Yesterday at the Downtown Van Public Safety Forum, Mayor Ken Sim spoke on Vancouver’s public safety challenges. ABC has made progress locally. Taskforce Barrage has helped reduce crime, but we know there is more work to do. We are calling on the provincial and federal

Honored to support Pacific Immigrant Resources Society (PIRS) in Vancouver! A wonderful afternoon celebrating immigrant voices, sharing personal journeys & fostering understanding across our diverse communities. Grateful for the inspiring stories, warm conversations & the

The moon is full and hearts are together 🌕✨❤️ Celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival here in Vancouver — a time for family, community, and gratitude. 中秋快乐，万事如意！ Happy #MidAutumnFestival to everyone in Vancouver, sharing mooncakes and memories tonight! 🥮❤️

Great to see Vancouver join the Purple Lights Nights campaign to raise awareness of intimate partner violence. Thanks to Vancouver Police Det Cst Adrian Lawson for working w/ Abbotsford colleagues to make it happen. Looking fwd to his talk at our 2SLGBTQ+ Advisory Committee Thursday.

WATCH: ABC Councillor Sarah Kirby-Yung on proposed 0% property-tax increase for 2026 The ABC Vancouver “Zero Means Zero” majority policy to freeze property taxes is part of our promise to make #Vancouver more affordable while balancing liveability. We can do it by optimizing

Great honour to attend the Vancouver Police Change of Command Ceremony with my Council colleagues, officially welcoming Chief Constable Steve Rai as Vancouver’s 32nd Chief Constable — and the first of South Asian descent in our city’s history. Another proud immigrant story! 🇨🇦 Looking forward to

Vancouver mayor says $15M investment in mental health care teams 'making a difference' biv.com/news/economy-l… via BIV News #vanpoli #bcpoli

Richie Jen’s concert in Vancouver — what a wave of nostalgia! Smiled, laughed & even teared up. Every song brought back memories of a simpler, more innocent & happier time. Thx Richie for reminding us how powerful music can be & how deeply it connects to our hearts. Great to

Zero means zero. Today, Vancouver City Council has voted for a zero percent property tax increase for the coming year. Across Canada, families and businesses are facing growing uncertainty with rising costs putting pressure on household budgets. Today's step ensures that the

🔊At today's Council meeting, Mayor Ken Sim and the ABC majority directed staff to prepare the 2026 Budget with a ZERO percent property tax increase. ➡️We’ve heard from residents and businesses feeling the squeeze. This motion delivers on the ABC plan to make Vancouver more

Today, we approved a 0% property tax increase for 2026 that focuses on core services and continues key investments in our city’s infrastructure. We’re delivering stability for Vancouverites…and we’re going to do it again next year.

ZERO MEANS ZERO: ABC Vancouver’s Majority City Council approved Mayor Ken Sim's motion that delivers a 0% property tax increase for 2026. City staff have been directed to protect core services while continuing to invest in #Vancouver’s long-term infrastructure priorities. Learn

Thanks everyone for supporting and passing my #VanStat motion today! 🙌 VanStat will make Vancouver’s city government more transparent, accountable, and results-driven — breaking down silos so departments work together, not separately. In large organizations, it’s common for

"This is a true bittersweet moment for our community but we will do this together because we are proudly connected" CEO Ezra Shanken on the return of of the hostages."

Wishing everyone in Vancouver a very happy Thanksgiving! Today is a time to gather for delicious food, and to share gratitude with friends and loved ones. I hope everyone has a fantastic Thanksgiving!

#VPDNews: Vancouver Police have made an arrest in connection with a series of unprovoked assaults in Yaletown last Friday. A 35-year-old suspect was arrested in the Downtown Eastside around 4:20 p.m. today. The suspect is currently in custody.

Today, I released an updated statement regarding the Province's recently announced Park Board referendum legislation. I will not support, nor bring forward, a referendum that would allow any park land to be transferred without the direct consent of Vancouver residents. Read my

Proud to have tabled a motion last year supporting a South Asian cultural centre in Vancouver. Our city has deep roots in South Asian history — it’s time we have a permanent space to celebrate those contributions and stories. Vancouver is the right home!🙏❤️ #SouthAsianHeritage

Great to see the progress! 💪 Public safety is one of our top priorities, and I’m glad to see city of Vancouver taking leadership in advocating for meaningful reform to keep our communities safe and vibrant. Look forward to seeing the changes. #Vancouver #PublicSafety

We launched Task Force Barrage to reduce violent crime in the Downtown Eastside and to make the community safer for people who live and work there. Our latest Task Force Barrage report confirms that robberies, serious assaults, and overall violent crime continue to fall in the