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Holding governments to account with opposition is critical

With the mayoral race in this weekend’s civic election becoming too close to call, both Vision Vancouver and the NPA are some of the parties ensuring voters have the opportunity to cast their ballot.

About 100 people gathered at the Renfrew Community Centre last Thursday to hear 18 candidates for Vancouver Park Board say how, if elected on Nov. 15, they would improve the board’s relationship with community centre associations.

Four more years ahead

City of Vancouver refused to make report public

As I reflect on the 2014 Vancouver election campaign, I am reminded of a short story I received during the final days of the 2008 municipal election: The most eye-opening civics lesson I ever had was while teaching third grade this year. The U.S.

SCENE // HEARD The Acorn vegetarian restaurant is now open seven days a week and will be offering a weekly mac-and-cheese special on Mondays. Gluten-free and vegan options will also be available.

With only a few days before Saturday’s civic election, I’m still trying to figure out who to vote for. Each of the major civic parties has inherent weaknesses. Vision is terrified of spontaneity and run by control freaks.

Centrist party claims environmental and community-focused agenda without developer baggage

Johnny de Courcy is a rock and roll tapestry. There are threads of the blues, gilded metal beads, and psychedelic paisley all woven together with the melodies of a bygone era.