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George Affleck

Vanishing Vanhattan: Which candidates have the right ideas when it comes to our local economy and small businesses?

Retail gentrification is causing tension and concern in Vancouver's communities as development continues to displace local serving, locally owned, independent businesses. What can the City do?

Mayor Robertson and Counc. Carr busted in 'greenest city' Scottification scam

Secret tapes reveal shocking hidden cultural agenda for Vancouver.

The NPA headquarters on election night: slideshow

Scenes from a dramatic evening at the NPA camp.

Suzanne Anton concedes defeat at somber NPA headquarters

2011 Vancouver Municipal Election: City will have a "more balanced" council now, she assures party followers.

NPA hopeful candidates open up to voters at Pub Night

NPA members, candidate-hopefuls and the simply curious met at Original Joe's for the NPA's Pub Night -- a chance for people to meet candidates and get to know who they are.