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The NPA names its new mayoral contestant, former Vancouver 1st candidate Fred Harding, only to lose park board candidates Tricia Barker & Kumi Kimura to TEAM.ABC announces a transparency policy.Vancouver is appealing its defeated SRO vacancy control bylaw and the courts, and the province, basically allowed Coquitlam to get away with breaking the law.And familiar names are running in Coquitlam, Richmond, Langley and Maple Ridge. Which leads to a Vancouveratta about a former little ferry.Fred Harding announces for NPA Vancouver NPA loses Tricia Barker, candidate joins TEAM ABC transparency policy Vancouver appeals SRO vacancy control rulingNicholson v. CoquitlamNo byelection? No penalty, B.C. minister says after court ruling on Coquitlam's decision - Tri-City News Richard Stewart runs againDerek Dang, Kash Heed aiming for political comebacks in October’s Richmond election - Economy, Law & Politics | Business in VancouverRich Coleman runs in Langley TownshipBattle for Maple RidgeMaple Ridge city council settles legal dispute with councillorAlbion Ferry - Wikipedia

Doug McCallum is promising unicorns.TEAM: Colleen Hardwick in tight 3 way race for MayorUnarmed and 'begging for help': Family of man shot with bean bag gun in Vancouver wants answersIndigenous father of 7 identified as man who died after being shot with Vancouver police beanbag gun‘Good progress’: Vancouver mayor on contentious efforts to remove Hastings Street tentsSeries of Downtown Eastside building fires alarm residents, advocates | CBC NewsPoverty, pavement, isolation: A closer look at B.C. heat deathsKen Sim's ABC Vancouver party promises to plant 100,000 trees in four years | UrbanizedDan Fumano: Vancouver developer behind anonymous group spending thousands on political adsMayor Doug McCallum proposes 60000-seat stadium for SurreyDoug McCallum's vision of a 60,000-seat stadium in Surrey 'a tall order,' says Rogers Arena builder | CBC NewsBrenda Locke rumourHarrison Hot Springs housingAlvin Singh joins ForwardVDLC endorses SinghDavid Chin running with ProgressRogers Arena - Wikipedia

Breaking: B.C. to ration liquor amid ongoing strike, says industry group | Globalnews.ca Lots continues to happen in local politics as ABC and Progress release very different platforms to respond to the overdose and homelessness crises. The service agreement for the Sen̓áḵw development is out. And there's lots of speculation and names running for councils across the region.LinksKen Sim promiseDan Fumano: Vancouver mayoral candidate Ken Sim proposes hiring 100 cops, 100 nurses, in plan rivals call unrealisticHow will he fund it?Tents will be with us until we build the housing and support services we need - Commentary | Business in Vancouver Squamish Nation development in Vancouver aims to add 10,000 residents, creating the city’s densest community yet - The Globe and MailKhelsilem clapbackDesign - Sen̓áḵwNPA mayoral speculation and More speculation Kishone Roy leaves Vision May He joins ProgressMarie Noelle Rosa joins ProgressJack Hundial not running again in Surrey Background: Hundial the latest councillor to split from McCallum’s Safe Surrey Coalition Guildford resident Amrit Birring enters race for Surrey mayorWhite Rock municipal election landscape different for 2022Donut drama at the PNE: Longtime vendor won't be returning this summer | CBC NewsVancouveratta - PNEHistory & Legacy - PNEPacific National Exhibition - Wikipedia

The removal of tents began on Hastings but ended with a clash between activists and police. Kennedy releases donors and Progress announces 2 candidates.LinksRemoval of tent city on East Hastings delayed again as tensions boil overLittle change to East Hastings tent city as residents wonder where to go | Vancouver SunOneCity calls for halt to tent removalsForward Together donation disclosures Power 50Dan Fumano: Most Vancouver parties pledge pre-election transparency. One didn't NPA candidate Mauro Francis jumps to ProgressMorgane Oger announced as Progress candidateRich Coleman rumoured to be considering Langley Township runChuck Puchmayr for New WestminsterBrad West to run again in Port CoquitlamCouncil pushes contentious South Surrey townhouse development forwardSRO vacancy control struck downBC Supreme Court rulingB.C. Supreme Court quashes Vancouver bylaws limiting rent increase between single occupancy housing tenancies | CBC NewsVancouveratta: Hastings StHastings Street: A Corridor of Transformation - Spacing VancouverHISTORIC WEST HASTINGS

The wild summer lead up to the municipal elections continues!John Coupar quits the race for mayor following another bad poll for him.The Vancouver Plan passes, with plenty of amendments, including an amended amendment that drew the ire of Black Vancouverites.A Kitsilano social housing complex also passed, also after 300 speakers. But the controversy played a part in the decision to quit by BC Housing's CEO.We also know how little Port Coquitlam will save by leaving the LMLGA, which doesn't really explain why they left.Dan Fumano exposes that Lululemon founder Chip Wilson is rallying BC's elite to stop socialism. There seems to be a connection between this new group and Views of Vancouver, who continue to spend significantly on ads in Vancouver.Vancouver's Fire Chief ordered the urgent removal of tents along Hastings, which is already postponed.Ken Sim backtracks on ABC's plan to abolish the Parks Board.VOTE Socialist announces its candidates and platform, including 50c transit.Green candidate Zahra Esmail quits the race for Parks following pressure from the province.Surrey is heating up with Sukh Daliwhal and Gordie Hogg entering the race for mayor.Rob Vagramov won't seek re-election in Port Moody, leading Councillor Steve Milani to announce his bid for mayor.Drum circles are the latest threat to public safety.And the Park Board is chaos with meetings adjourned, ruled changed, staff speaking out, Points of Privilege over liking tweets and commissioners blocking one another.In our Vancouveratta we look at dowtown beaches.

It's been ten days since we recorded and yet so much has happened.Peter Meiszner got owned on Twitter.Michael Wiebe got owned by the Court of Appeal (read the ruling) but he might still bring us a new Vancouver Special.The VDLC nominate one more - but notably not one of their own - while Port Coquitlam mysteriously quits its local government association.The Surrey SkyTrain business case is approved, including lots of housing.Our beach logs are still in jail and council snubbed a proposed pool for Mount Pleasant.A new shadow group is advertising on Facebook, as pre-election disclosure rules are about to kick in.More reddit analysis of voting trends of City Council.In nomination news, Mike Klassen joins ABC, Nigel Malkin announces for West Van Council (despite not registering his party) and Haven Lubrieki announces for Port Moody Council.New Westminster considers being a bit less Royal, in the spirit of reconciliation, which is getting called out by at least one Indigenous activist.The president of TEAM resigns when he realizes what the party is about.The Fountainhead Pub gets to expand after council rejects staff recommendations.And in our Vancouveratta, go see Matthew slinging beers at the Vancouver Folk Festival.

