Catherine Pope
@cathpope.bsky.social
City Councillor, District of North Van
Metro Van Chair Hurley tries to dismiss criticism by claiming a $700M to $3.86 billion jump “is not a cost overrun.”
That’s absurd. The public deserves honesty — and a $3 billion escalation is exactly what most people would call a massive cost overrun. #NorthVancouver @cbcstephenquinn.bsky.social
That’s absurd. The public deserves honesty — and a $3 billion escalation is exactly what most people would call a massive cost overrun. #NorthVancouver @cbcstephenquinn.bsky.social
DNV councillor misleading on North Shore Wastewater Plant: Metro Vancouver chair | North Shore Daily Post
In a September 28, 2025, opinion piece in the North Shore Daily Post, District of North Vancouver Councillor Catherine Pope
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October 6, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Metro Van Chair Hurley tries to dismiss criticism by claiming a $700M to $3.86 billion jump “is not a cost overrun.”
That’s absurd. The public deserves honesty — and a $3 billion escalation is exactly what most people would call a massive cost overrun. #NorthVancouver @cbcstephenquinn.bsky.social
That’s absurd. The public deserves honesty — and a $3 billion escalation is exactly what most people would call a massive cost overrun. #NorthVancouver @cbcstephenquinn.bsky.social
#UBCM politicians from local governments across B.C. rejected my call for the Province to oversee infrastructure projects to protect taxpayers from massive cost overruns - including the North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant.
My OpEd:
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My OpEd:
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September 29, 2025 at 1:23 AM
#UBCM politicians from local governments across B.C. rejected my call for the Province to oversee infrastructure projects to protect taxpayers from massive cost overruns - including the North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant.
My OpEd:
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My OpEd:
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Reposted by Catherine Pope
If prioritized homes for people like we prioritize homes for cars we would be much further along in dealing with this housing crisis.
Want another example of staggering lack of leadership & understanding around how to actually address our complex urban challenges? Imagine ignoring experts and rejecting this badly needed 6-storey housing project for people with disabilities, over parking spots. tricitiesdispatch.com/residents-di...
Housing for residents with disabilities put on hold due to lack of parking – Tri-Cities Dispatch
An affordable rental project for residents living with mental illness failed to cross the finish line in Port Coquitlam council chambers recently, with
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July 15, 2025 at 2:29 PM
If prioritized homes for people like we prioritize homes for cars we would be much further along in dealing with this housing crisis.
Anti-hate pledge - passed!
Just in time for #PrideWeek later this month. Thank you @windward-afa.bsky.social for your relentless advocacy! @northshorepride.bsky.social #Pride2025 #NorthVan
Just in time for #PrideWeek later this month. Thank you @windward-afa.bsky.social for your relentless advocacy! @northshorepride.bsky.social #Pride2025 #NorthVan
July 8, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Anti-hate pledge - passed!
Just in time for #PrideWeek later this month. Thank you @windward-afa.bsky.social for your relentless advocacy! @northshorepride.bsky.social #Pride2025 #NorthVan
Just in time for #PrideWeek later this month. Thank you @windward-afa.bsky.social for your relentless advocacy! @northshorepride.bsky.social #Pride2025 #NorthVan
Interesting court ruling against NIMBYS in Squamish
I am not without sympathy (to neighbours,) Judge Verhoeven wrote. ” However … the need of the community for additional housing is also relevant.”
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I am not without sympathy (to neighbours,) Judge Verhoeven wrote. ” However … the need of the community for additional housing is also relevant.”
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https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2025/07/05/squamish-townhouse-project-challenge-judge/
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July 6, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Interesting court ruling against NIMBYS in Squamish
I am not without sympathy (to neighbours,) Judge Verhoeven wrote. ” However … the need of the community for additional housing is also relevant.”
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I am not without sympathy (to neighbours,) Judge Verhoeven wrote. ” However … the need of the community for additional housing is also relevant.”
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As Acting North Van District Mayor, I was honoured to celebrate the opening of Hollybrook - and many affordable housing units. Noticeably absent - the councillors and Mayor who voted against it in 2018.
Many thanks to @HollyburnFamily and @BCHousing!
Many thanks to @HollyburnFamily and @BCHousing!
