Tom Digby

Vancouver mayor plans to eliminate city's climate and sustainability department Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim is planning to eliminate the city's sustainability and climate department under the guise of a push to prevent increases to property taxes. Canada's National Observer learned a...

SCOOP: Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim is planning to eliminate the city's sustainability and climate department under the guise of a push to prevent increases to property taxes in his proposed 2026 budget.
Great source work by Marc Fawcett-Atkinson to uncover this
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/11/n...

I’m disappointed to hear Commissioner Haer’s comments challenging the use of land acknowledgements. These acknowledgements are not performative to me. They are one small daily practice that flows from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action and from the principles of UNDRIP.
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Some breaking news: in a special Vancouver Police Board meeting only announced over the weekend, the police board has requested a $50 million increase to their budget for 2026.

This comes as other departments across the city are trying to cut staff to ensure a property tax freeze for next year.

Ken Sim and ABC are bringing ~$120m in cuts to community centres, parks, and public services.

On Thursday, City Council is voting on a $17m retroactive boost to the 2025 police budget.

Now the Police Board is asking for another extra $50 million in 2026.

#vanpoli #StopTheCuts #EvictABC

“The optics are, oh, the police get everything they want.”

Here’s my story on the Vancouver Police Department asking for a $50 million increase to their 2026 budget while others city departments are facing challenges — and how at least one board member seemed aware of the conflict it would create.

A photo from Stanley Park in the fall with vibrant, orange leaves on some trees. There's a green box with the words, "Affirming the Park Board’s Commitment to Transgender Lives and Rights PASSED!" and below that a quote from Vancouver Park Board Commissioner Tom Digby of the Vancouver Green Party that says, "To me, the most important part is the apology that goes out to the community... and I think the obligation is on us at the Park Board to convince you that this apology is real and will lead to concrete actions to support your lives and rights."

@tomdigby1.bsky.social's motion for Affirming the Park Board’s Commitment to Transgender Lives and Rights PASSED UNANIMOUSLY! Thanks all who came to speak for sharing your voices & supporting the motion.

Full discussion of the motion: www.youtube.com/live/dxYRKmj...

#VanPoli #VancouverParks

A group photo of people ready to go cycling and rally to bring a safe bike lane back to Stanley Park Drive and the words, "We did it! The Stanley Park bike lane will be back!"

A big win for cyclists & safety! @parkboard.bsky.social votes 'YES' to bring back bike lane with buses on Stanley Park Drive! Thanks everyone who came to ride & added their voice to our calls to action!

Help @tomdigby1.bsky.social keep up the momentum! Donate: www.vangreens.ca/donate

#VanPoli

Big win tonight. Thanks to 100s of supporters! @wearehub.bsky.social @visionzeroyvr.mstdn.ca.ap.brid.gy @vangreens.bsky.social

Bike lane. Stanley Park. Passed. EPIC. 🌲🚲
Thank you @tomdigby1.bsky.social and his fellow supportive commissioners for righting a wrong!

#vanpoli

A map of the proposed bike lane in Stanley Park, which goes up the hill to Prospect Point and then down the hill.

(2/5) The good news is @tomdigby1.bsky.social is calling for a bike lane around prospect point and down the hill, for the safety of cyclists, active mobility and micromobility users. To help this pass, we really need people to email in support and call in to the meeting.

A survey showing that the vast majority of respondents said that a Dedicated Bike Lane in Stanley Park would "make [the park] much better." It was the number one choice.

🚨 Important call to action! (1/5) 🚨

A vote on Stanley Park is coming to the Park Board on Sept 15. The staff report calls for working with TransLink to bring bus service around the park (great!!) but no bike lane, despite it being the favourite option among respondents. Report linked here:

A photo of a cyclist in Vancouver's Stanley Park with the words, "Keep Bikes in the Park Plan".

❗❗BREAKING: The future of transit in Stanley Park is on the agenda.

We need YOUR help to make sure cyclists aren’t left behind.

Sign our petition to tell the Vancouver Park Board you want the bike lane back: win.newmode.net/greenpartyof...

#VanPoli #BikeVancouver

Sim says bitcoin mining is great for environment.