Your biweekly municipal politics podcast is back for its monthly episode.Broadway passes and now we're into our next marathon public hearing, with another on the docket. It's so much they've postponed another until after the election.In election news though, the VDLC has announced (most of) their endorsements, and Forward Together and the NPA have council slates. In Burnaby, a new challenger - for council - emerges. While in Coquitlam there will not be a byelection. And in Surrey, debates about flags.Finally, the barge is being disassembled, as might some pristine farmland.And in our Vancouveratta, we recognize Mr Richmond.We rushed the edit on this one folks, so enjoy a looser Cambie Report as we try to catch up on some sleep to get back in the virtual studio in a couple weeks.LinksVancouver city council approves Broadway Plan after long debate | CBC NewsBroadway Plan approved by Council | City of VancouverControversial Kitsilano social and supportive housing project heads to city council | Globalnews.caBill Tieleman argues semantics about public hearingsBroadway-Commercial hearings postponedBackground: Revision downsizes Safeway redevelopment proposal at Commercial-Broadway Station | UrbanizedJust-released plan, concept sketches show what Vancouver's future looks likeMetro Vancouver's $21-billion transit plan, which includes a gondola to SFU, approved VDLC Endorses Municipal CandidatesOur Team - Forward Together VancouverNPA names candidates for 2022 civic election, signals it will be tough on crime | UrbanizedCandidates - Non Partisan Association VancouverCoun Mike Hillman launches centrist One Burnaby municipal partyOne BurnabyQuestion asked of Doug McCallumPHOTOS: Surrey Pride takes over Central City PlazaMayoral candidate Jinny Sims says it's time to raise the Pride flag at Surrey City Hall | Georgia Straight Vancouver's News & Entertainment WeeklyJudge tosses byelection petition for Coquitlam - Tri-City NewsEnglish Bay barge won't be chilling much longer as long-awaited removal begins this week | CBC NewsThis Surrey field produces millions of vegetables for B.C. But it could be paved over for warehousesSurrey farmers petition to protect 'vital' farmland from sale by federal government - BC | Globalnews.caRichmondSentinel | After 50 years of service, I bid farewellHarold Steves - Wikipedia

Brian Kelcey (@StateOfTheCity) joins us to talk political slush funds. Then we look at the state of the debate around the Broadway Plan, upcoming motions, a possibly doomed attempt to upzone Victoria, construction in Coquitlam, chaos in Surrey, shenanigans in schools and the latest nomination news.LinksFollow Brian @StateOfTheCityDaphne Bramham: Americanization of Vancouver politics has created 'dysfunctional' city governanceDaphne Bramham: Vancouver Mayor Kennedy Stewart has $4-million advantage, thanks to taxpayersNPA slams '$4 million Mayor' and promises to end political slush fundThread: Brian Kelcey's threadPolicy Options: To lead in the 21st century, Canadian mayors need the power to proposeJohn Coupar and machetes Frances Bula suggests 30+ amendments coming for Broadway PlanA Better Broadway Plan: Radical Pro-Affordability | The TyeeDan Fumano: For parks in Broadway plan, city may need to get creative | Vancouver SunCouncil cocktail culture motionCouncil Plaza Pilot extension'It may never happen': Vote reversal could turf Victoria's 'missing middle' initiative - Capital DailyComing Victoria motion looks to reverse missing middle timeline delaysCoquitlam council approves 16-tower Fraser Mills development – Tri-Cities DispatchSurrey, BC council meeting erupts into chaos as mayor asked to resign - BC | Globalnews.ca NDP MLA Jinny Sims challenging Doug McCallum in Surrey mayoral race - BC | Globalnews.ca .Vancouver School Board Is Violating Charter Rights, Say Student Journalists | The TyeeWhy Did the Teachers Union Tear Down LGBTQ2S+ Student Posters at Britannia? | The TyeeParents Lose Fight to Save Queen Elizabeth Annex School | The TyeeABC announces Brian Montague as 6th council candidateGreen Party nominates 4 Park Board and 3 School Board candidatesNathan Pachal declares for Mayor of Langley CityHere are the candidates for Vancouver mayor and council | CBC NewsMetro Matters - Province won't let Vancouver raise nomination thresholdVancouveratta: Bernice Gerard: Pentecostal minister, Vancouver city councillor, TV host

Depending who you listen to the Broadway Plan, which comes to council on Wednesday is either the greatest thing ever or the ultimate destruction of the Vancouver we know and love. Plus policing, NIMBYs also hate pools, election speculation via polls and candidate announcements, and shenanigans in Surrey, Langley and Lytton.Broadway Plan | City of VancouverMike Howell: What the heck is the Broadway plan, anyway? Opinion: Vancouver's Broadway Plan is a step forward and we can't afford to fall behindBrent Toderian thread on Broadway PlanBroadway Corridor Plan: Seven Needed Amendments | The TyeeAs Vancouver's Broadway Plan looks to ramp up housing and jobs, critics worry about density, affordability | CBC NewsBill Tieleman on proposed Broadway tower | The Early Edition with Stephen Quinn | Live Radio | CBC ListenMayor Stewart moves to create strongest tenant protections in Canada, add 50,000 new neighbours in Broadway Plan - Forward Together VancouverWrite To City Council | Broadway for PeopleHow many new homes are needed in Metro Vancouver? The number is shockingCouncil agenda May 17, 2022Controversial Vancouver police 'trespass prevention program' goes citywideIan Mulgrew: What's the real crime? Make-believe crisis about public safety threats | Vancouver SunMount Pleasant residents protest possibility of a new park poolDan Fumano: Early Vancouver 2022 election poll shows Stewart, Sim, Hardwick as most popular picksVDLC Poll tablesChristopher Porter thread on the pollPeter Meiszner announcementNew Vision Vancouver Candidate Slate to Bring Hope and Experience Back to City HallPatrick Johnstone: Yes, I'm runningSurrey Mayor brings back vote to defeat motion related to his public mischief chargeBC mayor censured, pulled from appointments over 'unbecoming' conduct - BC | Globalnews.caLytton ATCO dealMunicipal election jobs | City of VancouverThe Livestock Building | Eve Lazarus

