Monthly Archives: November 2011

David P. Ball, November 16, 2011 rabble.ca We all love to scoff at sensational, low-brow journalism — perpetually rehashing past scandals, eluding substance. But when Mayor Robertson dismissed a critic last summer with the following infamously recorded words, who knew … Continue reading →

NSV Answers to Arts & Culture Survey City of Vancouver, November 15, 2011 1. COPE, NPA and Vision have all endorsed policies for artists’ studios. What these policies typically lack are measurable targets for preservation or allocation of suitable creative … Continue reading →

Grassroots groups eyeing city hall Matt Kieltyka, November 16, 2011 Metro Vancouver The Non-Partisan Association and the Vision Vancouver/COPE coalition aren’t the only options for Vancouverites. Community-based organizations and independents are always present on civic ballots, and the 2011 municipal … Continue reading →

Furor over Vision’s funding allegations Erica Bulman, November 16, 2011 24 Hours Vancouver Just days before the civic election, an independent researcher threw a grenade into Gregor Robertson’s camp, raising questions about campaign financing that sparked a hostile skirmish between … Continue reading →

Ned Jacobs, November 15, 2011 Straight.com I will be voting for Randy Helten for mayor and the council candidates endorsed or recommended by Neighbourhoods for a Sustainable Vancouver (NSV). But first, here is why I will not be voting for … Continue reading →

MEDIA RELEASE “Good sense – good faith” solution suggested for Occupy Vancouver and City of Vancouver Link to PDF (Vancouver, Nov. 15, 2011) Randy Helten, mayoral candidate for Neighbourhoods for a Sustainable Vancouver (NSV) today offered a “good sense—good faith” … Continue reading →

Terry Martin: Neighbourhoods for a Sustainable Vancouver is dedicated to grassroots democracy Terry Martin, November 15, 2011 Straight.com My name is Terry Martin. Along with Nicole Benson, Elizabeth Murphy, Marie Kerchum, and Randy Helton, our first-class Neighbourhoods for a Sustainable … Continue reading →

STIR program controversy: Legal framework flawed, program must be scrapped says West End Neighbours WEN, November 15, 2011 Media Release PDF Version (Vancouver, Nov. 15, 2011) West End Neighbours (WEN) has identified concerns with the legal framework of the controversial … Continue reading →

Randy Helten: This is Vancouver’s most important election in a generation Randy Helten, November 14, 2011 Straight.com We are at a major fork in the road. The collective choice of Vancouver voters on November 19 will determine how our city … Continue reading →

This civic election will direct the next 30 years of planning Elizabeth Murphy, November 14, 2011 Straight.com I am running for Vancouver city council with Neighbourhoods for a Sustainable Vancouver (NSV). There are many reasons for this. Foremost is my … Continue reading →