Mayors in Vancouver and Burnaby strongly oppose a $ 5 billion expansion to Kinder Morgan's Trans Mountain Pipeline. Burnaby's Derek Corrigan says the plan to finish twinning the pipeline is a lot more ambitious than had been discussed. He says he's concerned about triple the amount of tankers coming into Burrard Inlet. "and though they don't … [Read more...]
The Chair of the regional mayors council calls Translink changes “disappointing”
April 10, 2012 by
Disappointing, that is the reaction from the chair of the Mayors Council for Transportation after Translink changes tabled by the Transportation Minister. Richard Walton, Mayor of the District of North Vancouver says he would have liked to have seen more.. He said "We are a little disappointed I think. We certainly were hoping thats … [Read more...]
The Mayor of Richmond says RCMP wage hikes will be topic #1 at meeting with mayors and the mounties.
April 9, 2012 by
The long weekend has done little to blunt the anger of mayors of lower mainland RCMP jurisdictions, who will meet April 20th to talk about the surprise RCMP wage hikes. Richmond Mayor Malcolm Brodie says the raises could equal a $ 2-3 million hit to the city budget, or a 2% tax hike. He said "At that meeting I am going to be wanting … [Read more...]
BC’s Transportation Minister weighs into Mayors demands for drivers to pay more for transit.
March 19, 2012 by
Transportation Minister Blair Lekstrom says he'll take some time to consider the mayors' requests before respondingvbut he says at least a couple of their requests are non-starters. He said "there was a request for a portion of the provincial carbon tax for example, all of that money is committed and I've had that discussion with the mayors … [Read more...]
Vancouver mayor’s foster son in custody for drug and weapon charges
January 13, 2012 by
The former foster son of Vancouver mayor Gregor Robertson will stay in custody for now. Wearing an orange prison shirt, Jinagh Navas-Rivas appeared briefly in Richmond provincial court for what was supposed to be a bail hearing. But the 21-year old, who is facing drug and weapon charges, does not have a lawyer so his case has been … [Read more...]
New co-chair named to mayor’s task force on housing affordability
December 12, 2011 by
A former Liberal cabinet minister is going to help Vancouver's mayor figure out how to make housing more affordable. Gregor Robertson has named Olga Ilich to co-chair the mayor's task force on housing affordability. Robertson says she brings a valuable background in real estate development and what he calls a 'thoughtful, pragmatic approach' as a … [Read more...]
Vancouver and Winnipeg mayors make Grey Cup wager
November 25, 2011 by
Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson has agreed to stand at Winnipeg's major intersection wearing a Bombers jersey if the B.C. Lions fail to win the Canadian Football League's coveted prize Sunday in Vancouver. Robertson and Winnipeg Mayor Sam Katz made a friendly wager in advance of the 99th Grey Cup match between the Leos and the Blue Bombers. The … [Read more...]
Mayors make friendly Grey Cup bet
November 24, 2011 by
Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson has agreed to stand at a major intersection in Winnipeg wearing a Blue Bombers jersey if the Leos fail to win the Grey Cup Sunday in Vancouver. According to a press release Thursday from Winnipeg Mayor Sam Katz, the two mayors have made a friendly bet that would see the losing team’s mayor wear the other’s jersey … [Read more...]
Four former Vancouver mayors say “legalize it”
November 23, 2011 by
Four former mayors of Vancouver are urging other levels of government to consider alternatives to marijuana prohibition. Larry Campbell, Mike Harcourt, Sam Sullivan and Philip Owen have signed an open letter to MPs and MLAs, calling on them to consider legalizing and regulating pot. Owen says marijuana should be seperated from hard … [Read more...]
Occupy demonstrators react to Mayor’s comments
The Occupy Vancouver movement is responding to Mayor Gregor Robertson's statement that he wants the tents down and the demonstration to end peacefully. The movement has agreed on a press release in response to the mayor. Among what will be included, a statement saying that quashing the movement would be a violation of Canadian and International … [Read more...]