Why local politics should matter to progressives and moderates
If there is anything people pay less attention to than provincial or federal politics, it might be municipal politics. Low voter turnout at election time and limited media coverage, along with what...
View ArticleMunicipalities struggle to cover the costs of federal and provincial cutbacks
The world's population is shifting to cities, and that means services traditionally provided by local governments are growing in scale and importance. From public transit and recreation facilities, to...
View ArticleGrassroots women's mayoral forum sheds light on key issues in Winnipeg
On October 8, over 60 women gathered at the Circle of Life Thunderbird House on Treaty One territory to share their views on municipal issues and address mayoral candidates. This forum was different...
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Moving forward from Winnipeg's municipal election
Thursday, October 23, 2014 Winnipeg’s progressive community was dealt a major blow on Election Day. What went wrong and where do we organize from here? Progressives in Winnipeg were dealt a major shock...
View ArticleWhat is the 'right amount' for local governments to spend?
Just how much money should a local government spend? If you ask the Fraser Institute, the Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) or the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) you will always...
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Tory elected mayor of Toronto, Chow urges 'keep the faith'
Tuesday, October 28, 2014 John Tory is Toronto's new mayor. With Toronto's voter turnout a record 60 per cent, what other factors came into play in this heated municipal election? John Tory will be...
View ArticleFour things you need to know about the 2014 Vancouver civic election
Advance voting for Vancouver's 2014 Civic Election is now open. If you didn't know about the election, you are probably not alone. If my newsfeed is any indication, Vancouverites know way more about...
View ArticleVancouver election offers chance to be bold, not bored
A few weeks ago a number of mainstream journalists were calling the Vancouver municipal elections "Ho hum.""This was the most boring, uneventful city election campaign in recent memory," wrote Gary...
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Vancouver returns again to Gregor’s Vision
Sunday, November 16, 2014 Gregor Robertson retakes mayor's chair for the third time in Vancouver despite himself, Meena Wong third. Gregor Robertson has pulled off a civic hat trick, becoming mayor of...
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The deficit the Harper government refuses to recognize
Tuesday, February 3, 2015Chip in to keep stories like these coming.Premiers gathered in Ottawa last week to talk about pressing needs for Canadian infrastructure investment. As the Council of the...
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Free parking: An untapped urban resource
Like this article? Chip in to keep stories like these coming. Everyone who lives in a big city knows that renting space -- an apartment, a storefront, or even a table at a street festival -- is...
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