April 25, 2024

Councillor Carr hires a lawyer

A Vancouver city councillor has responded to the city manager's blocking of her motion by hiring a lawyer. Councillor Adriane Carr says Penny Ballem exceeded her jurisdiction when she quashed Carr's request for the financial details of a plan to pool the resources of the city's 20 volunteer run community centres. "This is a matter of who's in … [Read more...]

Emily Carr University is moving

The Christy Clark Government has announced a big investment for a new state-of-the-art space for fine art students. Emily Carr University has outgrown its home on Granville Island. That campus was designed for only 800 students, officials say, while the school currently has enrolled 1800. Premier Christy Clark says the government will contribute … [Read more...]

Dog bylaw barking up the wrong tree: Carr

Did you know that it’s illegal to tie up your dog while you grab a coffee? Green Coun. Adriane Carr wants to change that. The newly elected councillor is introducing a motion Tuesday that requests city staff to report to council options to change a bylaw against tying up dogs unattended in public. “This particular section is overkill and it … [Read more...]