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Check out 'Thieves chop six EV cables at Port Moody rec centre - Freshet News': www.freshetnews.ca/thieves-chop...
Thieves chop six EV cables at Port Moody rec centre - Freshet NewsPolice were called to the facility by security guards at around 1 a.m. after hearing the sensors to the charging stations go offwww.freshetnews.caCheck out 'Burnaby School Board wraps up 2025/2026 school year with capital submissions, policy work - Freshet News': www.freshetnews.ca/burnaby-scho...
Burnaby School Board wraps up 2025/2026 school year with capital submissions, policy work - Freshet NewsFunding sought for two before-and-after-school childcare spaceswww.freshetnews.caCheck out 'Salmonbellies’ fans set to serenade ‘iconic’ resident on his 100th birthday - Freshet News': www.freshetnews.ca/salmonbellie...
Salmonbellies’ fans set to serenade ‘iconic’ resident on his 100th birthday - Freshet NewsJack Fulton has devoted decades of volunteering to the New Westminster Salmonbellies. He turns 100 on July 30www.freshetnews.ca
A funny thing about Vancouver's Villages rejection happening so close to the election is Ken Sim's office posting a statement being like "we listen to the wisdom of the people" and ABC Vancouver sending supporters an email being like "we're protecting you from city bureaucrats who are garbage"
The August event list for Metro Vancouver is ready. It's updated daily so check back often:
Best Events in Vancouver This Month » August 2026 CalendarEvents and fun things to do around Metro Vancouver this August 1-32, 2026 including dozens of free activities, shows, festivals, and more.miss604.comHere’s our full Vancouver mayoral debate between Kareem Allam, Rebecca Bligh and Colleen Hardwick. Glad we’re able to provide this level of public service journalism, and hoping we’ll do more of these across Metro Vancouver over the next 12 weeks. m.youtube.com/watch?v=Wpdg...
3 Vancouver mayoral candidates debate why they should lead the cityYouTube video by CBC British Columbiam.youtube.com
"In small towns, local politicians cannot disappear after a council meeting. Citizens can find them at Tim Hortons, in the grocery store, at city hall... While accessibility is one of local govt's greatest strengths, it can also increasingly be one of its vulnerabilities." thetyee.ca/News/2026/07...
Local Politicians Are Shouldering Too Much Abuse | The TyeeMayors and councillors have been hit with a barrage of vitriol since the pandemic. Will it change who wants to run this fall?thetyee.ca
“You start wondering whether there was mal intent or just incompetence. Neither [one] is good from a public accountability perspective” Transparency experts weigh in on how public trust is eroded by “secrecy & information control” by police & other public bodies www.defactomedia.ca/interview-fi...
Transparency advocates on police ‘culture of confidentiality and secrecy’A conversation with BC Freedom of Information and Privacy Association's leaders about Vancouver top cops' claims to have no emails about Drug User Liberation Front before they raided — emails we later...www.defactomedia.ca
"Today, trucks will roll, cars will cross, and governments will begin collecting tolls. But the bridge will remain a monument to a broken bond that may take decades to fix - and may never be fully repaired." @davidmoscrop.com
The Gordie Howe Bridge Is What American Betrayal Looks Like | The WalrusCanada spent billions on the crossing. Trump turned it into a shakedownthewalrus.ca
Call the neighbours! Wake the kids! The second of our Early Edition Mayoral Forums is on. This time with Rebecca Bligh, Kareen Allam and Colleen Hardwick. @jmcelroy.bsky.social and I will question the candidates live - and then bring you even more on our "This is Vancouver" podcast later today.
