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Dr. Jane Goodall filmed an interview with Netflix in March 2025 that she understood would only be released after her death.

On Oct 1 we marked International Day of Older Persons 🧡 Honoured to have fought for a City staff lead on seniors’ policy & proud of our Older Persons & Elders Advisory Committee for securing this annual observance. #IDOP2025 #Vancouver #AgeFriendlyCity

Cheering on our Vancouver Whitecaps FC! 🔵⚪

With their 5th Voyageurs Cup, the ‘Caps made history as the first team to win 4 straight TELUS Canadian Championship titles. 🏆🏆🏆🏆 They’re now unbeaten in 9 matches and are headed to the 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup!

Congrats! 👏⚽
#VWFC #Vancouver #Champions

Today on Truth & Reconciliation Day / Orange Shirt Day, I wear my orange shirt to honour Survivors, families & the children who never came home. 🧡 We recommit to listening, learning & walking the path of reconciliation. #EveryChildMatters @CityofVancouver

#TruthAndReconciliation #OrangeShirtDay

Busy & productive week at #UBCM2025! 🙌 16 meetings with provincial ministries on housing, economy & public safety. Thanks to Victoria for hosting — we’re heading home energized to keep delivering for Vancouver. 🏘️🏙️🚓

Shanah Tovah U’Metukah! 🍎🍯

I was pleased to join Rabbi Jonathan Infeld, along with Councillors Lisa Dominato and Lenny Zhou, for a Rosh Hashanah toast as we prepare to welcome the Jewish New Year beginning this evening.

Wishing Vancouver’s Jewish community a sweet, healthy, and joyful 5786. ✡️✨

Honoured to attend today’s Freedom of the City ceremony for Ryan Reynolds at City Hall. 🙌 Ryan has taken Vancouver’s name worldwide & given back generously to our community. Congrats, Ryan — you’ve made your hometown proud! 💙 #Vancouver #RyanReynolds

South Vancouver is one of our fastest growing communities — but it lacks safe, connected spaces to walk, bike, and roll.

That’s why I’m calling for a new active transportation pathway along Kent Avenue. It would connect River District to Marine Gateway and, eventually, the Arbutus Greenway.

Excited to bring my motion forward to advance active transportation in our city!

“New 9-km-long South Vancouver walking and cycling paths on railway corridor to be considered by City Council”

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@DailHiveVan @iamkennethchan

Honoured to serve on Vancouver’s UNDRIP Intergovernmental Committee. Grateful to Khelsilem for his leadership as founding chair & to reps from the Musqueam, Squamish & Tsleil-Waututh Nations for guiding this vital work toward reconciliation. 💙 #UNDRIP

We have a big role at the City to support families & advocate for childcare. Thank you, Rabbi Shmulik for inviting me to visit Tamim Academy daycare, which opened just in time for the school year thanks to quick work by City staff. This is a great example of what working together can achieve. 💙

Honoured to draw the winning ticket for the PNE 50/50 Lottery! 🎉 Joined CEO Shelley Frost to call Michael Phillips of Surrey with the amazing news — he won $803,295! 💰 Moments like this are a highlight of serving as PNE Board Chair. 🙌 #PNEFair #PNEPrizeHome

Behind the scenes at BC Hydro’s Mount Pleasant substation ⚡ + two multiplex housing projects 🏗️ with my Council colleagues today. Amazing to see how the City + BC Hydro are working together to power growing neighbourhoods while we build more homes. 💡🏘️ #Vancouver #CleanEnergy #Housing

Proud to support Working Gear & leader Sarah Beley! 🙌 In 2024 they gave 1,800+ workwear, 3,000+ free haircuts, 2,000+ supported at pop-ups & hosted job fairs. Changing lives by restoring dignity + opening doors to employment. 💙 #WorkingGear

That’s a wrap! I’m so grateful to the teams @pne_playland for creating a great experience for fair goers. Shout out to Shelley Frost & her leadership group for putting on a great show! It has been my honour to participate in the role as PNE board chair & get to see so many parts of the organization.

