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February 12, 2009 - 12:19pm
After years of uncertainty, the York Theatre has been saved by a breakthrough deal reached between the City of Vancouver, Wall Financial, and a number of other partners. The theatre, once a hub for live entertainment, was facing demolition and was listed last year as one of Heritage Vancouver's...
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February 11, 2009 - 4:17pm
Vision Vancouver School trustees have responded to the city’s urgent need for child care programs by opening up unused classroom spaces across the city for childcare programs.
“We’ve heard from parents of many schools across Vancouver that families need before-and-after...
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February 5, 2009 - 11:35am
HEAT (the Homeless Emergency Action Team) has had a busy month. Since taking power Vision has been working hard to protect our most vulnerable citizens. HEAT has already opened three emergency shelters this winter in addition to the First United Church shelter. With these new emergency shelters,...
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January 16, 2009 - 11:10am
Mayor Gregor Robertson, as promised in the Vision campaign, has wasted little time becoming the City of Vancouver’s chief lobbyist. In mid-December, immediately following the municipal election, Mayor Robertson teamed up with Surrey Mayor Dianne Watts to convene a series of meetings where the...
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January 15, 2009 - 11:10am
Following on the heels of three new emergency shelter openings, Vision Mayor Gregor Robertson was on hand for the opening of historic Pennsylvania Hotel. The new hotel boasts 44 studio apartments, which are equipped with kitchenettes, bathrooms, and office space on each floor where residents can...
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January 15, 2009 - 11:07am
Mayor Robertson and Vision’s councilors have attempted to sift through the mess left by the previous NPA administration -- and the disinformation coming from Suzanne Anton.
How did we get into this billion dollar fiasco? In May 2007 Anton -- along with Sam Sullivan and the NPA led council...
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December 9, 2008 - 6:08pm
Vision Vancouver leadership came to City Hall today — with a laser-like focus on taking immediate steps to deal with the homeless crisis in our city.
Mayor Robertson announced the Homeless Emergency Action Team — HEAT — today, his first full day in office. He said: "...
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December 8, 2008 - 11:05am
Gregor Robertson today officially became the first Mayor elected under the Vision Vancouver banner. Gregor and the new Vancouver City Council were sworn in today at Sunset Community Centre during a festive ceremony in front of more than 300 well-wishers. The Honourable Judge William F.W....
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November 15, 2008 - 12:54pm
I want to extend my gratitude and appreciation to the people of Vancouver. I am honoured to be your next Mayor.
Thanks to your hard work, and your vote, we’re bringing new leadership and new energy to City Hall with a Vision majority. Joining me will be your representatives from the Vision...
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November 14, 2008 - 2:18pm
A series of stars and environmental leaders came out to endorse Gregor Robertson, as reported in The Vancouver Observer,
Flanked by Battlestar Gallactica stars Aaron Douglas (far left), Rekha Sharma, (left) and environmental superstar Tzeporah Berman (right), Vision mayoral hopeful Gregor Robertson...
February 12, 2009 - 12:19pmAfter years of uncertainty, the York Theatre has been saved by a breakthrough deal reached between the City of Vancouver, Wall Financial, and a number of other partners. The theatre, once a hub for live entertainment, was facing demolition and was listed last year as one of Heritage Vancouver's...
February 11, 2009 - 4:17pmVision Vancouver School trustees have responded to the city’s urgent need for child care programs by opening up unused classroom spaces across the city for childcare programs. “We’ve heard from parents of many schools across Vancouver that families need before-and-after...
February 5, 2009 - 11:35amHEAT (the Homeless Emergency Action Team) has had a busy month. Since taking power Vision has been working hard to protect our most vulnerable citizens. HEAT has already opened three emergency shelters this winter in addition to the First United Church shelter. With these new emergency shelters,...
January 15, 2009 - 11:10amFollowing on the heels of three new emergency shelter openings, Vision Mayor Gregor Robertson was on hand for the opening of historic Pennsylvania Hotel. The new hotel boasts 44 studio apartments, which are equipped with kitchenettes, bathrooms, and office space on each floor where residents can...
November 14, 2008 - 2:18pmA series of stars and environmental leaders came out to endorse Gregor Robertson, as reported in The Vancouver Observer, Flanked by Battlestar Gallactica stars Aaron Douglas (far left), Rekha Sharma, (left) and environmental superstar Tzeporah Berman (right), Vision mayoral hopeful Gregor Robertson...
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