@parkboardscott.bsky.social
Metis, Vancouver Park Board Commissioner at Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation, Co-Chair Childcare Council of Vancouver, VSB Elementary School Teacher
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Ken Sim and ABC spend millions supporting events that working families, seniors, and students can’t afford to attend—while free events like the Celebration of Light get cut.
Then he raises fees, offloads rodent control, and jacks up parking and access fees to community centres and parks.
Then he raises fees, offloads rodent control, and jacks up parking and access fees to community centres and parks.
Today, Kareem Allam spoke with @simisara730CKNW about:
❌ The end of The Celebration of Light
❌ Rat infestations in Vancouver
❌ Ken’s budget cuts and how they hurt families.
youtu.be/85cMCrEekLQ
❌ The end of The Celebration of Light
❌ Rat infestations in Vancouver
❌ Ken’s budget cuts and how they hurt families.
youtu.be/85cMCrEekLQ
Morning with Simi Sara on Simi Sara on CKNW
YouTube video by Vancouver Liberals
youtu.be
November 27, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Ken Sim and ABC spend millions supporting events that working families, seniors, and students can’t afford to attend—while free events like the Celebration of Light get cut.
Then he raises fees, offloads rodent control, and jacks up parking and access fees to community centres and parks.
Then he raises fees, offloads rodent control, and jacks up parking and access fees to community centres and parks.
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Today, Kareem Allam spoke with @simisara730CKNW about:
❌ The end of The Celebration of Light
❌ Rat infestations in Vancouver
❌ Ken’s budget cuts and how they hurt families.
youtu.be/85cMCrEekLQ
❌ The end of The Celebration of Light
❌ Rat infestations in Vancouver
❌ Ken’s budget cuts and how they hurt families.
youtu.be/85cMCrEekLQ
Morning with Simi Sara on Simi Sara on CKNW
YouTube video by Vancouver Liberals
youtu.be
November 27, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Today, Kareem Allam spoke with @simisara730CKNW about:
❌ The end of The Celebration of Light
❌ Rat infestations in Vancouver
❌ Ken’s budget cuts and how they hurt families.
youtu.be/85cMCrEekLQ
❌ The end of The Celebration of Light
❌ Rat infestations in Vancouver
❌ Ken’s budget cuts and how they hurt families.
youtu.be/85cMCrEekLQ
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This is not a tax cut but a tax shift. User fees are regressive, meaning the poorest pay the greatest portion of their income for services. While not perfect, property taxes are more progressive. This is an attack that shifts the cost burden from one end of the income spectrum to the other.
November 27, 2025 at 3:31 AM
This is not a tax cut but a tax shift. User fees are regressive, meaning the poorest pay the greatest portion of their income for services. While not perfect, property taxes are more progressive. This is an attack that shifts the cost burden from one end of the income spectrum to the other.
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Turns out, austerity means we can’t have nice things
You can like or dislike fireworks, enjoy the post-show exodus from downtown or abhor the crowds, but the Celebration of Light is probably the biggest event that celebrates Vancouver's Vancouverness.
Traditions die, but this one hits bigger than most.
Traditions die, but this one hits bigger than most.
Vancouver's Celebration of Light fireworks festival cancelled indefinitely | CBC News
Organizers of a public fireworks festival, which has brought millions of people to Vancouver's English Bay over the past three decades, says it can’t go ahead without long-term government and private-...
www.cbc.ca
November 26, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Turns out, austerity means we can’t have nice things
Congratulations to @brennanbastyo.bsky.social for bringing forward the motion to secure additional funding to prevent community centre fee increases in the harmful Zero Means Zero budget.
The Park Board approved this motion the night before without support from the ABC Commissioners.
The Park Board approved this motion the night before without support from the ABC Commissioners.
Today Council unanimously supported my amendment in today’s budget deliberations. We’ve reallocated $800,000 from the City’s existing budget to make sure Community Centre recreation fees stay at 0% increase in 2026. This means admission, passes, lessons, programs, and permits remain affordable.
November 26, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Congratulations to @brennanbastyo.bsky.social for bringing forward the motion to secure additional funding to prevent community centre fee increases in the harmful Zero Means Zero budget.
