One Vancouver city councillor is welcoming the creation of a provincial body to oversee combat sports. The new commission, announced in legistion unveiled yesterday, will regulate mixed martial arts. The city wasn't include in UFC's 2012 schedule because a trial period allowing professional fighting events expired. But Kerry … [Read more...]
A Township of Langley Councillor is fed up and wants out of Metro Vancouver.
April 23, 2012 by
A Township of Langley councillor has had enough of Metro Vancouver and will table a motion to expidite leaving the regional district. Kim Richter says her motion will mean the Township will "..explore the option, or that we support the option of creating a South Fraser Regional District and that we initiate discussions with the other … [Read more...]
Councillor recovering in hospital
April 6, 2012 by
Vancouver City Councillor Andrea Reimer is in hospital with a serious infection. She says in an email response she was admitted to hospital last week. Reimer did not say what the infection was and neither did fellow Vision Councillor Kerry Jang, "I saw her the other day and she's on the mend. She asks everybody to just give her some … [Read more...]
Rent banks worth the costs: Councillor
March 24, 2012 by
As Vancouver city council prepares to approve micro-loans for renters next week, advocates are gathering Friday in Langley to discuss the program’s success in other municipalities. Rent banks have already been established in Victoria, Prince George and Surrey and provide small emergency loans to low-income individuals in temporary financial … [Read more...]
A municipal by-election is coming after a councillor is tossed by the courts.
February 29, 2012 by
There will be another by-election in BC this time at the municipal level as a Harrison Hot Springs councillor has been tossed out by BC Supreme Court. Andrew Baziuk who finished just 15 votes behind Richard Shelley says the candidate failed to reveal he was a municipal employee. Baziuk said "he was a member of the Harrison Fire … [Read more...]
Vancouver activist, city councillor Jim Green dies
February 28, 2012 by
Former Vancouver city councillor Jim Green has died at the age of 68 after losing his battle with lung cancer. He passed away peacefully in his home at 6:15 a.m. Tuesday surrounded by family members. “Jim's record was one of consistent and tireless activism for social justice, democracy, the arts and the shaping of a fair, inclusive and … [Read more...]
Vancouver councillor to table motion on Kinder Morgan pipeline
February 25, 2012 by
Kinder Morgan’s plans to expand its Trans Mountain pipeline will be the focus of a motion set to come before Vancouver city council next week. The motion is being tabled by Green Councillor Adriane Carr. "A motion directly from council, which hasn't happened before to Kinder Morgan the company, to make sure that they're clear that we want to … [Read more...]
Former city councillor and DTES activist Jim Green is battling cancer.
February 15, 2012 by
The family of former councillor and downtown eastside activist Jim Green is asking for privacy after Green was diagnosed with cancer. The cancer is terminal and Green's family is devestated as they rally around the former civic politician. The family through city hall is asking the media to respect their privacy during this very … [Read more...]
Councillor wants Metro transparency
January 26, 2012 by
A Vancouver City Councillor says Metro Vancouver handles a lot of taxpayer money, so it should be more transparent. George Affleck says he plans to table a motion at Council next week that could see Metro's Board meetings broadcast on TV or the internet, "The Metro Vancouver Board represent one of the biggest municipal budgets next to Vancouver. … [Read more...]
