Cambie Report

A provincial election threatens to disrupt our regular programming, just like COPE’s “Evict Ken Sim” campaign is hurting Ken Sim. Challengers drop off, paving the way for Mayor Pete Fry, if the polls are to be believed. The cops stay “neutral” and the aquatic centre is coming down. Vancity Lookout’s Nate Lewis joins Ian to break it all down. Links Vancity Lookout Ken Sim on Instagram Stephanie Allen and COPE end their Mayoral campaign, urging progressives to get behind one candidate — COPE Vancouver A personal update from William – Vote OneCity Vancouver Fry takes lead in Vancouver’s mayoral race » Justason Market Intelligence and Progressives lead council race » Justason Market Intelligence Vancouver Police Union won’t endorse a mayoral candidate this municipal election Vote Public Safety Vote for Here Vancouver Aquatic Centre set for demolition after legal challenge denied | CBC News Cottage Hospice

Ken Sim taks a page from Danielle Smith’s books and decides we need to vote on some things, facts be damned. Will it be enough to save him from the polls? Stewart Prest fills in on this one. Links Check out Stewart’s Substack: Politics, Explained Council adds plebiscite question to Vancouver Election Ballot  1/3 of the Vote Could Suffice in Vancouver’s Mayoral Election – Research Co. Mario Canseco: Sim leads Vancouver mayoral race, but field remains wide open, poll says Vancouver Pallas Poll: Sim’s Favourability Underwater, Over a Third Still Undecided Remembering the deadly day when a Russian freighter rammed BC Ferries’ Queen of Victoria – Vancouver Is Awesome

A busy council agenda but not before they break early for the summer. Ken Sim flip flops on the park board once more while making vague threats against the province. Metro Vancouver’s CAO is out and Richmond’s speeds are slowing. Links Opposition cries foul as Vancouver council scrubs last meeting before summer break | CBC News Village plan? New tallest towers? Vancouver council faces summer sprint | CBC News Vancouver Villages Plan draws massive turnout at city hall as debate over housing densification continues Vancouver mayor says he won’t try to eliminate the park board if re-elected | CBC News Vancouver mayor threatens ‘unprecedented’ action against the province, can’t say why it is necessary Vancouver mayor’s office inquired about public plaza: FOI reveals Metro Vancouver CAO Jerry Dobrovolny could be on his way out – BC | Globalnews.ca Speed limit reduced to 30 km/h on residential roads in Richmond 30 km/h speed limits coming to Richmond neighbourhood streets | CBC News Trans-Canada Air Lines Flight 3 – Wikipedia Photo credit: Tannoy at Wikipedia

The left remains fractured as the VDLC backs William Azaroff and OneCity. Ken Sim and ABC face scrutiny over reversing the natural gas ban, blocking Vision Zero speed reductions, dismissing code of conduct violations and shuttering a proposed Yaletown overdoe prevention site. But at least we have the World Cup coming to town! In Surrey, the police chief was fired. The mayor of Port Moody faces challenges from the left and right. And Richmond schools debate ribbons. Links Stephanie Allen named COPE candidate in crowded Vancouver mayoral race | CBC News VDLC endorses Azaroff and OneCity slate Former OneCity council candidate Armor Valor joins Vancouver Liberals Vancouver passes mayor’s motion to pause emissions tracking, ban on natural gas heating in new homes | CBC News Vancouver council backs away from reducing speed limits on major roads | CBC News Vancouver mayor decries ‘misinformation’ after saying he uses 11 AI agents to do work | CBC News Overdose prevention site in Vancouver’s downtown core not reopening: minister | CBC News Vancouver mayor won’t be sanctioned for harassing, personally attacking councillor B.C. government modelling predicts hosting FIFA will produce lasting benefits. History tells a different story | CBC News Doug McCallum calls for investigation into Surrey police chief firing | Maple Ridge News Paul Lambert launches bid to become Port Moody mayor Metro Vancouver enters Stage 3 water restrictions as snowpack melts a month early – BC | Globalnews.ca Elementary school track meet changes spark backlash in Richmond, B.C. Richmond school district seeks feedback on gender-neutral, no-ribbon track meet Vancouveratta Vancouver International Festival | The Canadian Encyclopedia

Vancouver’s centre-left has reached a unity deal that ensures they can still split the vote. Elections BC releases the parties annual reports, giving us a glimpse into everyone’s financial situation. Candidates are lining up to be mayor in New West, Surrey and West Van. Vancouver council agrees to play nice, while Ken Sim wants to fund community centres and Major League Baseball without raising your taxes. The BC Government wants councils to be nicer to one another and give councillors parental leave. North Van says no to chlorine production and we look at Vancouver’s drink history. Links Progressive agreement Trio of progressive parties agree to cap candidates in upcoming Vancouver election | CBC News Colleen Hardwick picked by TEAM for mayor 2025 Annual Financial Reports Available | Elections BC After 4 years of council fights, New Westminster has a clear mayoral race in October | CBC News Kirk LaPointe Announces Candidacy for Mayor of West Vancouver Vancouver council approves respectful discourse pledge as mayor faces defamation suit Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim’s response to defamation lawsuit states Sean Orr ‘supported drug use’ | CBC News  Upcoming motion to propose $400M investment into aging Vancouver community centres | CBC News ‘There’s a lot of excitement’: Vancouver mayor Ken Sim explains desire for MLB expansion bid – Sportsnet.ca  Improving conduct standards for local governments Post by @jmcelroy.bsky.social Introducing parental leave for local elected officials District of North Vancouver rejects Chemtrade chlorine proposal Background Campaign against B.C. chlorine plant was secretly funded by rival | CBC News Who invented the London Fog? – Vancouver Is Awesome We’ve Been Making the ‘Vancouver Cocktail’ Wrong for 15 Years… – Scout Magazine