Pete Fry
@ptfry.bsky.social
Vancouver City Councillor. Fighting corruption and greed.
UBCM Director, planning commission, arts/culture, dog-guy. Green.
UBCM Director, planning commission, arts/culture, dog-guy. Green.
This is absolutely horrific.
36 dead, 279 missing in Hong Kong highrise complex fire. This photo from CBC captures the anguish many of us are feeling for our friends and family across the Pacific in our spiritual (not official) sister city.
www.cbc.ca/player/play/...
36 dead, 279 missing in Hong Kong highrise complex fire. This photo from CBC captures the anguish many of us are feeling for our friends and family across the Pacific in our spiritual (not official) sister city.
www.cbc.ca/player/play/...
Hong Kong highrise fire leaves several dead, others trapped inside
A fire spread across multiple highrise buildings in a Hong Kong housing complex on Wednesday, killing 13 people and leaving others trapped inside, authorities said.
www.cbc.ca
November 26, 2025 at 7:41 PM
This is absolutely horrific.
36 dead, 279 missing in Hong Kong highrise complex fire. This photo from CBC captures the anguish many of us are feeling for our friends and family across the Pacific in our spiritual (not official) sister city.
www.cbc.ca/player/play/...
36 dead, 279 missing in Hong Kong highrise complex fire. This photo from CBC captures the anguish many of us are feeling for our friends and family across the Pacific in our spiritual (not official) sister city.
www.cbc.ca/player/play/...
LIVE Budget
Engineering fees set to go up across the board for everything was severed to provide relief for patio permits (a nice $300,000 nod to consider small business) but when I suggested it could be offset by increasing Street and Traffic By-law Fines specific to road safety, ABC rejected 😒
Engineering fees set to go up across the board for everything was severed to provide relief for patio permits (a nice $300,000 nod to consider small business) but when I suggested it could be offset by increasing Street and Traffic By-law Fines specific to road safety, ABC rejected 😒
November 25, 2025 at 6:52 PM
LIVE Budget
Engineering fees set to go up across the board for everything was severed to provide relief for patio permits (a nice $300,000 nod to consider small business) but when I suggested it could be offset by increasing Street and Traffic By-law Fines specific to road safety, ABC rejected 😒
Engineering fees set to go up across the board for everything was severed to provide relief for patio permits (a nice $300,000 nod to consider small business) but when I suggested it could be offset by increasing Street and Traffic By-law Fines specific to road safety, ABC rejected 😒
TODAY: Budget day at City Hall
November 25, 2025 at 6:50 PM
TODAY: Budget day at City Hall
Toxic rhetoric online isn't new, but when political leaders indulge violent language directed at local elected colleagues, it's a failure at most basic level of democracy. Politicians have a moral obligation to call our (not hug out) their supporters when they cross that line. Do better.
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In New West, the political rhetoric has gotten completely out of control, stoked by the New West Progressives. At our Monday council meeting, the two NWP members voted against me attending a conference about countering online harm and misinformation. Meanwhile, on their social media page, there is
November 19, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Toxic rhetoric online isn't new, but when political leaders indulge violent language directed at local elected colleagues, it's a failure at most basic level of democracy. Politicians have a moral obligation to call our (not hug out) their supporters when they cross that line. Do better.
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Ken Sim's comments on EarlyEd were delusional:
His defense of "thorough budget presentation" suggested councillors were afforded multiple rounds of questions. In fact, critical councillors were given only two 5min blocks for questions and answers on 90 slide, 23p, $2.4b budget before ABC cut us off
His defense of "thorough budget presentation" suggested councillors were afforded multiple rounds of questions. In fact, critical councillors were given only two 5min blocks for questions and answers on 90 slide, 23p, $2.4b budget before ABC cut us off
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 4:12 PM
Ken Sim's comments on EarlyEd were delusional:
His defense of "thorough budget presentation" suggested councillors were afforded multiple rounds of questions. In fact, critical councillors were given only two 5min blocks for questions and answers on 90 slide, 23p, $2.4b budget before ABC cut us off
His defense of "thorough budget presentation" suggested councillors were afforded multiple rounds of questions. In fact, critical councillors were given only two 5min blocks for questions and answers on 90 slide, 23p, $2.4b budget before ABC cut us off
THANK YOU Vancouver!
