The future of the Vancouver Park Board and the ongoing Kits Pool saga
Summary
Mike Smyth discusses Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim’s reversal on abolishing the elected Park Board, now opting to run ABC candidates to "fix" it instead. Guest Commissioner Tom Digby defends the Board’s functionality and budget management against claims of dysfunction. The episode also covers the debate over the Kitsilano Pool’s reservation system, with Digby arguing it prevents dangerous summer lineups.
Topics discussed
American Airlines Advantage program advertisement
Mayor Ken Sim's flip-flop on abolishing the Park Board
Tom Digby discusses the failed campaign to scrap the Park Board
Councillor Meisner and Digby debate Park Board functionality
Discussion on underfunding and the Stanley Park train replacement
Controversy over the Harry Potter attraction apology
Debate on the Kitsilano Pool reservation system and lineups
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