Erin Arnold (she/her)
@erinarnold.ca
Patient Educator at UBC. Mother, Graduate of Arts in Leadership at RRU, survivor, social justice warrior, community advocate for children/youth and families. 🍎📚
www.linkedin.com/in/erinarnoldca
www.linkedin.com/in/erinarnoldca
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This is the 12th pedestrian fatality in Vancouver - that we're aware of - in 2025. (23 total when including Lapu Lapu). Last year "only" saw 7 pedestrian fatalities. The city is moving backwards on this and our mayor is MIA.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
81-year-old female pedestrian killed in Vancouver hit–and–run: police | CBC News
An 81-year-old woman was killed in an early morning hit-and-run crash in the Joyce-Collingwood area, according to Vancouver police.
www.cbc.ca
December 23, 2025 at 3:12 AM
This is the 12th pedestrian fatality in Vancouver - that we're aware of - in 2025. (23 total when including Lapu Lapu). Last year "only" saw 7 pedestrian fatalities. The city is moving backwards on this and our mayor is MIA.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Reposted by Erin Arnold (she/her)
Seeing this big shipbuilding thing at Granville Island reminded me of The Shipyards in North Vancouver.
Specifically it reminded me of how much better Shipyards is because it's carfree
Imagine how much better Granville Island could be
Specifically it reminded me of how much better Shipyards is because it's carfree
Imagine how much better Granville Island could be
December 21, 2025 at 12:44 AM
Seeing this big shipbuilding thing at Granville Island reminded me of The Shipyards in North Vancouver.
Specifically it reminded me of how much better Shipyards is because it's carfree
Imagine how much better Granville Island could be
Specifically it reminded me of how much better Shipyards is because it's carfree
Imagine how much better Granville Island could be
Reposted by Erin Arnold (she/her)
Community members gathered on a Sat. afternoon at Kitsilano Neighbourhood House to discuss what local government issues matter most to them.
December 12, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Community members gathered on a Sat. afternoon at Kitsilano Neighbourhood House to discuss what local government issues matter most to them.
Reposted by Erin Arnold (she/her)
I am disappointed that Carleton Elementary School has been permanently closed, and now sits in wait for potential sale. This is a huge loss…👇🏾
Earlier this week the VSB held a meeting to hear from community members about the permanent closure of Carleton Elementary (6-acres of school land at Joyce/Kingsway). The school has been closed for 9 years…
Parents, grandparents, community members, and graduates asked:
👇🏾
Parents, grandparents, community members, and graduates asked:
👇🏾
December 19, 2025 at 5:31 AM
I am disappointed that Carleton Elementary School has been permanently closed, and now sits in wait for potential sale. This is a huge loss…👇🏾
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Thank you for fighting for Carleton and for your strong advocacy to keep school lands in the public domain.
Schools are the heart of the community and the soul of the neighbourhood.
@reddyforchange.bsky.social #bced #vanpoli
Schools are the heart of the community and the soul of the neighbourhood.
@reddyforchange.bsky.social #bced #vanpoli
I am disappointed that Carleton Elementary School has been permanently closed, and now sits in wait for potential sale. This is a huge loss…👇🏾
Earlier this week the VSB held a meeting to hear from community members about the permanent closure of Carleton Elementary (6-acres of school land at Joyce/Kingsway). The school has been closed for 9 years…
Parents, grandparents, community members, and graduates asked:
👇🏾
Parents, grandparents, community members, and graduates asked:
👇🏾
December 19, 2025 at 5:42 AM
Thank you for fighting for Carleton and for your strong advocacy to keep school lands in the public domain.
Schools are the heart of the community and the soul of the neighbourhood.
@reddyforchange.bsky.social #bced #vanpoli
Schools are the heart of the community and the soul of the neighbourhood.
@reddyforchange.bsky.social #bced #vanpoli
Reposted by Erin Arnold (she/her)
NEW: Final vote to permanently close Carleton Elementary in East Van has passed.
One ABC trustee broke ranks and opposed closing the school, but Green trustees voted for the closure.
COPE Trustee Suzie Mah fought hard against this.
www.votecope.ca/news/abc-vot...
#bced #vanpoli
One ABC trustee broke ranks and opposed closing the school, but Green trustees voted for the closure.
COPE Trustee Suzie Mah fought hard against this.
www.votecope.ca/news/abc-vot...
#bced #vanpoli
ABC and Greens vote to close down East Vancouver elementary school — COPE Vancouver
Suzie Mah’s motion to put a pause on closing Carleton Elementary defeated by ABC, former ABC, and Greens school trustees VANCOUVER – A motion from COPE Councillor Suzie Mah to put a pause on closi...
www.votecope.ca
December 18, 2025 at 8:19 PM
NEW: Final vote to permanently close Carleton Elementary in East Van has passed.
