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Economy resonates as NDP suffers Leafs-like collapse
Congratulations to all who ran for office, winners and losers, and to their families, campaign volunteers and supporters. The Fat Lady has sung. It is over.
Poop plant debate is not just about funding
MY reaction after comparing the May 1 letter to the editor from North Vancouver councillors Guy Heywood (city) and Alan Nixon (district) with the May 12 letter from mayors Darrell Mussatto and Richard Walton was to ask if they sit on the same councils.
Sewage costs up - but not by 500%
Dear Editor: A recent letter from Couns. Guy Heywood (city) and Alan Nixon (district) in your May 1 issue reinforces the importance of Metro Vancouver's need to construct a new advanced wastewater treatment facility on the North Shore, and the support required from senior levels of government to do so. The new plant is necessary to meet commitments in Metro Vancouver's Integrated Liquid Waste and Resource Management Plan as well as to meet new regulatory requirements set by the federal and provincial governments.
Where am I?
Liberal leader Christy Clark showed up in Burnaby to cast her vote on Wednesday, but she may have spoiled her ballot. Clark initially voted for herself, but then realized she's not running in her own riding, so she asked for her ballot back and wrote Margaret MacDiarmid's name as well. MacDiarmid is running for the Liberals in Vancouver-Fairview, where Clark lives. Elections B.C.'s position is that the voter's intent must be clear. If it isn't, the ballot is spoiled.
Homeowners get 2.47 per cent tax increase
Burnaby council approved a 2.47 per cent residential property tax hike at Monday night's meeting when the annual financial plan was presented.
Tight race last time, but now? Who knows?
The riding of Burnaby-Deer Lake includes one of the largest shopping centres in the country - Metropolis at Metrotown - and some of Burnaby's most picturesque green spaces, including Central Park and the riding's namesake, Deer Lake Park.
On pipeline: Clark takes swipe at Dix in Burnaby
Liberal leader Christy Clark took a swipe at the NDP's Adrian Dix over the Kinder Morgan pipeline expansion Wednesday, shortly after casting her ballot at an advanced polling station in Burnaby.
Water supply project 'investment in our future'
A new pipeline that will bring safe, clean, and sustainable drinking water to Aldergrove and Gloucester is being built.
There's oil and gas in these hills
For many people from as far away as the Fraser Valley, North Burnaby is the gateway to Vancouver. It is also a thoroughfare for the oil industry - the Chevron refinery is based in North Burnaby, and the riding also has a feeder pipeline connected to the Kinder Morgan pipeline, which has its end point - Westridge Marine Terminal - in the riding next door.
Past councils' vision threatened
I urge Township council to oppose the removal of the Tuscan farmland from the ALR for a high-density residential development.
Fresh faces in a changing riding
Make no mistake, the Liberals and New Democrats have their eyes on this city, and the Burnaby-Lougheed race will be a hotly contested seat.
Halfway to the finish line
MUSINGS, notes and observations from the election campaign, at the halfway point (but before the televised leaders' debate):
Garbage storing is a bad idea
If West Vancouver Mayor Michael Smith's idea to collect garbage every other week spreads over to the District of North Vancouver, I will demand the $200 I pay in taxes for garbage removal to be halved. It would be a fair deal.
Voters quiz candidates
Perhaps inspired by the provincial leaders debate on Monday, the comments at Tuesday's all candidates meeting for the Langley ridings got a little fiery at times.
Debate? Just add water
Actual debate between local provincial election candidates is rare, but it was a refreshing part of Tuesday evening's meeting hosted by the WaterWealth Project.
Do we want a pipeline through our wetlands?
Until recently I was unaware of Cheam Lake Wetlands Regional Park.
Automatic irrigation systems
Water is essential to keeping a lawn or garden in good health. The trouble with watering is that it can be time-consuming, especially if your idea of watering is standing outside with the hose. But thanks to irrigation systems, watering has become a lot less hands-on.
Dix's actions show he's in control of party
In a reversal of the 2009 campaign, the NDP appears much better organized than the B.C. Liberals this time around.
Halfway there: campaign musings
In a reversal of the 2009 campaign, the NDP appears much better organized than the B.C. Liberals this time around.
