On Tuesday June 2, council will vote on the new Vision Zero Safe Mobility Plan. This plan is GREAT. (Details in 🧵below). But we don't know if it will pass and we need your help! Please take a minute to email council & sign up to speak if you're able: visionzerovancouver.ca/2026/05/26/s...

This is essential, life saving work, thanks a motion from @lucymaloney.bsky.social last summer. Email city council or sign up to speak in support by Monday June 1st at 5pm ⤵️

This is a political message. And the City of Vancouver isn't one of Ken Sim's big money backers. This is a totally unacceptable use of public resources.

If PM Carney's framing of a pipeline deal as ‘climate action’ sounds familiar, thats because it is. Trudeau approved TMX on a promise that its profits would directly fund the clean energy transition. @cathmckenna.bsky.social helps unpack some of the parallels www.nationalobserver.com/2026/05/26/n...

Pedal into spring: Go by Bike Week returns to Metro Vancouver

A decade ago, analysts were calling Spain a cautionary tale. Too much solar, too fast! Today, Spain is rapidly on its way to having the cheapest power in Europe. Maybe this time, solar naysayers will learn... haha, jk, they'll just move the goalposts.

After listening to the Front Burner episode with @arnokopecky.bsky.social about Carney's climate impact, I'm not surprised Steven Guilbeault is resigning as a Liberal MP. The party has really abandoned the environment. It's sad to see. Maybe Avi can save us. www.cbc.ca/listen/cbc-p...

I’m inspired by the work being done in New York, Mayor Mamdani and his team are delivering: • More homes for more neighbours • An easier way to build & get to yes • Reforming a Peoples’ Builder for more affordable homes In October, we’ll do the same right here in Vancouver.

“Helsinki hasn’t registered a single traffic-related fatality in the past year…Citing data that shows the risk of pedestrian fatality is cut in half by reducing a car’s speed from 40 to 30km/hr, city officials imposed the lower limit in most of Helsinki’s residential areas and city center in 2021.”

I am proud to accept the endorsement of the Vancouver and District Labour Council. Every single Vancouverite deserves an affordable home, strong public services, a good job, and a living wage. We’ll return respect for workers to City Hall when we retake the Mayor’s Office on October 17 #vanpoli

By now, you might have heard that Mayor Ken Sim is trying one more time to roll back Vancouver’s green building standards, by bringing back a motion on May 20th which will effectively gut good climate policies in new building development. (1/7)

Tomorrow, City Council will hear Ken Sim’s motion to roll back Vancouver’s leadership on safe + energy-efficient buildings, including by: • pausing emissions reporting for large buildings • repealing rules limiting gas-fired water heaters • reverting our energy standards to weaker provincial req's

The Vancouver Villages draft plan looks good - or at least the part for my neighborhood does. I'm excited about the new traffic light at Stainsbury and Victoria, an official Greenway, longer high street, and a Node for Public Life (sounds mysterious). www.shapeyourcity.ca/villages

if approved next week, major changes will be coming to #Vancouver’s Cambie Street Bridge that include widening the W 2nd Ave off-ramp, a bi-directional bike lane on the east side, replacement of the pedestrian staircase, & the demolition of the City Studios building underneath

Wait, what? HUB Cycling can now be found at the memorable website address hubcycling.ca ! (Yay, no more @bikehub.ca confusion!) #bikeyvr

So, you didn't get the long form census? Same. 😡 That's why I've made The Long Form Census We All Wanted. It asks the REAL questions that Statistics Canada was too afraid to! 70+ questions across 9 categories. And yes, I will publish the full results. ✅ Take it now at census.todmaffin.com

11 AI agents doing the work of the Mayor… Ken, please, it’s so obvious you don’t want this job.

Candidates, assemble! Say hi 👋 to OneCity’s candidates and the next generation of Vancouver’s progressive leaders.

I'm overjoyed Iona and Caitlin made the top 4 - they're rock stars. And Frances and Jarrett will make great city councillors too. With Lucy it's a very strong slate. I'm expecting big things on housing and active transportation when these 5 win in October. #vanpoli

The amount of opportunity we could create by opening up mansion zoning to apartments is hard for most of us to grasp. Most of us have no experience of such an expansion of opportunity in our lifetimes. We deserve to know what it feels like.

I hate Conservative governments. It's like they want everyone to be miserable. calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu...

Every neighbourhood for everyone. In October 2026, we’re going to run & win a practical progressive majority that will build the housing we need. This looks like missing middle housing for families & workers in every neighbourhood, including Shaughnessy.

A reminder that the City of Vancouver does indeed have many detox beds, in spite of current claims. It would have even more if the big new detox and housing project at Clark/1st hadn't been delayed for six years (neighbourhood opposition, city processes) globalnews.ca/news/1108980...

I wanted to take a moment to say a few things as directly as I could. Wanting to legalize apartments in the West Side of Vancouver isn't radical. A status quo built on exclusion is. If we want to move the needle at all, we'll need councillors committed to big ideas and real change.

