@karinlitzcke.bsky.social
Not how supportive living is supposed to work. More money doesn't help with the problem of perverse incentives. www.youtube.com/watch?v=_yme...
Neighborhood Housing Society - 380 Main Street Vancouver
YouTube video by BEPRA BRUCE ERIKSEN PLACE RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION
www.youtube.com
May 20, 2025 at 3:19 AM
Not how supportive living is supposed to work. More money doesn't help with the problem of perverse incentives. www.youtube.com/watch?v=_yme...
This seems positive.
May 20, 2025 at 1:55 AM
This seems positive.
I cannot like this principle enough.
April 26, 2025 at 4:21 PM
I cannot like this principle enough.
The funny thing about this #vanpoli civic election is that no one has mentioned that classic civic issue, potholes.
They're bad right now, eh?
Including on bike routes.
Someone is letting road maintenance languish while money is being spent on something else.
#pragmaticpolitics
They're bad right now, eh?
Including on bike routes.
Someone is letting road maintenance languish while money is being spent on something else.
#pragmaticpolitics
April 4, 2025 at 12:10 AM
The funny thing about this #vanpoli civic election is that no one has mentioned that classic civic issue, potholes.
They're bad right now, eh?
Including on bike routes.
Someone is letting road maintenance languish while money is being spent on something else.
#pragmaticpolitics
They're bad right now, eh?
Including on bike routes.
Someone is letting road maintenance languish while money is being spent on something else.
#pragmaticpolitics
Convoy energy returns to Vancouver! Canadian flags, honking... great to see people defending their country. I just hope their bank accounts don't get frozen.
April 1, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Convoy energy returns to Vancouver! Canadian flags, honking... great to see people defending their country. I just hope their bank accounts don't get frozen.
Volunteers are such an important part of the elections information ecosystem. Mainstream media just seeks to manipulate; it's volunteers who really allow voters to learn who their candidates are. All the candidates have now responded to this challenging survey:
bsky.app/profile/vpsn...
bsky.app/profile/vpsn...
We've received our 3rd response to our By-Election Candidate Survey!
You now can see what
@electguydube.bsky.social,
@karinlitzcke.bsky.social, and
Jeanifer Decena
have to say on a variety of #vanpoli & public space-related topics.
Read more: vancouverpublicspace.ca/our-work/202...
You now can see what
@electguydube.bsky.social,
@karinlitzcke.bsky.social, and
Jeanifer Decena
have to say on a variety of #vanpoli & public space-related topics.
Read more: vancouverpublicspace.ca/our-work/202...
2025 By-Election Candidate Survey (Updated)
The City of Vancouver is holding a by-election on April 5, 2025. Two Council seats are being contested in the election, and a total of thirteen candidates have put their name on the ballot. Public ...
vancouverpublicspace.ca
March 30, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Volunteers are such an important part of the elections information ecosystem. Mainstream media just seeks to manipulate; it's volunteers who really allow voters to learn who their candidates are. All the candidates have now responded to this challenging survey:
bsky.app/profile/vpsn...
bsky.app/profile/vpsn...
These were super interesting questions, even if a bit of an odd mix. cape.ca/vancouver-by...
Where Vancouver By-election Candidates Stand on Climate and Health - CAPE
Vancouver is gearing up for its City Council by-election, with two open seats to fill, and with it comes a critical opportunity to address pressing health and climate issues at the municipal level. Fr...
cape.ca
March 29, 2025 at 2:19 AM
These were super interesting questions, even if a bit of an odd mix. cape.ca/vancouver-by...
Reposted
"they should at least learn about the expenses of adult life, and specific to this question, that transportation is not free. Even if it is not their own money that they put into the fare box, it is useful for them to learn to plan to pay for transportation as they use it."
cape.ca/vancouver-by...
cape.ca/vancouver-by...
Where Vancouver By-election Candidates Stand on Climate and Health - CAPE
Vancouver is gearing up for its City Council by-election, with two open seats to fill, and with it comes a critical opportunity to address pressing health and climate issues at the municipal level. Fr...
cape.ca
March 28, 2025 at 7:54 PM
"they should at least learn about the expenses of adult life, and specific to this question, that transportation is not free. Even if it is not their own money that they put into the fare box, it is useful for them to learn to plan to pay for transportation as they use it."
cape.ca/vancouver-by...
cape.ca/vancouver-by...
Reading Sam Cooper's work puts a whole new spin on Vancouver city politics. And makes it all the more important for citizens to not be distracted by buzzwords and common talking points.
www.thebureau.news/p/repost-csi...
www.thebureau.news/p/repost-csi...
REPOST: CSIS report says China infiltrated Provincial and Federal Party leadership races in 2022
Canadian Mayoral candidate got clandestine financial support from community leaders mobilized by Chinese Consulate in 2022 and 2018: "Intelligence Assessment"
www.thebureau.news
March 21, 2025 at 5:36 AM
Reading Sam Cooper's work puts a whole new spin on Vancouver city politics. And makes it all the more important for citizens to not be distracted by buzzwords and common talking points.
www.thebureau.news/p/repost-csi...
www.thebureau.news/p/repost-csi...
