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RE: https://mstdn.ca/@thetyee/116409360931797738

I probably won't vote for him, but if you're voting in the next #Vancouver election this is definitely worth a read.

#Vanpoli #PeteFry #GreenParty #VancouverGreens

BC Info BotNov 23, 2023
The Tyee: Vancouver's Pay Boost for Unionized Staff Increases Budget Pressures https://thetyee.ca/News/2023/11/23/Vancouver-Pay-Boost-Unionized-Staff/ #bcnews #TheTyee - via @[email protected] #CanadianUnionofPublicEmployeesLocal15 #NationalDayforTruthandReconciliation #CityofVancouver2024budget #WarrenWilliamsCUPE #CityofVancouver #AndrewNaklicki #CUPE15payraise #MayorKenSim #PeteFry
Vancouver's Pay Boost for Unionized Staff Increases Budget Pressures | The Tyee

CUPE workers to get a more than 8.5 per cent raise in two-year deal.

The Tyee
BC Info BotOct 30, 2023
The Tyee: Inside Vancouver’s Decision to Scrap Its Living Wage Commitment https://thetyee.ca/News/2023/10/30/Vancouver-Decision-Scrap-Living-Wage/ #bcnews #TheTyee - via @[email protected] #ServiceEmployeesInternationalUnionLocal2 #CanadianCentreForPolicyAlternatives #LivingWageforFamiliesBC #Vancouverlivingwage #VancouverCityHall #AnastasiaFrench #CityofVancouver #AlexanderRalph #ChristineBoyle #AliciaMassie #PatriceImpey #MayorKenSim #PaulMochrie #AftabErfan #PeteFry
Inside Vancouver’s Decision to Scrap Its Living Wage Commitment | The Tyee

Anger, disillusionment and a $1.6-million price tag to stay with the promise.

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BC Info BotSep 15, 2023
Global News BC: Vancouver council approves ‘Missing Middle’ motion allowing up to 8 homes per lot https://globalnews.ca/news/9962925/vancouver-council-8-homes-per-lot/ #globalnews #britishcolumbia #news #Vancouvercouncil #MissingMiddle #PeterMeiszner #multiplex #Housing #PeteFry #Canada #Global #KenSim #zoning #ABC #FSR
Vancouver council approves ‘Missing Middle’ motion allowing up to 8 homes per lot

The City of Vancouver passed a motion Thursday allowing for up to 8 units to be constructed on a single lot in lower-density neighbourhoods.

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BC Info BotMay 11, 2023
Global News BC: Motion to track Broadway ‘demovictions’ rejected by Vancouver city council https://globalnews.ca/news/9690937/vancouver-city-council-motion-track-broadway-demovictions-rejected/ #globalnews #britishcolumbia #news #Broadwaydemovictionsmotiondenied #Vancouvercitycouncilmotiondenied #Vancouvercitycouncilmotion #Vancouvercitycouncil #VancouverCouncillors #broadwayplan #Vancovuer #PeteFry #Canada
Motion to track Broadway ‘demovictions’ rejected by Vancouver city council

The motion, which was denied, was looking for better data on demovictions in the Broadway area, as well as potential future strategies to limit displacement.

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BC Info BotMay 7, 2023
Global News BC: Vancouver city councillor wants to track ‘demovictions’ to address loop hole for Broadway neighbourhood https://globalnews.ca/news/9680846/vancouver-city-councillor-wants-to-track-demovictions-to-address-loop-hole-for-broadway-neighbourhood/ #globalnews #britishcolumbia #news #Vancouvercitycouncilmotion #BroadwaySubwayproject #Vancouvercitycouncil #vancouverevictions #renterprotections #vancouverrenters #CityofVancouver #Demovictions #Vancouver #Politics #Broadway #PeteFry
Vancouver city councillor wants to track ‘demovictions’ to address loop hole for Broadway neighbourhood

Councillor Pete Fry says 2,000 renter households a year in the Broadway neighbourhood could be forced out due to the ongoing plan.

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