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

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

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6 d. ago Vancouver mayor's former chief of staff starts new political party

Kareem Allam plans to run for mayor in the October 2026 municipal election under the Vancouver Liberals banner

Politics

6 d. ago Vancouver mayor cites five possible sites for relocating troubled Granville Strip supportive housing — but won't say where

Pete Fry, one of four council members not associated with Mayor Ken Sim's ABC Party, said he is shocked the mayor's office is not prepared to reveal the locations.

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6 d. ago NATO spending pledge could push federal deficit as high as $92B: think tank

The C.D. Howe Institute predicts Ottawa's spending plans will push deficits over the next four years to more than double the parliamentary budget officer's pre-election forecast.

Economics

8 d. ago Businessman files response to Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim's defamation lawsuit over allegations of drunk driving

A local businessman has filed a response to Mayor Ken Sim's defamation lawsuit, alleging Sim has a history of intoxication while attending events during his time as mayor

Economics

1 week ago Parliamentary budget officer urges Carney to show numbers as spending rises

Canada’s budget watchdog urged Prime Minister Mark Carney to release an update on the federal government’s finances soon or risk eroding the government’s credibility with investors. Carney is promising to spend billions on infrastructure, military equipment, housing and transportation — part of his ambitious agenda to boost the potential of the Canadian economy. Those plans, […]

Events

2 w. ago Ken Sim's financial agent fined $12K for violating election rules

According to an enforcement notice issued by Elections B.C. on Tuesday, Mayor Ken Sim's financial agent Corey Sue was dinged for accepting prohibited contributions and for failing to return prohibited contributions in a timely manner.

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2 w. ago Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim's financial agent fined $12K for violating election rules

According to an enforcement notice issued by Elections B.C. on Tuesday, Sim's financial agent Corey Sue was dinged for accepting prohibited contributions and for failing to return prohibited contributions in a timely manner

Politics

2 w. ago Canada Defense Promises Point to More Borrowing, Watchdog Says

Prime Minister Mark Carney’s surprise announcement that Canada would spend 2% of gross domestic product on defense this fiscal year is a recipe for even deeper deficits, the parliamentary budget officer said.

Events

2 w. ago Vancouver could see 'real impacts on service levels' with budget

"Pretending that we are not in a tough economic climate is not an option," said Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim.

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2 w. ago Canada’s economic growth likely to stall in Q2 as trade war bites: PBO

The parliamentary budget officer expects economic growth to stall in the second quarter of the year as Canada's trade war with the United States sinks exports.

Economics

2 w. ago Budget watchdog raises questions about Carney's defence spending promises

Parliamentary Budget Officer Yves Giroux has requested specific details about the funding increase but has so far received little data.

Events

3 w. ago Average family to save $280 per year from Liberal tax cut: PBO

OTTAWA — The average Canadian family will save $280 on their taxes next year from the Liberal government’s planned income tax cut, the parliamentary budget officer said in an analysis released on Wednesday. But some seniors and single Canadians are expected to save less, prompting criticism from Conservatives who argue the tax cut doesn’t go […]

Economics

3 w. ago Vancouver forecasts 7% property tax hike next year, mayor wants it under 2.5%

Mayor Ken Sim has asked staff to suggest a way to hold property tax hikes under 2.5 per cent next year, including an option for a zero per cent increase.

Economics

3 w. ago Alberta government PR branch moved under Premier Danielle Smith’s office

Alberta’s government has quietly transferred responsibility for its communications wing to the premier’s office, greatly expanding the size and budget of the executive council.

Politics

3 w. ago Victoria mayor unveils community safety plan to reduce street disorder

Proposed city actions include increased police foot and bike patrols, more dollars for cleaning, and sprucing up public spaces

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3 w. ago B.C. housing minister says tenants can't leave Granville strip until new housing is built

Mayor Ken Sim says the city wants to relocate about 300 social housing units away from the Granville strip. The housing minister says the replacement housing has to be finished first.

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