I am shocked and deeply saddened by the horrific incident at today’s Lapu Lapu Day event. We will work to provide more information as soon as we can, but at this time Vancouver Police have confirmed that there are a number of fatalities and multiple injuries. Our thoughts are with

I was there just moments before this heartbreaking incident unfolded. My heart aches for all the families affected. It’s devastating to see this happen in our community. Vancouver should be a place where everyone feels safe to celebrate their culture with pride. 💔

All the communities are standing stronger together

Still heartbroken over what happened at the Lapu Lapu Festival. The candlelight vigil showed the strength of our South Vancouver community. Sending love to the Filipino community & to our leader Mable Elmore for her incredible courage💔🇵🇭

May is Asian Heritage Month! Let’s celebrate the rich histories, cultures, and contributions of Asian communities that shape Vancouver’s vibrant identity. From Chinatown to Punjabi Market, our city thrives on diversity. And let’s keep standing united against anti-Asian hate.

Vancouver stands in remembrance today on the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit+ People.

Bringing a motion forward this week to ask Council to add Sikh Heritage Month to the City of Vancouver’s Official Observances. Sikh Heritage Month provides the opportunity for the City of Vancouver to officially celebrate the rich traditions and heritage of the Sikh community,

MAIN HOON ਪੰਜਾਬ 😇🙏🏽 Inspired by The Theme of Black Dandyism, I Bring My Turban, My Culture & My Mother Tongue “ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ “ to The #MetGala

Love the new approach for this year’s Honda Celebration of Light! Canadian provinces and territories going head to head in the skies over English Bay this summer! Drone show at 10, followed the fireworks show at 10:15. 🎇 #vanpoli #fireworks

Thank you to Mayor Sim & City Council for taking a stand. Hungry kids can’t learn — and too many in Vancouver show up to school without enough to eat. Meal programs work. But Vancouver isn’t getting its fair share of funding. That’s unacceptable. It’s time to fix it. ABC Vancouver 🍎

Congratulations, Chief @DeputyChiefRai No one is more deserving. Your leadership, integrity, and dedication to community have always stood out. Wishing you all the best as you take on this important role—VPD is in great hands. 🙌🏼

Today, on Guru Nanak Jahaz (Komagata Maru) Remembrance Day, we honour the 376 passengers denied entry to Canada in 1914 due to racist laws. We remember their resilience, acknowledge past injustices, and reaffirm our commitment to truth, reconciliation—and to ending all forms of

Big win for South Vancouver! 💧 Motion PASSED to prioritize a 50-metre pool thanks to Commissioner Jas Virdi’s leadership. Our community deserves this investment—let’s make it happen! 👏🏽 ABC Vancouver Jaspreet Virdi

Happy Canada Day, Vancouver! Grateful to call this beautiful land home. 🙏🏼

⚾️ The Think Home Run motion would replace the Carnarvon Park batting cage with a permanent, all-weather, year-round facility! ❄️☔Fully funded by Jericho Baseball + open to all Vancouver teams Vancouver Canadians CBC British Columbia Global BC CTV News Daily Hive Vancouver #ThinkHomeRun #VanBaseball

A sunny Sunday for the inaugural Kudiyaan Shehar Diyaan in South Vancouver ☀️ Congrats to Preeti Faridkot for creating this wonderful event to celebrate women in our community.

ABC is investing in public spaces and facilities while working to bring fun, exciting events to our city. And with our new Think Free Play initiative, we’ll make it easier for everyone to get active and enjoy our parks. We need your support to continue building a livable city.

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 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