The Park Board approved this motion the night before without support from the ABC Commissioners.
The Park Board approved this motion the night before without support from the ABC Commissioners.
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The crank up in utility fees, parking, and service fees will be the single largest increase in barrier to services in my lifetime.
November 26, 2025 at 6:04 PM
The crank up in utility fees, parking, and service fees will be the single largest increase in barrier to services in my lifetime.
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Vancouver Council votes this week on a budget that could slash programs supporting public health & climate action. We're submitting this open letter tomorrow. We have >200 signatures so far, including almost 100 health professionals. Help us reach 300 by morning! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
November 24, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Vancouver Council votes this week on a budget that could slash programs supporting public health & climate action. We're submitting this open letter tomorrow. We have >200 signatures so far, including almost 100 health professionals. Help us reach 300 by morning! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Take a moment to watch this video. I like these ideas and I’d love to hear what you think in the replies.
Putting a focus on artists and food banks is long overdue. But, what will truly resonate is helping bring and retain health providers in our city.
Putting a focus on artists and food banks is long overdue. But, what will truly resonate is helping bring and retain health providers in our city.
November 22, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Take a moment to watch this video. I like these ideas and I’d love to hear what you think in the replies.
Putting a focus on artists and food banks is long overdue. But, what will truly resonate is helping bring and retain health providers in our city.
Putting a focus on artists and food banks is long overdue. But, what will truly resonate is helping bring and retain health providers in our city.
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Had a fantastic time at the inaugural Goldeneye hockey game tonight! Incredible energy, an unforgettable first outing, and huge congratulations to the team on their first game and first win!
@tomdigby1.bsky.social @lucymaloney.bsky.social @laura-christensen.bsky.social
@mikeklassen.bsky.social
#PNE
@tomdigby1.bsky.social @lucymaloney.bsky.social @laura-christensen.bsky.social
@mikeklassen.bsky.social
#PNE
November 22, 2025 at 7:32 AM
Had a fantastic time at the inaugural Goldeneye hockey game tonight! Incredible energy, an unforgettable first outing, and huge congratulations to the team on their first game and first win!
@tomdigby1.bsky.social @lucymaloney.bsky.social @laura-christensen.bsky.social
@mikeklassen.bsky.social
#PNE
@tomdigby1.bsky.social @lucymaloney.bsky.social @laura-christensen.bsky.social
@mikeklassen.bsky.social
#PNE
@cbcstephenquinn.bsky.social, has Mayor Ken Sim gotten his staff to get him the answers yet? It’s been a day or two now. And honestly—why does he need someone else to do this in the first place?
The Early Edition with Stephen Quinn: www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...
The Early Edition with Stephen Quinn: www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...
© CBC/Radio-Canada 2025. All rights reserved.
www.cbc.ca
November 21, 2025 at 2:19 AM
@cbcstephenquinn.bsky.social, has Mayor Ken Sim gotten his staff to get him the answers yet? It’s been a day or two now. And honestly—why does he need someone else to do this in the first place?
The Early Edition with Stephen Quinn: www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...
The Early Edition with Stephen Quinn: www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...
Ken Sim’s “Zero Means Zero” budget is reckless austerity dressed as leadership. It guts services while hiding the real impacts.
At City Hall, not one of the seven Park Board Commissioner spoke in support because they know these cuts will damage community centres, parks, and programs across Vancouver
At City Hall, not one of the seven Park Board Commissioner spoke in support because they know these cuts will damage community centres, parks, and programs across Vancouver
November 21, 2025 at 1:19 AM
Ken Sim’s “Zero Means Zero” budget is reckless austerity dressed as leadership. It guts services while hiding the real impacts.
At City Hall, not one of the seven Park Board Commissioner spoke in support because they know these cuts will damage community centres, parks, and programs across Vancouver
At City Hall, not one of the seven Park Board Commissioner spoke in support because they know these cuts will damage community centres, parks, and programs across Vancouver
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That interview was a masterclass in how to talk for 20 minutes without saying a single accountable sentence.
Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim responds to claims of lack of transparency in budget
YouTube video by CBC British Columbia
youtu.be
November 20, 2025 at 2:16 AM
That interview was a masterclass in how to talk for 20 minutes without saying a single accountable sentence.
Wow! What a train wreck.
Without @kareem42.bsky.social providing the script and solutions, Mayor Sim is unable to answer questions or provide insight.
Vancouver deserves better.
The Early Edition with Stephen Quinn: Mayor of Vancouver Ken Sim responds to concerns over 2026 budget process
Without @kareem42.bsky.social providing the script and solutions, Mayor Sim is unable to answer questions or provide insight.
Vancouver deserves better.
The Early Edition with Stephen Quinn: Mayor of Vancouver Ken Sim responds to concerns over 2026 budget process
November 19, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Wow! What a train wreck.
Without @kareem42.bsky.social providing the script and solutions, Mayor Sim is unable to answer questions or provide insight.
Vancouver deserves better.
The Early Edition with Stephen Quinn: Mayor of Vancouver Ken Sim responds to concerns over 2026 budget process
Without @kareem42.bsky.social providing the script and solutions, Mayor Sim is unable to answer questions or provide insight.
Vancouver deserves better.
The Early Edition with Stephen Quinn: Mayor of Vancouver Ken Sim responds to concerns over 2026 budget process
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Walked over to Ciity Hall to watch and support speakers opposing the Vancouver 2026 budget proposal. So many Vancouverites speaking truth and reality to power and Ken Sim's fantasy. You know who isn't here? In person or virtually? @kensimcity.bsky.social
"Absent" #vanpoli
"Absent" #vanpoli
November 19, 2025 at 4:43 AM
Walked over to Ciity Hall to watch and support speakers opposing the Vancouver 2026 budget proposal. So many Vancouverites speaking truth and reality to power and Ken Sim's fantasy. You know who isn't here? In person or virtually? @kensimcity.bsky.social
"Absent" #vanpoli
"Absent" #vanpoli
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And the typical @kensimcity.bsky.social kicker. He is "absent" from today's continuation of Public Speakers. Not "absent for city business" or some other legitimate explanation--just "ABSENT".
wtf?
#vanpoli
wtf?
#vanpoli
November 19, 2025 at 12:13 AM
And the typical @kensimcity.bsky.social kicker. He is "absent" from today's continuation of Public Speakers. Not "absent for city business" or some other legitimate explanation--just "ABSENT".
wtf?
#vanpoli
wtf?
#vanpoli
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Yesterday's fatal stabbing in downtown #Vancouver is our city's 25th murder of 2025 according to police. That's over double 2024's 11 murders & highest annual total in 25 years! Do we blame Mayor Ken Sim the way Sim blamed Mayor Kennedy Stewart for stranger attacks in 2022?
Police incident on Granville Street in Downtown Vancouver
Vancouver police say a man is dead after a stabbing on Granville Street near Helmcken Street downtown Monday afternoon.
vancouver.citynews.ca
November 19, 2025 at 12:36 AM
Yesterday's fatal stabbing in downtown #Vancouver is our city's 25th murder of 2025 according to police. That's over double 2024's 11 murders & highest annual total in 25 years! Do we blame Mayor Ken Sim the way Sim blamed Mayor Kennedy Stewart for stranger attacks in 2022?
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Hey @cbcstephenquinn.bsky.social
Fyi, Ken Sim was "Absent" from Tuesday's council budget meeting. Not "absent for city business" or person leave. Just "absent". Maybe busy searching for all those items he promised to find for you during your excellent interview Tues morning. #vanpoli
Fyi, Ken Sim was "Absent" from Tuesday's council budget meeting. Not "absent for city business" or person leave. Just "absent". Maybe busy searching for all those items he promised to find for you during your excellent interview Tues morning. #vanpoli
November 19, 2025 at 5:56 AM
Hey @cbcstephenquinn.bsky.social
Fyi, Ken Sim was "Absent" from Tuesday's council budget meeting. Not "absent for city business" or person leave. Just "absent". Maybe busy searching for all those items he promised to find for you during your excellent interview Tues morning. #vanpoli
Fyi, Ken Sim was "Absent" from Tuesday's council budget meeting. Not "absent for city business" or person leave. Just "absent". Maybe busy searching for all those items he promised to find for you during your excellent interview Tues morning. #vanpoli
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✨ Killarney’s Family Movie Night ✨
Fri Dec 12 – Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie! 🕔 Doors 5PM 🎬 Show 6PM 🎟 By donation (food bank items welcome) 🍿 Snacks & drinks from Sixty2Sixty Eats. Bring the family!
