"Housing, Affordability and City Planning in Burnaby" - a great conversation between @mayorofburnaby.bsky.social and myself #bcpoli #vanpoli #vanre #burnabybc Here's the @canurb.bsky.social study on housing infrastructure, we mentioned: canurb.org/wp-content/u... youtu.be/A6kGdGl16zY?...

How can anyone think it's a good idea to run oil tankers through a body of water named the Hecate Strait? Go ahead, try and brave an infamous, ship-wrecking cauldron named after combative necromancy in Shakespeare Does Carney know anything about BC at all? #bcpoli

We must stop allowing criminals to prey on the most vulnerable in our society, and cut out the root of what is fueling our toxic drug crisis.

I need to acknowledge former @copevancouver.bsky.social mayoral candidate Jim Green for one of my platform items in this video. To succeed in Vancouver, we must draw on the best ideas from all parties—and sometimes, while looking to the future, we can find inspiration in the past.

That interview was a masterclass in how to talk for 20 minutes without saying a single accountable sentence.

A damning new report exposing how US weapons bound to Israel are being manufactured with parts made in Canadian factories and arriving at Canadian ports. #cdnpoli armsembargonow.ca/nomoreloopho...

@govpritzker.illinois.gov I want you to watch this video of me slammed to the ground- why are you allowing this to happen to people you know are on the right side of history. They tied my hands behind my back and when I asked them to be loosened because I was going numb they said, “STFU.”

Burnaby and Surrey don’t charge food banks property taxes. Vancouver does! The Vancouver Liberals will immediately remove all property taxes from food banks operating in the city of Vancouver.

Public health seems to think people already know what measles does. They don't. Before vaccines people definitely know what measles did, and how many children and adults it killed either directly or through immune damage that left people open to subsequent infections. Explain it for crying out loud.

The only report about measles that actually covered how serious the virus is was the recent story about babies who died after catching measles in utero. But even so we don't get a sense of what measles does to the body, or how it wipes out our acquired immune memory - nothing.

I'm genuinely confused about why I've heard virtually no public health statements or news reports about measles that actually explain all of the gruesome things measles does. Public health seems allergic to "scaring people" - to the point of not informing people.

“This budget is basically just ’Trust me bro.’” Vancouver city councillors got an earful Wednesday and Thursday from residents opposed to a proposed budget that would freeze property taxes and is expected to increase fees and cut services. @jenstden.bsky.social reports. #vanpoli

The Park Board fought to keep our community washrooms clean and cared for. Removing change tables is disgusting, misogynistic, and a setback for families. Parents deserve safe, accessible spaces — this decision hurts caregivers, women, and children across Vancouver.

She doesn’t have bad days.

My letter to Park Commissioners and Council concerning the SIM ABC Park Board budget cuts. vancouversun.com/opinion/lett...

Don't assume others have incomplete information, though. I also wouldn't assume that you can't get a lot of information from details.

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Fee increases are just another form of taxation. Often making it more difficult for those with lower incomes to participate.

@laura-christensen.bsky.social hands down. Every day of the week. On her worst day she’s better than Ken on his best day.

When it comes to the Park Board, who do you trust more: Chair @laura-christensen.bsky.social or Mayor Sim? I stand with @laura-christensen.bsky.social! Say no to cuts and fee increases. youtube.com/live/7GvbDBa...

My letter to Park Commissioners and Council concerning the SIM ABC Park Board budget cuts. vancouversun.com/opinion/lett...

𝐊𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐦 𝐀𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐦 𝐋𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬 𝐇𝐢𝐬 𝐁𝐢𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐕𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐌𝐚𝐲𝐨𝐫 Yesterday afternoon, at the Bill Reid Gallery on Hornby Street, political strategist extraordinaire Kareem Allam officially announced his campaign to become Vancouver's next Mayor. #vanpoli vanramblings.com/kareem-allam...

Michael Harris: Given the gravity of Trump’s transgressions against freedom and brutal policies on health care, immigration and international law, it has become clear that the man who would be king should be removed from office as unfit to be president. Before it is too late. 🇺🇸 #uspoli

Wonderful. Love every element of this nonsense story. Long live the Park Board.

