Playing hard to get

Coalition of Progressive Electors external chair Alvin Singh has said won't be courting former Vision Vancouver executive member Mike Bruce to join his civic association, although he's welcome to take out a membership. This, after Mr. Bruce sent an email to Mayor Gregor Robertson announcing he was quitting Vancouver's governing party. In an interview with Public Eye, Mr. Singh said, "I've actually worked with Mike on a few occasions. He's really talented. He's very articulated. And I think he was a good executive member for Vision. But no, I'm not going to call and court him. If he wants to get involved with COPE he's more than welcome to."