Municipal Election

The Georgia Straight's guide to the 2018 municipal election

Voters across Metro Vancouver will go to the polls on October 20 to elect mayors, councillors, school trustees, and, in the case of Vancouver. seven park commissioners.

Melissa De Genova says her motion addressed Davie Street Party—before Yes Vancouver called for its return

In April, the Vancouver Pride Society cancelled this traditional Pride week event because of escalating municipal-permitting and policing costs.

Vision Vancouver won't allow plumping at Sunday nomination meeting

Party members will have to check off at least four names for council and two names for park board.

Imtiaz Popat: Jean Swanson's second-place finish can't be ignored

Hundreds of campaign volunteers were chanting " Jean 2018" at a "victory party" when the final results came in, showing a strong second-place finish

Even with council by-election victory, it's far too early for the NPA to crack open the Champagne

Hector Bremner's win has papered over structural problems that remain a major obstacle for the city's centre-right party.

NPA's Hector Bremner elected to Vancouver council as Green candidates top school board race

The NPA increases its council seat count to four, but it's still not going to change the balance of power at Vancouver City Hall.

By-election day in Vancouver could influence the fate of several civic parties

There's a lot at stake today for Vision, the NPA, Greens, OneCity, Sensible Vancouver, and independents.

Diego Cardona: It’s time for a fresh new voice on city council

Diego Cardona (left, beside Mayor Gregor Robertson) says he wasn't prepared for some of the racism he experienced while running as a Vision Vancouver candidate.

Pete Fry: Voting Vision is more of the same and voting NPA could block key budget votes

The Green candidate in tomorrow's council by-election makes the case why he's the most sensible choice.

Janet Fraser: Looking back and looking forward at the VSB by-election

The Green candidate and previous trustee says she's optimistic about working with a new provincial government that holds public education in high regard.

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