Geezer | 2 years ago | updated 2 years ago
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7488 views | 17 recommendations | 13 comments
Women Protest at Vancouver Drop-in Shelter
Abut 40 women have occupied a shelter in Vancouver's downtown eastside to try to convince the shelter's administrative staff to keep the center open for 24 hours. Currently, the shelter close at 5pm because of...
created by Victoria Revay | 3 years ago | updated 3 years ago
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Happiness and the art of politics
Victor Chan is a very happy guy.Of course, he's studied happiness with the Dalai Lama, and co-authored a book with him, The Art of Happiness.In the picture above, he looks more serious than usual - that's him in...
created by Actual News Geezer | 3 years ago | updated 3 years ago
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Anti-Poverty Committee to Stage Halloween Protest at City Hall
I was just reading on the Anti-Poverty Committee's website that they will be staging another protest at City hall on Halloween day. They will be sending buses from Pigeon Park at 1pm. Is there anyone who is planning to be there who can send in reports and photographs?...
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