From the Star Metro: More than 50 people spoke to council this week at two sessions regarding a motion from COPE councillor Jean Swanson, which calls for more protections for tenants facing “renoviction and aggressive buyouts.” Council will debate and vote
Support the Renovictions Ban
COPE’s new Co-Chair, Nancy Trigueros, speaks at a rally on Tuesday, Nov 27th, at 5pm outside city hall on the South side (by 12th Ave). Close to 100 people have signed to speak on the motion (motion B10), and Council will hear from them starting
New COPE Executive Elected
Congrats to Eva Nancy Trigueros who has been elected COPE’s first Latina co-chair and to COPE members for having chosen this vibrant and diverse group of committed activists to lead the party into the second 50 years of its life. Also elected
It’s time to celebrate and plan for the next four years!
COPE’s AGM and volunteer appreciation party is happening Sunday, November 18, from 2-7 p.m. at Holy Trinity Church on 12th (at Hemlock). The AGM is your opportunity to join the discussion about COPE’s election campaign and to help us decide the
Election Victories Mean Hard Work Ahead
The swearing in this week of COPE’s new School Trustee Barb Parrott, Park Board Members Gwen Giesbrecht and John Irwin, and City Councelor Jean Swanson is only the beginning. Gwen’s election as Chair of the Park Board Committee puts her