54 h. 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

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55 h. 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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4 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 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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1 week 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

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1 week ago Real’s May Agent Survey: Market Momentum Slows as Buyer Leverage Grows

Agents remain optimistic, prioritizing economics and culture over brand in brokerage decisions MIAMI — The Real Brokerage Inc. (NASDAQ: REAX, “Real”), a technology platform reshaping real estate for agents, home buyers and sellers, today released results from its May 2025 Agent Survey. The data reflects a housing market continuing to moderate, with agents reporting softer […]

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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 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

2 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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2 w. ago Take Back Alberta facing collection notice as it appeals $112K in Elections Alberta fines

Take Back Alberta is appealing after an Elections Alberta investigation found it violated multiple election finance laws and accepted money from out-of-province and American contributors

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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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