Great news from the Park Board’s Recreational Services director:

Outdoor pool update:
✅ 50% off drop-in for last 45 min of swim sessions (excl. length swims & reservations).
⏱ Kits Pool now open 3–8:30pm (merged sessions).
👥 20% of spots for drop-ins, adjusted daily.
🛟 Trout Lake staff reallocated.

The only thing Marie-Claire Howard has consistently done on the Park Board…

…is not show up.

📉 60% absentee rate

💨 0 in-person appearances in a year

🤫 Secret emails to dismantle the board

🔥 “Let the trees burn” in Stanley Park

This is ABC’s idea of leadership?
#vanpoli

4 people on a deck at Batch, a bar/bistro near kitsilano pool in vancouver

Batch has expanded at Kits pool concession. Cool new deck. DownLow chicken. Congrats to Britt and Johnny for making it happen with your favourite @parkboard.bsky.social @parkboardscott.bsky.social

Busting the Myth That Ottawa Has Hurt Alberta’s Oil Industry | The Tyee In fact, federal governments have promoted and protected it. Especially the oilsands.

No one should dispute the National Energy Program’s devastating impact on Alberta’s conventional oil and gas sector 40 years ago.

But the oilsands, not conventional oil, propelled Canada to its position as the world’s fourth-largest oil producer. @ianurquhart.bsky.social writes.

Campaign sign for tom digby of the green party of Canada on front lawn of house in Vancouver Quadra

Beg to differ Arno! Greens arrive with the first sign of spring. 😊 we’re going to do better than ever in the Lower Mainland. Ask me and I can explain why. @canadiangreens.bsky.social

Candidates for Vancouver Municipal Party Say They Attended Multiple Events with Conspiratorial Far-Right Groups By Accident Two candidates for ‘TEAM Vancouver’ in upcoming by-election appeared at event with far-right groups

Candidates for Vancouver Municipal Party Say They Attended Multiple Events with Conspiratorial Far-Right Groups By Accident

Two candidates for ‘TEAM Vancouver’ in upcoming by-election appeared at event with far-right groups
pressprogress.ca/candidates-f...

Lol. Thanks Ian!

Honoured to announce today as the Green Party of Canada candidate for Vancouver Quadra. With local, national and international experience, I am ready to be your voice in Ottawa. Solid leadership under Elizabeth May and Jonathan Pednault.

As the dad of a 9-year-old, I'm deeply concerned by the lack of headline puns.

I mean, this is a tariffying moment.

Come on, free press.

Someone in Kitsilano has a very funny sense of humour. Apparently this isn’t their first installation either 😂

I keep getting questions about the “toxic environment” in city hall. It seems to me like it might be a toxic environment within a certain party and if not kept in check, the whole of Vancouver will feel it.

This week’s edition includes child welfare, self-governance, education, Aboriginal title litigation and more @ https://buff.ly/4gutWP2

I am so proud and honoured to be running as the Green Party of Vancouver candidate in the upcoming by-election. I have incredible mentors in @ptfry.bsky.social and @adrianecarr.bsky.social . I am eager to join Pete in fighting for transparency on city council.

Photo of a letter from FortisBC regarding our recent elimination of gas from our home. I’ve highlighted the following paragraph: “We encourage you to reconsider natural gas. Versatile, abundant and one of the cleanest burning fuels available, natural gas can cook your food, dry your clothes and heat your home and water. It’s also economical. You could save up to $500 a year on your heating bills using natural gas instead of electric baseboards.”

We got rid of our last gas appliance recently, & just got this letter from FortisBC urging us to ‘reconsider’ gas. Wild to see a fossil fuel company this desperate to keep people hooked on methane. Fossil gas is terrible for climate & health—especially for kids. This is straight-up propaganda.

Wait for Ken Sim bitcoin amendment

Deep down inside, Trump does not want to appear to be a “bad guy”. They are ALL the same!

Also, one very important thing to remember, narcissists are “last minute” people. They wait until the final moment always. Observe and you will see it more and more …“The Game” they play is to watch everyone get all excited and upset leading up to the deadline. It’s soooo predictable!