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"I apologized."

A graphic of a hot pink t-shirt and the words "Pink Shirt Day" next to it.

Today is a reminder to stand up to bullying.

It takes many shapes, from criticizing looks to spreading lies. It can all hurt, and can often perpetuate a cycle of more bullying.

Remember: one of the best ways we can stand up to bullying is by preventing it in the first place with proper supports.

After Cllr Lenny Zhou is caught publishing defamatory libel, manufacturing falsehoods accusing us of being drug users/dealers and fomenting ugly divisive rhetoric
--this statement is not an apology, it's not even an excuse.

Zhou, communicating solely to media, while mayor so far fails to disavow.

A photo of Vancouver's BC Place and above it the words, "Sign up to speak! Keep ICE out of the World Cup". The word "ICE" is crossed out.

To keep the FIFA World Cup fun for all, and be a successful event for the city, @ptfry.bsky.social is teaming up with @copevancouver.bsky.social's @seanorr.bsky.social on a motion to keep ICE out of our games.

The deadline for you to sign up to speak is Feb. 24 by 5pm.

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It's a fine line to provide options people want and need but not so many as to overwhelm. Something we plan to keep in mind as we put forward candidates.

A photo of downtown Vancouver in Gastown at night, with a crescent moon in the sky and the words, "Ramadan Mubarak".

Last night, observance of Ramadan began with the First Tarawih, coinciding with the first crescent of the new moon.

Today is the first full day of Ramadan for our city's Muslim community, with the next month being dedicated to prayer, fasting, and charity.

B.C. budget: Here’s which taxes are increasing This year’s budget makes some changes to British Columbia’s tax system, raising some rates in a move the province says is necessary to boost revenue and protect core services from cuts.

B.C. budget: Here’s which taxes are increasing

The words, "Press Release: Greens Call for Concrete Agreement on Limiting and Unity"

The first part of the press release, which can be read at https://www.vangreens.ca/greens_call_for_concrete_agreement_on_limiting_and_unity"

The rest of the press release, which can be read at https://www.vangreens.ca/greens_call_for_concrete_agreement_on_limiting_and_unity"

"Vancouver voters expect cooperation grounded in fairness and mutual respect. We remain ready to deliver it."

Our press release is available here: www.vangreens.ca/greens_call_...

#VanPoli

The words, "Happy Lunar New Year!" over a photo of the intersection signs of Carrall St. and E Pender St. in Vancouver's Chinatown.

恭喜发财 or "Gōng xǐ fā cái!" to all who celebrate the arrival of the Lunar New Year.

Beyond its Chinese origins, several other East, South, and Southeast Asian cultures celebrate the changeover in the lunar calendar.

The 52nd annual Lunar New Year Parade is this Sunday, Feb. 22, starting at 11am!

Supports That Build Stronger Families | The Tyee This Family Day, join Family Services of Greater Vancouver in helping to shape the future of our communities.

By providing families with the help they need, when they need it, and according to their individual circumstances, Family Services of Greater Vancouver helps lay foundations for a brighter future. 🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 #TyeePresents #Sponsored

What's open and closed on Family Day 2026 in Metro Vancouver vancouversun.com/news/whats-o...

Will BC Axe FireSmart Funding in Tomorrow’s Budget? | The Tyee The province has suggested fire prevention funding will be centralized. Local officials are concerned.

As provincial politicians look to trim B.C.’s deficit, their municipal counterparts are worried about the future of a program that helps protect communities from wildfires.

@tyolsen.bsky.social reports. 🔥 #bcpoli #BCBudget2026

A graphic with four female-presenting profiled silhouettes and the words, "Today we walk in solidarity. Today we walk in remembrance. 35th Annual Women's Memorial March" above.

Today, the community is gathering in remembrance, solidarity, and commemoration of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and Two-Spirit people (MMIWG2S+) from across Canada.

You can join this solemn event to honour them, their families, and loved ones. Learn more: ywcabc.org/blog/2026/01...

A stylized photo of Vancouver City Hall and beside it the words, "Welcome to the mayoral race, William!"

Congrats William Azaroff! Also, congrats to Amanda Burrows for a solid campaign!

That said, we are very aware of the need for ongoing communication & collaboration focused on a coalition rather than party politics or fighting for a majority council.

Our statement: www.vangreens.ca/greens_welco...

We are horrified and heartbroken by the devastating tragedy that occurred in Tumbler Ridge yesterday. That this violence occurred in a school, which is meant to be a place of safety, learning, and hope for the future, makes this all the more painful and difficult to comprehend. Our hearts go out to the victims, their families, and the entire community of Tumbler Ridge.

