Vancouver city councillor s conflict of interest charge dismissed
B.C. Supreme Court rules restaurant owner and Vancouver Coun. Michael Wiebe was not in a direct conflict of interest when he voted in favour of expanding patios.
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A lawsuit alleged Coun. Michael Wiebe s business interests benefited from his work and votes on city council
CBC News ·
Posted: Jul 19, 2021 4:30 PM PT | Last Updated: July 19
Vancouver Coun. Michael Wiebe is an owner of Eight 1/2 Restaurant and an investor in the Portside Pub.(Instagram/@Eightandahalfresto)
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