Change is inevitable, how we manage it is not
A sweeping change in government in British Columbia. From a narrow NDP majority to an overwhelming Conservative majority. For progressives, this is a tragedy. An election that wasn't scheduled until…
Stuart Mackinnon
Big Change Comes with Big Expectations
Vancouver, like many communities in British Columbia, voted for change on October 17. In the local elections, Vancouver swept ABC out, North Saanich voted against party politics, and Langford, Saanich,…
Parks advocate, former teacher running on hope for more stability in North Saanich
Thursday, September 24, 2026By Bailey SeymourAfter four years of instability in North Saanich’s council chambers, newcomer Stuart Mackinnon hopes to be part of a council that can stabilize the district…
A Legacy of Service to our Parks and Environment
Stuart Mackinnon, former Commissioner and Chair of Vancouver’s Park Board, spearheaded several initiatives aimed at reconciliation, sustainability, accessibility, and humane urban management: 1. Indigenous Reconciliation & “Truth‑Telling...
A Legacy of Service to our Parks and Environment
Stuart Mackinnon, former Commissioner and Chair of Vancouver’s Park Board, spearheaded several initiatives aimed at reconciliation, sustainability, accessibility, and humane urban management: 1. Indigenous Reconciliation & “Truth‑Telling...
In Kitsilano, the Case of the Beloved and Broken Pool
‘The City of Vancouver will never see this fall to ruin,’ a former park board chair said. But will it?Jen St. Denis The TyeeJen St. Denis is a reporter with…
In Kitsilano, the Case of the Beloved and Broken Pool
‘The City of Vancouver will never see this fall to ruin,’ a former park board chair said. But will it?Jen St. Denis The TyeeJen St. Denis is a reporter with…
Florida’s balloon ban will protect sea turtles, birds and other marine life
Back in September 2017, I brought a motion to the Vancouver Park Board to ban balloons in our parks. This was because of the terrible toll they take on wildlife.…
Florida’s balloon ban will protect sea turtles, birds and other marine life
Back in September 2017, I brought a motion to the Vancouver Park Board to ban balloons in our parks. This was because of the terrible toll they take on wildlife.…
Florida’s balloon ban will protect sea turtles, birds and other marine life
Back in September 2017, I brought a motion to the Vancouver Park Board to ban balloons in our parks. This was because of the terrible toll they take on wildlife.…
A Plea for Parks and Green Spaces: Park People’s Concerns about the Potential Dismantling of the Vancouver Parks Board
December 13, 2023Dave Harvey parkpeople.caPutting Parks and the Needs of Vancouver’s Communities FirstPark People, Canada’s national city parks advocacy organization, is extremely concerned that efforts to scrap the Vancouver Board…
A Plea for Parks and Green Spaces: Park People’s Concerns about the Potential Dismantling of the Vancouver Parks Board
December 13, 2023Dave Harvey parkpeople.caPutting Parks and the Needs of Vancouver’s Communities FirstPark People, Canada’s national city parks advocacy organization, is extremely concerned that efforts to scrap the Vancouver Board…
A Plea for Parks and Green Spaces: Park People’s Concerns about the Potential Dismantling of the Vancouver Parks Board
December 13, 2023 Dave Harvey parkpeople.ca Putting Parks and the Needs of Vancouver’s Communities First Park People, Canada’s national city parks advocacy organization, is extremely concerned that efforts to scrap…
A Very Merry Christmas
So this is ChristmasAnd what have you done?Another year overAnd a new one just begunAnd so this is ChristmasI hope you had funThe near and the dear onesThe old and…
A Very Merry Christmas
So this is ChristmasAnd what have you done?Another year overAnd a new one just begunAnd so this is ChristmasI hope you had funThe near and the dear onesThe old and…
A Very Merry Christmas
So this is Christmas And what have you done? Another year over And a new one just begun And so this is Christmas I hope you had fun The near…
On the Mayor’s Motion to Disband the Elected Park Board
Here is my statement:It is unfortunate that the current mayor doesn't seem to appreciate representative democracy. The government closest to the people is often the most important. Nothing is closer…
On the Mayor’s Motion to Disband the Elected Park Board
Here is my statement:It is unfortunate that the current mayor doesn't seem to appreciate representative democracy. The government closest to the people is often the most important. Nothing is closer…
On the Mayor’s Motion to Disband the Elected Park Board
Here is my statement: It is unfortunate that the current mayor doesn’t seem to appreciate representative democracy. The government closest to the people is often the most important. Nothing is…
Naming Rights: What Goes Around Comes Around
So now Ken Sim's ABC wants to sell naming rights to public buildings in Vancouver. Like his NPA predecessors, he wants to make a buck selling corporate advertising on public…