Latest from Chad Pawson
Vancouver Canadian Charter challenge seeks to give homeless campers daytime sheltering rights
A lawsuit from the B.C. Civil Liberties Association (BCCLA) aims to prove that prohibiting people from sheltering in public spaces in Vancouver during the daytime violates sections of Canada's Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
1st candidate in Vancouver's 2-seat byelection announced
OneCity is the first of Vancouver’s political parties to announce its candidate, environmental lawyer and transportation activist Lucy Maloney, for the city’s April 5 byelection.
Ottawa commits $663M in capital funding to cash-strapped TransLink
The Government of Canada has come through with $663 million in capital funding for transit in Metro Vancouver where Translink is facing costs pressure that, if unresolved, could result in a reduction of service by the end of the year.
Vancouver council confirms details of 2-seat byelection on April 5
Vancouver's city council hopes a staff election plan to replace the Greens' Adrian Carr and OneCity's Christine Boyle will attract meaningful civic engagement from eligible voters, despite a turnout in Vancouver's last byelection of just 11 per cent.
How some B.C. cities are coping with increasing complaints over unsightly properties
Cities in Metro Vancouver are balancing how best to respond to complaints from neighbours, specifically how properties are kept neat, tidy and in good repair. Burnaby recently made changes to its unsightly premises bylaws after a growing number of complaints.
PM 'low-key,' 'respectful': B.C. ski resort addresses 'misinformation' over Trudeau vacation
The B.C. ski resort where Prime Minister Justin Trudeau holidayed with his family after Christmas says it was "disappointing" to see what it describes as misinformation about the vacation shared widely on social media.
Vancouver Coun. Adriane Carr resigns, setting up 2-seat byelection
Vancouver city councillor Adriane Carr has resigned her council seat, which she has held since 2011.
Concord Pacific reveals 12-tower, 5,000-home plan for long awaited development of northeast False Creek
Concord Pacific says it’s ready to push forward with what it’s calling Concord Landing — a development of the long-dormant northeast shore of False Creek that it says will create housing but also “a vibrant, walkable village that serves both residents and visitors.”
Why B.C. cities struggle to respond to the ongoing tent encampment problem
Temperatures have dropped across B.C., and the pressure on municipalities to help people living outside is rising. Cities like Abbotsford and Coquitlam say they’re trying to do the right thing but need help.
How B.C.'s 2 biggest cities are trying to curb illegal dumping
From construction and demolition waste to old mattresses and furniture, officials in Surrey and Vancouver want residents to put waste in its place rather than dumping it in green spaces, ditches or other inappropriate spaces.