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Green Party of Vancouver

@vangreens.bsky.social

The municipal Green Party for the City of Vancouver. Pete Fry for Mayor 2026! Join/Donate/Volunteer https://www.vangreens.ca/

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Green Party of Vancouver @vangreens.bsky.social · 6d ago

The VanGreens were proud to celebrate Vancouver Pride! 🏳️‍🌈💚 Thank you to everyone who stopped to say hello & share the joy. We’ll keep working for a Vancouver where every member of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community feels safe, respected & free to be themselves, love is love! 🌈 📸 www.cameronclarkanderson.com

Green Party of Vancouver @vangreens.bsky.social · 2w ago

Vancouver is ready for change 💚 A new poll has @ptfry.bsky.social leading the race for Mayor, and Vancouver Greens leading the council vote. Together, we can build a greener, fairer and more affordable city that works for everyone. Join the momentum. Volunteer. Donate. Vote Green. #VanPoli

Graph showing Pete Fry, Greens as leading for Mayor of Vancouver in a poll

Graph showing Vancouver Greens as leading for City Council of Vancouver in a poll

Green Party of Vancouver @vangreens.bsky.social · 2w ago

Our Guy @ptfry.bsky.social wants to see YOU marching with him at this year's Pride. Come celebrate the love and march in solidarity with the Pride community this Sunday! Sign up here to jump in with us: www.vangreens.ca/vancouver_pr...

A photo of Green Party of Vancouver city councilor Pete Fry dressed in a green blazer with a rainbow lei around his neck from the 2025 Pride march.

Justin McElroy 🇨🇦@jmcelroy.bsky.social · 4w ago

Some Vancouver election news: next Tuesday me and @cbcstephenquinn.bsky.social will hold an all-candidates forum with the three Vancouver mayoral "progressive" candidates - COPE's Stephanie Allen - Green Party's Pete Fry - OneCity's William Azaroff It'll air on The Early Edition and our podcast.

Green Party of Vancouver @vangreens.bsky.social · 4w ago

🧵 Tomorrow, @ptfry.bsky.social has 4 motions going before City Council. With ABC limiting motions for the rest of the summer, it's crucial to lend your voice! You can sign up here BEFORE 5 PM TODAY to speak in support of motions 12, 13, 14, and 15! vancouver.ca/your-governm...

Request to speak at a Council meeting

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Green Party of Vancouver @vangreens.bsky.social · 4w ago

Instead of abolishing the @parkboard.bsky.social , Ken Sim and the ABC team wants to double-down on a majority (again) when half their previous ABC commissioners abandoned them and 1 of the remaining 3 is consistently a no-show to meetings. @tomdigby1.bsky.social feels otherwise. #VanPoli

A photo of current Vancouver Park Board Chair, Tom Digby, against a backdrop of mountains over a bay and a quote from him that reads, "We've always known how to fix the Park Board: elect good commissioners. Abolition was never the answer."

Justin McElroy 🇨🇦@jmcelroy.bsky.social · 4w ago

Ken Sim says that if re-elected he will stop trying to get rid of the independently elected park board. He says ABC will run a slate of candidates and try and reform the park board — which was his plan four years ago until he tried to get rid of it and lost his majority.

Vancouver Sun @vancouversun.bsky.social · last mo.

Vancouver park board jacks up dispute against City Hall with letter to mayor vancouversun.com/news/local-n...

Green Party of Vancouver @vangreens.bsky.social · last mo.

We need a mayor less interested in playing political games, who's interested in meeting the city's needs.

Pete Fry@ptfry.bsky.social · 3mo ago

I'm not running for mayor for status, swagger, or the cool jacket. I'm running for mayor for the people of Vancouver. Because this: vancouversun.com/opinion/op-e...

Pete Fry @ptfry.bsky.social · 3mo ago

I'm not running for mayor for status, swagger, or the cool jacket. I'm running for mayor for the people of Vancouver. Because this: vancouversun.com/opinion/op-e...

