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NZ shakeup a wakeup call for Vancouver's heritage districts

22 Feb 2011

NZ devastation: would this be the scene in the Downtown Eastside after an earthquake? It's hard not to watch what's going on in New Zealand over the last 48 hours and not think about what will happen to Metro Vancouver...

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Only a mixed community can save the Downtown Eastside

29 Jan 2011

Our Vancouver includes the DTES. Flickr photo: M-J Milloy The following is my weekly column from 24 Hours... We’ve created this sad little borough known as the Downtown Eastside by ignoring it, and by listening to the advice of...

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CityCaucus Redux: what's the future of Vancouver's DTES cop shop?

10 Dec 2010

Is there an opportunity to redevelop the old police station into DTES Renewal Centre One? What to do with the aging police facility in the Downtown Eastside is back in the news. Here's what CityCaucus.com wrote on this topic...

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Vision Vancouver was one of DERA's biggest defenders

28 Mar 2010

Councillor Tim Stevenson argued nothing immoral or illegal was happening at DERA Last week we learned the Province of BC had filed an unprecedented lawsuit against the Downtown Residents Association (DERA) located in Vancouver. They allege that DERA conducted...

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West End could have used that $4.7 million bucks, says Anton

12 Jan 2010

Vancouver's aging Aquatic Centre could have used part of the $4.7 million dollars Vision gave away to a local developer The following opinion piece was originally published in the Vancouver Sun today How much would you, oh grateful taxpayer,...

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$132,000 tax break goes to Sahotas for providing "urban farm" space

1 Dec 2009

Empty lots beside the Astoria Hotel are owned by the Sahota family – click for larger image Downtown Eastside landlords notorious for owning troubled SRO hotels may be the next commercial land owners in Vancouver to get a whopping...

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VPD facility change could be welcome change to DTES

27 Oct 2009

Is there an opportunity to redevelop the old police station into DTES Renewal Centre One? With news coming out of the Vancouver Police Department (VPD) that they are lobbying to move to VANOC’s head office once they vacate in...

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Slumlord crackdown often has unintended consequences

16 Sep 2009

Could a crackdown on some building owners in the Downtown Eastside result in more homelessness?There are times when the best of intentions can lead to unintended consequences. I think we may be witnessing some of those consequences in Vancouver's notorious...

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"We don't care anymore," says councillor about Vancouver's homeless

25 Aug 2009

Vancouver agrees to conduct a full review of its procedures after the death of homeless man during recent record heat wave As many of our regular readers know, we recently wrote a post about Curtis Brick, the aboriginal homeless man that died in...

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Cernetig says Vancouver council "loopy" for musing about ticket amnesty

27 Jul 2009

Mayor Robertson in another pickle after comments made by his caucus colleaguesOn the front page of this morning's Vancouver Sun was a well-written piece by intrepid city hall watcher Miro Cernetig. The column was all about Vision openly musing about...

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"We can't cancel tickets. It's not in our mandate," says Jang

22 Jul 2009

Introducing Vancouver Council's new battle against public disorder: an enviro-friendly hamster-operated ticket shredding machine (hamster not included). It didn't take long for the blogosphere to explode yesterday after Jeff Lee broke the story that Vision Vancouver is considering ripping...

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Robertson floats trial balloon for new remand centre

16 Jul 2009

Reports say North Fraser Pretrial Centre is overcrowdedToday, CKNW's crack City Hall reporter Janet Brown interviewed Mayor Gregor Robertson and asked him about his pick for the location for a new remand centre. Now Robertson could have said, "staff are...

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Stewart bans massage parlours and other "undesirable businesses"

15 Jul 2009

In a controversial move, Coquitlam has banned a number of "undesirable businesses" in their communityIf you're looking for a pawn shop, methadone clinic, non-registered massage outlet, escort service or exotic dancing joint in Coquitlam, your search may be in vain....

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Mayor Robertson should hold HEAT town hall forum - NOW

24 Jun 2009

Mayor Robertson, this is what real consultation looks like. It's time you hold a town hall with the residents concerned about the impact of your HEAT shelters. He's been pre-occupied with backyard chickens, closing a lane on Burrard Bridge and most...

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Four Pillars Coalition no longer top of mind at City Hall

8 Jun 2009

Is the Four Pillars Coalition now only standing on one leg? It all started with Mayor Philip Owen. Then it was reinforced by Mayor Larry Campbell. It basically ended with Mayor Sam Sullivan. What are we talking about? None...

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Founder of Vancouver's community court passes away

7 May 2009

Judge Hugh Stansfield (left) with Attorney General Wally Oppal and Premier Gordon Campbell at the official opening of Canada's first community courtIt is with great sadness we must report to you that Chief Judge Hugh Stansfield has passed away. He...

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"There is no cause for concern" about gang violence says Mayor Robertson

13 Apr 2009

When it comes to gang violence, is Mayor Robertson really living on some Happy Planet?Last election, Mayor Gregor Robertson and his Vision team ran on a platform of solving homelessness by 2015. A very smart move indeed, as it requires...

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Big Brother 'temporarily' coming to Vancouver streets

18 Mar 2009

A City of Vancouver report repeatedly emphasizes the cameras are only 'temporary' A report coming to Vancouver City Council for debate next week is seeking approval to request $435,161.81 from the Province of BC to install closed circuit television (CCTV)...

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Opening up a business in Canada's poorest postal code "nearly impossible"

7 Feb 2009

Are actions of Vancouver City Hall's bureaucracy crushing the hopes of revival in the Downtown Eastside? Business people say yes.Recently the Vancouver Sun wrote about the City's policy of requiring a criminal background check for any new business located in...

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Pay freezes, tax hikes and social housing top cities agenda this week

1 Feb 2009

A summary of the week that was in Canadian citiesThis is the time year that always heralds the great debate regarding whether our civic politicians should receive their annual pay increase. During an economic recession, the issue of pay raises...

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