Author Archives: urbanizta

Intro: In this article Peter Van der Velden points out density, and transportation challenges facing Tsawwassen as big new proposals come forward for residential and commercial developments. He points out that Tsawwassen is isolated from the rest of Metro Vancouver … Continue reading →

“Transport Canada wants to hear from key partners and stakeholders, including Canada Port Authorities, Indigenous groups, provincial and municipal governments, industry; academia and experts; and associations/groups that have a particular interest in port activities.” (Image and caption credit: Transport Canada … Continue reading →

For public attention. The Port of Metro Vancouver (@PortVancouver) is an important player and land holder in this region. It is acquiring and divesting of properties as part of its land use plan. Concerned groups and individual are encouraged to … Continue reading →

Originally posted on CityHallWatch: Tools to engage in Vancouver city decisions:
B.C. Legislature This opinion piece appeared recently in the Vancouver Sun but has been seriously unreported and little discussed. The unintended consequences of the property-tax surcharge haven’t been thought through,…

Originally posted on CityHallWatch: Tools to engage in Vancouver city decisions:
Laundromat. Photo not selected by IntegrityBC. Commentary dated 22-March-2018 from Dermod Travis, executive director of IntegrityBC. Could a similar question be posed of money laundering at B.C. casinos to that…

Citizens’ group Rail for the Valley has published a post today saying there appears to be a massive conflict of interest in decision-making behind two major transportation plans. Excerpt here: A Massive Conflict of Interest Friday, February 16, 2018 Oh, … Continue reading →

Delta-Richmond Council of Canadians is pleased to confirm the first screening of a new documentary, Watershed Guardians of the Fraser River, and hope you will extend invitations by forwarding this email to your distribution list. Producer/director, Jocelyn Demers, will be … Continue reading →