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parkboardscott.bsky.social @parkboardscott.bsky.social · 16h

Thankfully, not at home.

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Kareem Allam @kareem42.bsky.social · 2d

Under Ken Sim and ABC, the cost of community festivals, events, and parades has risen. Dozens of iconic events celebrated for years are at risk of disappearing. This must change. Balancing the city budget on the backs of volunteer organizations is unacceptable.

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parkboardscott.bsky.social @parkboardscott.bsky.social · 2d

Well said!

Kareem Allam @kareem42.bsky.social · 2d

Premier Eby strongly rebukes Ken Sim’s plan to eliminate Vancouver’s elected Park Board. All parties in the Legislature—BC Greens, BC Conservatives, and BC NDP—unanimously oppose abolishing the Park Board without public input. Now let’s apply this to the Integrity Commission.

Justin McElroy 🇨🇦 @jmcelroy.bsky.social · 2d

BREAKING: B.C. Municipalities Minister Christine Boyle has put forward an amendment to the Vancouver Charter that will only allow the city to eliminate the Vancouver Park Board through a referendum.

Buckle your seatbelts, folks.

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parkboardscott.bsky.social @parkboardscott.bsky.social · 2d

Grateful that @christineboyle.bsky.social has tabled legislation in response to the City of Vancouver’s request to dissolve the Vancouver Park Board.

The Park Board is a valued Vancouver institution that protects our green spaces and expands recreation access.

news.gov.bc.ca/releases/202...

Vancouver residents will have say on park board’s future

The Province has tabled legislation in response to a request by the City of Vancouver to dissolve the Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation.

news.gov.bc.ca

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parkboardscott.bsky.social @parkboardscott.bsky.social · 2d

I’ve had my seatbelt buckled for three years already.

Thank you @christineboyle.bsky.social and the @bcndpcaucus.bsky.social for ensuring the voices of Vancouver residents are included in this very valuable discussion.

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Kareem Allam @kareem42.bsky.social · 2d

Thank you, @tomdigby1.bsky.social , for your motion to legalize sunsets at Sunset Beach. Thank you, @parkboardscott.bsky.social and @brennanbastyo.bsky.social , for your acknowledgment, and @laura-christensen.bsky.social for supporting this motion. Vancouver thrives when we collaborate. #vanpoli

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Michael de Adder @deadder.bsky.social · 3d

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Rebecca Bollwitt @miss604.com · 3d

My top spots for fall photos around Stanley Park in #Vancouver. The colours aren't all in yet, maybe another week or so 🍁 I'll report back.
#photography #autumn #photos #fall #canada

Best Spots for Autumn Photos in Stanley Park

Love Vancouver in the fall? Here are a few of my favourite locations for autumn photos in Stanley Park and when to catch the best colours.

miss604.com

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parkboardscott.bsky.social @parkboardscott.bsky.social · 3d

Mayor Sim’s “Zero Means Zero” motion might better be described as the “Zero Means Cuts” motion.

If budgets are frozen, the important question for Vancouver residents is: what services and programs will be cut?

#VanPoli #Vancouver #ParkBoard

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Kareem Allam @kareem42.bsky.social · 5d

Vancouver needs more public bathrooms to reduce street waste. Hiring additional frontline service workers is essential to address service gaps. The most basic function of a city is to deal with waste.

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Rebecca Bollwitt @miss604.com · 5d

The City of Vancouver's autumn tree sale is on now 🌳 Purchase trees for $15 (up to 3 per household). Residents can plant trees on private property within the City to support efforts to increase the urban canopy cover.

Vancouver's Autumn Tree Sale

It's the City of Vancouver's autumn tree sale for residents. Purchase your trees online and pickup at Nat Bailey on Sunday, October 19, 2025.

miss604.com

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parkboardscott.bsky.social @parkboardscott.bsky.social · 5d

www.tripadvisor.ca/Attraction_R...

THE GOLDEN HEART PUBLIC HOUSE (2025) All You MUST Know Before You Go (w/ Reviews)

The Golden Heart Public House, London: See 141 reviews, articles, and 33 photos of The Golden Heart Public House, ranked No.3,512 on Tripadvisor among 3,512 attractions in London.

www.tripadvisor.ca

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Oilersnation.com @oilersnation.bsky.social · 7d

So cool to see Leon Draisaitl meet soccer legend, Thomas Muller after last nights game 🇩🇪

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Your pissed off grandma @anomaly100.bsky.social · 8d

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mark burge @markburge.ca · 9d

I am so pleased to see this motion from @ptfry.bsky.social about protecting the Champlain Heights trails.

council.vancouver.ca/20251008/doc...

