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ANOTHER CITY IN THE WEST PITCHING FOR AN MLB EXPANSION TEAM

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✍️ Vancouver is considering making a pitch for a Major League Baseball team, with the city council set to direct staff to initiate a process to attract potential ownership groups.

👉 Vancouver is considering making a pitch for a Major League Baseball team 👉 The city council will direct staff to initiate a process to attract potential ownership groups 👉 Vancouver's geography, being the gateway to Asia, could make it a strategic location for the league 👉 The city would have to compete with other cities, including Salt Lake City and Portland

-- #KenSim #RobManfred #RussellWilson #Ciara #Vancouver #StanleyPark #SaltLakeCity #Nashville #Portland #Toronto #sports

RYAN REYNOLDS AWARDED VANCOUVER CITY COUNCIL’S HIGHEST HONOUR

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✍️ Ryan Reynolds was awarded the Freedom of the City in Vancouver for his contributions as a philanthropist and cultural ambassador.

👉 Ryan Reynolds was awarded the Freedom of the City in Vancouver 👉 He was recognized for his contributions as a philanthropist and cultural ambassador 👉 He has supported various charitable organizations, including Covenant House Vancouver and the Greater Vancouver Food Bank 👉 He has used his platform to raise awareness and funds for important causes 👉 He has attracted Hollywood dollars to the city through his film and TV projects

-- #RyanReynolds #BlakeLively #KenSim #SethRogen #LeslieDiamond #GordonDiamond #YosefWosk #JimmyPattison #Vancouver #BritishColumbia #entertainment

KEN SIM'S OLD CHIEF OF STAFF IS GUNNING FOR HIS JOB. WILL VOTERS GIVE IT TO HIM?

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✍️ Kareem Allam, former chief of staff to Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim, has announced his candidacy for mayor of Vancouver, citing dissatisfaction with the city's direction and policies.

👉 Kareem Allam is running for mayor of Vancouver 👉 He is critical of ABC policies, including the elimination of the parks board and the VPD's Task Force Barrage 👉 Allam is facing a lawsuit from Sim, alleging defamatory comments made by Allam and businessman Alex Tsakumis 👉 He has created the Vancouver Liberal Electors Association, a coalition of progressive conservatives, liberals, and labour

-- #KareemAllam #KenSim #SeanOrr #LucyMaloney #PeteFry #MichaelRoy #AlexTsakumis #DianneWatts #ErinO'Toole #KevinFalcon #KennedyStewart #Vancouver #DowntownVancouver #MarineBuilding #politics

VANCOUVER ANNOUNCES NEW 30KM/H SPEED LIMIT FOR LOCAL STREETS

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✍️ The City of Vancouver is reducing speed limits on many local streets to 30km/h to improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists.

👉 Speed limits on many local streets in Vancouver will be reduced to 30km/h 👉 The change aims to improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists 👉 The reduction will be phased in over the next three years 👉 New signage will be installed at entry points to affected neighbourhoods 👉 A public education campaign will be launched to raise awareness about the change

-- #KenSim #Vancouver #world

5 WAYS OF LOOKING AT FORMER VANCOUVER MAYOR GREGOR ROBERTSON’S APPOINTMENT AS HOUSING MINISTER

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✍️ The article discusses the appointment of Gregor Robertson, former mayor of Vancouver, as the Minister of Housing, Infrastructure, and Pacific Economic Development in Canada. The move has been met with criticism and skepticism, with some arguing that Robertson's tenure as mayor was marked by a housing crisis and homelessness.

👉 Gregor Robertson, former mayor of Vancouver, appointed as Minister of Housing, Infrastructure, and Pacific Economic Development 👉 Criticism and skepticism surrounding the appointment, with some arguing that Robertson's tenure as mayor was marked by a housing crisis and homelessness 👉 Robertson's experience as mayor seen as both a strength and a weakness, with some arguing that he is uniquely qualified to hold the file but others seeing it as a risk 👉 Promise to end homelessness in Vancouver by 2015, which did not come to fruition, is criticized as an irresponsible and callous election campaign promise

-- #GregorRobertson #MarkCarney #ShaunaSylvester #PierrePoilievre #JohnRustad #NateErskine-Smith #DavidEby #KenSim #Vancouver #RideauHall #Toronto #politics

AFTER THE BY-ELECTION, WILL THE CITY OF VANCOUVER'S HOUSING POLICY CHANGE?

