Analysis

OPINION – As 2016 reaches its end, most Canadians say ‘good riddance’

December 28, 2016 // 1 Comment

While ArmchairMayor readers are evenly split (see poll in sidebar on this page) on whether 2017 will be better or worse than 2016, most Canadians agree the current year has [Continue]

Our social-media harassment epidemic – One in four Canadians say they’re subjected to insults, threats

October 22, 2016 // 0 Comments

Harassment on social media is a sad fact of life in this age of new technology. The tragic case of Port Coquitlam teen Amanda Todd in 2012 brought the issue to Canadians [Continue]

Would free transit be worth it?

April 21, 2015 // 3 Comments

ISSUES — With the regularity of a City bus, the idea of free public transit comes up for discussion. With equal regularity, the door swings shut on it, as it was at a [Continue]

‘Warning, Public Art’ — sign of the times?

April 12, 2015 // 1 Comment

By MEL ROTHENBURGER/ ISSUES — The Raven’s Nest remains behind a fence in Riverside Park, looking as though it’s in jail, until the City decides what to do about [Continue]

Burrard’s bunker fuel problem: Why even a small spill is too big

April 12, 2015 // 2 Comments

Burrard Inlet and the Second Narrows Ironworkers Memorial Bridge, looking west from Capitol Hill in Burnaby. (Image Credit: Creative Commons) By DANIELA GINTA On the evening [Continue]

ISSUES —Is plan for performing arts centre way too much, way too late?

April 10, 2015 // 18 Comments

ISSUES — The plan — more like a sketch — for a performing arts centre unveiled this week confirms the cost of procrastination. At $90 million, it’s six times the [Continue]