Vancouver Plan is a sham
– by Elizabeth Murphy – Midway in the civic election cycle, Vancouver continues the policies of the decimated Vision council in spite of the current … Read more
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Vancouver under the influence
– by Elizabeth Murphy – The same outside influences established under the former Vision-dominated council continue to drive Vancouver city policy The results of the … Read more
Broadway subway line not a done deal
nor is it a good one – by Elizabeth Murphy – The map above shows what $7 billion buys in modern surface tram at $50 … Read more
2018 Vancouver civic election: to change or not to change
by Elizabeth Murphy The 2018 civic election has an opportunity for change, with most incumbents not running again. The question is: will the new council … Read more
Mr. Premier, do it now for democracy
Summer is upon us. While we enjoy the bounty of sunshine, we must be careful not to fall asleep and get burnt. As with the … Read more
How big money corrupts politics
BC’s Wild West of campaign funding needs reform Of the corporate donations to the BC Liberals, the largest group among the top donors are property … Read more
Finding Common Ground
A journey of 300 editions by Bruce Mason Words and pictures of a shared past, present and future, from founders, friends and fellow travellers To page … Read more
Housing affordability – Rush to Zone
by Elizabeth Murphy • The Vancouver housing affordability crisis is being addressed by a rush to zone, on the false premise that unaffordability … Read more
The unaffordable subway
Metro Vancouver scheme has the hallmarks of a pro-development and deeply flawed transit strategy by Elizabeth Murphy For the price of this We can … Read more
Federal funding should support an accountable transit plan
by Elizabeth Murphy • As the new federal government considers going into debt to invest in transit, here are a few critical issues to consider. … Read more