Oct 10th, 2011
Vision Vancouver Councillor Kerry Jang will move a motion at City Council next week calling on the Provincial Government to provide ongoing funding for the City’s HEAT shelters, reinforcing the...
Aug 18th, 2010
The average Canadian or American unleashes an inferno of climate heat equal to the searing blast of heat coming off an 8,000-barrel-a-day oil fire. That isn’t hyperbole or a misprint. That really is...
May 25th, 2010
Mayor Robertson welcomed today’s announcement from Premier Campbell and Minister Rich Coleman of $225 million in new money for social housing in Vancouver, calling it a major step towards...
Dec 11th, 2009
"The spirit of compassion and generosity is strong," Mayor Gregor Robertson says of inter-faith efforts to help end homelessness.
Oct 22nd, 2009
This is a rough sketch of the major events in Gregor Robertson's term in office, as outlined by...his office. We gathered these facts to use for a cartoon we planned for the print edition that...
Oct 14th, 2009
Vancouver City Councillor Andrea Reimer is an outspoken activist working within the walls of City Hall. The VO's Christable Schaler sat down with her to discuss homelessness and paradigm shifts.
Oct 13th, 2009
With the Olympics approaching in just a few months, it’s hard to see what noticeable difference the province has made helping homelessness in Vancouver. It’s true there are some new shelters, but...