One ABC trustee broke ranks and opposed closing the school, but Green trustees voted for the closure.
COPE Trustee Suzie Mah fought hard against this.
www.votecope.ca/news/abc-vot...
#bced #vanpoli
One ABC trustee broke ranks and opposed closing the school, but Green trustees voted for the closure.
COPE Trustee Suzie Mah fought hard against this.
www.votecope.ca/news/abc-vot...
#bced #vanpoli
Reposted by Erin Arnold (she/her)
If Amanda Burrows wins the OneCity mayoral nomination on Feb. 11, the executive director of First United will be in the running to achieve a Vancouver first on election day next fall: a woman as mayor.
And one of the few mayors in the city’s history who rents, not owns, their housing.
And one of the few mayors in the city’s history who rents, not owns, their housing.
Amanda Burrows Wants to be a Mayor Who Speaks for Renters | The Tyee
‘I have been evicted before, like so many people's stories in this city.’
thetyee.ca
December 18, 2025 at 8:55 PM
If Amanda Burrows wins the OneCity mayoral nomination on Feb. 11, the executive director of First United will be in the running to achieve a Vancouver first on election day next fall: a woman as mayor.
And one of the few mayors in the city’s history who rents, not owns, their housing.
And one of the few mayors in the city’s history who rents, not owns, their housing.
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"Trustee Suzie Mah brought forward a motion seeking to delay the vote, and instead re-engage with the province over funding to restore the building."
vancouver.citynews.ca/2025/12/18/v...
#vanpoli #bced
vancouver.citynews.ca/2025/12/18/v...
#vanpoli #bced
Vancouver School Board votes to permanently shutter city’s oldest school
Emotions ran high Wednesday evening, as the Vancouver School Board voted in favour of formally closing the city's oldest school building.
vancouver.citynews.ca
December 18, 2025 at 6:24 PM
"Trustee Suzie Mah brought forward a motion seeking to delay the vote, and instead re-engage with the province over funding to restore the building."
vancouver.citynews.ca/2025/12/18/v...
#vanpoli #bced
vancouver.citynews.ca/2025/12/18/v...
#vanpoli #bced
Reposted by Erin Arnold (she/her)
COPE School Trustee Suzie Mah's common sense motion to pause this decision on permanently closing Carleton Elementary was defeated last night.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... #vanpoli #bced
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... #vanpoli #bced
School board votes to close Sir Guy Carleton Elementary School in East Vancouver | CBC News
Vancouver School Board trustees have voted 6–3 to officially close Sir Guy Carleton Elementary School in East Vancouver, more than nine years after it was badly damaged by a fire.
www.cbc.ca
December 18, 2025 at 3:19 PM
COPE School Trustee Suzie Mah's common sense motion to pause this decision on permanently closing Carleton Elementary was defeated last night.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... #vanpoli #bced
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... #vanpoli #bced
Reposted by Erin Arnold (she/her)
This morning, Ken Sim and ABC killed Vancouver’s Social Housing Initiative, which would’ve allowed more non-market housing, like co-ops, social housing, supportive housing, to be built faster.
Vancouver needs a City Council that will take action on affordable housing, because Ken Sim and ABC won’t.
Vancouver needs a City Council that will take action on affordable housing, because Ken Sim and ABC won’t.
December 10, 2025 at 6:42 AM
This morning, Ken Sim and ABC killed Vancouver’s Social Housing Initiative, which would’ve allowed more non-market housing, like co-ops, social housing, supportive housing, to be built faster.
Vancouver needs a City Council that will take action on affordable housing, because Ken Sim and ABC won’t.
Vancouver needs a City Council that will take action on affordable housing, because Ken Sim and ABC won’t.
Reposted by Erin Arnold (she/her)
In addition to being CEO of non-profit housing provider Brightside, William Azaroff serves on the Vancouver International Film Festival board and is board president for Community Housing Coverage.
Now, he runs for mayor of Vancouver. #vanpoli
Now, he runs for mayor of Vancouver. #vanpoli
William Azaroff, Who Builds Non-Profit Housing, Runs for Mayor | The Tyee
One of two nominees for the OneCity mayoral candidacy, the Strathcona resident also draws from arts industry experience.
thetyee.ca
December 9, 2025 at 2:23 PM
In addition to being CEO of non-profit housing provider Brightside, William Azaroff serves on the Vancouver International Film Festival board and is board president for Community Housing Coverage.
Now, he runs for mayor of Vancouver. #vanpoli
Now, he runs for mayor of Vancouver. #vanpoli
Reposted by Erin Arnold (she/her)
TRULY
We are now a "registered journalism organization"
We have NO PAYWALL
Go ahead and send our stories to grandma
More here on our year-end fundraising campaign: thetyee.ca/Tyeenews/202...
