Aggregated Vancouver and Civic News
The Local News Addict: Quality of Living rankings
December 1, 2011 – We were intrigued by the results of the 2011 Quality of Living rankings by Mercer, an international management consulting firm. Vancouver tied for 5th Mercer’s ranking of 221 cities around the world places Vancouver 5th (tied with Dusseldorf, Germany) in terms of overall … [more...]
The Local News Addict: What does the morning after mean for COPE?
November 20, 2011 -- Colleague Stu Hemerling asked me today, "Do you think this spells the end of COPE?" That's a tough question. NPA also has faced disappointing results in two elections in a row and seem to be sticking around. The difference for COPE is that the power-sharing deal with Vision has … [more...]
Vancouver election polling / Election
November 19, 2011, 8:00pm - As the polls closed, Justason Market Intelligence uploaded its final election prediction for the Robertson-Anton mayoral race. Our prediction was 60% for Robertson and 40% for Anton. The final outcome was 57% and 43%. The Vancouver Civic Outlook is a regular series … [more...]
The local news addict: The race at the bottom
November 14, 2011 - NPA's poll of Vancouverites (The Vancouver Sun, Saturday, November 12, above the fold) is interesting particularly looking at the trajectory over time, since the baseline measure in August. It shows a steady climb in support for mayoral candidate, Suzanne Anton. Another poll, … [more...]
Metro Vancouver residents satisfied with their communities’ economy despite North American slowdown, European debt crisis, new poll finds
Justason Market Intelligence survey also finds most Metro Vancouverites are satisfied with their overall quality of life and natural environment Vancouver BC, November 7, 2011 - A strong majority of Metro Vancouver residents report they are satisfied with the economy in their communities, despite … [more...]
Public distrust in VPD and municipal government falling
Vancouver Civic Outlook (Oct 28, 2011) – An October survey by Justason Market Intelligence (JMI) finds that trust in Vancouver's police department has grown to 74% among Vancouver residents (up from a low of 67% in July). Over this same period, distrust has fallen to 17% of Vancouver residents … [more...]
High approval of City of Vancouver for taking care of basics, environmental consciousness
Vancouver, BC (Oct 24, 2011) – An October survey by Justason Market Intelligence (JMI) finds that a strong majority of Vancouver residents approve of their municipal government for taking care of basics like garbage and street cleaning (83%) and making Vancouver more environmentally conscious … [more...]
Approval of the mayor, Anton unchanged
Vancouver Civic Outlook (Oct 21, 2011) – Currently, just over one-half (53%) of Vancouver residents “approve” of the performance of Mayor, Gregor Robertson. This level is unchanged is statistically unchanged since May. Approval of the performance of Suzanne Anton as City Councillor stands … [more...]
Robertson polls ahead of rival, Anton
Vancouver Civic Outlook (Oct 20, 2011) – An October survey of Vancouver residents by Justason Market Intelligence finds Vision Vancouver continues to garner 37% support. Twenty-nine percent (29%) support the Non-partisan Association (NPA), statistically unchanged from 32% in July. rThe Green … [more...]
