In a vote that could have major implications for transportation in Metro Vancouver moving forward, Burnaby Mayor Derek Corrigan defeated Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson for chair of the mayors' council. After Robertson was defeated, TransLink's vice-chair, Surrey Mayor Linda Hepner, decided against running for re-election. District of North Vancouver Mayor Richard Walton, who said he chose to run with Corrigan, defeated New Westminster Mayor Jonathan Coté for the position. The votes were cast by the mayors of Metro Vancouver in a secret ballot. The Mayors' Council has made the replacement of the Pattullo Bridge, which connects New Westminster to Surrey, a priority.

Source: CBC News December 07, 2017 21:32 UTC