I feel as if the gaslighting nature of this section is set up by the title, conflating "safety" with "belonging."
Reality is, you can belong as much as you like, but that does not preclude you being the victim of crime. Fear of crime is a club we all belong to.
Fear of words, not so much.
Reality is, you can belong as much as you like, but that does not preclude you being the victim of crime. Fear of crime is a club we all belong to.
Fear of words, not so much.
This is listed in the Vancouver Plan as one of the challenges that Vancouver faces. I'm not sure it captures all of what makes all Vancouverites feel similarly unsafe. No one, no matter what their race, occupation, or collegiality, feels safe with escalating levels of random criminal violence.
March 14, 2025 at 5:44 PM
I feel as if the gaslighting nature of this section is set up by the title, conflating "safety" with "belonging."
Reality is, you can belong as much as you like, but that does not preclude you being the victim of crime. Fear of crime is a club we all belong to.
Fear of words, not so much.
Reality is, you can belong as much as you like, but that does not preclude you being the victim of crime. Fear of crime is a club we all belong to.
Fear of words, not so much.
This is listed in the Vancouver Plan as one of the challenges that Vancouver faces. I'm not sure it captures all of what makes all Vancouverites feel similarly unsafe. No one, no matter what their race, occupation, or collegiality, feels safe with escalating levels of random criminal violence.
March 14, 2025 at 5:02 PM
This is listed in the Vancouver Plan as one of the challenges that Vancouver faces. I'm not sure it captures all of what makes all Vancouverites feel similarly unsafe. No one, no matter what their race, occupation, or collegiality, feels safe with escalating levels of random criminal violence.
The Jericho lands development represents a massive challenge to Vancouver. x.com/KarinLitzcke...
Karin Litzcke on X: "What is really staggering about this proposed development by the development corp owned by 3 local native bands, is that the city is doubling down on the reconcilation narrative before approval. (a) this puts compliant councillors in conflict of interest. https://t.co/gM3rrYfpe2" / X
What is really staggering about this proposed development by the development corp owned by 3 local native bands, is that the city is doubling down on the reconcilation narrative before approval. (a) this puts compliant councillors in conflict of interest. https://t.co/gM3rrYfpe2
x.com
March 14, 2025 at 5:34 AM
The Jericho lands development represents a massive challenge to Vancouver. x.com/KarinLitzcke...
This was a really enjoyable survey to fill out, and I hope the responses make for informative reading.
VPSN and other volunteers provide a great deal of the information flow in Vancouver civic elections, because we don't have a strictly local press, and I greatly appreciate their contribution.
VPSN and other volunteers provide a great deal of the information flow in Vancouver civic elections, because we don't have a strictly local press, and I greatly appreciate their contribution.
We've received our 3rd response to our By-Election Candidate Survey!
You now can see what
@electguydube.bsky.social,
@karinlitzcke.bsky.social, and
Jeanifer Decena
have to say on a variety of #vanpoli & public space-related topics.
Read more: vancouverpublicspace.ca/our-work/202...
You now can see what
@electguydube.bsky.social,
@karinlitzcke.bsky.social, and
Jeanifer Decena
have to say on a variety of #vanpoli & public space-related topics.
Read more: vancouverpublicspace.ca/our-work/202...
2025 By-Election Candidate Survey (Updated)
The City of Vancouver is holding a by-election on April 5, 2025. Two Council seats are being contested in the election, and a total of thirteen candidates have put their name on the ballot. Public ...
vancouverpublicspace.ca
March 11, 2025 at 7:51 PM
This was a really enjoyable survey to fill out, and I hope the responses make for informative reading.
VPSN and other volunteers provide a great deal of the information flow in Vancouver civic elections, because we don't have a strictly local press, and I greatly appreciate their contribution.
VPSN and other volunteers provide a great deal of the information flow in Vancouver civic elections, because we don't have a strictly local press, and I greatly appreciate their contribution.
All of us reeling under a deluge of immigration that does not need to happen, & even if it did, could be managed much, much better.
Canada is a big country. Coastal cities have limited capacity. #bcpoli s/b going to bat for #vanpoli, not enforcing density.
theprovince.com/opinion/colu...
Canada is a big country. Coastal cities have limited capacity. #bcpoli s/b going to bat for #vanpoli, not enforcing density.
theprovince.com/opinion/colu...
New Westminster is paying the price of becoming Canada’s second-densest city
Douglas Todd: Overcrowded schools, rising property taxes are some of downsides of historic city’s swift-rising population, says councillor.
theprovince.com
March 6, 2025 at 9:37 PM
All of us reeling under a deluge of immigration that does not need to happen, & even if it did, could be managed much, much better.
Canada is a big country. Coastal cities have limited capacity. #bcpoli s/b going to bat for #vanpoli, not enforcing density.
theprovince.com/opinion/colu...