A busy couple of weeks with council chaos, political machinations, fundraising data and Translink priorities. Plus we take a deep look at the draft Vancouver Plan and the money promised by the federal government for housing.LinksVancouver city council finalizes $5.7M police budget increase without raising taxes Progressive property tax motion failsThree Vancouver councillors drop independence to join ABC Party ahead of October election - BC | Globalnews.caGreen Park Board commissioners to not run againVancouver's political party finances - Cambie ReportDavid Eby and George Heyman weigh in to Broadway rezoning debateStewart wants to raise the empty homes tax from 3 to 5%MDG wants to put CCTV everywhere - this would be bad Canada Post suspends delivery on Downtown Eastside, residents want input TransLink to double bus service, including 9 new Bus Rapid Transit lines | Urbanized McCallum trial to be held Oct 31, 2022Letters to The Sun, April 16, 2022: Vancouver Plan — detached home dwellers' opinions not heard? The Vancouver Plan and draft Vancouver Plan [pdf] What You Should Know about Vancouver's New City Plan | The TyeeVancouver unveils long-term plan to increase density, improve affordability by 2050 - BC | Globalnews.caChapter 1: Making Housing More Affordable | Budget 2022 Vancouveratta: Crystal Pool (1929-1974)

An Easter basket assortment of Vancouver politics, including our interview with Bowinn Ma and Christine Boyle of the new podcast, People's Pod.The Vancouver PlanWhat You Should Know about Vancouver's New City Plan | The TyeeVancouver unveils long-term plan to increase density, improve affordability by 2050 - BC | Globalnews.caThe Jericho Lands Need a Human-Scaled Rethink | The TyeeResidents call fight over Jericho Lands redevelopment 'a battle for the soul of Vancouver' - BC | Globalnews.caJericho station approvedCouncil police budget reportSwanson motion to reject police budgetShould Vancouver adopt a 'mansion tax?' Here's what one councillor proposesSwanson mansion tax motionCity councillor calls for vote on whether Vancouver should host 2030 Olympics | Globalnews.ca Hardwick Olympic plebiscite motionVancouver City Council to consider free parking to help revive Chinatown | UrbanizedMDG Chinatown free parking on Sunday motionForward Together VancouverRebecca Bligh seeks re-electionLisa Dominato seeks re-electionNew tools address elected officials charged with criminal offences | BC Gov NewsBC minister accuses Burnaby council candidate of 'misogyny' after tweetCompany ousted from $1B North Shore wastewater treatment project suing Metro Vancouver | CBC NewsPeople's PodHow Vancouver got to be cherry blossom heavenOutro music

Members of COPE - the Coalition of Progressive Electors - will be voting for their council, school board and park board candidates on Sunday, April 10. Members will also be deciding how many candidates to run for each position. Meet the individuals seeking those spots in our third candidate nomination special episode.Learn more about COPE's candidates here

The Vancouver Greens council nomination meeting is on Saturday, April 2. At that meeting they look set to nominate five candidates for council (and maybe mayor?). Meet the five individuals seeking those spots in our second candidate nomination special episode.Learn more about the Greens nomination process here

We're back in the midst of nomination season and there's a ton to cover.Dunking on MDGProvince restores $5.7 million that was cut from 2021 Vancouver police budget Frances Bula breaks down the VPD reportForget Police Reform in BC. The Fix Is In | The TyeeBC cop director urges Vancouver police, council to 're-engage in spirit of collaboration' to avoid future budget fightsVancouver mayoral race becoming even more crowded - The Globe and MailOneCity candidatesNominations - Green Party of VancouverJohn Irwin jumps to Vision VancouverBecome a Candidate- Vision VancouverLesli Boldt announces for VisionProgress Vancouver Announces Candidate Nomination DatesTEAM candidate expression of interestMark Marissen Granville pitchVancouver Aquatic Centre damaged after front section of building 'falls off' - BC | Globalnews.caWhy is Coquitlam not holding a byelection to replace a vacancy left by Bonita Zarrillo? - Tri-City NewsVancouver Police Department - WikipediaThe Mulligan Affair and other BC characters – Eve Lazarus

Hear from people putting their names forward for council, school board and park board nominations from OneCity Vancouver.Party members will be selecting four council candidates and three park board candidates and acclaiming five school board candidates during their voting period on March 3 and 4.Learn more about the candidates at https://nominate.onecityvancouver.ca/

We speak to Vancouver Mayor Kennedy Stewart about his first three years in office and how he's setting up for his re-election bid next year.

Can Vancouver square the circles of it's budget?Staff have presented their budget to council calling for a 5% property tax hike, which translates to ten bucks a month for the average homeowner. And while many departments face cuts, the police think their increase is actually a decrease (math is hard) and want more. They need not fear though, because the mayor is not "anti-cop."Mayor Kennedy Stewart is also eager to further raise your taxes to fund the climate plan, which he earlier killed a funding mechanism for. Maybe the rest will come from his deja vu housing plan.Ken Sim also has a plan to address permit backlogs, which will totally not lead to abuse or staff revolt.Vancouver looks at building more homes around Renfrew and Rupert SkyTrains, while Burnaby struggles with a few townhomes by BCIT. But things are brighter in Surrey - or at least they will be once staff sanitize their housing needs report.Download the Alertable App if you live in Vancouver.Nick Lauga, Iona Bonamis and Jada Natalie Stevens join the growing list of people wanting to run for OneCity.And the hits don't stop for the tiny home on the tiny lot.In this week's Vancouveratta: The Canada Post Building.

