Coalition of Progressive Electors councillors David Cadman and Ellen Woodsworth passed two amendments to the plan, to specify that the city look at inclusionary zoning, a city-run housing authority, and increase funding for land purchases.
Read more →Woodsworth said she signed the letter because of her concern over “fair labour practices” for workers. She supported workers at a rally in the recent Canada Post strike but couldn’t recall previously signing her name to a letter related to a labour dispute with multiple signatures from councillors.
Read more →By Evan Duggan, Vancouver Sun July 20, 2011 VANCOUVER — A major three-tower development project that will bring nearly 900,000 square feet of residential and commercial space to the Marpole area has been approved by Vancouver city council. In a 10-to-one vote on Tuesday night, council approved the Marine Gateway project for a two-hectare section [...]
Read more →FRANCES BULA VANCOUVER— From Thursday’s Globe and Mail Published Wednesday, Jul. 20, 2011 9:07PM EDT Last updated Wednesday, Jul. 20, 2011 9:30PM EDT With a tense civic election looming this fall, in which Mayor Gregor Robertson’s role in the Stanley Cup riot promises to be a key political attack point, a Vancouver councillor says one [...]
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