The issue of what to do about the growing prevalence and size of camps or clusters on the street of homeless people is one that is turning into a top issue for this provincial election. Many mayors are hoping the candidates will have some better answers that they’ve seen in the past. My Globe story […]
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A “new generation of homeless people with brain injuries” means that just housing won’t be enough, say some mayors
October 4th, 2020 · Comments Off on A “new generation of homeless people with brain injuries” means that just housing won’t be enough, say some mayors
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A Vancouver councillor was on the hot seat two weeks ago, but does anyone remember now?
October 4th, 2020 · Comments Off on A Vancouver councillor was on the hot seat two weeks ago, but does anyone remember now?
With the provincial election now sucking up all political oxygen in the room, Vancouver councillors are getting to take a breather. For one of them, that’s a welcome reprieve, I’m thinking. My story from the Before Election Call times Vancouver voters could be facing an extra visit to the polls within the year – on […]
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The negotiations over who gets the next big transit project in the region is underway; North Shore gave itself a boost
October 4th, 2020 · Comments Off on The negotiations over who gets the next big transit project in the region is underway; North Shore gave itself a boost
Greater Vancouver’s North Shore communities got a big boost to their pitch to be next in line for rapid transit in the region with the release of a provincial study outlining five feasible routes across Burrard Inlet for a light-rail line. Now those three cities will need to prove they deserve to get billions of […]
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