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Ken SimKen Sim
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Dysfunction and the search for accountability in Vancouver politics
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Dysfunction and the search for accountability in Vancouver politics

A long-shot attempt to remove a park board commissioner says a lot about the climate of polarization and the lack of accountability for elected officials in Vancouver

Nate Lewis
Nate Lewis
West EndWest End
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New court case filed against controversial Vancouver Aquatic Centre renewal

New court case filed against controversial Vancouver Aquatic Centre renewal

A newly-formed non-profit society is challenging the city and park board's process in deciding to build a half-sized pool to replace the existing facility.

Nate Lewis
Nate Lewis
Riley ParkRiley Park
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The latest infestation threatening Vancouver’s trees

The latest infestation threatening Vancouver’s trees

This month, the park board has moved to treat about 200 large and healthy ash trees in the city that are at risk from the newly discovered emerald ash borer.

Nate Lewis
Nate Lewis
Ken SimKen Sim
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Kitsilano pool reservation system staying put for now

Kitsilano pool reservation system staying put for now

And Lookout readers share their opinion on the Kitsilano booking system

Nate Lewis
Nate Lewis
Park BoardPark Board
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Final phase of Stanley Park logging approved, and a legal challenge kicks back into gear

Final phase of Stanley Park logging approved, and a legal challenge kicks back into gear

The court case will likely be decided before more trees are cut down in the fall

Nate Lewis
Nate Lewis
Park BoardPark Board
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Park board commissioner attempts mid-summer removal of Kits Pool reservation system, but will likely be thwarted by procedure rules

Park board commissioner attempts mid-summer removal of Kits Pool reservation system, but will likely be thwarted by procedure rules

ABC's Marie-Claire Howard is responding to a recent upwelling of discontent, but it seems that the proposal to remove the system is coming too late to be implemented this summer.

Nate Lewis
Nate Lewis
City HallCity Hall
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Concern grows as 200+ year-old cedars cut down in Stanley Park

Concern grows as 200+ year-old cedars cut down in Stanley Park

A line has been crossed, old tree advocate, educator, and Stanley Park tour guide Colin Spratt says

Nate Lewis
Nate Lewis
EnvironmentEnvironment
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Another legal challenge to Stanley Park tree removals won’t stop logging in the short term

Another legal challenge to Stanley Park tree removals won’t stop logging in the short term

The latest legal effort won't stop logging work in Stanley Park in the short-term

Nate Lewis
Nate Lewis
City HallCity Hall
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A year of broken trust has left the embattled park board shorthanded
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A year of broken trust has left the embattled park board shorthanded

A niche aspect of governance at the park board highlights the practical impacts of broken trust, resulting from Mayor Ken Sim's proposal to eliminate the board.

Nate Lewis
Nate Lewis
EnvironmentEnvironment
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Urgent tree removals in Stanley Park continue

Urgent tree removals in Stanley Park continue

The timeline to get rid of hazardous trees in Stanley Park is accelerating

Nate Lewis
Nate Lewis
Park BoardPark Board
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Park board commissioners legally bound to allow FIFA training sites, despite reservations

Park board commissioners legally bound to allow FIFA training sites, despite reservations

Commissioners privately approved a binding agreement with FIFA for use of Memorial South Park in October 2023

Nate Lewis
Nate Lewis
Park BoardPark Board
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A closer look at plans for Olympic Village’s newest park

A closer look at plans for Olympic Village’s newest park

It's a big change for the area and much-needed addition for local residents

Geoff Sharpe
Geoff Sharpe