Gregor Robertson

Monsters. Eyesores. Two words renowned architect Bing Thom and Vision Vancouver Coun. Geoff Meggs use to describe the Georgia and Dunsmuir viaducts. And with those descriptions, guess what the architect and the politician want done with the concrete structures? Knock 'em down, they say. read more

It can go 120 kilometres on a single charge and has a maximum speed of 130 kilometres an hour. The world's first highway-ready electric car is now in North America. read more

Vancouver is opting for denser communities at the expense of open public spaces in its bid to become the world’s greenest city by 2020. ...

Last night (November 16), Vancouver’s arts community honoured and celebrated arts and culture at the Mayor’s Art Awards.The evening was hosted by Bill Richardson who warmed the crowd with funny anecdotes and genuine passion for the arts. read more

Dear friends and supporters, It’s hard to believe that it’s already been one year since the 2008 election of your Vision Vancouver council, school board and park board—and Mayor. Non...

As international leaders prepare to meet at the December 2009 UN climate conference to discuss solutions to climate change, citizens are being asked to contact their local leaders to make their own views known about this important issue...

Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson says he likes his job, plans to seek re-election and has zero interest in standing for provincial office. In a wide-ranging interview marking his first full year at city hall, Robertson said he's happy with the progress he's made so far...

Shifting gears in politics is generally looked at in one of two ways: either it’s a sign of weakness – a rebuke of a government’s initial plans and policies, or an indication that you have an administration that isn’t afraid to incorporate input into their decision-making. read more

When Vancouver mayor Gregor Robertson handed over a giant key to the Olympic Village to Vanoc CEO John Furlong recently, one person who could breathe a big sigh of relief was Roger Bayley...

The opening ceremonies of the 2010 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games are just weeks away and the eyes of the world will soon be on Metro Vancouver and British Columbia as never before. read more

Last month, in a special feature titled “One colossal waste,” Maclean’s noted that Vancouver, a city which routinely receives gushing praise for its green taxes, green jobs, and green buildings, is actually among the leading per-capita water consumers in the country. read more

As Vancouver approaches the one-year anniversary of the 2008 municipal election, pundits will inevitably focus their analysis on Vision Vancouver's victory or offer a post-mortem on the NPA's tenure as a political force. read more

Vision has a new video showcasing some of our party’s successes over the past year. read more

With 100 days to go before the opening ceremony, CBC is asking whether the 2010 Winter Olympics are good for the community. Ian Hanomansingh and Rick Cluff are co-hosts for a special forum Wednesday from 7:30 to 9 p.m. to discuss the costs and benefits of the Games. read more