Floods. Keep up with the latest from the Fraser Valley Current.Vancouver loves public hearings. A lot. So much that they've spent four meetings already discussing a proposal to streamline rentals along arterials. Unsurprisingly, those writing in opposition live in rich areas.Vacancy controls are coming to SROs though with only one councillor opposed.Laneway houses make neighbouring properties more affordable.Surrey police referendum is a no go, as Elections BC laughs in their face. And the Mayor and RCMP continue to fight a war of words.Two new candidates are putting their names forward for OneCity's council slate, including Bobo Eyrich and Ian Cromwell.The new Vancouver Art Gallery scores a $100 million donation, which still leaves them hundreds of millions from their goal.And the Park Board considers rebuilding two outdoor pools.And for Vancouveratta, learn about Sumas Lake from the Fraser Valley Current, Abby News and Vancouvertraces. Or just read Chad Reimer's Before We Lost the Lake.Photo credit: Wikimedia/Adam Jones

The False Creek South plan, carefully crafted and presented by city staff, has been unanimously sent back to the drawing board by council. But maybe it's for the better.Yes is now Progress and everyone was there for the launch.The Vancouver Plan is getting rave reviews despite only being at the survey stage (but do answer that survey).North Shore mayors agree on transit.The Province proposes changes to support development.Local man wants to sue city over not being consulted enough.And Pitt Meadows council is delayed by local anti-maskers, which seemingly includes one councillor.And in Vancouveratta we look at the "False" in False Creek, and when it got a bit smaller.Image via Wikimedia/Wpcpey

Two transit-themed interviews this week.First, Ian talks again with Andrew McCurran, Director, Strategic Planning & Policy with Translink about the Transport 2050 draft regional transportation strategy. The final version of this document will guide the transit provider over the next thirty years. Make sure to read the strategy and provide feedback (by Oct 29) at Transport2050.caThen, Ian speaks to Professor Peter Hall and Steve Tornes about their recent study into employer transit subsidies.Journal ArticleMain ReportExecutive SummaryData

One year remains until election day. We look back at who we'd picked and where the main mayoral candidates are now.

Aaron Gunn is officially wants to be in the race for leader of the BC Liberals but other contestants are divided over whether he should get the green light.First, we line up the Battle of the 90s NDP in this week's Greatest BC Premier Bracket. Vote now.LinksSegment 1: Welcome to the Gunn ShowLatest B.C. Liberal leadership candidate accused of being racist and transphobicMichael Lee is againstAaron Gunn says Lee is two-facedEllis Ross welcomes GunnQuick takesFairy Creek: Appeal court reinstates injunction against old-growth logging protestersKelowna-Lake Country MLA Norm Letnick open to considering a mayoral run – Kelowna Capital NewsCanada seeks to claw back $25M in COVID relief from thousands of fishers (maybe?)Legal talks are dragging out Annamie Paul's departure from Green leadershipConservative Party's national council suspends member after bid to recall O'Toole as leaderChinese-Canadian Tories urge O'Toole to resign, saying tough-on-China platform alienated votersPremier approvals

Kennedy Stewart abandons a key plank of the city's climate policy just like a contractor has abandoned work on a north shore wastewater facility.LinksParking programParking program staff presentation and staff report.Christine Boyle's explanationMelissa De Genova's reasons for opposing itKennedy Stewart's press releasePete Fry's amendmentKen Sim's reactionAndrea Reimer's reactionBCGEU Treasurer Paul Finch on union's dropping support for StewartMDG quoteOther storiesTEAM launch and websiteVancouver Magazine: Inside Colleen Hardwick's Polarizing Path Through Vancouver City HallCompassionate club exemption debate8% oppose SkyTrain to UBCContractor lays off three-quarters of workers on $1-billion North Shore wastewater plantBurnaby candidates who spent the most, won 2 seatsCoquitlam wants to skip byelectionJudge tosses restaurants' lawsuit over Stanley Park bike laneCity and builder tussle over tiny lot in East VancouverPhilip Owen

We survived the federal election where nothing happened so we can turn our attention fully toward the upcoming municipal elections but first perhaps a byelection in Coquitlam.The massive cull of coyotes in Stanley Park resulted in four coyotes being "lethally removed" as well as two arrests.Vision announces a call for candidates, which draws up some interesting names but ultimately the party has been shunned by the VDLC.Pop-up patios are now permanent in Vancouver, while new provincial money wants to make sure permitting delays are not.City council is set to start meeting in a hybrid format following lobbying by Councillor Sarah Kirby-Yung. However, its advisory committees are back in person.Vancouver's Mayor had a run in at a wine store, while Surrey's Mayor is mad about (possible?) SkyTrain construction delays.Finally: Street cars remain cool, the carp are dying in Stanley Park and running for Coquitlam council is about to get incrementally harder.And in our Vancouveratta: The time we switched from driving on the left to the right.

The province is stepping up where the Park Board failed and the coyotes of Stanley Park will soon all be dead. And in Surrey, the Mayor may or may not have started an angry confrontation that may or may not have ended with his foot being run over.Matthew calls in from Pender Island for our first post-summer episode.LinksActive trapping of coyotes in Stanley Park set to begin - BC | Globalnews.caUpdate on Stanley Park coyote cull: 'Relocation not an option' after 45 attacks, 5 on children | CTV NewsStanley Park coyote cull is result of human mismanagement: lawyer - NEWS 1130Opinion: Coyotes in Stanley Park need to be culled – immediatelyPetition created remove coyotes from Stanley Park once and for allScientist takePetition against Stanley Park coyote cull sees boost after cull announced, hits 15,500 signeesCoyote attacks: Expert says animals in Vancouver's Stanley Park exhibiting 'abnormal behaviour' Surrey Mayor Doug McCallum claims he was hit by car during confrontationSurrey Mayor Doug McCallum accused of intimidation in Elections BC complaintDeveloping: Petitioners say Surrey's Mayor threatened to have them removed from private propertyBob Mackin tweetsTents being removed from homeless camp in Vancouver parkAll-women development team advances social-housing project near Vancouver City HallThis Is What The New Pattullo Bridge Will Look Like Once CompleteCanadian Farmer Succeeds with Olives and Gives Kelp Seaweed Some of the Credit

The conflict of interest case against Michael Wiebe is dismissed. We break down the ruling.A Better City is looking for a mayoral candidate and Surrey Connect announces theirs.Jean Swanson gives out drugs and is accused of trafficking. Perhaps the new Mount Pleasant Community Policing Centre would have intervened.And Burnaby Council cools on the Gondola.Finally in our Vancouveratta, we look at the short history of coyotes in the city and tell you who ya gonna call.