On doctor’s orders I’m reclined and elevating my leg after a torn calf muscle. But rest assured I’m gratefully watching/listening to the various Vancouverites speaking out against the cuts to staff and services behind ABC’s opaque #zeromeanszero 2026 austerity budget
On doctor’s orders I’m reclined and elevating my leg after a torn calf muscle. But rest assured I’m gratefully watching/listening to the various Vancouverites speaking out against the cuts to staff and services behind ABC’s opaque #zeromeanszero 2026 austerity budget
November 13, 2025 at 2:45 AM
THANK YOU Vancouver!
On doctor’s orders I’m reclined and elevating my leg after a torn calf muscle. But rest assured I’m gratefully watching/listening to the various Vancouverites speaking out against the cuts to staff and services behind ABC’s opaque #zeromeanszero 2026 austerity budget
On doctor’s orders I’m reclined and elevating my leg after a torn calf muscle. But rest assured I’m gratefully watching/listening to the various Vancouverites speaking out against the cuts to staff and services behind ABC’s opaque #zeromeanszero 2026 austerity budget
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Vancouver has spent decades building up a now well-earned reputation for leadership on environmental sustainability.
Apparently, the mayor and ABC majority don't see the value in it.
Hard to imagine a better way to damage the city's brand.
Apparently, the mayor and ABC majority don't see the value in it.
Hard to imagine a better way to damage the city's brand.
NEW: Councillors and sources inside the City of Vancouver say the city's mayor, Ken Sim, will put forth a budget Wednesday that will eliminate the city's celebrated climate and sustainability department.
Vancouver mayor plans to eliminate city's climate and sustainability department
Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim is planning to eliminate the city's sustainability and climate department under the guise of a push to prevent increases to property taxes. Canada's National Observer learned a...
www.nationalobserver.com
November 11, 2025 at 3:29 AM
Vancouver has spent decades building up a now well-earned reputation for leadership on environmental sustainability.
Apparently, the mayor and ABC majority don't see the value in it.
Hard to imagine a better way to damage the city's brand.
Apparently, the mayor and ABC majority don't see the value in it.
Hard to imagine a better way to damage the city's brand.
There’s still time to let council know what you think of the proposed 2026 “zero means zero” budget
Budget presentation and speakers begin Nov 12, more info and deadline below
council.vancouver.ca/20251112/spe...
Budget presentation and speakers begin Nov 12, more info and deadline below
council.vancouver.ca/20251112/spe...
November 11, 2025 at 6:05 AM
There’s still time to let council know what you think of the proposed 2026 “zero means zero” budget
Budget presentation and speakers begin Nov 12, more info and deadline below
council.vancouver.ca/20251112/spe...
Budget presentation and speakers begin Nov 12, more info and deadline below
council.vancouver.ca/20251112/spe...
Vancouver's 'zero means zero' budget will mean slashing 400 jobs “These aren’t surgical cuts. These are chainsaw cuts. We haven’t gotten the details of where these cuts are going to really land and what it’s going to mean for services that Vancouverites rely on"
vancouversun.com/opinion/colu...
vancouversun.com/opinion/colu...
Leaked memo says Vancouver's 'back to basics' budget will mean slashing 400 jobs
Draft budget contemplates cuts in 12 of 20 areas, and spending freezes in two. Five departments will get spending boosts. Read more.
vancouversun.com
November 6, 2025 at 1:47 AM
Vancouver's 'zero means zero' budget will mean slashing 400 jobs “These aren’t surgical cuts. These are chainsaw cuts. We haven’t gotten the details of where these cuts are going to really land and what it’s going to mean for services that Vancouverites rely on"
vancouversun.com/opinion/colu...
vancouversun.com/opinion/colu...
Today at City Council
November 5, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Today at City Council
Reposted by Pete Fry
By sea, land, and air we wish you a happy Halloween! @ptfry.bsky.social @lucymaloney.bsky.social
October 31, 2025 at 1:01 AM
By sea, land, and air we wish you a happy Halloween! @ptfry.bsky.social @lucymaloney.bsky.social
Worst is not that Montague hasn't lived or paid taxes in our city his entire term, or that he lives over 400km away, or even his horrible decisions when he does show up.
Worse, as other Canadians suffer & boycott, BM was on leave from his taxpayer-funded job to leisure in the US for a month.
Worse, as other Canadians suffer & boycott, BM was on leave from his taxpayer-funded job to leisure in the US for a month.
A Vancouver city councillor is defending his attendance record after selling his local home and buying a property in the Okanagan.
