This weeks new column for 24Hrs Vancouver: Mayors can’t afford to ignore housing

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Recently, I  shared with you the news of my move from the Duel and why I made that decision-I’m thrilled at the overwhelming support from all of you in this new venture. Today, I’m happy to bring you my first column as the new civic affairs columnist for 24Hrs Vancouver! Every week, the column willContinue reading This weeks new column for 24Hrs Vancouver: Mayors can’t afford to ignore housing

This weeks column for 24Hrs Vancouver: Kinder Morgan Protesters need to continue to pressure government

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I’m just waiting for some further information on my promised story, so while that government department figures out what they are going to say, this is todays column! This week’s topic: Are people protesting Kinder Morgan likely to make a difference? As I sat watching the coverage last week of Simon Fraser University professor LynneContinue reading This weeks column for 24Hrs Vancouver: Kinder Morgan Protesters need to continue to pressure government

This weeks column for 24Hrs Vancouver: Corrigan defending Burnaby’s interests

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This week, the question Brent and I debate is: ” Should Kinder-Morgan be allowed to test the feasibility of a pipeline through Burnaby Mountain?” Say what you will about Burnaby Mayor Derek Corrigan’s refusal to allow Kinder Morgan to conduct testing on city owned lands, but I predict his bold actions are setting the barContinue reading This weeks column for 24Hrs Vancouver: Corrigan defending Burnaby’s interests