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School tax is concerning, but speculation tax remains bigger problem

School tax is concerning, but speculation tax remains bigger problem

Last week, an extraordinary amount of attention was given to a protest by West Side residents concerned about the B.C. government’s so-called “school tax.
British Columbians not all flakes and hypocrites

British Columbians not all flakes and hypocrites

The majority of us support a strong, united national economy and respect that we all share a responsibility to protect and expand it
Is small retail dying in Vancouver?

Is small retail dying in Vancouver?

Combination of sky-high rents and property taxes are pushing out all but the biggest players. What can be done?
Province needs to develop mental health strategy for kids

Province needs to develop mental health strategy for kids

An estimated 84,000 kids between ages four and 17 suffer from mental illness
Why Vancouver’s soaring gas prices are a good thing

Why Vancouver’s soaring gas prices are a good thing

It’s official. As of this past weekend, 鶹ýӳand Victoria registered the highest gas prices in Canadian history. Our gas is also currently the most expensive on the continent of North America.
A look at the shape of 鶹ýӳthrough a VPD lens

A look at the shape of 鶹ýӳthrough a VPD lens

VPD document reveals more homelessness, drug activity on beaches and arrests under Mental Health Act
NDP's bold brand is starting to wear thin

NDP's bold brand is starting to wear thin

By no stretch of the imagination can the latest moves by the B.C. government on housing affordability be considered “bold.” But that’s what it says in their statement: “Three more bold steps to fix the housing crisis.
Government to plug leaky election finance legislation

Government to plug leaky election finance legislation

Legislation enacted by the B.C. government last fall to cut off “big money” from municipal election campaigns hit a bump in the road this month.
Predictable pipeline spat highlights fundamental differences between B.C. and Alberta

Predictable pipeline spat highlights fundamental differences between B.C. and Alberta

The pipeline standoff between B.C., Alberta and our federal government continues to heat up almost as fast as the Arctic Ocean.
Red tape remains a major culprit in Vancouver’s skyrocketing real estate

Red tape remains a major culprit in Vancouver’s skyrocketing real estate

As city trumpets reduction of processing times, it proposes increased Community Amenity Contribution rates