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✍️ Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim's ABC party was defeated in a by-election, with COPE candidate Sean Orr and OneCity's Lucy Maloney winning. The defeat is seen as a repudiation of ABC's policies, particularly on housing.

👉 COPE candidate Sean Orr and OneCity's Lucy Maloney won the by-election 👉 ABC candidates Jaime Stein and Ralph Kaisers failed to reach 10,000 votes 👉 The defeat is seen as a repudiation of ABC's policies on housing 👉 ABC's freeze on supportive housing and dismantling of the renter's office were criticized 👉 Mayor Ken Sim promised to take a hard look at himself and the party's performance

-- #KenSim #SeanOrr #LucyMaloney #JaimeStein #RalphKaisers #RebeccaBligh #LisaDominato #PeteFry #KennedyStewart #Vancouver #politics

JUDGE ORDERS MENTAL HEALTH ASSESSMENT FOR MAN ACCUSED OF KILLING 11 AT VANCOUVER FESTIVAL

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✍️ A Canadian judge ordered a man accused of ramming his SUV through a Filipino heritage festival crowd, killing 11 people, to undergo a mental health assessment to determine if he's fit to stand trial.

👉 Kai-Ji Adam Lo, 30, accused of ramming SUV through Filipino heritage festival crowd 👉 11 people killed, dozens injured 👉 Judge orders mental health assessment to determine Lo's fitness for trial 👉 Next court appearance set for May 30

-- #Kai-JiAdamLo #JudgeReginalHarris #MarcoHarder #DamienneDarby #DavidEby #KenSim #Vancouver,BritishColumbia #Filipinoheritagefestival #LapuLapuDayStreetfestival #world

SEVERAL KILLED AS CAR PLOWS INTO FESTIVAL CROWD IN VANCOUVER

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✍️ A vehicle plowed into a crowd at a Filipino street festival in Vancouver, Canada, killing and injuring several people.

👉 A vehicle plowed into a crowd at a Filipino street festival in Vancouver, Canada 👉 Several people were killed and injured 👉 The driver, a 30-year-old man, was arrested and taken into custody 👉 Police have ruled out the possibility of a terrorist attack

-- #MarkCarney #KenSim #Vancouver #SunsetonFraserneighborhood #world

MULTIPLE DEAD AS VEHICLE HITS CANADIAN FESTIVAL CROWD(+VIDEO)

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✍️ A driver has been taken into custody after plowing into a crowd at a Filipino cultural event in Vancouver, killing multiple people and injuring others.

👉 Driver taken into custody after plowing into crowd at Filipino cultural event 👉 Multiple fatalities and injuries reported 👉 Incident occurred at Lapu Lapu Day Block Party in Vancouver 👉 Vancouver's Mayor and British Columbia Premier express shock and sadness

-- #KenSim #DavidEby #Vancouver #E.41stAvenueandFraser #world

MASSIVE HIT-AND-RUN IN VANCOUVER: POLICE CONFIRM DEAD, INJURED AND ONE ARRESTED

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✍️ A massive crash occurred in Vancouver, Canada, resulting in multiple deaths and injuries, with the driver detained and identified as a person of Asian origin.

👉 Multiple people died and were injured in a car crash in Vancouver, Canada 👉 The driver, a person of Asian origin, is currently in custody 👉 The incident occurred during a celebration of the Lapu Lapu Day, a Filipino holiday

-- #KenSim #Vancouver #world

MANY KILLED AND INJURED IN A HIT-AND-RUN INCIDENT IN VANCOUVER, CANADA

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✍️ A fatal car crash occurred at a street festival in Vancouver, Canada, leaving several people dead and injured.

