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Watts steps down as TransLink Chair – but why?

Posted on February 3, 2010 by

Mayor Dianne Watts has decided to step down from Chair of the Mayor’s Council of TransLink. She has been the Chair since the inception of the Mayor’s Council, part of the reshuffling of TransLink’s structure by former Transportation Minister Kevin … Continue reading →

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Gardner departure sign of provincial jump for Watts?

Posted on January 12, 2010 by

As previously reported, the Mayor’s Office is undergoing a major shake up, with both the Communications Manager and the Manager for Intergovernmental Affairs having left their jobs right as 2010 began. Many have been wondering whether this mass exodus is … Continue reading →

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Watts denies provincial jump, more details on City Hall

Posted on September 12, 2009 by

Mayor Dianne Watts continues to reap outstandingly positive press. Following several weeks of blunders by the provincial Liberal government, an Angus Reid poll asked the public who would be best suited to take over Gordon Campbell’s job. Ms. Watts won … Continue reading →

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MLA Hogg to run for WR Mayor, Watts to run provincially [rumour]

Posted on August 13, 2009 by

Big rumour here, but I thought I’d post it nonetheless. Straight from the White Rock Sun: The rumour going round the Rock is that Mr. [Gordon] Hogg may be getting ready to scale back his political life a notch, having secured … Continue reading →

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106 new supportive housing units coming soon

Posted on April 14, 2008 by

The Province and the City of Surrey have reached a Memorandum of Understanding that will aid the fight against homelessness in BC’s second largest municipality. Premier Gordon Campbell today announced plans to create up to 172 new supportive housing units … Continue reading →

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