Would-be NPA mayoral candidate Glen Chernen says he had nothing to do with rival Hector Bremner being disqualified from the nomination race.

It's still six months until the election, but Vancouver's sole Green councillor is looking like a potential contender.

Cedar Party mayoral candidate Glen Chernen has launched a civil lawsuit against Vancouver mayor Gregor Robertson, claiming an alleged conflict of interest involving a real estate deal between the city and digital media company HootSuite.