👉 Multiple fatalities and injuries reported 👉 Suspect arrested 👉 Motive and background unclear 👉 Incident occurred at a street festival in Vancouver, Canada

-- #KenSim #RoshHa'ir #Vancouver #Canada #world

VANCOUVER FEDERAL ELECTION RIDING PREDICTIONS: GREGOR ROBERTSON PARACHUTES INTO VANCOUVER FRASERVIEW-SOUTH BURNABY

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✍️ The article profiles the federal election district of Fraserview-South Burnaby, where former Vancouver mayor Gregor Robertson is running for the Liberal Party.

👉 Gregor Robertson, former Vancouver mayor, is running for the Liberal Party in Fraserview-South Burnaby 👉 Robertson was unpopular by the end of his term as mayor 👉 Robertson is now the favourite to win the riding according to 338 Canada's model 👉 Other candidates running in the riding include Manoj Bhangu of the NDP, Avi Nayyar of the Conservatives, and Alex Dow of the Green Party

-- #GregorRobertson #JustinTrudeau #KenSim #KennedyStewart #ShaunaSylvester #HarjitSajjan #WaiYoung #PierrePoilievre #AlexDow #ManojBhangu #AviNayyar #Vancouver #Fraserview-SouthBurnaby #Canada #politics

VANCOUVER BECOMES FIRST PWHL EXPANSION TEAM IN 'EXCITING MOMENT' FOR WOMEN'S HOCKEY

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✍️ The Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) is expanding to Vancouver, with the city's first team set to begin play next season.

👉 The PWHL is expanding to Vancouver with its first team set to begin play next season 👉 The team will play at the renovated Pacific Coliseum 👉 The league has seen rapid growth, with over 1 million fans attending games 👉 The league has set single-game records for women's hockey in the United States

-- #KenSim #AmyScheer #Vancouver #Boston #Minnesota #Montreal #NewYork #Ottawa #Toronto #PacificColiseum #RogersArena #sports

STANLEY PARK BRIGHT NIGHTS TRAIN WILL NOT RE-OPEN THIS HOLIDAY SEASON

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✍️ The Bright Nights Train in Stanley Park, Vancouver, will not operate this holiday season due to safety concerns caused by exhaust fumes.

👉 The Bright Nights Train will not operate this holiday season due to safety concerns 👉 Exhaust fumes caused a driver to become ill, leading to the shutdown 👉 The train's shutdown was made to prioritize the safety of staff and visitors 👉 The train's history dates back to the 1960s and 1970s 👉 The City of Vancouver recognized donors and contributors to the train's return on a plaque

-- #SteveJackson #TaylorSwift #KenSim #JeffStibbard #MichelleCyca #StanleyPark #Vancouver #KitsilanoPool #entertainment

BRITISH COLUMBIA MAINTAINS BITCOIN MINING BAN DESPITE VANCOUVER'S 'BTC-FRIENDLY CITY' MOTION

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✍️ Vancouver's City Council is exploring becoming a 'bitcoin-friendly city' despite British Columbia's province-wide ban on mining BTC until December 2025.

👉 British Columbia has a province-wide ban on mining BTC until December 2025 👉 Vancouver's City Council is exploring becoming a 'bitcoin-friendly city' 👉 The ban was implemented to address energy concerns and was upheld by the B.C. Supreme Court 👉 The province is working towards a permanent cryptocurrency mining policy

-- #KenSim #ConifexTimber #Vancouver #BritishColumbia #NewYorkState #Arkansas #Montana #Pennsylvania #technology

COINBASE ACCUSED OF MARKET MANIPULATION, KRAKEN AUSTRALIA HIT WITH $5M FINE: LAW DECODED

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✍️ Crypto exchange Coinbase is being sued for over $1 billion by BiT Global Digital for allegedly harming the crypto market by delisting Wrapped Bitcoin, while other news includes Australian fines for Kraken operator and Vancouver's motion to become a 'Bitcoin-friendly city'.

