Justin McElroy

2 days ago | cbc.ca | Justin McElroy

British Columbia·NewOn Wednesday, council unanimously approved a new strategy for Granville Street in downtown Vancouver, a vision that will eventually involve the removal of vehicles, a destination public space at Robson Street, and the replacement of SROs with rental and social housing.

2 weeks ago | cbc.ca | Justin McElroy

British Columbia·NewAn anticipated review into Metro Vancouver's governance is recommending more oversight — but not by elected politicians. Review recommends water and sewage operations receive more oversight by appointees with expertise in the areaJustin McElroy · CBC News · Posted: May 21, 2025 2:40 PM EDT | Last Updated: 6 minutes agoA Metro Vancouver governance review has made 49 recommendations, including increasing oversight of water and sewage operations.

3 weeks ago | cbc.ca | Justin McElroy

British Columbia·NewAfter a year of upheaval and reviews, Metro Vancouver directors are awaiting a report that could tweak a few parts of the biggest regional government in B.C. — or could kickstart massive reforms in the way the area from Lions Bay to Langley is overseen.

1 month ago | ourcommunitynow.com | Justin McElroy

Every few years, a cycle repeats itself in Metro Vancouver politics. TransLink or local mayors suggest transit should be funded in a different way than in the past, be it a PST hike , a mobility pricing scheme , or some other arrangement. Studies are commissioned, debates are had, but eventually, either the province, or the public vote it down. The next debate has officially begun — and this time, mayors are hopeful a change could actually happen.

1 month ago | cbc.ca | Justin McElroy

Sometimes, when it comes to negotiations between different levels of government, the Rolling Stones come to mind. Specifically, when they sang: "You can't always get what you want — but if you try, sometimes you'll find you get what you need."And so it was on Thursday, when after two years of intermittent negotiations with the provincial government, TransLink announced a deal to fix its financial issues and avoid cutting routes until the end of 2027. "This is not the complete solution.