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Councillor Peter Meiszner @petermeiszner.bsky.social · 5d

In 2024, the City of Vancouver invested more than $17M in arts and culture through operating and capital grants to cultural organizations, and the city is working to secure 800,000 square feet of cultural space and 400 units of affordable artist housing. #vanpoli #artsandculture

Councillor Peter Meiszner @petermeiszner.bsky.social · 5d

It was an honour to help open the 44th Annual Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF) at the Playhouse Thursday night. VIFF 2025 runs October 2-12 and features some of the best cinema from around the globe, one-of-a-kind live performances, talks, industry sessions & more. @viffest.bsky.social

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Councillor Peter Meiszner @petermeiszner.bsky.social · 5d

Two Vancouver restaurants were awarded stars in this year’s Michelin Guide: Sumibiyaki Arashi and Sushi Hyun. For all 76 restaurants recognized by Michelin Guide in Vancouver, click here: www.vancouverisawesome.com/food-and-dri... via @viawesome.bsky.social

Here are all 76 Vancouver restaurants recognized by the Michelin Guide in 2025

We lost a few, but gained a few. Here's all the info on the prestigious awards.

www.vancouverisawesome.com

Councillor Peter Meiszner @petermeiszner.bsky.social · 5d

Celebrated excellence at the Michelin Guide Awards in Vancouver Thursday evening. Our city's restaurants and bars are flourishing, and while we've always known they are world-class, it's exciting to see them honoured by an international organization like Michelin Guide.

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Vision Zero Vancouver @visionzerovancouver.ca · 22d

Everyone that rides through here knows that the connection between the Arbutus Greenway and Kent sucks. No wayfinding, steep hills, parking lots, 6-lane arterials... The good news is a motion from @mikeklassen.bsky.social aims to fix this! Along with much needed improvements on Kent. (1/3)

A map showing the current detour between the Arbutus Greenway and Kent, and a potential gap fix which connects the two properly.

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Councillor Peter Meiszner @petermeiszner.bsky.social · 23d

The crowd was electric last night at the Fiesta Mexicana celebrating Mexican Independence Day at the Art Gallery! Clr. Dominato and I were honoured to join members of ‘Comunidad Mexicana en Vancouver’, provincial ministers and the new consul general to mark this important day. 🇲🇽 🎉

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Councillor Peter Meiszner @petermeiszner.bsky.social · 26d

You’ve got until 3pm to check out the Abbott Street Lunch Meet street party, between West Hastings and Pender, sponsored by the @hxbia.bsky.social. Loving this activation of the block and hope it can be expanded to more days. Also don’t miss the Pastel de Nata from Casa De Nata on Abbott.

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Councillor Peter Meiszner @petermeiszner.bsky.social · 26d

We are proud to help create these affordable rental homes in partnership with the Province & the non-profit housing sector.

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Councillor Peter Meiszner @petermeiszner.bsky.social · 26d

I was pleased to join the housing minister & non-profit partner Entre Nous Femmes Housing Society for the groundbreaking of 97 new affordable rental homes on Adanac St. This is 1 of 3 affordable housing projects in the city benefiting from city CHIP grants, land equity & fee exemptions. #vanpoli

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Councillor Peter Meiszner @petermeiszner.bsky.social · 26d

I’m concerned to hear about what these condo owners went through, and what appears to be a slow response from AirBNB. City staff and provincial officials are in touch with AirBNB to ensure any loopholes are closed and processes are being followed.
Story: www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...

Vancouver councillors want answers from Airbnb after CTV News reports on illegal listings by long-term tenants

Two Vancouver city councillors from different sides of the political spectrum want answers from Airbnb, after CTV News reported on multiple condo owners whose long-term tenants illegally listed their ...

www.ctvnews.ca

Councillor Peter Meiszner @petermeiszner.bsky.social · 27d

Congratulations to the winners of the @downtownvan.bsky.social Appreciation Awards! Community builders and organizations who are making a real positive impact on our city’s downtown and its future including Mission Possible, Douglas Coupland, William Donnellan and others. 🥇

Councillor Peter Meiszner @petermeiszner.bsky.social · 28d

These plazas have boosted vibrancy in our neighbourhoods, helping provide “third spaces” for residents to relax, gather and socialize. ☀️ ☕️ Looking forward to the completion of two new permanent ones - Hastings & Kamloops and Bute & Robson soon. vancouversun.com/news/local-n... #vanpoli