I actually think OneCity's done an awesome job of making it a friendly contest, despite the intense competition. If I don't make it onto the ballot, I'll be happy to support whoever does. In fact I ranked Frances and Iona #3 and #4 when I voted: russilw.substack.com/how-to-vote

Dear OneCity members If you want us to stop calling you, VOTE. Voting is open til Sunday. Once we all see you have voted (we get an update every day at 4), we will stop phoning. Think of how much more time you will have in your once your phone isn't going off every 10 minutes with one of us.

The real issue here is the mad fight for only 4 spots. If OneCity could nominate 7, we might see Lucy, Peter, Russil, Iona, Frances, Jarrett, and Mike all on the October ballot. Now that would be a talented group. Nevermind Caitlin and Armor who are both highly qualified.

News release: @guyfelicella.bsky.social returning proclamation awarded to him by Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim after Sim and ABC councillors’ move to block downtown OPS. “Not worth the paper it’s printed on.”

Today, Ken Sim and ABC killed an overdose prevention site that Vancouver Coastal Health has been working towards for years. (1/6)

Voting is now open for the OneCity nominations. I haven't voted yet, but this is what I'm thinking. I know you don't need to rank everyone, but I did for completeness. canadianveggie.com/2026/05/03/o...

OneCity members, it's time to vote! We're asking you to rank all four OneCity Builders - me, @fabulavancouver.bsky.social, Jarrett Hagglund, and Mike Tan - at the top of your ballot. Check your email for voting instructions! 🗳️ It takes just two minutes to make your voice heard.

Same energy:

Grandview Woodland Bridge looking hot. I love spaces reclaimed from cars. Could probably use some shade but still a cool picnic spot.

Grateful for Christopher’s support to be one of your OneCity Council candidates! I’m committed to ensuring we integrate climate policy into city planning and advance reconciliation. Addressing the housing affordability crisis and building a more sustainable and just city are integrated goals.

It's great being ranked so highly by Christopher, but I especially appreciate these comments. I’ve been putting in the work--door knocking, phone calling, and lots more--and as a OneCity candidate, I’m ready to keep up that energy to deliver the housing and climate results Vancouver needs!

Voting for @onecityvancouver candidates starts today! I believe the OneCity Builders team, which includes me, @jagglund.bsky.social, @fabulavancouver.bsky.social, and Mike Tan, has what it takes to deliver real results for the city. Please rank us at the top of your ballot!

It's May 3rd, so for all you OneCity members...it's time! Time to vote...PETER FOR COUNCIL! I think Vancouver Council needs a committed pro-housing voice with a demonstrated track record of fighting for the housing we need. To help get us there, rank me #1 on your ballot!

Voting is now open in the OneCity nomination race. I'm running for a council nomination, because I want to be able to help William Azaroff and Lucy Maloney make housing in Vancouver less maddeningly scarce and expensive. How to vote:

Over a decade ago, this dedicated PAC parent made childcare happen in our East Van school through a partnership with the neighbouring community centre. Now she's running for VSB trustee. Help me support this highly qualified @onecityvan.bsky.social candidate if you're voting this week. #vanpoli

I voted in the @onecityvan.bsky.social candidate nomination this morning and there really are too many people to choose from. I ended up ranking @fabulavancouver.bsky.social, Mike Tan, @ionabonamis.bsky.social, Armor Valor and @pwaldkirch.bsky.social as my top five. ☝️😁

Just finished off voting for the nominees for @onecityvan.bsky.social for the upcoming election. Good luck to everyone who has put themselves forward to run to make our city a better place to live

Just voted in @onecityvan.bsky.social Council, School and Park Borad nominations. Its a hard choice for the Council ones in particular. Here's how I voted: 1. Peter Waldkirch 2. Armor Valor 3. Caitlin Stockwell 4. Azeem Ali

Voting is now open for the OneCity nominations. I haven't voted yet, but this is what I'm thinking. I know you don't need to rank everyone, but I did for completeness. canadianveggie.com/2026/05/03/o...

Voting in OneCity nominations for Council, School, and Park Board is open now! If you’re a OneCity member, check your email for your ballot. Learn more about how to vote here: www.onecityvancouver.ca/how_to_vote

Park Board nominees announced by @vangreens.bsky.social I'm particularly excited about cycling advocate Adam Hawk and vegan chef Breanne Smart. www.vangreens.ca/green_party_... #vanpoli

New COPE Mayoral candidate - Mr. Peanut. www.copevancouver.ca/donatetomrpe...

Does Vancouver need one more mayoral candidate this year? montecristomagazine.com/arts/50-year...

Today I took a ride on Africa’s first (and only) high-speed train! Al-Boraq tops out at 320 km/h between #Casablanca and #Tangiers. Sweet ride! #trains #railway

Strong leadership means listening, learning, and working with experts and communities alike. I’ve spent years learning from the best in the field to ensure my housing policies are grounded in real-world solutions. I'm grateful to have the support of @tomdavidoff.bsky.social!