Great news!

🚨 PARK BOARD NEWS 🚨 I've been told that the B.C. government WILL BE RETRACTING its bill to allow Vancouver to hold a referendum to get rid of the park board. It might return next year, but I understand more work is needed re: disputes with Sim, and further consultations with First Nations.

I’m happy to hear the Park Board has been saved. Three years ago, I was told by Ken Sim it was a done deal and would be gone by January. I left my party over this and worked to ensure the Park Board was protected until people could vote. It’s been a long three years, but worth it. 🌳💚

"Vancouver's popular pop-up plazas becoming permanent fixtures" as told by Denise Ryan via @vancouversun.bsky.social #bcpoli #vanpoli #vanre vancouversun.com/news/local-n...

Interesting factoid when Vancouver schools are starting this week: The population of school aged (5-18) children living in the City of #Vancouver in 2024 is about the same as 2001 while the total population of the CoV has grown by 32% in the same period #bcpoli #vanpoli #vanre

"Battle lines drawn over foreign capital in B.C. real estate" as told by @jamimakan.bsky.social via @bivnews.bsky.social #cdnpoli #bcpoli #vanpoli #vanre www.biv.com/news/real-es...

"Traditional business districts are still half-empty and waiting for office workers to return. Can younger people and families fill the gap?" as told by @zachmortice.bsky.social www.bloomberg.com/news/feature...

This is exactly why Dems get their ass handed to them by Trump's world. They have no clue how to leverage social media algos to their advantage. open.substack.com/pub/weaponiz...

Some great ideas from for those in the planning profession and beyond "Strategies for Personal and Professional Resilience When Facing Uncertainty" www.planning.org/blog/9313579...

It’s true the ocean off the Central Coast is some of the richest in the world. But stressors like overfishing and climate change are threatening its productivity and the ways of life that depend on it. @serenarenner.com reports. 🌊

Looking for start or deeper practice in urban issues? The Fall 2025 SFU City Program online and in-person introductory + advanced classes & workshops on #CityMaking + #Urbanism are now open! www.sfu.ca/continuing-s...

GOP Rep. Bryan Steil holds an in-person town hall event and is greeted with boos Why are they wearing masks? And why are they unidentified?

Most Canadians Back Ban on Foreign Real Estate Purchases “The regulation is also supported by most respondents whose descent is South Asian (87%), Indigenous (84%), European (77%) and East Asian (74%).” #cdnpoli #bcpoli #vanpoli #vanre researchco.ca/2025/04/24/h...

Sacrifice a 40 year old Vancouver tradition for 7 soccer games? "'Like a second COVID': 2026 Vancouver dragon boat festival cancelled as FIFA restrictions hit hard" as told by @SarahGrochowski #cdnpoli #bcpoli #vanpoli #DoBetter vancouversun.com/news/2026-va... via @VancouverSun

It's an honour to be included in the 2025 @bivnews.bsky.social BC500! Special thanks to all my @cs-sfu.bsky.social @sfuurb.bsky.social @sfufass.bsky.social @sfucity.bsky.social colleagues, friends, and family! bc500.biv.com #BC500

“We found that people in high-income countries are willing to let go of some purchasing power, if they can be sure that it solves climate change and global poverty,” researcher Adrian Fabre said. thetyee.ca/News/2025/07...

76% of Americans think that democracy is under a serious threat, according to the latest NPR/PBS News/Marist poll. And their faith in political leadership in the White House and Congress is low.

"Brookfield Properties buys Shangri-La hotel and retail space in downtown Vancouver tower" as told by Joanne Lee-Young via @vancouversun.bsky.social #vanpoli #vanre vancouversun.com/news/brookfi...

"After repeated denials, B.C. NDP admits to problems inside supportive housing" as told by Vaughn Palmer via @vancouversun.bsky.social #bcpoli #vanpoli #vanre vancouversun.com/opinion/colu...