We are now a "registered journalism organization"
We have NO PAYWALL
Go ahead and send our stories to grandma
More here on our year-end fundraising campaign: thetyee.ca/Tyeenews/202...
I was gonna support you guys anyway but now that its tax deductible (!) I can contribute a more respectable amount.
Also lol at chatgpt guy.
Thanks for all the hard work you all do!
Also lol at chatgpt guy.
Thanks for all the hard work you all do!
December 8, 2025 at 11:47 PM
TRULY
We are now a "registered journalism organization"
We have NO PAYWALL
Go ahead and send our stories to grandma
More here on our year-end fundraising campaign: thetyee.ca/Tyeenews/202...
We are now a "registered journalism organization"
We have NO PAYWALL
Go ahead and send our stories to grandma
More here on our year-end fundraising campaign: thetyee.ca/Tyeenews/202...
Reposted by Erin Arnold (she/her)
Australia just recorded zero cervical cancer cases in women under 25 for the first time since records began in 1982. The amazing result of HPV vaccination.
November 28, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Australia just recorded zero cervical cancer cases in women under 25 for the first time since records began in 1982. The amazing result of HPV vaccination.
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The decision on the future of Carleton Elementary is coming back fast, join us in person Dec 17th 5pm at 1580 w Broadway - show up to support neighbourhood schools and transparent decision making. Your voice matters!
November 27, 2025 at 11:36 PM
The decision on the future of Carleton Elementary is coming back fast, join us in person Dec 17th 5pm at 1580 w Broadway - show up to support neighbourhood schools and transparent decision making. Your voice matters!
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Possibly the first protest of its kind at City Hall this morning. A diaper change-in protesting budget cuts and fee increases to amenities for new parents, and many others. @womentcities.bsky.social
November 25, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Possibly the first protest of its kind at City Hall this morning. A diaper change-in protesting budget cuts and fee increases to amenities for new parents, and many others. @womentcities.bsky.social
Reposted by Erin Arnold (she/her)
The amendment passes!
Staff will be asked to prioritize replacement of vandalized baby-change tables with more resilient materials, or putting them in more secure areas in the same facility.
ABC councillors keep throwing the deputy city manager who raised this under the bus, which is amusing.
Staff will be asked to prioritize replacement of vandalized baby-change tables with more resilient materials, or putting them in more secure areas in the same facility.
ABC councillors keep throwing the deputy city manager who raised this under the bus, which is amusing.
November 25, 2025 at 7:22 PM
The amendment passes!
Staff will be asked to prioritize replacement of vandalized baby-change tables with more resilient materials, or putting them in more secure areas in the same facility.
ABC councillors keep throwing the deputy city manager who raised this under the bus, which is amusing.
Staff will be asked to prioritize replacement of vandalized baby-change tables with more resilient materials, or putting them in more secure areas in the same facility.
ABC councillors keep throwing the deputy city manager who raised this under the bus, which is amusing.
Reposted by Erin Arnold (she/her)
ABC councillors saying that it's "unfortunate" people are linking closed baby change tables as being political, or part of the budget.
But it was a deputy city manager that explicitly raised removing them from high vandalism areas as part of cutting the budget for maintenance of civic facilities.
But it was a deputy city manager that explicitly raised removing them from high vandalism areas as part of cutting the budget for maintenance of civic facilities.
November 25, 2025 at 7:06 PM
ABC councillors saying that it's "unfortunate" people are linking closed baby change tables as being political, or part of the budget.
But it was a deputy city manager that explicitly raised removing them from high vandalism areas as part of cutting the budget for maintenance of civic facilities.
But it was a deputy city manager that explicitly raised removing them from high vandalism areas as part of cutting the budget for maintenance of civic facilities.
Reposted by Erin Arnold (she/her)
Do you also think the draft Vancouver budget stinks? Join us next Tuesday, November 25th at 9am for a diaper change-in at city hall. This city should be for everyone, babies included.
cc @womentcities.bsky.social @claraprager.bsky.social @stand.earth @cape-bc.bsky.social @michellecyca.com
cc @womentcities.bsky.social @claraprager.bsky.social @stand.earth @cape-bc.bsky.social @michellecyca.com
November 19, 2025 at 5:29 AM
Do you also think the draft Vancouver budget stinks? Join us next Tuesday, November 25th at 9am for a diaper change-in at city hall. This city should be for everyone, babies included.
cc @womentcities.bsky.social @claraprager.bsky.social @stand.earth @cape-bc.bsky.social @michellecyca.com
cc @womentcities.bsky.social @claraprager.bsky.social @stand.earth @cape-bc.bsky.social @michellecyca.com
Reposted by Erin Arnold (she/her)
Say goodbye to doctors’ sick notes! Effective immediately, employers can only ask for sick notes in limited cases, giving health-care providers more time for patients, not paperwork. 🙌🏼 And we’re not done… more work is underway to cut admin burden for doctors. ✍🏽
🔗 news.gov.bc.ca/releases/202...