In South Van, a pollinator garden grew from one woman’s daily ritual into a hub of connection. 🌱🐝 A reminder that small acts of community can heal loneliness & strengthen us all. 💙

Thank you, Sharon, for inviting me to learn more about your work in community. And yes, let’s get a water supply!

Glad to join the opening of the 41st Vancouver Fringe Festival on Granville Island! 🎭 Big congrats to Duncan Watts-Grant & his team for their leadership in bringing this cultural gem to life with 665 performances + free local music. #VancouverFringe

Loved being at Flats Fest! 🎶✨ A great opportunity to connect with community, hearing live music & seeing incredible creativity from local artists + makers. Big thanks to Eric Peterson & Low Tide Properties for helping bring this South Flats celebration to life! #FlatsFest

I'm grateful to the team from South Vancouver Neighbourhood House (SVNH) along with representation from the Marpole Neighbourhood House for their continuing advocacy. As someone who was raised on the south side I want to address the lack of transit and public infrastructure they are championing for.

Grateful to join Recovery Day BC in New Westminster 🌟 Nearly 100 service providers + thousands of people came together in solidarity, connection & hope. Huge thanks to Giuseppe Ganci & team for making this inspiring event possible! 💙 #RecoveryDayBC #Hope

Graham Greene, Oscar-Nominated ‘Dances with Wolves’ Actor, Dies at 73 Graham Greene, a Canadian actor best known for his Oscar-nominated turn in the 1990 film "Dances with Wolves," died on Monday. He was 73.

RIP sir... a huge talent.

"Graham Greene, a Canadian actor best known for his Oscar-nominated turn in the 1990 film “Dances with Wolves,” died on Monday in Toronto after a battle with long illness. He was 73."

Graham Greene has sadly passed away at the age of 73.

He played Skully in ‘Echo’

Happy Labour Day, Canada! 🇨🇦

Today we celebrate the hard work and dedication of workers who keep our communities strong. A special thank you to healthcare workers and first responders working today to keep us safe and protected. 🙏❤️👩‍⚕️👨‍🚒👮

#LabourDay #ThankYou

Honoured to bring greetings as Deputy Mayor at the 15th Annual Pinoy Fiesta 🇵🇭✨ Inspiring to see the resilience + pride of Vancouver’s Filipino community shining through after Lapu Lapu. Thank you Jojo Quimpo, Consul Gen Jamoralin & MP Chak Au! 💙 #PinoyFiesta

Neil Young quits Facebook and Instagram over Meta's use of chatbots with children | CBC Music 'Meta's use of chatbots with children is unconscionable,' Young's team shared in a statement.

Neil Young quits Facebook and Instagram over Meta's use of chatbots with children
'Meta's use of chatbots with children is unconscionable,' Young's team shared in a statement.

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Another amazing milestone for the new Amphitheater @PNE_Playland. Some pics from this morning as the roof panels are installed. #FreedomMobileArch

This article claims that Broadway Plan is an affront to Vancouver’s regional plan and an “attempt to monopolize new jobs”.

This is false. The Broadway Plan area has long been encompassed in the region’s Metro 2050 job structure - not just the downtown peninsula.

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Honoured to represent the City of Vancouver as Deputy Mayor at the opening of Dogwood Residence in East Van 🌿🏠 Together with Hopehill, CEO Jamey McDonald, partners & residents, we celebrated 64 new deeply affordable homes for seniors — built with dignity, connection & community. 💚 #VanHousing

YouTube video by LIVING IN VANCOUVER BC This Hidden Vancouver Project Will Change Everything by 2026

This video does a really solid job of talking through what the City of Vancouver's 'Villages' planning program will bring. Ultimately, it will provide more housing choice, but also enable more of Vancouver to have those great walkable, amenity-laden neighbourhoods.

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A beautiful morning in East Van with Council colleagues & community leaders as we unveiled the FIFA World Cup Winner’s Trophy before thousands of fans — a true symbol of global football excellence! ⚽🌍

Grazie @IlCentroVan & the Italian community! 🇮🇹❤️ #WeAre26