👉 Coinbase is being sued for over $1 billion by BiT Global Digital 👉 BiT Global alleges Coinbase's delisting decision aimed to promote its own competing product 👉 Australian Federal Court fines Kraken operator Bit Trade $5 million for regulatory breaches 👉 Vancouver City Council passes motion to explore Bitcoin integration into financial operations

-- #PaulGrewal #KenSim #AnaReyes #Australia #Vancouver #UnitedStates #technology

CZ HIGHLIGHTS HOW GOVERNMENTS ARE LEANING TOWARDS BTC STRATEGIC RESERVES

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✍️ CZ shares a post about a Japanese lawmaker proposing a national Bitcoin reserve, hinting at a growing global trend.

👉 A Japanese lawmaker proposes a national Bitcoin reserve 👉 Russia and the US have also considered creating a strategic Bitcoin reserve 👉 Bitcoin could add power to the markets and be a stable alternative to traditional currencies 👉 Several states in the US and the city of Vancouver have proposed or voted in favor of creating a Bitcoin reserve

-- #CZ #SatoshiHamada #AntonTkachev #DonaldTrump #CynthiaLummis #KenSim #Japan #Russia #US #Brazil #Canada #Vancouver #Texas #Alabama #Pennsylvania #technology

VANCOUVER CITY COUNCIL PASSED MOTION TO MAKE THE CITY “BITCOIN-FRIENDLY”

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✍️ Vancouver's mayor, Ken Sim, suggests investing in Bitcoin to stabilize the city's financial standing, citing its potential as a store of value against inflation.

👉 Mayor Ken Sim suggests investing in Bitcoin to stabilize Vancouver's financial standing 👉 City officials will work to see if Bitcoin can be incorporated into the city's financial strategies 👉 Experts such as Victoria Lemieux support the idea, citing Bitcoin's potential as a store of value 👉 Concerns have been raised about the environmental impact of Bitcoin mining and its volatility 👉 The Bank of Canada's Currency Act currently prohibits cities from holding Bitcoin as a reserve

-- #KenSim #VictoriaLemieux #Vancouver #BritishColumbia #technology

VANCOUVER MAYOR PROPOSES BITCOIN ADOPTION TO FIGHT INFLATION

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✍️ Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim urges the city council to explore the integration of Bitcoin into municipal financial strategies to safeguard financial stability amid fiat inflation.

👉 Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim urges the city council to explore the integration of Bitcoin into municipal financial strategies 👉 Sim cites Bitcoin's potential to preserve purchasing power and guard against inflationary pressures 👉 Several governments have already benefited from adopting Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies 👉 Sim recommends diversifying the city's financial reserve to include Bitcoin 👉 Accepting taxes and fees in Bitcoin is also suggested

-- #KenSim #Vancouver #Switzerland #Seoul #ElSalvador #Pennsylvania #Africanvillages #technology

CIRCLE SAYS USDC IS FIRST STABLECOIN TO MEET CANADA’S NEW LISTING RULES

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✍️ Circle's USDC stablecoin becomes the first to comply with Canada's securities regulator's listing rules, allowing it to continue being listed on licensed crypto trading platforms in 2025.

👉 Circle's USDC stablecoin is the first to comply with Canada's securities regulator's listing rules 👉 The stablecoin will not need to be delisted from Canadian-registered crypto platforms by December 31, 2024 👉 Circle hopes its stablecoin can improve cross-border payments and settlement systems in Canada 👉 The firm has achieved full compliance with the Ontario Securities Commission and the European Union's Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulatory framework

-- #JeremyAllaire #KenSim #Canada #France #Singapore #Vancouver #technology

VANCOUVER MAYOR PUSHES BITCOIN AS RESERVE ASSET IN BOLD FINANCIAL PLAN

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✍️ Vancouver's mayor, Ken Sim, has proposed adding Bitcoin to the city's financial reserves to diversify its resources and promote economic development.

