Vision Blog

  • September 4, 2009 - 9:39am
    We’re proud to announce Ian Baillie and Shauna Sylvester will be joining the Vision Vancouver Executive, filling two vacant spots on the board. Ian is a communications professional with broad experience in political and corporate communications and strategy. During the last election he was...
  • August 31, 2009 - 9:53am
    On Saturday, August 29, dozens of Vision supporters joined Vision Mayor Gregor Robertson, Councillor Andrea Reimer, and Park Commissioner Sarah Blyth for a fast paced and fun soccer game at Douglas Park. On the sidelines, spectators and subs sipped Happy Planet juice and enjoyed fresh farmers...
  • August 28, 2009 - 10:29am
    This weekend is going to be a great one for some soccer. Make sure not to forget to join Mayor Gregor Robertson, Councillor Andrea Reimer and Vision supporters and electeds for the game on Saturday. Don't want to play? Come out anyway and enjoy fresh fruit on the sidelines and cheer on your...
  • August 24, 2009 - 9:52am
    This Sunday, the DC King of Vancouver skateboard contest gave a $10,000 donation to the Vancouver Park Board. The money will be used to improve the Vancouver Skate Plaza, which is located under the Georgia Viaduct.  “These funds will be used for much-needed improvements to the city's...
  • August 21, 2009 - 9:51am
    Your Vision Vancouver School Trustees are continuing to implement the campaign platform you elected them on last November. This August they will be holding a VSB strategic planning session as well as initiating a Canada-wide search for a new superintendent of schools. Ken, Patti, Mike and Sharon...
  • August 17, 2009 - 10:37am
    Join your city’s elected officials to discuss your civic issues. The first half of the evening will be a Q&A period followed by a chance to mingle. If you're planning on attending or would like to submit a question, please send an email to falsecreekforum@votevision.ca. This is a FREE...
  • August 10, 2009 - 10:05am
    More good news surrounding the Burrard Bridge bike trial. According to city staff, cycling traffic on the bridge increased by an average of 30% during the first two weeks of the separated bicycle lane trial. Staff are set to continue to monitor the number of cyclists, motorists and pedestrians in...
  • August 6, 2009 - 2:24pm
    Thanks to everyone who participated in this year’s Pride Parade. During the parade Vision supporters rallied on Denman Street and cheered on the parade's floats and participants. Meanwhile, Vision’s Mayor, Councillors, Park Commissioners, and School Trustees wore pink and rainbows and...
  • July 31, 2009 - 11:01am
    Check out a new video on homelessness in Vancouver with quotes from Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson.  
  • July 28, 2009 - 10:01pm
    Re: “Vision Vancouver mulls move to provincial stage” - July 28,2009 As co-chairs of Vancouver’s largest municipal political party, we are writing on behalf of the executive and membership to clarify the inaccuracies of yesterday’s Globe and Mail article, “Vision...