Canada is a big country. Coastal cities have limited capacity. #bcpoli s/b going to bat for #vanpoli, not enforcing density.
theprovince.com/opinion/colu...
People cannot be expected to argue w a moving freight train. In effect, that's what the current zoning & permitting process at the city is.
Literally as they're being steamrolled, residents are supposed to be organizing AND objecting simultaneously.
It's not like we have a union.
Literally as they're being steamrolled, residents are supposed to be organizing AND objecting simultaneously.
It's not like we have a union.
In case anyone hasn't read the plans, dig in: vancouver.ca/home-propert...
March 6, 2025 at 6:07 AM
People cannot be expected to argue w a moving freight train. In effect, that's what the current zoning & permitting process at the city is.
Literally as they're being steamrolled, residents are supposed to be organizing AND objecting simultaneously.
It's not like we have a union.
Literally as they're being steamrolled, residents are supposed to be organizing AND objecting simultaneously.
It's not like we have a union.
In case anyone hasn't read the plans, dig in: vancouver.ca/home-propert...
March 6, 2025 at 6:00 AM
In case anyone hasn't read the plans, dig in: vancouver.ca/home-propert...
This simply has to stop.
In my opinion, these "plans" were an excess of jurisdiction by previous city councils, and a blanket pre-zoning is a similar act by city council of today.
Residents have no time to react to what is built before more is approved. dailyhive.com/vancouver/br...
In my opinion, these "plans" were an excess of jurisdiction by previous city councils, and a blanket pre-zoning is a similar act by city council of today.
Residents have no time to react to what is built before more is approved. dailyhive.com/vancouver/br...
City proposes pre-zoning select areas of Broadway Plan and Cambie Plan | Urbanized
The City of Vancouver is proposing to pre-zone select areas of the Broadway Plan and Cambie Corridor Plan for low-rise and high-rise projects.
dailyhive.com
March 6, 2025 at 5:45 AM
This simply has to stop.
In my opinion, these "plans" were an excess of jurisdiction by previous city councils, and a blanket pre-zoning is a similar act by city council of today.
Residents have no time to react to what is built before more is approved. dailyhive.com/vancouver/br...
In my opinion, these "plans" were an excess of jurisdiction by previous city councils, and a blanket pre-zoning is a similar act by city council of today.
Residents have no time to react to what is built before more is approved. dailyhive.com/vancouver/br...
This is a nice little overview of the people running for Vancouver city council in the April 5th by-election, though most of the independents, besides me, are not covered: www.thewestendjournal.ca/blog/2025/3/...
READY, SET, VOTE! — The West End Journal
Thirteen candidates vie for two seats on Vancouver City Council in April 5ths byelection. Here's your crib sheet.
www.thewestendjournal.ca
March 6, 2025 at 5:16 AM
This is a nice little overview of the people running for Vancouver city council in the April 5th by-election, though most of the independents, besides me, are not covered: www.thewestendjournal.ca/blog/2025/3/...
One of the reasons I am running for city council is to improve the quality of public conversation about the issues that concern us, foremost among them being housing.
When I've heard a certain talking point once too often, it strikes me that we are being sold a narrative that is not complete. /1
When I've heard a certain talking point once too often, it strikes me that we are being sold a narrative that is not complete. /1
March 4, 2025 at 4:30 AM
One of the reasons I am running for city council is to improve the quality of public conversation about the issues that concern us, foremost among them being housing.
When I've heard a certain talking point once too often, it strikes me that we are being sold a narrative that is not complete. /1
When I've heard a certain talking point once too often, it strikes me that we are being sold a narrative that is not complete. /1
Here are candidate opening statements, including mine, for the Vancouver civic by-election 2025.
www.thewestendjournal.ca/blog/2025/3/...
www.thewestendjournal.ca/blog/2025/3/...
READY, SET, VOTE! — The West End Journal
Thirteen candidates vie for two seats on Vancouver City Council in April 5ths byelection. Here's your crib sheet.
www.thewestendjournal.ca
March 3, 2025 at 3:22 AM
Here are candidate opening statements, including mine, for the Vancouver civic by-election 2025.
www.thewestendjournal.ca/blog/2025/3/...
www.thewestendjournal.ca/blog/2025/3/...
I'm running for Vancouver city council in by-election 2025!
Someone's gotta ask the tough questions.
Like: Do plans made by previous city councils bind the hands of city council today?
Why have elections, if we have "plans?"
Maybe the plans aren't.... sacred?
Someone's gotta ask the tough questions.
Like: Do plans made by previous city councils bind the hands of city council today?
Why have elections, if we have "plans?"
Maybe the plans aren't.... sacred?
February 28, 2025 at 6:54 AM
I'm running for Vancouver city council in by-election 2025!
Someone's gotta ask the tough questions.
Like: Do plans made by previous city councils bind the hands of city council today?
Why have elections, if we have "plans?"
Maybe the plans aren't.... sacred?
Someone's gotta ask the tough questions.
Like: Do plans made by previous city councils bind the hands of city council today?
Why have elections, if we have "plans?"
Maybe the plans aren't.... sacred?