NPA kept Downtown Eastside residents from voting, COPE alleges
Scrutineers’ pressure kept at least 50 people from voting and created delays that discouraged others — charges the NPA denies
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Voters reject Parents’ Voice: Photo
Photograph published in Xtra! West weekly newspaper, on assignment
#VanElxn: Systemic dysfunction and addiction to campaign financing
With 3 days left until the election, The Left Coast Post catches up with Randy Helten and Nicole Benson of Neighbourhoods for a Sustainable Vancouver. Spoilers or prophets? You decide
COPE’s R.J. Aquino a ‘genuine advocate’ for Vancouver, says MLA
A week before the election, R.J. Aquino is still a relatively unrecognized face on the campaign trail. So who is COPE’s youngest candidate?
Anton’s Filipino children blunder lacks ‘common sense,’ says COPE candidate
NPA mayoral hopeful apologizes for campaign photos used without parental consent. Critics still say it was “political opportunism”
Ashlie Gough death a ‘tragedy’ says family, but don’t blame Occupy Vancouver
One week after the death of Ashlie Gough at Occupy Vancouver, her family confirmed she died of a heroin overdose – but said they find most portrayals of Gough “upsetting” and “inaccurate”
Passive negligence of the arts no longer an option, says Vision Vancouver
Party has renewed its promise to create new artists’ spaces and ease bylaw and zoning rules. But with costs rising, will it make a difference for artists?
Mayoral homelessness debate a sham: DTES residents
As Mayor Gregor Robertson faced his main election opponent in a tense homelessness debate tonight, residents of Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside (DTES) in attendance called the debate a sham
Mayoral homelessness debate: Photograph
Mayor Gregor Robertson and Councillor Suzanne Anton speak to the congregation at St. Andrew’s-Wesley United Church
Skirmish with fire department leads ex-Occupy organizers to reach out to city
Following a skirmish between authorities and protesters at Occupy Vancouver, some of the protest’s original organizers met to discuss ways forward – without the camp’s approval
David P Ball 