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The Province Livable Poll

About the poll
It was a telephone survey of 500 people from Hope to Horseshoe Bay done by McIntyre & Mustel and commissioned by The Province and BCTV.

IS VANCOUVER BORING?
Poll found most people are very satisfied living in Vancouver.
468 satisfied 
30 not satisfied
But 51% said Vancouver is becoming a "No Fun Zone."

A sampling of the questions:
Some people think the Lower Mainland is becoming a "No Fun Zone," due to the apparent loss of such cultural events as the Symphony of Fire and the Molson Indy and restrictions like those at area beaches.

Do you agree or disagree that the region is becoming a "No Fun Zone"?
51% agree (253 people)
45% disagree (225)

Do you think Vancouver is more boring or less boring than it used to be?
45% said more boring (225 people)
25% said less boring (126 people)
21% said no different (103 people)
9% said don't know (46 people)

In what ways is Vancouver more boring? What are some examples? (225 people polled)
67% said lack of events, events getting cancelled
38% said loss of the Symphony of Fire
27% said loss of the Molson Indy
13% said too many restrictions, rules and regulations, police overly militaristic

How satisfied are you with the following aspect of life in the Lower Mainland? Cultural events such as the Children's Festival, Abbotsford Air Show and PNE.
82% satisfied
11% not satisfied

How satisfied are you with the following aspect of life in the Lower Mainland? Activities for visitors and tourists.
88% satisfied
5% not satisfied

How satisfied are you with the value for money of professional sports events?
36% satisfied
46% not satisfied

How satisfied are you with the value for money at the movies?
47% satisfied
39% not satisfied

How satisfied are you with the value for money of entertainment in the region?
76% satisfied
16% not satisfied

The government should financially assist cultural events. Do you agree or disagree?
70% agree
27% disagree

The government should financially assist professional sports teams.
25% agree
72% disagree

The government should financially assist the Vancouver Grizzlies.
22% agree
74% disagree

Who should initiate changes in quality of life?
60% provincial government
48% municipal governments
43% regional governments
40% residents themselves
31% business community
27% parks boards
25% federal government

How satisfied are you with the friendliness of your neighbourhood?
86% satisfied
12% not satisfied

Courtesy of McIntyre & Mustel,
The Province and BCTV



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