Plazas and public spaces: what are we getting right, and where are we going wrong?

vancouversun.com

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Councillor Peter Meiszner @petermeiszner.bsky.social · Sep 5

Joined my fellow councillors for a tour of social enterprise Sole Food Street Farms today in the Olympic Village. For the past 16 years, Sole Food has been producing locally grown and sustainable produce and providing employment for up to 30 people on their 3 acre site. 🥕 🍏 🍅

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Councillor Peter Meiszner @petermeiszner.bsky.social · Sep 5

Excellent chat yesterday with members of the South Vancouver Neighbourhood House & Marpole N.H., on continuing to advance South Van priorities at council including transit service improvements + city amenities like rec facilities & plazas for this underserved part of our city.

Meeting with Marpole Neighbourhood House and South Vancouver Neighbourhood House members to discuss priorities for the Neighbourhood. Group photo including councillors.

Councillor Peter Meiszner @petermeiszner.bsky.social · Sep 5

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Councillor Peter Meiszner @petermeiszner.bsky.social · Jul 14

Celebrated the vibrant energy of Latin America today at Caranval del Sol! ☀️ This annual festival continues to grow, uniting the diverse and vibrant Latin American cultures across our city, and serving up a wide array of entertainment, music, food, and more! A festival I always look forward to.

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Councillor Peter Meiszner @petermeiszner.bsky.social · Jul 9

It was wonderful to attend a celebration of Argentina’s Independence Day Tuesday evening. We were joined by Consul General Ricardo Arredondo, his partner and members of the Argentinian and consular community here in Vancouver “¡Feliz Día de la Independencia!” 🇦🇷

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Councillor Peter Meiszner @petermeiszner.bsky.social · Jul 9

So much good stuff in this year's Transportation update from staff. These are the initiatives that make living in Vancouver amazing. View the entire presentation PPT here: drive.google.com/file/d/1UlOt... #vanpoli #activetransportation

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Councillor Peter Meiszner @petermeiszner.bsky.social · Jul 7

Lime e-scooters have landed in downtown Vancouver and are now available in Chinatown, Gastown, Yaletown, Coal Harbour & the West End!
Easy to rent, fun to ride, and good for the planet 🌍
Watch how simple it is to scoot around the city, below. 🛴💚 #vanpoli #micromobility

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Councillor Peter Meiszner @petermeiszner.bsky.social · Jun 26

Proud to support the Eastside Arts Society's Celebration of the Arts this evening in Strathcona. The society has developed and produced some of Vancouver’s most innovative and cherished programming for contemporary performing and visual arts. 🎭 🖼️

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Vision Zero Vancouver @visionzerovancouver.ca · Jun 18

Some good news: Vancouver City Council just unanimously supported @petermeiszner.bsky.social and @lisadominato.bsky.social 's motion to expand the School Travel Planning Program!

We love the program, check it out if you haven't heard of it:
vancouver.ca/people-progr...

Screenshot of a voting table from Vancouver city Council, vote number 10793. Motion 2: expanding the school travel planning program.

The vote was unanimous, with Councillor Kirby-Yung absent.

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Justin McElroy 🇨🇦 @jmcelroy.bsky.social · Jun 20

In Vancouver, city hall denotes when a councillor votes “abstains” on a motion, even though that legally means they voted yes.

It’s a weird and confusing rule that doesn’t really happen anywhere else in the province, so here’s my snarky story about why it was back in the news this week.

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Councillor Peter Meiszner @petermeiszner.bsky.social · Jun 20

Today, xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam Indian Band) and the City of Vancouver proudly unveiled the street signs for šxʷməθkʷəy̓əmasəm Street. Each street corner will display two street signs: šxʷməθkʷəy̓əmasəm Street and its English translation, Musqueamview. #reconciliation #vanpoli

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Councillor Peter Meiszner @petermeiszner.bsky.social · Jun 16

It’s official: Car-free Sundays in #Gastown are here! Come down to the neighbourhood every Sunday to enjoy a pedestrian-first experience on Water Street, with expanded patios and new seating areas, live music, vendors and markets and more. ☀️ 🥤

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Councillor Peter Meiszner @petermeiszner.bsky.social · Jun 16

Councillors toured the Dr. Peter Centre this morning to learn more about the lifesaving work of the Centre for those living with HIV/AIDS. In 2024, the Centre served over 80,000 meals and conducted 40,000 health visits. To learn more visit www.drpeter.org

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