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City Council Passes Budget with Zero per cent Property Tax Increase
On Oct. 8, Vancouver City Council voted 7–4 to approve a motion from Mayor Ken Sim that would see the city deliver a zero per cent property tax increase for 2026. “We want to be exceptionally clear: zero means zero,” Sim said. “We’re maintaining vital investments in our City’s infrastructure, while giving families and local businesses the confidence they need heading into 2026.”
OPINION | Ken Sim: Your Aspiring Neighbourhood Autocrat
Imagine a leader. A commander whose actions have the power to change the lives of many. To paint a more accurate picture, imagine a politician who lacks integrity and undermines the very system that brought them to power. This leader bypasses public consultation, caters to the wealthy, and changes the place their constituents call home without transparency — and they continue to do so, as we speak.
Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation at Risk of Closure
In December of 2023, mayor Ken Sim proposed the idea of dissolving the Vancouver Parks Board midterm and transferring its responsibilities to the city council. The Parks Board was opposed to this idea and pushed back with legal action.
Stanley Park Train Reopens After 4 Years of Intermittent Cancellation
The Stanley Park miniature train is a star attraction of Vancouver, welcoming 200,000 visitors annually. The 15 minute ride has a brightly decorated trail with themed seasonal events such as the Easter Train, Ghost Train, and the Bright Lights train. Bright Lights is the most popular of the themes.
What Has Ken Sim Done In His First Year In Office?
Ken Sim, a businessman turned politician, began his mayoral journey with a promise to bring a positive change to Vancouver. In his bid for mayor, Sim outlined a vision for the city that prioritized housing attainability, community safety and economic prosperity. However, his first year in office concluded with mixed results.
Sim City: Vancouver’s 2022 Municipal Election
After a heated race and hours of voting, Vancouver and the other 161 municipalities in BC have made a crucial decision about who will lead their municipal governments. The 2022 Vancouver municipal election covered the park board commissioners, city councillors, and school board trustees.