Vancouver councillor defends attendance record after selling local home, buying property in Okanagan
October 30, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Worst is not that Montague hasn't lived or paid taxes in our city his entire term, or that he lives over 400km away, or even his horrible decisions when he does show up.
Worse, as other Canadians suffer & boycott, BM was on leave from his taxpayer-funded job to leisure in the US for a month.
Worse, as other Canadians suffer & boycott, BM was on leave from his taxpayer-funded job to leisure in the US for a month.
Can confirm from an internal email earlier this month, All Souls Night was canceled "after careful assessment, and considering current budget constraints"
On behalf of councillors who rejected ABC's priorities, sorry we couldn't stop damage Sim's #zeromeanszero cuts are inflicting on our city
On behalf of councillors who rejected ABC's priorities, sorry we couldn't stop damage Sim's #zeromeanszero cuts are inflicting on our city
Deeply disappointed to see @cityofvancouver.bsky.social terminated the All Souls Nights at Mountainview Cemetery.
This event has been a tradition for us for the last 6 years, and the event has been going for 20.
I’ll quote the statement from
nightforallsouls.com
In a thread:
This event has been a tradition for us for the last 6 years, and the event has been going for 20.
I’ll quote the statement from
nightforallsouls.com
In a thread:
Home - Night for All Souls
nightforallsouls.com
October 30, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Can confirm from an internal email earlier this month, All Souls Night was canceled "after careful assessment, and considering current budget constraints"
On behalf of councillors who rejected ABC's priorities, sorry we couldn't stop damage Sim's #zeromeanszero cuts are inflicting on our city
On behalf of councillors who rejected ABC's priorities, sorry we couldn't stop damage Sim's #zeromeanszero cuts are inflicting on our city
With no comment from ABC Councillors: Motion to extend votes to youth FAILS at ABC's hand. Despite ample evidence, a real imperative for youth engagement, and a clear path to enact.
While they are at it ABC vote down safety for trick or treaters and SRA protections against predatory speculation.
While they are at it ABC vote down safety for trick or treaters and SRA protections against predatory speculation.
October 29, 2025 at 6:55 PM
With no comment from ABC Councillors: Motion to extend votes to youth FAILS at ABC's hand. Despite ample evidence, a real imperative for youth engagement, and a clear path to enact.
While they are at it ABC vote down safety for trick or treaters and SRA protections against predatory speculation.
While they are at it ABC vote down safety for trick or treaters and SRA protections against predatory speculation.
You might have heard about the mayor’s new “zero means zero” austerity budget and the defeat yesterday of his scheme to sell off public land to build for profit housing to raise revenue for “council priorities”. Part of his imperative to run the city like a business
I explain…
I explain…
October 22, 2025 at 4:16 PM
You might have heard about the mayor’s new “zero means zero” austerity budget and the defeat yesterday of his scheme to sell off public land to build for profit housing to raise revenue for “council priorities”. Part of his imperative to run the city like a business
I explain…
I explain…
Unfortunately, what could have been a painless, benign improvement to code of conduct w/ sanctions even in the case of a conflicted council majority (would not have applied to recent transgressions) was rejected by ABC in favour of watered down tokenism. Future councils can still skate around rules.
October 9, 2025 at 3:37 AM
Unfortunately, what could have been a painless, benign improvement to code of conduct w/ sanctions even in the case of a conflicted council majority (would not have applied to recent transgressions) was rejected by ABC in favour of watered down tokenism. Future councils can still skate around rules.
Reckless. Feckless.
After squandering his first 3 years on bitcoin, unelecting Park Board, and record tax increases. Sim's promised zero budget means big cuts (likely ~$100m) First up, Equity. More to come.
“a desperate act in the last year of his term,”
After squandering his first 3 years on bitcoin, unelecting Park Board, and record tax increases. Sim's promised zero budget means big cuts (likely ~$100m) First up, Equity. More to come.
“a desperate act in the last year of his term,”
September 29, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Reckless. Feckless.
After squandering his first 3 years on bitcoin, unelecting Park Board, and record tax increases. Sim's promised zero budget means big cuts (likely ~$100m) First up, Equity. More to come.
“a desperate act in the last year of his term,”
After squandering his first 3 years on bitcoin, unelecting Park Board, and record tax increases. Sim's promised zero budget means big cuts (likely ~$100m) First up, Equity. More to come.
“a desperate act in the last year of his term,”
Since neither the Integrity Commissioner nor Council can mete punishment or sanction for ABC’s transgressions (underscoring futility of huge taxpayer-funded legal bill), the Province are promising to step in and my colleagues and I resolve to strengthen Code vancouversun.com/opinion/colu...