Supports are Available BC Mental Health Support Line 310-6789 (no area code needed) Kids Help Phone 1-800-668-6868 Text “CONNECT” to 686868 BC’s Help Starts Here Website helpstartshere.gov.bc.ca

Even Full-Time Workers Struggle to Afford Food in Canada: Study | The Tyee Researcher Tim Li says it’s a sign that wages aren’t keeping up with inflation.

A quarter of Canadian families are facing food insecurity even when most have a breadwinner working a permanent, full-time job, new research suggests.

@isaacphannay.bsky.social reports. 🥬 #canlab #canpoli

Vancouver falling behind other Canadian cities in building bike routes vancouversun.com/news/vancouv...

Coun. Pete Fry announces run for Vancouver mayor | CBC News Pete Fry is hoping that for the first time since 2005, Vancouverites might elect a city councillor as its next mayor.

Vancouver councillor Pete Fry has announced he’s running for mayor.

Here’s my interview with him on his candidacy, priorities, and the current state of the race.

And we’ve got a BONUS FRIDAY podcast episode with him coming out today as well.

Here's how much B.C. Parks camping fees will increase in 2026 vancouversun.com/news/bc-park...

A photo of the Al-Jama Masjid in Vancouver with bold text beside it that reads, "NO NEED FOR HATE" and below that "Today we honour the Day of Remembrance & Action on Islamophobia".

The Quebec City mosque attack was a tragedy fuelled by hate. Today we honour the victims and survivors.

It's on all of us to do better and hold each other accountable. We're all in this together.

Part of bridging cultures & beliefs is understanding:
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Save-On-Foods Union Is Concerned about Pattison’s Warehouse Sale to ICE | The Tyee But UFCW Local 1518 says calls for a boycott of the grocery store could hurt workers.

The union for workers at Jim Pattison-owned Save-On-Foods says it has raised concerns about another Pattison company’s sale of a Virginia warehouse for use as a detention centre for ICE.

@isaacphannay.bsky.social reports. #uspoli #bclab

Hootsuite’s ICE Contract Puts Employees in a Tough Spot | The Tyee Employee backlash killed an ICE deal in 2020, but a law professor says times have changed.

Scrawled in chalk outside Hootsuite’s office in Vancouver’s Mount Pleasant neighbourhood are messages denouncing the company’s contract with #ICE.

@isaacphannay.bsky.social reports. #uspoli #vanpoli

As the kids say, "👀".

In this layperson running the socials account's totally educated parlance on the subject, "Yeesh!"

But yes, it's really not shocking that it would've been a bad, bad idea. Good to see the proof of it.

Really great thoughts in this piece.

Voting in Vancouver should be easy & accessible. Over the coming months, expect us to keep our platforms clear & respectful to everyone's time & "political fluency".

What would you say we've nailed in the past?

Where do you think we can work harder?

#VanPoli

A rare B.C.-wide alert has been issued over toxic drugs vancouversun.com/news/local-n...

Why Inuit Hold the Keys to the Arctic’s Future | The Tyee Donald Trump may want Greenland. Expert Michael Byers says Indigenous people will determine who governs the North.

“We are stronger as a country and our borders are even more concrete as a result of the partnership between the Canadian government and Indigenous Peoples,” says UBC global affairs professor Michael Byers. #canpoli

A Pattison Company’s Possible Deal with ICE Brings Boycott Threats | The Tyee Trump’s immigration enforcement agency wants to buy a warehouse for a ‘processing centre’ in Virginia.

Vancouver businessman Jim Pattison’s range of holdings includes a warehouse in Virginia that ICE wants to buy and convert into a detention centre.

The leader of the BC Green Party is calling for a boycott of Save-On-Foods and other businesses he owns. @jenstden.bsky.social reports. #bcpoli #uspoli

Lit candles against a dark background - a symbolic representation of International Holocaust Remembrance Day

On International Holocaust Remembrance Day, thinking about the 6 million Jews murdered by the Nazis, along with hundreds of thousands of dissidents, LGBT, Roma, people with disabilities. Reflecting on those horrors, the statement "never again" and the systems that enable genocide today and ongoing.

A photo of the Holocaust Memorial in Berlin, Germany, and the words, "Making space to honour International Holocaust Remembrance Day".

Today we join in remembrance of a terrible point in our history.

It's worth reflecting that some have not learned lessons from our past. We support and champion those who recognize & are constantly seeking to correct such wrongs. There is still work to do.

You can learn more at www.vhec.org