It was hot out. Like really hot. Like you need to sit under a tree for some shade but the damn Park Board wouldn't open the park until they finally relented.Meanwhile what do you do if you're mayor and you feel like you're not getting your way and COVID restrictions are lifting? You start a party! And accuse your opponents of being lurking Harperites.The good news for those opponents though is their own polling has them in the lead, but mostly only if you include a bunch of extra options.Meanwhile in Burnaby you can be elected to council if you can convince 3200 people to turn out for you, although you may be accused of being a lurking Conservative for your past ties to Liberals.You don't need to worry about that in West Van and you want to be mayor though. Simply promise to run lots of expensive referendums while also cutting taxes and stopping growth in the village where the population is actually declining.Back in Vancouver though some houses are actually going to be built, as council miraculously came to a unanimous vote.And with that W on the board, maybe the city should swing for the fences.Just don't use land clearing burns following a heat wave to make room for any necessary stadium

Lots is happening for Vancouver's mayoral candidates. Kennedy Stewart is cleared of conflict of interest complaints but still faces a defamation suit from the NPA. Meanwhile, Mark Marissen and Ken Sim have dueling columns that both take aim at the mayor.We have polls! First, Sutherland and Globalcon released a public poll in April; you can see the charts on our Twitter timeline. And we have our hands on internal polling from the Kennedy Stewart campaign.On the climate front, council rejects staff recommendations to delay a ban on natural gas in new builds, which was allegedly supported by the natural gas lobby. Council did however agree to several other delays that would (hopefully) help clear the permitting backlog.Despite that success, council was not able to reconcile competing motions that seek to ban leaf blowers in the city and they mired themselves in procedural shenanigans.Then we take a little detour to learn about what it means to abstain as some councillors still seem confused and we look at whether the perfect is the enemy of the good. On the reconciliation front, Richmond's mayor continues making excuses to not start council meetings with a territorial acknowledgement, while Vancouver mulls taking a racist's name off one of our streets.And this week's Vancouveratta comes via TikTok.

We begin and end with reflections on the terrible news about the bodies of the children found at the former Kamloops Residential School. Survivors, including intergenerational survivors, can access support by contacting Indian Residential Schools Survivors Society toll-free at 1-800-721-0066. 24-hour national crisis line: 1-866-925-4419. Or please donate to them at irsss.caChristine Boyle's nonprofit housing motion is defeated by an alliance of Greens and (ex-) NPA votes, who also teamed up to keep bikes off Commercial Drive pedestrian-first plans. More details emerge about the Vancouver Model for drug decriminalization, as the mayor concedes they rushed the plans in case of a snap federal election.The Park Board has helpfully highlighted the worst parts of its parks, which is where you'll be allowed to have a drink, soon.New towers might come to the north end of the Burrard Bridge and a new park on the south end.Dan Fumano looks at the city's consultation on adding density to arterials - and possibly to side streets. Add your voice: shapeyourcity.ca/rental-rzNew West gives the green light to an affordable housing project, while Surrey looks to build more roads. But both are tame compared to whatever is happening in Port Moody. Really, it's getting ugly.And in byelection news, congrats to Andy Hobbs of Richmond and Linda Munro in the District of North Vancouver . Voters in Burnaby can learn more about their candidates before voting later this month.And for our Vancouveratta we look at the St Paul's (Squamish) Indian Residential School in North Vancouver. Learn more from the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation. And join calls to examine all the sites.

Christine Boyle wants 12-storey social housing to be allowed in Kitsilano, Mount Pleasant and Marpole, which is “an affront to democracy”.Activists and drug users pan the proposed Vancouver Model of decriminalization.The Vancouver and New Westminster school boards give cops the boot with various levels of vigour. The province gives the absolutely all clear to the Park Board that it can allow drinking in parks, something New West is already doing and others are critical of the Mayor for not fighting harder for.People who abstain from votes continue to lack a spine.The NPA names three women to its Board, including one with some interesting tweets.We will never know the alternative measures agreed to as part of a settlement for sexual assault allegations against Port Moody Mayor Rob Vagramov.Vancouver has a new City Manager, new chief planner and Translink has a new CEO.And you could own this week's Vancouveratta for a mere $249,000.

Sarah Kirby-Yung, Lisa Dominato and Colleen Hardwick have left the NPA caucus and were soon joined in their exodus by the three NPA school board trustees. This leaves Melissa De Genova as the sole NPA member on council, with Park Board Commissioners John Coupar and Tricia Barker rounding out the party's significantly diminished caucus.Plus council votes to end public hearings for some social housing projects and Michael Wiebe's decision to declare yet another conflict prompts another edition of Charts On A Podcast! as we dive into voting records.Council may vote to support a bid to bring a Formula E race to Vancouver. And from the courts comes a ruling against a Port Coquitlam councillor who was censured for leaking information about a tree and the BC Court of Appeal reveals that city staff read from a script in rejecting the controversial 105 Keefer Project.Plus happy Earth Day (yesterday), we look at the start of Greenpeace.LinksColleen Hardwick, Lisa Dominato and Sarah Kirby-Yung leave NPA partySo now what happens to Vancouver’s NPA party?NPA school board trustees jump shipSarah Kirby-Yung's open letterThe NPA reactionVancouver NPA’s mayoral candidate responds to turmoil within partyDan Fumano: 'Baby step' or too far? Vancouver city council mulls social-housing moveCharts on TwitterFormula E event pitched for VancouverActual motion: SKY/Wiebe want a Formula E World Championship EventPort Coquitlam mayor, councillor don't mince words after censure is upheldPoCo rulingB.C. Court of Appeal ruling reveals that senior city staffers followed a script in rejecting 105 Keefer Street applicationBCCA Beedie RulingVancouver Was Awesome: 41 years of Earth Day, GreenpeaceIntro features clips (used under fair dealing) from: One is the Loneliest Number by Three Dog Night, All By Myself by Celine Dion and Lonely by The Police.