B.C. says it will strengthen oversight of municipal governments
The B.C. government says it will explore implementing mandatory codes of conduct for local governments and strengthening enforcement.
vancouversun.com
August 27, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Since neither the Integrity Commissioner nor Council can mete punishment or sanction for ABC’s transgressions (underscoring futility of huge taxpayer-funded legal bill), the Province are promising to step in and my colleagues and I resolve to strengthen Code vancouversun.com/opinion/colu...
Nate Lewis at Vancity Lookout did a great round-up and confirmed ABC’s insinuation that my complaint will cost the taxpayers hundreds of thousands of dollars, is actually for the mayor et al legal fees to refute and block their investigation and indictment
www.vancitylookout.com/p/abc-party-...
www.vancitylookout.com/p/abc-party-...
ABC Party found to have breached Vancouver council open meeting rules
A newly-formed non-profit society is challenging the city and park board's process in deciding to build a half-sized pool to replace the existing facility.
www.vancitylookout.com
August 27, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Nate Lewis at Vancity Lookout did a great round-up and confirmed ABC’s insinuation that my complaint will cost the taxpayers hundreds of thousands of dollars, is actually for the mayor et al legal fees to refute and block their investigation and indictment
www.vancitylookout.com/p/abc-party-...
www.vancitylookout.com/p/abc-party-...
I break down the breakdown of integrity at City Hall, why there was an investigation, and what it means that the Integrity Commissioner has ruled Ken Sim and ABC have broken the Code of Conduct
#vancouver #vanpoli
#vancouver #vanpoli
August 27, 2025 at 2:48 AM
I break down the breakdown of integrity at City Hall, why there was an investigation, and what it means that the Integrity Commissioner has ruled Ken Sim and ABC have broken the Code of Conduct
#vancouver #vanpoli
#vancouver #vanpoli
"One stranger attack is too many. Obviously, we want to ensure public safety is paramount for everyone who visits, lives and works in Vancouver, but we don’t need unnecessary fear-mongering to drive political agendas, and ultimately scare people away from our city."
www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...
www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...
VPD’s media blitz on stranger assaults potentially tarnished city’s international reputation
A CTV News investigation into a Vancouver police media blitz regarding stranger assaults in the city during the 2022 election year prompted concern from international tour operators.
www.ctvnews.ca
August 23, 2025 at 2:02 AM
"One stranger attack is too many. Obviously, we want to ensure public safety is paramount for everyone who visits, lives and works in Vancouver, but we don’t need unnecessary fear-mongering to drive political agendas, and ultimately scare people away from our city."
www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...
www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...
Transparency:
If *as the mayor's office is suggesting* the departure of previous and hiring of new city manager was
"made by a vote of Council following all established procedures" --then release any agendas, minutes and votes to debunk "baseless suggestions"
vancouversun.com/news/vancouv...
If *as the mayor's office is suggesting* the departure of previous and hiring of new city manager was
"made by a vote of Council following all established procedures" --then release any agendas, minutes and votes to debunk "baseless suggestions"
vancouversun.com/news/vancouv...
August 19, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Transparency:
If *as the mayor's office is suggesting* the departure of previous and hiring of new city manager was
"made by a vote of Council following all established procedures" --then release any agendas, minutes and votes to debunk "baseless suggestions"
vancouversun.com/news/vancouv...
If *as the mayor's office is suggesting* the departure of previous and hiring of new city manager was
"made by a vote of Council following all established procedures" --then release any agendas, minutes and votes to debunk "baseless suggestions"
vancouversun.com/news/vancouv...
Zavarise livetweeting Vancouver mayor's cringe comments at his bitcoin bit this weekend, but this one belies the fundamental problem with Sim's administration: a disregard for rules and legal principles of local government, which he dismisses as bureaucracy that must get out of his way
Sim says staff report will come back in the fall. Says he underestimated how tough it is to get things through the beeuroacracy.
August 18, 2025 at 1:06 AM
Zavarise livetweeting Vancouver mayor's cringe comments at his bitcoin bit this weekend, but this one belies the fundamental problem with Sim's administration: a disregard for rules and legal principles of local government, which he dismisses as bureaucracy that must get out of his way
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Sim says bitcoin mining is great for environment.
August 18, 2025 at 12:51 AM
Sim says bitcoin mining is great for environment.