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Just thought I'd note that there are many Canadian political scientists based in Canada available to speak to the implications of Donald Trump's threats to Canada, and the implications of US foreign policy more broadly, and how Canada might respond on national media.

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Advocates and drug policy experts are criticizing changes to a province-wide program offering prescription opiates. “You cannot expect somebody who’s working seven days a week to actually start going to a pharmacy three or four times a day.” www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...

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I first ran for city council because things needed to be done differently at City Hall. Regardless of the issue, I wanted to make sure that voices from all corners of our city are lifted up and included — not silenced and marginalized.🧵

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Hundreds turned out for today’s 34 annual Women’s Memorial March in the Downtown Eastside. Despite making an announcement about the DTES yesterday, the mayor did not show up to the event as per his director of communications.

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I applaud @rebeccaleebligh.bsky.social for standing up for what's right and speaking out, even when it's difficult. The priority of the City and it's people are above that of your party. #vanpoli

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Weeks before the by-election, ABC makes this announcement: Councillor Rebecca Bligh Asked to Leave ABC Vancouver Caucus "While she remains a Vancouver City Councillor, it has become clear that she is not aligned with the shared priorities and team-oriented approach that defines ABC Vancouver."

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Now q's to Mayor about his no net supportive housing announcement. Sim says there are municipalities who haven't started at all. He says they will reassess on an ongoing basis. "We won't be able to make progress in COV if other jurisdictions don't step up."

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Mayor Ken Sim and VPD Chief Adam Palmer making their announcement about Task Force Barrage, "a long-term operation to dismantle organized crime networks & target predatory criminals in the DTES."

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The death of a neurodivergent teenager at the hands of B.C. RCMP is raising questions from his family and critics about the Mounties’ use of force. www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...

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I had the most unhinged interaction with a fellow reporter today. Regardless of what outlet you work for, it's not hard to treat each other with respect. It's the bare minimum.

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Vancouver city council unanimously voted to postpone a motion to address how the city can combat the looming threat of U.S. tariffs. www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...

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B.C. Coroners Service announces 2,253 people died from toxic drug poisoning in 2024. That means 16,328 people have been killed since the provincial government declared the drug crisis in 2016.

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Vancouver council meeting about to start. Mayor is back from El Salvador.

submitted 24 days ago • 4 comments

Mayor Ken Sim is currently in El Salvador to learn more about how the country uses Bitcoin, as per Stephen Quinn. He told me he'd be heading there when we spoke about his Bitcoin motion in December: www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...

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Vancouver police should apologize for laughter after Indigenous woman shot with beanbag, B.C. judge finds www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...

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Maria Veras is no longer Mayor Ken Sim's press secretary. It's now Kalith Nanayakkara.

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Thanks @jasjohal.bsky.social for having me on the show. There’s a lot of confusion about what supportive housing is and isn’t, grateful for the opportunity to myth bust and share my concerns about the Mayor’s surprise announcement. More housing is key to success in this city, not less. #vanpoli

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The cutest bday cake featuring my angel face, Biggie.

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“I’m a victim and I need justice,” Ruby Punzalan said. Punzalan, an A&W area manager, was standing next to a fryer in the restaurant when a driver smashed into the business. She endured severe burns and is still waiting for eye surgery, nearly one year later. www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...

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Coun. Adriane Carr credited one of her mentors, Bob Brown, with imparting this wisdom on her. “He said to me, ‘Adriane, you know, most politicians will do what it takes to get re-elected. Greens do what it takes to put a smile on the face of our children.’” she said. www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...

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