Ken Sim pledges to abolish the Park Board. He will probably run with the new party A Better City Vancouver. Mark Marissen is running for mayor. And the election is still 18 months away.Ken Sim will abolish the park boardThe Aquarium is sold to US theme park operatorJohn Coupar doesn't like the idea of abolishing his current jobMelissa De Genova & NPA are also unhappySarah Kirby-Yung is more open to “discussion about its governance” Restaurants also dislike the park boardA Better City Vancouver launches - check out their websiteMark Marissen launches his bid - which we maybe spoiledMeanwhile the current mayor continues to press forward with drug decriminalization in the cityBurnaby and Richmond are also having byelectionsKeep up with hyper-local politics with the Burnaby Beacon and Tri-Cities DispatchAnd our Vancouveratta looks at the founding of the Park Board before Ken Sim kills it

The NPA Board drops a bombshell by announcing 18-months out that Park Board Commissioner John Coupar will be their mayoral nominee. So we're hear to break down the who/what/when/why of what the hell is going on.Thanks to Patron Greg for letting us use his call into CKNW this afternoon. Read more about John Coupar's nomination.Melissa De Genova's DEMOCRACY DIED tweet and some background to it.This week's Vancouveratta was on the Ripple Rock explosion. Watch the video.

A rental-only zoning bylaw survives a court challenge in New Westminster, patios are extended, staff will keep thinking about the Olympics, Twitter drama, housing for the homeless, Yes in New West, bikes in Stanley Park, UNDRIP and Joyce St development vs cultural food assets. And an extended look at Vancouver's long history of anti-Asian racism in our Vancouveratta.Plus a Cambie Report original sea shanty to lead off the show.Supreme Court of British Columbia rules in favour of City of New Westminster use of residential tenure zoning to protect existing rental stockRulingVancouver mayor to introduce motion calling for expanded patio program - NEWS 1130No meal, no patio: Many B.C. breweries forced to close outdoor spacesCouncil votes to study Olympic bidEileen Park Robertson vs Bob MackinGranville Street youth hostel to be permanently turned into housing for the homeless | UrbanizedNew West petition didn't mention affordable housingVancouver Park Board approves Stanley Park bike lane for summerVancouver Council votes for UNDRIP#SliceOfSupport fights to save cultural food assetsVancouverattaChallenging Racist British ColumbiaTomekichi HommaWiki Vancouver anti-Asian riotsBC Legislature apologizes for Japanese internmentPhoto credit: flickr/Kurt BauschardtThe Vancouver Planner ShantyThere once was a man named Larry BeasleyWho built a city of glass by the seaHis name lives on for the plans he wroughtCalled the Vancouver Model [huh][Chorus]May another planner comeTo build housing for all incomesAnd when the City Plan is doneWe’ll make Vancouver growthence Calgary came ToderianIndustrial lands fought for, but thenHis ego clashed with managementAnd they had to let him go [huh]Gregor then brought in JacksonTo be Vision’s planning yes manWith th’architects he sparked a rowAnd he opted to step down [huh]Last came a man named Gil Kelleyfor the missing middle to build, you seeBut he ran up against the bureaucracyBack to Oregon he goes [huh]

We got our hands on the Young Report alleging Michael Wiebe should resign from council. Plus Gil Kelley is out as chief planner and the police board appeals the decision by council to freeze its budget.Read our story about The Young Report and download it here.City mum on sudden departure of Vancouver's chief plannerCity of Vancouver chief urban planner Gil Kelley leaves position | UrbanizedVancouver Plan - The Future We Want: Conversation KitDan Fumano: Beedie vs. Vancouver — Developer takes city to B.C.'s top courtVancouver police board to appeal council's decision to 'cut' VPD budgetA Former Mountie Will Set the Police Budget for Vancouver. That's WrongThe Deep Divide on Police in Vancouver Schools Continues J1ers: The tale and trials of Vancouver's visiting Irish students

Michael Wiebe has his first days in court. Health Canada considers the Vancouver Model. "Dictator type" land use policy changes considered by Metro Vancouver Board. Mid-rise buildings: rejected, opposed and delayed. Dysentery outbreaks. Efforts at reconciliation. And stop feeding the wildlife.Plus a Vancouveratta dedicated to the late Jack Chow.TranscriptLinksBurnaby housing market seeing prices skyrocketLawyer’s report ‘inadmissable’ in conflict case involving Vancouver councillorDan Fumano: 'Heavy' political influence behind Vancouver councillor's conflict case, lawyer saysCity submits “Vancouver Model” of decriminalization application to Health CanadaDrug decriminalization: Vancouver sends preliminary application to Health CanadaMetro municipalities retain industrial land controlMetro Vancouver Board Meeting video linkCity of Vancouver rejects 11-storey tower next to future Arbutus Station over height | UrbanizedNew West residents want council to reject 6-storey buildingVancouver councillor questions drawn-out approval process for new rental housingOfficials Failed to Warn Downtown Eastside Residents about Dysentery Outbreak, Advocate SaysMost Black and Indigenous Students Want Police Out of Schools, Report FindsVancouver councillor proposes city implement UN declaration on rights of Indigenous PeoplesText of the motion: Motion - Implementing the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples in the City of Vancouver: March 9, 2021Motion - Don't Feed the Wildlife: March 9, 2021Showdown in the works over proposal to reinstate Stanley Park bike lanePetition: Reopen the temporary bike lane around Stanley ParkJack Chow, staple of Vancouver's Chinatown, laid to rest at 90 - NEWS 1130Chinatown fixture Jack Chow dies at age 90

Madness in the NPA, the approaching court case against Michael Wiebe, some reaction to the federal proposition of a handgun ban, some problems in the planning department and of course affordability continues to be an issue.Raw transcriptLinksVancouver city councillor takes leave of absence to deal with court caseNPA directors suing City of Vancouver, mayor for defamationRising Tumult for Vancouver's Oldest Political PartyDan Fumano: Lessons learned as Vancouver politician retracts accusation of made-up quoteMysterious mayoral pollVancouver mayor wants handgun ban if legislation passes - NEWS 1130Frances Bula: Vancouver city hall backlog delays crucial developmentsRental supply is up in Vancouver, but affordability still elusiveSquamish Nation moves Vancouver forward with transformative Senakw project | UrbanizedNearly all units in Little Mountain social housing building will be sized for larger families | UrbanizedVancouver Park Board to clear half of Strathcona homeless camp - NEWS 1130Surrey mayor defends opposition to First Nations land acknowledgements at councilCarin Bondar wins Chilliwack School Board byelectionVancouveratta: Vancouver heritage home empty since 1991 murder listed for $1.4M | Urbanized

