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September 17, 2009 - 11:04 am | 0 Comments Posted by Jonathan Ross

In 1935, with reform-minded mayor Gerry McGeer in office, Vancouverites voted on the question, “Are you in favour of abolishing the ward system?” The result was decisive, with a 68 percent majority of voters choosing to move to an at-large system, which has been with the city ever since.

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FACT OF THE DAY

In 2010, Vancouver had fewer than half the number of murders than it had in 2009.  There were nine homicides within Vancouver’s city limits, down from 19 killings the previous year.

Quote OF THE DAY

“Perhaps it was my silk dress or the new perfume I’ve been wearing lately. When I asked Suzanne Anton what her New Year’s resolution was, she replied, “To kiss a pretty girl!” and pecked me on the cheek.”  – Writer Emily Barca describing her encounter with the lone NPA City Councillor on New Year’s Eve.

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