#vanpoli

council.vancouver.ca

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Rebecca Bollwitt @miss604.com · 10d

Stanley Park Ecology hosts a bunch of autumn events including their popular "Creatures of the Night" walks in the forest on October 15 and 29 🦇 #vancouver 🌎

Creatures of the Night - Events - Stanley Park Ecology (SPE)

What happens in the Park after dark? Join us for a stroll to learn all about the nocturnal animals of the waters, skies, and forest and how they adapt to thrive after the sun has set. We'll try our lu...

stanleyparkecology.ca

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Carol Reardon @caroltreardon.bsky.social · 11d

Let’s talk “efficiencies”:

Mayor Ken Sim campaigned on cutting Kennedy Stewart’s Mayor’s Office budget of $1,137,110.

Sim’s 2024 budget was $1,200,000, and this doesn’t include his ~$450,000 VPD Ford Escalade + security detail.

#VanPoli vancouversun.com/opinion/colu...

Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim railed against his predecessor for 'dumb' spending. Is his own office budget better?

Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim blasted his predecessor for the size of his office's budget, but has so far been unable to trim it

vancouversun.com

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Kareem Allam @kareem42.bsky.social · 13d

Thanks for your knowledge and advice Sam. Looking forward to seeing you for our regular policy chats. Thanks OPS for reconnecting us!

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parkboardscott.bsky.social @parkboardscott.bsky.social · 13d

I was proud to take part in the 17th Annual Hunters Cup fundraiser in support of the Chris Lesanko Rehabilitation Fund. This event is a reminder of how sport can bring people together for something bigger than the game itself.

Also great to see PoCo Councillor Glenn Pollock supporting this event.

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Mike McCulloch 🇨🇦 @vancitymike.com · 14d

the widening of the brush has already started: "Antifa, and other domestic terrorists."

Ashton Pittman @ashtonpittman.bsky.social · 14d

Trump says he authorizes Hegseth to deploy the military to Portland, which he lyingly calls "war ravaged," and says he is authorizing "full force."

Donald J. Trump
@realDonaldTrump
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At the request of Secretary of Homeland Security, Kristi Noem, I am directing Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth, to provide all necessary Troops to protect War ravaged Portland, and any of our ICE Facilities under siege from attack by Antifa, and other domestic terrorists. I am also authorizing Full Force, if necessary. Thank you for your attention to this matter!
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parkboardscott.bsky.social @parkboardscott.bsky.social · 14d

🌊 Huge shoutout to the incredible DragonBoat Society for their unwavering commitment to community, culture, and connection.

Special thanks to Dominic and Alexis. Their tireless work, late nights, and community dedication have kept these events going for years.

#DragonBoatSociety

Victoria Jung @victoriajung.bsky.social · 14d

There’s no such thing as bad weather when you’re a dragon boater!

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Washington State Democrats @wadems.org · 15d

WE DID IT! Jimmy Kimmel Live will be back on Western Washington airwaves! This could not have happened without all of YOU who called, protested, and fought for our collective First Amendment Rights. Our efforts are not over, but this is a victory for free speech.

KOMO will bring back ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’

Sinclair Broadcasting Group will allow its ABC affiliates, including KOMO in Seattle, to air “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” starting Friday, ending Sinclair's preemption of the show.

www.seattletimes.com

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Kareem Allam @kareem42.bsky.social · 15d

Ken Sim’s ABC cut library hours, ended living wage pay & closed the renters’ office. Meanwhile they raised property tax 26% to pay for junkets to Junos & $14 mn in World Cup tix. We'll fight for fair taxes, protect frontline services, and prioritize renters, workers & families.

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Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 16d

CNN: The ratings are in for the first day. 6.26 million viewers on ABC. That was four times Jimmy Kimmel's average. And that's despite the show not even being available in a quarter of all American homes.

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Wajahat Ali @wajali.bsky.social · 17d

Jimmy Kimmel's Monologue now has 14.3 MILLION VIEWS on YouTube.

It would be a shame for you to share it

www.youtube.com/watch?v=c1tj...

Jimmy Kimmel is Back!

YouTube video by Jimmy Kimmel Live

www.youtube.com

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