Coquitlam council continues to meet in-person, Vancouver continues to be expensive and the NPA continues to be a trainwreck. Nevertheless, some things are moving forward as the City makes in roads on decriminalizing all drugs, easing the path for nonprofit developments and allowing corner stores once more. And council agreed to call for a slightly higher threshold to run for office.Why is Coquitlam council meeting in person during COVID?Home prices in Vancouver have increased by nearly 80% in the last decade: studyVancouver mayor says feds agree to talks over decriminalization of drugs NPA shenanigansWorries Rise that NPA Board Could Run Extremist Candidates in 2022Dan Fumano: NPA leadership opts not to publicly face serious questionsDan Fumano: Frustrations boiling over between NPA politicians and their board NPA claims above articles are "false and defamatory"UBC Students Against Bigotry brings receipts City of Vancouver considering expediting non-profit housing by eliminating rezoning step | Urbanized Classic Vancouver corner stores could be making a comeback - NEWS 1130 Report Back Random Order Ballot Model Used in the 2018 Vancouver Election: 2021 Jan 21 and Staff Presentation Justin McElroy's tweet thread on Kennedy Stewart's dropped electoral reform platform pledge'Unprofessional and Disrespectful': Walker Among Items Taken from Homeless People Citywide Parking Permits consultation Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation launches coyote education campaign Vancouver seaplane company to resume test flights with electric commercial airplaneVancouveratta: Vancouver Holocaust Education Centre

A peaceful protest is not comparable to an attempted coup, territorial acknowledgements can actually be legislated, churches should face consequences for violating public health orders and building a laneway home in Vancouver is very complicated.Vancouver councillor under fire for 'monumentally bad take' on Capitol riotsDan Fumano: East Van real estate dispute reveals unlicensed warehouse useSurrey's rejection of Indigenous land acknowledgement enforces systemic racism, BCAFN saysSurrey strata orders removal of dog deemed 'too tall' for bylawLangley Township could strip tax break from churches defying COVID health ordersFate of Vancouver’s laneway homes hangs in the balance after city rules take U-turnHow Lulu Island Got Its Sweet Name

Matthew, Scott and Ian, the hosts of Cambie Report and PolitiCoast, team up to bring you a special year-in-review of the federal, provincial and local politics news from 2020. Originally aired on YouTube

We dive into two stories this week. First, a bit more on the reply from Councillor Michael Wiebe to a petition to remove him over allegations of breaching conflict of interest rules. And second a look at a new study into whether neighbourhood associations reflect the broader public.We recorded and streamed this live to YouTube as a test of our upcoming December 30 Holiday Live Show, which will be a crossover with PolitiCoast. Apologies for some of the sound quality issues, we are still working the bugs out.LinksConflict of interest case involving Vancouver councillor goes to B.C. Supreme Court The representativeness of neighbourhood associations in Toronto and Vancouver - Aaron A Moore, R Michael McGregor, 2020Vancouveratta: Robson Square

Vancouver Council heard from over 200 speakers before ultimately voting to freeze the police budget for 2021, setting the stage for a standoff with the Police Board.Kennedy Stewart is also chalking up some wins with his decriminalization motion and increase to the Empty Homes Tax.CANADALAND exposed a sweet deal between UBC and Postmedia and the NPA's board is back in the news.Ian talks a bit about the latest study from his workplace, the BC Humanist Association, on prayers at municipal councils and the Park Board releases a survey showing strong support more space for bicycles and pedestrians in the park.And the District of North Vancouver almost made Christmas even more dark this year.Image credit: Flickr/British Columbia Emergency PhotographyVancouver Budget Justin McElroy budget highlightsBudget highlights from Christine BoyleLive budget debate thread Justin McElroy Vancouver police board approves $6.4 million increase to VPD budgetVancouver Won't Increase Police Budget, But Balks at DefundingCity of Vancouver freezes police department funding as part of 2021 budgetVancouver police chief ‘disappointed’ city budget includes freeze on police fundingCouncil targets New Westminster police for 0% budget increase in 2021Vancouver council unanimously supports motion to decriminalize drug possessionVancouver raising empty homes tax to 3% in 2021 (from 1.25%)Vancouver Papers Sold News Coverage To UBC, Documents Reveal Dan Fumano: Lawyer says new role with NPA unrelated to lawsuit against Green councillorThe Duty of Neutrality Beyond Saguenay - British Columbia Humanist AssociationAtheist group claims Christian-based prayer at inaugural Vancouver Island council meetings violates court rulingStanley Park survey results indicate majority of respondents want road space dedicated to cyclists and car-free daysBurnaby Mountain Gondola: Phase 2 Public EngagementNorth Vancouver decides against banning Christmas lights after 11 pm (Background thread)VancouverattaHere's why Canadians eat mandarin oranges during the holiday seasonJapanese mandarin oranges put us in touch with history.

Vancouver approves of the Climate Emergency Action Plan while Michael Wiebe watches from the sidelines for an alleged conflict of interest that leaves us befuddled. The Mayor has a bold plan to decriminalize drugs by writing a sternly worded letter. At the same time the Vancouver Police are keen on setting up new task forces to undermine the expressed will of Council. Surrey has its own policing issues as they are raising taxes to afford the ballooning costs. And Langley's Mayor is removed from the Metro Vancouver board by her council under a cloud of confidentiality.Topics:Climate Action Plan and general climate newsPetitionsIntrigue around recusalHow to get high and save the planetMayor tries to do Provincial and Federal Stuff (The Drugs Edition)Changing police enforcement - or notSurrey Tax IncreasesLangley mayor removed from MetroVanCovid newsVision Vancouver general meetingVancouveratta: Battle of Ballantyne PierLinksVancouver City Council approves road tolls into downtown and Central Broadway | UrbanizedClimate Emergency Action PlanPeople are already petitioning against Vancouver's plans for road tolls, mandatory parking permits | UrbanizedConflict of Interest Exceptions (City of Vancouver) RegulationCannabis greenhouse to take advantage of Delta RNG ProjectVancouver mayor introduces motion to decriminalize illicit drug possession | NewsMayor Stewart announces plan to decriminalize simple possession of drugs in VancouverJen St Denis for The Tyee Vancouver's Council Wants a New Way of Policing. The VPD Is Not on BoardCity of Surrey budget includes $200 parcel tax increase for capital projectsIn rare snub, councillors vote their mayor off Metro Vancouver boardLangley City mayor says her removal from Metro board of directors is example of continued in-fightingCOVID-19 claims 9 more lives, as BC announces record 1,959 new cases over the weekendVision Vancouver Annual General Meeting 2020Battle of Ballantyne Pier