👉 Vancouver's mayor, Ken Sim, has proposed adding Bitcoin to the city's financial reserves 👉 The proposal aims to diversify the city's financial resources and promote economic development 👉 The city will transform into a 'Bitcoin City' if the proposal is approved 👉 Residents of Vancouver will be able to purchase Bitcoin if the proposal is approved

-- #KenSim #CynthiaLummis #SaifedanAmmous #JeffBooth #Vancouver #Canada #Florida #Pennsylvania #Detroit #technology

SWISS LAWMAKERS TO STUDY BITCOIN FOR POWER GRID UPGRADE

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✍️ Switzerland's Parliament has passed a proposal to explore the use of Bitcoin to stabilize the country's energy grid and utilize wasted energy.

👉 Switzerland's Parliament has passed a proposal to explore the use of Bitcoin to stabilize the country's energy grid and utilize wasted energy. 👉 The proposal aims to harness the power of Bitcoin's decentralized proof-of-work blockchain. 👉 Switzerland's interest in Bitcoin was evident during the BTC halving, with Zurich ranking top for BTC halving searches on Google. 👉 The Swiss Central Bank has purchased MicroStrategy shares, which could provide indirect exposure to Bitcoin.

-- #DennisPorter #Kullmann #MichaelSaylor #KenSim #Switzerland #Zurich #Vancouver #technology

VANCOUVER MAYOR PLANS TO MAKE THE CITY FRIENDLY FOR BITCOIN

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✍️ Vancouver City Mayor Ken Sim plans to make the city a friendly city for Bitcoin, adding it to the city's investment portfolio.

👉 Vancouver City Mayor Ken Sim plans to make the city a friendly city for Bitcoin. 👉 The city will add Bitcoin to its investment portfolio to gain exposure from the price movement in the cryptocurrency market. 👉 Numerous companies, including pension funds and state investment managers, are diversifying their financial resources by investing in Bitcoin. 👉 The State of Wisconsin Investment Board and the Government Pension Investment Fund of Japan have already included Bitcoin in their portfolios. 👉 Goldman Sachs, one of the largest asset managers in the world, also includes Bitcoin in its investment portfolio.

-- #KenSim #Vancouver #Wisconsin #Japan #business

MARA’S BITCOIN TOP-UP READJUSTS TOTAL TO $3.3B

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✍️ Mara Holdings, a Florida-based Bitcoin startup, has increased its Bitcoin portfolio to 34,794 tokens valued at $3.3 billion, while other companies and governments are also adopting Bitcoin as a strategic asset.

👉 Mara Holdings increases its Bitcoin portfolio to 34,794 tokens valued at $3.3 billion 👉 Marathon Digital executes note buybacks worth $200 million and retains $160 million in capital for additional Bitcoin purchases 👉 Use of BTC yield as a performance indicator gains traction among corporate Bitcoin holders 👉 Countries and governments create national strategic BTC stockpiles

-- #CynthiaLummis #KenSim #DonaldTrump #Florida #Pennsylvania #Canada #Vancouver #Tokyo #technology

VANCOUVER MAYOR PROPOSES BITCOIN AS CITY RESERVE ASSET FOR STABILITY

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✍️ Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim proposes Bitcoin as a reserve asset to protect the city's purchasing power, a move supported by Jeff Booth and former CFTC Chairman Giancarlo.

👉 Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim proposes Bitcoin as a reserve asset to protect the city's purchasing power 👉 Jeff Booth supports the proposal, recognizing Bitcoin's potential as a strategic financial asset 👉 Former CFTC Chairman Giancarlo advocates for Bitcoin reserves, likening it to gold 👉 The proposal aims to diversify Vancouver's financial resources and safeguard its purchasing power 👉 The move is part of a growing trend of government interest in Bitcoin as a reserve asset

-- #KenSim #JeffBooth #Giancarlo #Vancouver #technology

VANCOUVER MAYOR PLANS TO INTRODUCE ‘BITCOIN-FRIENDLY CITY’ PLANS

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✍️ Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim proposes investing in Bitcoin as a reserve asset to diversify the city's financial resources.

