Why Marvin Hunt can’t be both Councillor and MLA
May 17, 2013 | Ali Reza JessaOn Tuesday, Marvin Hunt was one of the beneficiaries of a triumphant win by the BC Liberals in the 2013 Provincial Election and has been elected as an MLA. Mr. Hunt currently sits on the Surrey City Council and has … Read More
Mandatory vote required to restore faith in democracy
May 16, 2013 | Paul Hillsdon | 5 CommentsWith just 52% of the electorate casting a ballot in BC’s 40th General Election, the province’s democracy has hit a new low. It will mark the second lowest turnout in BC’s history and puts into question the legitimacy of a … Read More
The NDP’s failure to inspire now the Greens’ greatest opportunity
May 15, 2013 | Paul Hillsdon | 3 CommentsThis wasn’t the result we were expecting. Now, we’re all scrambling to explain what happened. The media have been clamouring onto the pollsters, calling their methodologies irrelevant. Some are praising Christy Clark’s personality for winning the election, while others are … Read More
Changing Richmond
May 5, 2013 | Graeme Bone | 2 CommentsIt goes without saying that Vancouver gets most of the media attention in the region. It has the largest population, drives the economy, hosts most of our cultural institutions, and is an innovation leader in terms of development, bike … Read More
Overview of development in Tsawwassen, including massive suburban malls
May 1, 2013 | Nathan Pachal | 3 CommentsLast Tuesday on my way to the Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal, I noticed that major construction was taking place on Tsawwassen First Nation’s (TFN) land on the north side of Highway 17. I decided to look into what is going on … Read More