City of Vancouver staff presented a Climate Emergency Response Plan in response to council's declaration of a climate emergency. The plan pitches, among other things, congestion pricing and an end to free parking city-wide as steps to tackle emissions from vehicles in the city. For more, see Dan Fumano's article in the Vancouver Sun. Find OurTime Vancouver on Twitter.City staff also presented a Covid-19 Economic and Community Recovery Program Progress Update with some numbers on the economic hit, which has led to consideration of a property tax hike of up to 12% needed to balance City of Vancouver's 2021 budget. Hopes for the province to fill that gap were dashed this week, leaving the Vancouver mayor 'gobsmacked'. Here's Justin McElroy with details on the province's municipal funding model.Vancouver City Manager opposes council's plan to install new auditor general's office, although the motion ultimately passed unanimously as we were recording. The staff report is here.Council also opted to defer discussion of a bid for 2030 Olympics as we discussed it. Read the motion here.Finally, a West Vancouver councillor apologizes for Chip Wilson erection Twitter post. Here are the emails Justin McElroy received calling for Cameron to resign.And our Vancouveratta this week was the Pig War of 1859.

Lots to catch up on in Vancouver city politics.We start off discussing the court action aims to remove Vancouver city councillor Michael Wiebe from office before turning to council's split over mandatory masks.Those splits are made apparent by an intrepid Reddit user who plotted councillors votes on the urbanist/left-right chart, which explains why Vancouver's mayor was ‘flabbergasted’ in housing plan defeat.We then look at what we learned following BC Housing being ordered to reveal details of deal to sell Little Mountain lands to developer and we take staff's side on Vancouver council's decision to approve year-round free parking for veterans over city staff objections.Finally, the Park Board killed Matthew's dreams of a new outdoor pool in Mount Pleasant.And in our Vancouveratta we look at the first Vancouverattan, Major JS Matthews. Make sure to check out the Vancouver Archives YouTube channel.Image via Reddit user jsmooth7

We look at the Cambie Report's latest story on the $40,000 being spent on Facbeook ads by a group called BC Rental Project. A new report suggests Michael Wiebe might need to resign based on his voting for patio permits that may have benefited his business. Those calls may be a bit premature but it's quite the allegation.Mayor Kennedy Stewart has a new housing home that promises to provide homes that the middle class can afford to buy. It's a bold promise that is thin on details.Stanley Park is back open to car traffic, which makes us sad. What also makes us sad are toxic billboardsAnd we look at Celebrities nightclub in this week's Vancouveratta.LinksCambie Report story: BC Rental Project spent nearly $40k on Facebook ads prior to provincial election call Vancouver councillor should give up seat, report concludes, which could open door to byelection Making HOME - Imagine a Vancouver with homes the middle class can affordA Seattle Think Tank Likes the Vancouver Mayor's Housing Proposal Vancouver's Stanley Park is fully reopening to vehicles this weekend Vancouver billboard declaring ‘I ❤ J.K. Rowling’ defaced, removedBold ads promoting child-free, small families get noticed in VancouverCelebrities • Vancouver Heritage Foundation

Vile anti-homeless rhetoric is rampant in Vancouver, including from NPA board members, leading to a deepening schism with the elected caucus. Perhaps this is part of why Ken Sim says he's going to run against the party in the next election.In Surrey, a poll from the National Police Federation sparks rumours about a Dianne Watts comeback. And TransLink's latest updates on the Broadway subway and SFU gondola.Thanks to your support a transcript will be available at cambiereport.ca LinksVancouver Councillor Urges End to Social Media Attacks against Homeless People and Drug UsersVancouver NPA director under fire for telling people to 'harass' city's homeless@NPACaucus statementDan Fumano: NPA ex-mayoral candidate Ken Sim to run again — against NPADan Fumano: NPA and its ex-candidate trade barbs over campaign finance irregularitiesDan Fumano: Catching up with key figures from 2018's 'crazy' electionPoll shows former Surrey mayor Dianne Watts popular among prospective votersIt's official: Construction on $2.8-billion Broadway Subway to begin this fall | UrbanizedBurnaby Mountain Gondola consultationGrave concerns: man tracks down resting places of all B.C.'s dead premiers — except one

Lawyer Micah Goldberg joins Ian & Matthew to break down the Park Board's new camping bylaw. Plus NPA drama, housing impasse at city council and byelections in Burnaby.Apologies for Ian's trash audio quality in the first half - not sure what happened there but it gets better.Look for a transcript at cambiereport.caFollow @micahgoldbergVancouver Park Board votes in favour of allowing overnight camping in parksTent Cities and the Violent Origins of Vancouver's ParksFour directors quit NPA board, say it risks becoming ‘irrelevant’Dan Fumano: 'Postpone and delay' — Vancouver council defers rental-housing incentivesB.C. guidelines pave way for Burnaby to hold council byelectionVancouveratta: Central Valley GreenwayPhoto credit: flickr/Ted McGrath CC BY-NC-SA 2.0

We're back at the mics to start catching up on Vancouver politics. City Council passed a couple motions to look at changing policing in the city, we may get to drink in plazas but have to wear masks on transit. Also Gassy Jack was a pedophile.Pearl Lowe Twitter threadVancouver council votes to request police ban on street checksVancouver city council passes motion deprioritizing policing in mental health calls and social issuesVancouver councillors demand action to quell fears, threats near Strathcona ParkVancouver approves pilot project to allow outdoor drinking at select city plazas Pronunciation guide for šxʷƛ̓ənəq Xwtl'e7énk Square TransLink implementing mandatory face covering policyA petition is calling on the Vancouver Park Board to increase vehicle access to Stanley ParkTangled traffic as cars, bikes and horses forced to share the road in Stanley ParkThe Tyee Tearing Down Our Monumental Mistakes

The Vancouver Just Recovery Coalition is calling on the City of Vancouver to prioritize lessening existing inequalities, respecting Indigenous rights, and tackling the climate emergency.Tessa speaks to co-chairs Kimberely Wong and Matthew Norris about the impacts of the crisis on marginalized communities, the Coalition's joint statement and what needs to happen going forward.Learn more at vancouverjustrecovery.caThanks to support from our patrons, a transcript will be available soon at cambiereport.ca