Gregor Robertson
Vancouver Mayor Won’t Let BC’s Premier Forget Thousands Killed by Overdoses
After a close provincial election, Mayor Gregor Robertson told VICE what he expects of British Columbia’s as-yet-uncertain new government.
Politicians, Social Media React to Trudeau’s Approval of Two out of Three Major Oil Pipelines
The Trudeau honeymoon is certifiably over.
Vancouver Mayor Will Turn Downtown Tent City into Social Housing
In a largely symbolic move, Gregor Robertson vowed to begin the process of turning the tent city site into housing for some of the city's poorest residents.
Owners of Empty Vancouver Homes Will Finally Have to Pay Up
Wealthy homeowners are getting a special tax. But it probably won't make life any better for renters.
Syrian Refugees Say They Aren't Angry After Pepper Spray Attack in Vancouver
"It is a hate crime against people who have newly come to this country, that's a pretty serious thing," the Vancouver police chief told reporters Saturday after an attack that drew condemnation from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
British Columbia's Outdated Foster Care System Is Contributing to Homelessness
Once young people age out of BC's broken foster care system, they are offered no support and often end up living on the streets of Vancouver.
Despite Federal Warnings, Vancouver Votes to License Medical Marijuana Dispensaries
It's the first Canadian city to establish a medical marijuana shop regime, which includes a $30,000 licensing fee and limits proximity to schools. The health minister quickly expressed her deep disappointment.
Local Governments in Canada Say the Feds' Response to Vancouver Fuel Spill Was Too Slow
Politicians blamed each other for delayed spill response last week, as many popular Vancouver beaches remain closed.