🔗 news.gov.bc.ca/releases/202...
November 13, 2025 at 6:32 AM
Say goodbye to doctors’ sick notes! Effective immediately, employers can only ask for sick notes in limited cases, giving health-care providers more time for patients, not paperwork. 🙌🏼 And we’re not done… more work is underway to cut admin burden for doctors. ✍🏽
🔗 news.gov.bc.ca/releases/202...
🔗 news.gov.bc.ca/releases/202...
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We're so excited to be hosting @thewaroncars.bsky.social podcast hosts Doug Gordon and Sarah Goodyear for a conversation about their new book, Life After Cars!
6:30pm, Sat Nov 8th, Downtown Vancouver
visionzerovancouver.ca/2025/08/01/life-after-cars/
6:30pm, Sat Nov 8th, Downtown Vancouver
visionzerovancouver.ca/2025/08/01/life-after-cars/
Life After Cars
Vision Zero Vancouver proudly presents Life After Cars live in Vancouver with The War on Cars hosts Doug Gordon and Sarah Goodyear, and Vancouver City Councilor Lucy Maloney. Date: Saturday, Novemb…
visionzerovancouver.ca
August 20, 2025 at 11:27 PM
We're so excited to be hosting @thewaroncars.bsky.social podcast hosts Doug Gordon and Sarah Goodyear for a conversation about their new book, Life After Cars!
6:30pm, Sat Nov 8th, Downtown Vancouver
visionzerovancouver.ca/2025/08/01/life-after-cars/
6:30pm, Sat Nov 8th, Downtown Vancouver
visionzerovancouver.ca/2025/08/01/life-after-cars/
Reposted by Erin Arnold (she/her)
Some breaking news: in a special Vancouver Police Board meeting only announced over the weekend, the police board has requested a $50 million increase to their budget for 2026.
This comes as other departments across the city are trying to cut staff to ensure a property tax freeze for next year.
This comes as other departments across the city are trying to cut staff to ensure a property tax freeze for next year.
November 3, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Some breaking news: in a special Vancouver Police Board meeting only announced over the weekend, the police board has requested a $50 million increase to their budget for 2026.
This comes as other departments across the city are trying to cut staff to ensure a property tax freeze for next year.
This comes as other departments across the city are trying to cut staff to ensure a property tax freeze for next year.
Reposted by Erin Arnold (she/her)
“The optics are, oh, the police get everything they want.”
Here’s my story on the Vancouver Police Department asking for a $50 million increase to their 2026 budget while others city departments are facing challenges — and how at least one board member seemed aware of the conflict it would create.
Here’s my story on the Vancouver Police Department asking for a $50 million increase to their 2026 budget while others city departments are facing challenges — and how at least one board member seemed aware of the conflict it would create.
November 4, 2025 at 5:20 AM
“The optics are, oh, the police get everything they want.”
Here’s my story on the Vancouver Police Department asking for a $50 million increase to their 2026 budget while others city departments are facing challenges — and how at least one board member seemed aware of the conflict it would create.
Here’s my story on the Vancouver Police Department asking for a $50 million increase to their 2026 budget while others city departments are facing challenges — and how at least one board member seemed aware of the conflict it would create.
Reposted by Erin Arnold (she/her)
"COPE Coun. Sean Orr said the cuts could hurt public services that vulnerable people rely on, while only working out to nominal savings for residential taxpayers." vancouversun.com/opinion/colu... #vanpoli
Vancouver council directs city staff to slash $100 million from next year's operating budget
Vancouver council directed city staff to slash millions from the 2026 budget, but deflected attempts to get more details about the cuts.
vancouversun.com
October 9, 2025 at 1:50 AM
"COPE Coun. Sean Orr said the cuts could hurt public services that vulnerable people rely on, while only working out to nominal savings for residential taxpayers." vancouversun.com/opinion/colu... #vanpoli
Reposted by Erin Arnold (she/her)
It is time we shift the blame from the victim to the perpetrators of sexual violence. With my recommendation to to set the new ceiling at $75,000 - 14 times higher than the current limit - our government is creating new ways for victims to get the justice they deserve for the harms they’ve endured.
October 6, 2025 at 11:15 PM
It is time we shift the blame from the victim to the perpetrators of sexual violence. With my recommendation to to set the new ceiling at $75,000 - 14 times higher than the current limit - our government is creating new ways for victims to get the justice they deserve for the harms they’ve endured.