I wonder how many people know the BC Conservatives have vowed to end rent increase limits
Julia Burnham
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big fan of public policy and pop culture. vancouver, bc she/her
The fact that every major news outlet includes vocal tics and hesitations when it’s a woman saying “like” and not when it’s a man saying “um” is itself wicked telling.
Nick Field@nickfield.bsky.social · 2mo ago“This country has never elected a female president. Why are we pretending that this is not a factor?” Ocasio-Cortez said with a laugh. “That doesn’t make it impossible, but to act as though it’s not a factor in anything ever is really a form of, like, denialism” www.nytimes.com/2026/09/22/u...
feels like we need to start banging pots and pans at 7pm for the politicos and journalists
the police seize drugs now. this is wildly stupid
Justin McElroy 🇨🇦@jmcelroy.bsky.social · 2mo agoAt ABC Vancouver’s platform launch, where they’ve announced new details of their drug use plebiscite. If it passes (and they’re elected) there would be a bylaw for using hard drugs in a public space, but with a $0 fine, which they say would still allow police to seize drugs.
Proud to be a public sector union member, and even prouder to support @onecityvan.bsky.social and @wazaroff.bsky.social’s policies to strengthen labour in our city!
William Azaroff@wazaroff.bsky.social · 2mo agoMy mom worked as a nurse here in Vancouver for 31 years & while it wasn’t always easy, she was able to raise my sister & me on her own and provide us a good life. Her union made that possible. #VanPoli #LabourDay2026 1/10🧵
I don't think Fry would be crummy, exactly, but his campaign so far has been vague and bland. Basically, "I've been here the whole time!" That's not enough to win it. If Fry doesn't have concrete plans, or can't pitch them, he could at least use the momentum to endorse Azaroff, who does and has.
Justin McElroy 🇨🇦@jmcelroy.bsky.social · 2mo agoOneCity isn’t backing down from the “progressive primary” because they think their money and volunteers will matter more than current polls But also: you can’t underestimate the extent that many key people in their camp think Pete Fry would be a crummy mayor Here’s my analysis of a dramatic day
Was (and will be) great to have @stephanieformayor.bsky.social voice in the discussion, also good to see the list of contenders consolidating.
Justin McElroy 🇨🇦@jmcelroy.bsky.social · 2mo agoCOPE Mayoral Candidate Stephanie Allen is DROPPING out of the race. Says she’s pulling out “for the good of the city.” No statement on if they are endorsing, but COPE is very comfortable with supporting Pete Fry.
COPE Mayoral Candidate Stephanie Allen is DROPPING out of the race. Says she’s pulling out “for the good of the city.” No statement on if they are endorsing, but COPE is very comfortable with supporting Pete Fry.
Justin McElroy 🇨🇦@jmcelroy.bsky.social · 2mo agoWe’re about to have an update in Vancouver’s crowded mayoral race. COPE is about to make an announcement outside city hall. The nomination deadline is in nine days, and I can report that COPE’s Stephanie Allen, OneCity’s William Azaroff, and the Greens’ Pete Fry had a private meeting on Monday.
OMG everywhere I turn it’s like “ugh this municipal thing could be so much better“ and then poof there is One City going “oh yeah already thought about that, we’re on it” www.instagram.com/reel/DcteVZh...
Dan Mangan on Instagram: "Mid rant stumbled into @williamforvancouver door knocking in my hood // vote @onecityvancouver"
559 likes, 17 comments - danmanganmusic on August 31, 2026: "Mid rant stumbled into @williamforvancouver door knocking in my hood // vote @onecityvancouver".
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n=52 Changed the axis around, made the gridlines a bit clearer too. As a reminder: This is reflection of popular sentiment and not actually an objective analysis of where each party sits.
Ian Bushfield@bushfield.ca · 3mo agoIn the last couple Vancouver municipal elections, I crowd-sourced your thoughts on where the various parties sat on the traditional political compass plus the urbanist axis. It's worked pretty well so let's do it again! Add your votes here: forms.gle/fEqcGzbiHGg5...
ok I think I’m gonna try this Bluesky thing for real this time. took a few years offline after twitter, but I think it’s time to start rebuilding. hi!