Those of you familiar with my blog will recall how pleased I was when the provincial government introduced regulations governing the funding of municipal election campaigns in 2018. These new restrictions prohibited donations from unions and corporations — including developers. They also limited donations from individuals to a maximum of $1,200. However, even during the 2018…
Category: Vancouver
The Sen̓áḵw project: Both exciting and concerning
On Tuesday, December 10, members of the Squamish Nation approved the development of their land at the south end of Burrard Bridge. Called Sen̓áḵw, for the name of an ancient village that was originally on this site until about 20 Squamish families were forced off and moved to North Vancouver in 1913, this development will…
Hats off to the Molnar Group for thinking of the community
I couldn’t believe it when I read Carlito Pablo’s article in the Georgia Straight about the proposed Molnar development at Renfrew and East 10th. Normally, I really challenge developers, but in this case I’m applauding the Molnar Group. They’re building 96 rental units, 19 of them dedicated to households earning moderate incomes. The bottom line…
Two thumbs up for two good reasons
Today I’m very happy for two good reasons. First, I’m so pleased to let you know that my online petition urging Mayor Kennedy Stewart to keep his campaign promise to raise the empty home tax to 3% already has more than 700 signatures! I’m also happy that the Georgia Straight, still one of the best…
How would you feel about heating your lunch next to a toilet?
The labour dispute has been happening for more than three weeks now, and it’s going to escalate further next week with three days of full shutdown. So far, bus routes and SeaBus sailings have been affected. Soon, we will find out if SkyTrain is, too. But I’m happy to tell you that HandyDART is not…
Please sign my petition on the empty home tax!
CLICK HERE TO VIEW & SIGN MY PETITION In the 2018 Vancouver municipal election, Mayor Kennedy Stewart promised to raise the empty home tax from 1% to 3%. Now, just one year into his mandate, he’s already reneging on his campaign promise. You can read more details in my October 31 blog. Empty home taxes…
Mayor Stewart: Stick to your 3% empty homes tax!
UPDATE: I’ve created a petition to help keep up the momentum. Please sign and share it! Vancouver Mayor Kennedy Stewart was on CBC radio’s Early Edition with Stephen Quinn Tuesday morning. While he has moved forward on several of his campaign promises, including creating a renters advocacy office and pushing for more medium- and high-density…