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Gregor Robertson's letter of work and accomplishments

Anja Konjicanin

May 7th, 2012

Mayor Gregor Robertson highlights Vision Vancouver's accomplishments and recent work in this letter:

In a 9-1 vote last week, City Council passed my motion for city staff to develop a bylaw that would protect Vancouver from the immense costs and risk of potential oil spills in or near our harbour. In light of Kinder Morgan's plans for five-fold increase in oil tanker traffic through Vancouver (300-360 tankers per year by 2017), it's important that Vancouver takes every step possible to ensure that local taxpayers and small businesses aren't on the hook for the potentially enormous costs of a worst-case oil spill.

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Mayor Gregor Robertson petitions against Kinder Morgan's TransMountain Pipeline request

Anja Konjicanin

Apr 25th, 2012

Mayor Gregor Robertson expresses deep concern and opposition to the expansion of US oil giant Kinder Morgan's $5 billion plan to twin its TransMountain Pipeline from Alberta to Burnaby.

"This would mean a fivefold increase in oil-tanker traffic through Vancouver, forcing at least 25-30 tankers through our harbour every month," he said in an email to The Vancouver Observer.

Here's more from Mayor Robertson:

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Mayor Gregor Robertson on the passing of Jim Green

Anja Konjicanin

Feb 28th, 2012

Jim Green, defender of the poor, activist, politician, football-lover, died Tuesday morning. He was 68 years old, and was battling lung cancer.

"It is with great sadness that we learn of the passing of Jim Green," Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson said in a statement today.

In his speech, Mayor Robertson lauded the late City Councillor as a "passionate advocate for Vancouver" and commended him for his "tireless activism for social justice, democracy, the arts and the shaping of a fair, inclusive and sustainable city."

"His work on the Downtown Eastside in particular has left a remarkable legacy of new opportunity and hope for many of Vancouver’s most marginalized and vulnerable citizens," he said.

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Mayor Gregor Robertson joins call for electoral reform

Jessica Kalbfleisch

Jan 24th, 2012

Photo by Parisa Azadi

Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson announced his support for increasing fairness and citizen involvement in municipal elections in hopes of improving the democratic process at a local level.

“The current rules are out of date with the types of elections being run in Vancouver and across B.C.,” said Mayor Robertson. “It’s time the Province took major steps to increase the fairness and transparency of local elections.”

The introduction of a new legislation for the Provincial Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development is being requested by City Councillor Andrea Reimer in hopes of updating the Vancouver Charter.

Reimer plans to ask for the additional inclusion of:

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Chipwrecked: green ways to get rid of your Christmas tree

Anja Konjicanin

Jan 3rd, 2012

Photo sourced from santaclaritacitybriefs.com

If you don't have your own Alvin and the Chipmunks crew to take care of your Christmas tree, don't worry. The City of Vancouver has some chipping, pick-up and drop-off options available:

Drop off your Christmas tree at a Lions Club neighbourhood chipping event.
Have it picked up on your yard trimmings collection day.
Drop it off (no charge) at the Vancouver South Transfer Station or Vancouver Landfil.

Please remove all tinsel, lights and decorations. And bring real trees only, please.

Lions Club tree chipping events will be held in four locations around the city on Saturday, January 7, or Sunday, January 8, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the following locations:

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City unveils new Village Dock

Anja Konjicanin

Dec 19th, 2011

The Village Dock, City of Vancouver’s newest wharf in Southeast False Creek, officially opens today. It's located adjacent to the Creekside Community Recreation Centre at the Village on False Creek. It will connect to points around False Creek and the downtown core, improving public access between the two areas.

The City of Vancouver news release has more:

The $1 million dock is the City of Vancouver’s eighth public dock and part of the vision set forth in the Southeast False Creek Official Development Plan (2005). It will contribute to the City of Vancouver’s active transportation network by increasing public access across False Creek by boat, on foot or by bicycle.

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Vancouver City Council invests in childcare, jobs and support for vulnerable populations

Jenny Uechi

Dec 14th, 2011

Almost half a million dollars in funding was approved by Vancouver City Council yesterday, for investments in child care, jobs for vulnerable citizens, and improved safety and support for sex trade workers, which will help build stronger, safer communities in Vancouver.

“These grants are critical to building stronger communities, and they invest in key priorities for this council, such as child care and local jobs,” said Mayor Gregor Robertson.

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Olga Ilich to co-chair Mayor’s task force on housing affordability

Anja Konjicanin

Dec 12th, 2011

Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson has announced today that Olga Ilich, a former provincial cabinet minister with "extensive" experience in the real estate department, will be co-chairing Mayor’s Task Force on Housing Affordability. Here's more from the press release sent to us by the City of Vancouver:

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Polls open Saturday for 100th election in City’s 125-year history

Anja Konjicanin

Nov 18th, 2011

Photo by Mindy Chapman

Don't forget to hit the polls for the city’s 100th election in its 125 year history and vote tomorrow at one of 137 voting locations across the city, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Here's more from the City of Vancouver:

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Vancouver City Council candidates at a glance

Linda Solomon

Nov 17th, 2011

Graphic by Zi-Ann Lum

Vancouver municipal election 2011: When you go to the polls on Saturday, you will see 40 candidates for the 10 City Council positions and you might wonder, who are all these people? Here’s a thumbnail sketch of the all candidates with links to their own statements of why they are running for City Council. Be sure to check out Sandy Garrosino, a serious candidate running as an independent.

Vision Vancouver

Heather Deal: Incumbent. Friend to the arts: champions festive events, street food carts, live-work spaces.

Geoff Meggs: Incumbent. Champion of rapid transit, bike lanes and buses. City rep on Metro Vancouver Board. Both a team player and intrepid front man. Champion of study for more green space at Georgia and Dunsmuir Viaducts and False Creek Flats.

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