Thank you for pouring out your heart and soul with such honesty, clarity and at the risk of your words being quoted back at you perhaps in an insincere way. The fact is some of the comments made ...
https://www.patrickjohnstone.ca/2024/02/humility-and-power.html#comment-2396
Thanks for the reply. How will New West be balancing the need for ACC revenue with ensuring economic viability of development to achieve the goal of delivering more housing?
https://www.patrickjohnstone.ca/2024/02/council-feb-23-2024.html#comment-2344
In reply to Mark. Yes, yes, and yes. DCCs (and the upcoming ACCs) are complicated tools that are strict...
https://www.patrickjohnstone.ca/2024/02/council-feb-23-2024.html#comment-2343
In light of Bill 46, is New West staff undertaking a much larger review of its DCC rates? In other words, is this inflationary DCC increase only temporary until that review is done? I assume ACCs...
https://www.patrickjohnstone.ca/2024/02/council-feb-23-2024.html#comment-2342
Great article. I am 40 year resident of East Burnaby, 7 blocks out of New West. Worked 6yrs. for NW P&R in the 80’s. What I see happening in my Neighborhood ) R10 zoning) is below grade suites ...
https://www.patrickjohnstone.ca/2023/11/housing-bill-44.html#comment-2306
Well said. A thought provoking reflection!
https://www.patrickjohnstone.ca/2024/02/humility-and-power.html#comment-2301
In reply to Mom. Well said Patrick, these are issues that require thoughtful contemplation. We would all...
https://www.patrickjohnstone.ca/2024/02/humility-and-power.html#comment-2299
You make us proud of our son who behaves with humility! A tough situation which all you could do is do your best with honesty and humility.
https://www.patrickjohnstone.ca/2024/02/humility-and-power.html#comment-2298
Thanks Patrick for this insightful overview of all the housing changes coming down the pike.
https://www.patrickjohnstone.ca/2023/12/council-dec-11-2023.html#comment-2156
You hit all the points on this post. We have a 4 space unused underground parking lot in my building. Have had bikes in the underground and a number of nice ones were stolen. I like the idea of b...
https://www.patrickjohnstone.ca/2021/12/ask-pat-bike-storage.html#comment-2129
In reply to Alan Hill. Thank you Mayor Patrick Johnstone for giving us a glimpse of what it's been like as Mayor. ...
https://www.patrickjohnstone.ca/2023/10/year-one.html#comment-2119
Thank you Patrick for both your hard work and your humanity
https://www.patrickjohnstone.ca/2023/10/year-one.html#comment-2118
Something that would help with parking AND help visitors to see shop fronts, is limiting the bloat of vehicles. Many of today's vehicles are extra tall and long SUV's/Trucks. Taking up way too mu...
https://www.patrickjohnstone.ca/2023/09/on-the-curbside.html#comment-2117
I would love to see NW Police online reporting portal become something that is actually usable. I record so many dangerous drivers each week my stress levels are insane, but what bothers me most,...
https://www.patrickjohnstone.ca/2023/08/capg-2023.html#comment-2111
Good stuff as always. Appreciate you continuing with the write-ups and enjoy your summer
https://www.patrickjohnstone.ca/2023/07/council-july-10-2023.html#comment-2107
Thanks for the update. Very informative
https://www.patrickjohnstone.ca/2023/07/council-july-10-2023.html#comment-2106
Wow, I never met Kev but I feel I know him. What a loss. Thanks for sharing. My heart goes out to you, his family, and friends.
https://www.patrickjohnstone.ca/2020/10/kev.html#comment-2096
i know of a neighbour that owns 4-6 vehicles and refuses to park in his own drive in spots in front of his building instead opting to take up a good portion of the street spacing said vehicles fa...
https://www.patrickjohnstone.ca/2019/03/ask-pat-parking-bylaws.html#comment-2089
A fine update! “Historic” even :) I really like the idea of treating heat preparedness just like fire safety or other types of safety regulations. Thank you Pat!
https://www.patrickjohnstone.ca/2023/04/council-april-24-2023.html#comment-2080
In reply to Andrew Chobaniuk. The City doesn't own Poplar Island, it is Crown land.
https://www.patrickjohnstone.ca/2023/03/budget-amendment.html#comment-2075