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Vision Vancouver

Vision Vancouver unveils environmental platform

Vancouver Civic Election 2011: Better transit, bike-sharing, and green jobs are part of Vision Vancouver's plan, the mayor said.

Anton's rhetoric is Rob Ford wrong

The argument made by Anton, the NPA and their apparent mouthpieces at the Sun and Province is wrong. Occupy's more than a rabble, and Robertson's response to it has been absolutely fair, and right.

Meet Vision Vancouver city council candidate Tony Tang

Vancouver 2011 Municipal Election: Vision Vancouver's newest face says he's in it for a chance to improve his community, even if he can't make all of them happy all of the time.

Advance polls open today

Advance polling for the upcoming civic election begins today. Election Day is on Saturday, November 19, but you can beat the rush by casting your vote at the following times and locations:...

Mayor Gregor Robertson explainer

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

Occupy Vancouver and Vision Vancouver

Strange enemies with many shared goals.

What are Occupy Vancouver's demands?

With many issues on display, one of the struggles for observers is understanding Occupy Vancouver's actual demands. In fact, there are none -- and some don't see that as a problem.

Activism bred in the bone: Ellen Woodsworth COPEs with the election campaign

With the Coalition of Progressive Electors allied with Vision Vancouver this election, The Vancouver Observer chats on the curb with long-time councillor and activist Ellen Woodsworth.

Vancouver Civic Election 2011: voting information

Vancouver Civic Election 2011: Where to vote, what the ballots look like, and everything you need to know to cast your vote on November 17 in Vancouver's municipal election.

Apocalyptic chicken coops fall from sky

Some said she was running a negative campaign. Then one day, it happened.