Fri Dec 12 – Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie! 🕔 Doors 5PM 🎬 Show 6PM 🎟 By donation (food bank items welcome) 🍿 Snacks & drinks from Sixty2Sixty Eats. Bring the family!
November 19, 2025 at 2:15 AM
✨ Killarney’s Family Movie Night ✨
Fri Dec 12 – Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie! 🕔 Doors 5PM 🎬 Show 6PM 🎟 By donation (food bank items welcome) 🍿 Snacks & drinks from Sixty2Sixty Eats. Bring the family!
Fri Dec 12 – Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie! 🕔 Doors 5PM 🎬 Show 6PM 🎟 By donation (food bank items welcome) 🍿 Snacks & drinks from Sixty2Sixty Eats. Bring the family!
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Just listened:
KS: “Property taxes are like tomatoes”(paraphrased) 🤯
KS: “Property taxes are like tomatoes”(paraphrased) 🤯
November 19, 2025 at 3:35 AM
Just listened:
KS: “Property taxes are like tomatoes”(paraphrased) 🤯
KS: “Property taxes are like tomatoes”(paraphrased) 🤯
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Listening to Ken Sim’s @cbcstephenquinn.bsky.social interview and it’s kind of surprising his team doesn’t prepare him better for this tough interviewer.
He says the police board has said no to some budget asks and the police have cut back their spending - but can’t name examples. #vanpoli
He says the police board has said no to some budget asks and the police have cut back their spending - but can’t name examples. #vanpoli
November 18, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Listening to Ken Sim’s @cbcstephenquinn.bsky.social interview and it’s kind of surprising his team doesn’t prepare him better for this tough interviewer.
He says the police board has said no to some budget asks and the police have cut back their spending - but can’t name examples. #vanpoli
He says the police board has said no to some budget asks and the police have cut back their spending - but can’t name examples. #vanpoli
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Over the last five years, Covenant House Vancouver has helped 500+ youth find a safe place to call home. You can help their mission and the youth that they support, a donation-matching campaign is on now.
From at Risk to at Home
Over the last five years, Covenant House Vancouver has helped 500+ youth at risk find a safe place to call home. Donation matching is on now.
miss604.com
November 18, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Over the last five years, Covenant House Vancouver has helped 500+ youth find a safe place to call home. You can help their mission and the youth that they support, a donation-matching campaign is on now.
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NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
November 16, 2025 at 11:43 PM
NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
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“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
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 ‘People’s Filibuster’ Comes to Vancouver City Hall | The Tyee
Over 600 people signed up to speak to Mayor Ken Sim’s tax-freeze budget. Most were opposed.
thetyee.ca
November 14, 2025 at 3:32 PM
“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
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
Long overdue.
Food banks do essential, often invisible work supporting our neighbours. I’m grateful that the Vancouver Liberals are pushing this forward and I fully support the efforts needed to make it happen.
Food banks do essential, often invisible work supporting our neighbours. I’m grateful that the Vancouver Liberals are pushing this forward and I fully support the efforts needed to make it happen.
City Hall should get out of the way for non-profits providing essential services!
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.
The Vancouver Liberals will immediately remove all property taxes from food banks operating in the city of Vancouver.
November 15, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Long overdue.
Food banks do essential, often invisible work supporting our neighbours. I’m grateful that the Vancouver Liberals are pushing this forward and I fully support the efforts needed to make it happen.
Food banks do essential, often invisible work supporting our neighbours. I’m grateful that the Vancouver Liberals are pushing this forward and I fully support the efforts needed to make it happen.