👉 Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim proposes investing in Bitcoin as a reserve asset 👉 The move is part of efforts to diversify the city's financial resources 👉 The motion is titled 'Preserving of the city's purchasing power through diversification of financial resources: Becoming a Bitcoin-friendly city' 👉 Mayor Sim has a history of accepting crypto donations 👉 Mayor Sim has referenced the book 'The Bitcoin Standard' in his office

-- #KenSim #JeffBooth #SaifedeanAmmous #Vancouver #Canada #UnitedStates #Pennsylvania #technology

PRINCE HARRY LAUNCHES INVICTUS GAMES SCHOOL PROGRAM IN VANCOUVER

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✍️ Prince Harry launched a free Invictus Games school program in Vancouver, interacting with students and teachers to teach them about the strength and perseverance of the games' competitors.

👉 Prince Harry launched a free Invictus Games school program in Vancouver 👉 The program aims to teach children and youth about the strength and perseverance of the games' competitors 👉 The Duke of Sussex interacted with students and teachers at three stations 👉 The program is free to download on the Invictus Games' website until the end of February 2025

-- #PrinceHarry #JessicaJagger-Doe #RobertPullen #Wenshuang(Wen)Nie #MikeBourgeois #Jean-SébastienBergeron #FrancescaColussi #ChantelDubé #AlainaMundy #ScottMoore #SxwíxwtnWilsonWilliams #RandeepSarai #KenSim #WilliamErnestHenley #Vancouver #ShaughnessyElementarySchool #ÉcoleWindsorSecondary #SeaforthArmoury #Whistler #Calgary #Croatia #SquamishNation #mainstream #world

EAST VAN PANTO GIVES OVERWHELMED VANCOUVERITES THE HERO THEY NEED WITH “ROBIN HOOD”

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✍️ The article discusses the upcoming production of the East Van Panto, a holiday tradition in Vancouver, which this year features a reimagining of Robin Hood. The play tackles themes of income inequality, privatization of public spaces, and the struggle for the Commons.

👉 The play tackles themes of income inequality, privatization of public spaces, and the struggle for the Commons. 👉 The playwrights drew inspiration from the current state of the world, where 1% of the population controls 95% of the wealth. 👉 The play features a mix of humor, satire, and heart, with a focus on giving a voice to those who don't always have one. 👉 The production includes a reimagining of Robin Hood as a Vancouverite, fighting against the privatization of public spaces.

-- #JivParasram #ChristineQuintana #AlaiaHamer #LauchlinJohnston #AnitaRocho #VedaHille #KenSim #Vancouver #TroutLake #BritanniaCommunityCentre #EastVan #WestVan #StanleyPark #liberal #entertainment

THE VIBES ARE NOT IMMACULATE: REFLECTING ON THE FIRST TWO YEARS OF ABC VANCOUVER https://www.straight.com/files/v3/styles/gs_thumbnail/public/images/24/11/collision_conf_wikimedia_commons.jpg?itok=kXoX7Sku

✍️ Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim's administration is facing criticism for its adversarial approach to critics and its handling of city affairs, including the stripping of opposition members' appointments and the hiring of 100 cops and 100 nurses for mental health response teams.

👉 Sim's administration is facing criticism for its adversarial approach to critics 👉 Opposition members' appointments were stripped 👉 100 cops and 100 nurses were hired for mental health response teams 👉 City Council has overseen the highest two property tax hikes in Vancouver's history 👉 Progress on housing affordability crisis has been slow 👉 Sim's administration has faced a growing number of defections

-- #Ken Sim #Pete Fry #Gregor Robertson #Adriane Carr #Sarah Kirby-Yung #Rebecca Bligh #Tom Digby #Victoria Jung #Lisa Southern #Vancouver #Moberly Park #Stanley Park #Kitsilano Pool #mainstream #politics