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. Links Vancouver Coun. Adriane Carr resigns, setting up 2-seat byelection | CBC News Vancouver council confirms details of 2-seat byelection on April 5 | CBC News Team promises 2 candidates Hardwick confirms her interest Vote Socialist takes a pass But Sean Orr seeks COPE nomination Bob Kronbauer: The NPA is gone and nobody gives a crap VANCOUVER POLITICAL PARTIES UNITED IN DEMANDING ELECTIONS BC DISCIPLINE FOR KEN SIM PARTY’S CAMPAIGN FINANCE IRREGULARITIES Opposition parties demand Elections BC complete investigation before Vancouver by-election You may have to pay to spray as Vancouver considering water metering for all homes, buildings Vancouver city council votes to look into residential water metering – BC | Globalnews.ca Vancouver property tax to increase by 3.9% in 2025 Vancouver City Council approves 2025 operating and capital budget with 3.9% property tax increase No, Vancouver is not that unsafe, actually – Ian’s article on crime Burnaby unveils ‘housing library’ for pre-reviewed multiplex home designs Standardized designs arrive to help build more homes faster BC Court of Appeal social housing judgement Eby says there ‘will be affordable social housing’ in Kits neighbourhood, despite pushback – BC | Globalnews.ca Kingsgate Mall: Developer wins multi-million-dollar rent battle with Vancouver School Board – BC | Globalnews.ca BC Supreme Court Beedie vs VSB judgement Palestinian Symbols Banned at Vancouver Public Library Vancouver Public Library staff banned from wearing watermelon pins to show support for Palestine Vancouver mayor defends bitcoin motion, says it’s better than gold | CBC News New 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 signs Hidekazu Tojo – Wikipedia California roll – Wikipedia