June 13, 2025 at 2:27 AM
As Acting North Van District Mayor, I was honoured to celebrate the opening of Hollybrook - and many affordable housing units. Noticeably absent - the councillors and Mayor who voted against it in 2018.
Many thanks to @HollyburnFamily and @BCHousing!
Many thanks to @HollyburnFamily and @BCHousing!
Kirkstone park is surrounded by new development in #LynnValley. But they forgot about a place for the littles to go! Hopefully DNV will now find a way to squeeze one in. #LynnValley www.northshoredailypost.com/dnv-council-... DNV council supports Catherine Pope's plan for play structure
DNV council supports Catherine Pope's plan for play structure at Kirkstone Park | North Shore Daily Post
At a council meeting on May 25, the District of North Vancouver supported a proposal by Coun. Catherine Pope asking staff to report back on the cost and location for a play structure at Kirkstone Park...
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June 3, 2025 at 5:04 AM
Kirkstone park is surrounded by new development in #LynnValley. But they forgot about a place for the littles to go! Hopefully DNV will now find a way to squeeze one in. #LynnValley www.northshoredailypost.com/dnv-council-... DNV council supports Catherine Pope's plan for play structure
“If everyone had emitted like the bottom 50 percent of the global population, the world would have seen minimal additional warming since 1990.”
from @theguardian.com via @climatedesk.org
from @theguardian.com via @climatedesk.org
Top-earning 10 percent responsible for the majority of global warming, study finds
If you work full-time in the US or UK, there's a good chance you're among them.
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May 12, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Reposted by Catherine Pope
Douglas Todd uses anecdotes to build narratives that the data simply don’t support. Best ignored, but this time he mentions my city, so I offer a retort: www.patrickjohnstone.ca/2025/04/anec...
Anecdotes and Data
I don’t usually dip into media criticism here – there is an old saying about politicians not pissing off people who buy ink by the barrel – but every once in a while an article comes out that needs…
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April 4, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Douglas Todd uses anecdotes to build narratives that the data simply don’t support. Best ignored, but this time he mentions my city, so I offer a retort: www.patrickjohnstone.ca/2025/04/anec...
Thank you @pjnewwest.bsky.social for calling out fake news. This opinion piece is already being widely touted on social media in #northVan - and by some city councillors who oppose any kind of density.
Douglas Todd uses anecdotes to build narratives that the data simply don’t support. Best ignored, but this time he mentions my city, so I offer a retort: www.patrickjohnstone.ca/2025/04/anec...
Anecdotes and Data
I don’t usually dip into media criticism here – there is an old saying about politicians not pissing off people who buy ink by the barrel – but every once in a while an article comes out that needs…
www.patrickjohnstone.ca
April 7, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Thank you @pjnewwest.bsky.social for calling out fake news. This opinion piece is already being widely touted on social media in #northVan - and by some city councillors who oppose any kind of density.
As if we dont have enough poo problems in #NorthVan, the new transit hub has no washrooms for for 16,000 people daily.
Seriously @translink.ca ?
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Seriously @translink.ca ?
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Artigiano coffee shop coming to North Vancouver transit exchange, but still no washrooms
TransLink won’t say what the hold-up is on public loos
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March 17, 2025 at 10:10 PM
As if we dont have enough poo problems in #NorthVan, the new transit hub has no washrooms for for 16,000 people daily.
Seriously @translink.ca ?
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Seriously @translink.ca ?
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Chair Lisa Muri was paid a $5700 stipend. She attended two meetings.
Metro Vancouver Board discussing possible changes to arts and culture donations - BC | Globalnews.ca
In 2024, 57 nonprofits were given grants totalling $300,000 from Metro Vancouver's Regional Culture Committee, but giving that money also cost money.
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January 28, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Chair Lisa Muri was paid a $5700 stipend. She attended two meetings.
Very disappointed by DNV Council last night. With the stroke of a pen, Spirit Trail funding is cut. Meanwhile golf buildings get $10M!
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Very disappointed by DNV Council last night. With the stroke of a pen, Spirit Trail funding is cut. Meanwhile golf buildings get $10M!
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January 22, 2025 at 9:23 PM
How Metro Van silences critics, including me. @brentrichter.bsky.social
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District of North Van councillor speaks out on mismanagement in Metro Vancouver’s Board
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January 21, 2025 at 5:22 PM
How Metro Van silences critics, including me. @brentrichter.bsky.social
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