Opinion: Vancouver is a beautiful city, but its people can't afford to love it anymore

Opinion: A city's people can't show up for each other when rents keep going up and they have to work more or move further out. Do you agree?

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Pete Fry @ptfry.bsky.social · last mo.

Five years after the heat dome that killed 117 Vancouverites - what we’re doing where we’re failing

Stand.earth @stand.earth · last mo.

Yesterday, in a video posted on his YouTube channel, Prime Minister @mark-carney.bsky.social admitted that Canada is breaking with their climate commitments and that the country’s emissions will rise. 🧵 #GreenSky

Background photo of pipelines/fossil fuel infrastructure. Quote reads "He has publicly admitted that they are breaking with their climate commitments and that they're tearing up the climate plan...
It's somewhat of an admission of defeat." Quote attributed to Sven Biggs, Oil and Gas Campaign Director at Stand.earth, with black and white photo of Biggs in the bottom right corner. Arrow icon in top right corner.

Vancouver Sun @vancouversun.bsky.social · 2mo ago

B.C. climate news: Metro Vancouver moves to stage 3 water restrictions Monday | Out-of-control wildfire in B.C.'s Cariboo prompts alert | Environment Canada forecasts hotter-than-normal summer for B.C. vancouversun.com/news/climate...

Vision Zero Vancouver @visionzerovancouver.ca · 2mo ago

Shameful

Peter Waldkirch 華彼德@pwaldkirch.bsky.social · 2mo ago

This will go down as one of the most shameful votes from ABC during their term. All of the councilors in favour of Peter Meiszner's amendment will have blood on their hands. Shame!

Green Party of Vancouver @vangreens.bsky.social · 2mo ago

The whales can't vote. Vancouver residents can. Last night, ABC and Vancouver Liberal Park Board Commissioners voted down stronger protections for marine wildlife. Want leaders who will stand up for Vancouver's coast, parks, and wildlife? Vote for Vancouver Greens. #VanPoli #MarineConservation

Meme showing two men (Kareem Allan and Ken Sim) riding a jet ski on the water, with their faces edited onto the riders. Large text reads: "LOUD. OBNOXIOUS. HARMFUL TO MARINE LIFE. ABC/VANLIBS ALSO WANT JETSKIS AT BEACHES." The image criticizes ABC and Vancouver Liberal politicians for opposing stronger protections related to jet ski activity and marine wildlife.

The Tyee @thetyee.ca · 2mo ago

Big holes remain in Vancouver’s #FIFAWorldCup2026 human rights action plan, say advocates, when it comes to protecting people experiencing homelessness and poverty, and those marginalized for their drug use, mental health issues or survival sex work. @kehyslop.bsky.social reports. #vanpoli

Vancouver Unveils Its World Cup Human Rights Plan. And Gets Blasted | The Tyee

The city’s finalized approach will undercount violations and do too little to address them, says Vancouver Anti-FIFA Coalition.

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Green Party of Vancouver @vangreens.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Whales are returning to Burrard Inlet. Our rules need to catch up. Tell the Park Board to support Tom Digby's motion before June 1! win.newmode.net/greenpartyof... #VanPoli #MarineConservation

Green Party of Vancouver @vangreens.bsky.social · 3mo ago

We have two members ready to step up for the Vancouver School Board in October! As a social planner & a mother, Alisha Masongsong knows the effect a strong, supportive school system can have on our children & communities, and wants to build up solid foundation. www.vangreens.ca/meet_your_no...

A graphic with the words, "Green Party of Vancouver, Alisha Masongsong, School Board Contestant" beside her photo.

