Tolls dropped on the Coquihalla, reactions... positive! I say we keep 'em paying and secretly funnel that money towards all those bridges we need here in Van. Or maybe the development of alternative fuel sources? Or perhaps to lend a hand to some those who just might need it most? Or whatever, no more tolls! Woot! Road pops on our next Coquihalla road trip! Gordo rules!

However, Vancouver is about to become the first major Canadian city to allow electric cars. Finally. Is it more peaceful parallel parking a Zenn? For more, check out the VEVA.

Ladner jabbed for Insite stance. I was holding out for this story to be about a full blown assault at the hands of a raging nurse (just jokes, but c'mon). Oh, and Ladner responds on his blog.

Then there's Vision. "As a 'progressive' party backed heavily by developers and casino operators, what does it really stand for?" Isn't everyone who gains office anywhere backed by developers and casino operators? At least these guys will defend safe injection, juice with pulp, and support the all too necessary change in minimum wage.

Will Ladner's bicycle vote flatten his tires? Sure, "Only four per cent of Vancouver residents commute by bike," but only 30% of us turn up for civic elections - and you know every damn bike commuter does, so isn't that more like 15% of the vote? Time to get peddling...

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