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Geoff Meggs

Jacobs and Florida and Gehl oh my! Who really influences our local politicians?

Still undecided about who to vote for? Second guessing yourself? Who really influences and inspires those candidates who are running for a seat in Vancouver's City Hall?

City water and utility rates to jump 10%

"Rainy day" fund will build to cover future expansions and upgrades.

Vancouver to press for increase in late-night bus service

City can argue its case, but the decision sits with TransLink.

Vancouver approves rezoning for Edgewater casino

Anti-gambling coalition says move will open doors to more gambling; councillors disagree.

What's your vision for Vancouver's viaducts?

Public voting is open until Sunday in the City's competition for new solutions around the viaducts.

Vancouver City Council candidates at a glance

Vancouver municipal election 2011: here's a rundown of all the candidates running in this election.

Mayor Gregor Robertson promises expanded bus service and late-night transit

Vancouver Civic Election 2011: Mayor proposes a choice for voters: more late-night buses, or a downtown streetcar?

Mayor Gregor Robertson explainer

A backgrounder on incumbent mayor Gregor Robertson and his position on key election issues.

Occupy Vancouver camper wins Last Candidate Standing election debate

Vancouver municipal election 2011: Light sabres. Pineapples. Saxophones. Bribery. Not your usual election props...

Robertson sells out Westin Bayshore and compares his NPA rivals to Eeyore

The NPA are afraid of change and don't understand that Vancouverites have moved on, said Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson to the Vision faithful last night.