Her bio, which reads, "Alisha is a mother, community advocate, and Social Planner in Community Economic Development with the City of Vancouver. For more than a decade, she has worked in Vancouver communities through non-profit and public sector roles focused on housing, health care, and community development. She brings extensive experience in community engagement, building partnerships, and developing programs that respond to local needs. Alisha believes strong public schools are at the heart of healthy, connected communities. As a parent, she understands the importance of schools that are safe, inclusive, accessible, and properly resourced so that every child can succeed. She is committed to working collaboratively with parents, teachers, support staff, and administrators to support student learning, well-being, and belonging. Throughout her career, Alisha has worked alongside diverse communities and understands the importance of listening, relationship-building, and practical solutions. She is passionate about ensuring students and educators have the support they need to thrive both inside and outside the classroom. Alisha previously served on the Board of Directors for the Green Party of Vancouver and has volunteered with the Kitsilano Neighbourhood House. She holds a BA in Psychology and Sociology from Wilfrid Laurier University and a post-graduate certificate in Community Economic Development from Simon Fraser University. Outside of work, Alisha enjoys singing in a community choir and spending time outdoors hiking and camping. She believes the arts, music, and access to nature are essential to a child’s learning, creativity, and development, and is committed to ensuring every Vancouver student has opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive."

Green Party of Vancouver @vangreens.bsky.social · 3mo ago

We have two members ready to step up for the Vancouver School Board in October! @jstrilesky.bsky.social knows she can make a difference in Vancouver, and wants to bring her passion for social justice & the environment to improve life for students of all ages. www.vangreens.ca/meet_your_no...

A graphic with the words, "Green Party of Vancouver, Julie Strilesky, School Board Contestant" beside her photo.

Her bio, which reads, "Julie Strilesky has more than 20 years of experience driving change across the public, private, and nonprofit sectors. Born and raised in Vancouver, she cares deeply about the future of the city and the education system, and understands the challenges we are facing today, as well as the opportunities that are within reach. Julie has worked with the Governments of British Columbia and Ontario developing policies, regulations, and plans related to Environmental, Social, and Governance, including climate mitigation, adaptation, and resilience. She brings experience from both large organizations and small businesses, including lululemon, HSBC Canada, and two clean technology startups. Through this work, she has helped secure nearly $2 million in funding to advance climate innovation as well as programs that support equity and inclusion. Julie is committed to strengthening our public school system by advancing transparent decision-making, ensuring public land benefits communities, and advocating for systemic changes, because the current system is not working. She believes Vancouver needs innovative, honest, collaborative leadership. Julie studied International Development and English at Queen’s University and has a Master’s degree in Political Economy from the London School of Economics. She is proud to be part of the Green Party and its commitment to social justice, ecological wisdom, and participatory democracy because power should be shared. Julie is committed to personal growth and fostering empathy and resilience so that we can co-create the conditions for a livable planet where people and living beings can thrive. She volunteers with environmental and civic engagement initiatives. In her free time, she enjoys teaching yoga, road cycling, skiing, and finding peace outdoors. Julie is inspired by everyone who is stepping up to play a role and hopes to cross paths with you in the community!"

Pete Fry @ptfry.bsky.social · 3mo ago

The Straight captures a bit of our toxic workplace at City Hall… ABC deliver in pettiness that we opposition councillors have sadly grown used to (like the proverbial frog in the boiling pot).. but often it causes real harm to the public we are charged to protect www.straight.com/city-culture...

How a motion about sex worker safety told the story about Vancouver's current City Council

The motion showcased a recent trend at City Hall.

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Green Party of Vancouver @vangreens.bsky.social · 3mo ago

We now have 6 members who have come forward as contestants to run for Park Board Commissioner. @imtiazpopat.bsky.social aims to bring his drive for social justice & understanding of our diverse communities to build policies that support everyone in Vancouver. www.vangreens.ca/meet_your_no...

A graphic that reads, "Green Party of Vancouver, Imtiaz Popet, Parks Board Contestant" and his photo.

