E3a-72 Democracy isn't free

Two byelections at the same time folks. With Vancouver's longest-serving councillor, Adriane Carr, stepping down and Christine Boyle's election to the BC Legislature, Vancouver needs two new councillors. We look at the race and everything else that's happened recently.LinksVancouver Coun. Adriane Carr resigns, setting up 2-seat byelection | CBC NewsVancouver council confirms details of 2-seat byelection on April 5 | CBC NewsTeam promises 2 candidatesHardwick confirms her interestVote Socialist takes a passBut Sean Orr seeks COPE nominationBob Kronbauer: The NPA is gone and nobody gives a crapVANCOUVER POLITICAL PARTIES UNITED IN DEMANDING ELECTIONS BC DISCIPLINE FOR KEN SIM PARTY’S CAMPAIGN FINANCE IRREGULARITIESOpposition parties demand Elections BC complete investigation before Vancouver by-electionYou may have to pay to spray as Vancouver considering water metering for all homes, buildingsVancouver city council votes to look into residential water metering - BC | Globalnews.caVancouver property tax to increase by 3.9% in 2025Vancouver City Council approves 2025 operating and capital budget with 3.9% property tax increaseNo, Vancouver is not that unsafe, actually - Ian's article on crimeBurnaby unveils 'housing library' for pre-reviewed multiplex home designsStandardized designs arrive to help build more homes fasterBC Court of Appeal social housing judgementEby says there ‘will be affordable social housing’ in Kits neighbourhood, despite pushback - BC | Globalnews.caKingsgate Mall: Developer wins multi-million-dollar rent battle with Vancouver School Board - BC | Globalnews.caBC Supreme Court Beedie vs VSB judgementPalestinian Symbols Banned at Vancouver Public LibraryVancouver Public Library staff banned from wearing watermelon pins to show support for PalestineVancouver mayor defends bitcoin motion, says it's better than gold | CBC NewsNew West to become first B.C. city restricting the delivery of graphic abortion images'There is nothing historic about Peachland,' argues councillor in debate over welcome signsHidekazu Tojo - WikipediaCalifornia roll - Wikipedia