His bio, which reads, "Imtiaz Popat is a long-time social justice activist who helped to elect the first Green in Canada to the Vancouver Park Board over 25 years ago. He now wants to be a Green candidate for Park Board because he has a very good understanding of Park Board issues. Imtiaz will advocate for access and inclusion of diverse communities to parks and community centres. Imtiaz wants to work with diverse communities, including Indigenous communities, to achieve diverse programming and access to services, and help with policy development. He won the Intercultural Trust Award from the BC government, recognizing outstanding work in building intercultural trust and understanding, and reducing racism and hate between communities. He is also an award-winning filmmaker and has been broadcasting on community radio and television for over two decades and he is a prolific blogger on social justice issues. Imtiaz lives in Mount Pleasant and works as a support worker in a homeless shelter in the Downtown Eastside. He is also a cognitive behavioral and acceptance therapy practitioner and a trauma informed facilitator."

Green Party of Vancouver @vangreens.bsky.social · 3mo ago

We're developing at an accelerated rate. On Wednesday, May 20, @ptfry.bsky.social's motion will ensure non-profits, small business, and arts & cultural spaces are not left behind & pushed out of affordable locations. Sign up to speak BEFORE 5 PM TODAY, MAY 19! vancouver.ca/your-governm... #VanPoli

A photo of a Vancouver skyline with the words, "As Vancouver grows our community supports can't get left behind".

The Tyee @thetyee.ca · 3mo ago

The biggest comprehensive literature review to date has confirmed that Indigenous stewardship bolsters conservation goals.

When Indigenous Peoples Steward the Land, Nature Wins | The Tyee

The author of a new study says more needs to be done to support Indigenous governance.

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Vancouver Sun @vancouversun.bsky.social · 3mo ago

B.C. climate news: B.C. cries foul after Ottawa signs another pipeline deal with Alberta | Worst start to wildfire season raises alarm as El Niño threatens vancouversun.com/news/climate...

Green Party of Vancouver @vangreens.bsky.social · 3mo ago

@spkr118.bsky.social is ready to fight for the people of Vancouver, along with her fellow Greens. Want to support our candidates? www.vangreens.ca/join www.vangreens.ca/donate #VanPoli

Pete Fry @ptfry.bsky.social · 3mo ago

CLIMATE SCIENTISTS HATE THIS ONE WEIRD TRICK Ken Sim is pushing fossil gas infrastructure under a false narrative thst it will make housing more affordable. 📖 Vancouver Council report from November 2024 for the truth about electric vs gas and affordability council.vancouver.ca/20241126/doc...

Green Party of Vancouver @vangreens.bsky.social · 3mo ago

After a term on Park Board and a quick break, Camil Dumont is back for City Council this time, with solid running mates for 2026! Want to support our candidates? www.vangreens.ca/join www.vangreens.ca/donate #VanPoli

Green Party of Vancouver @vangreens.bsky.social · 3mo ago

@thebridgetburns.bsky.social is ready to stand with a solid Green team in the coming 2026 election! Want to support our candidates? www.vangreens.ca/join www.vangreens.ca/donate #VanPoli

The Tyee @thetyee.ca · 3mo ago

At a time when reader trust in journalism has been eroded by misinformation, disinformation and social media echo chambers, keeping AI out of journalism is particularly important. thetyee.ca/News/2026/05...

Who’s Sending AI Scam Story Pitches to Newsrooms? | The Tyee

We talked to a participant and experts about what’s driving the fraudulent pieces.

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Green Party of Vancouver @vangreens.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Back for more from the by-election, @annettereilly.bsky.social is ready with a great group of running mates for the October 2026 election. Want to support our candidates? www.vangreens.ca/join www.vangreens.ca/donate What do you want to see Annette tackle? #VanPoli

Vancouver Sun @vancouversun.bsky.social · 3mo ago

From cyborg sasquatches to pop-up zines: Vancouver Art Book Fair returns vancouversun.com/entertainmen...