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COPE: The Coalition of Progressive Electors
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In the by-election, we served notice to Ken Sim and ABC. In 2026, we finish the job.

Fighting for housing, public services, climate action, and integrity at City Hall.

Honour MST 進步選民聯盟

https://www.votecope.ca/
Next week at City Council: Cllrs @seanorr.bsky.social and @ptfry.bsky.social have a motion to make sure ICE is not deployed at this summer's World Cup events.

It only takes a minute to let Mayor and Council know you think this vote should be unanimous.

Add your voice here: www.votecope.ca/no-ice
February 18, 2026 at 7:00 PM
"As we have consistently maintained, we're prepared to finalize a limiting agreement as well as a non-aggression agreement, and to begin structured discussions on a 'people’s primary' process ... Let’s give people time to consider which candidate is best for the city."

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OneCity issues ultimatum to COPE, Greens to unite behind one leader
William Azaroff: 'We have seen too much vote splitting in the past, and I think this is an opportunity for progressives to come together, unite behind a single leader and elect a progressive mayor in ...
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February 18, 2026 at 5:42 PM
It’s a good day to join Vancouver’s working class party, because every day is a good day to join COPE.
February 18, 2026 at 2:36 AM
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Wishing celebrants a healthy, prosperous and joy-filled Lunar New Year!

Xīn Nián Kuài Lè
Gung Hay Fat Choy
Chúc mừng Tết Nguyên Đán
Sae Hae Bok Mah-ni Badeu Seyo
Maligayang Bagong Taon
Selamat Tahun Baru Imlek
Selamat Tahun Baru Cina
Sawatdi pi mai

Photo by Khoa Võ
February 17, 2026 at 6:37 PM
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On Feb 14, the Women’s Memorial March honours the lives of women, girls & gender-diverse people lost to violence, especially in the DT Eastside. Led by Indigenous women since 1992, it’s a call for remembrance, resistance & justice:
🔗 https://shorturl.at/ZMmUk
February 14, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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🇨🇦 Hi Vancouver friends, do you want ICE in our city during FIFA? Didnt think so. Me neither. There's a letter to our city council that you can sign here: www.votecope.ca/no-ice
Say "NO" to ICE in Vancouver — COPE Vancouver
www.votecope.ca
February 11, 2026 at 8:28 PM
Congratulations and welcome to the People's Primary, William!
I want to acknowledge the @copevancouver.bsky.social delegation tonight & thank Councillor @seanorr.bsky.social for being our guest.

And we, all of us, and there are a few folks here from the Green Party, and COPE & there are federal NDP & Greens & Liberals who are all OneCity.

19 / XX
February 12, 2026 at 7:51 PM
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Vancouver locals:

please sign/send a letter in support of the motion by @seanorr.bsky.social & Pete Fry to ban ICE from coming to our home during FIFA.

www.votecope.ca/no-ice
Say "NO" to ICE in Vancouver — COPE Vancouver
www.votecope.ca
February 11, 2026 at 10:34 PM
Our hearts go out to those who lost their lives and to families whose lives have been changed forever by yesterday's horrific mass murder in Tumbler Ridge.
February 11, 2026 at 7:38 PM
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Verified Tumbler Ridge fundraiser organized by Parent Advisory Council
February 11, 2026 at 5:09 PM
Write to Mayor and Council: ICE out of Vancouver!

www.votecope.ca/no-ice

It's vitally important that our municipal government take a clear stand against any potential ICE presence here during the World Cup this summer.

Let’s make sure it’s a unanimous vote at City Council.

#vanpoli
February 10, 2026 at 10:30 PM
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“We’re actually really disappointed to see how much such a small cut has ravaged the public service, and how there’s still several rounds of layoffs to go.” Our volunteer @bollardfan.bsky.social on the huge impact Ken Sim's new budget will have on road safety.

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How Vancouver's layoffs and budget cuts could impact the city | Urbanized
Forty City of Vancouver staff have now lost their jobs due to the 2026 budget cuts, which could have long-term consequences.
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February 9, 2026 at 9:57 PM
The harm from Ken Sim's reckless cuts is already being felt.

“We’re actually really disappointed to see how much such a small cut has ravaged the public service, and how there’s still several rounds of layoffs to go.”

dailyhive.com/vancouver/va...
How Vancouver's layoffs and budget cuts could impact the city | Urbanized
Forty City of Vancouver staff have now lost their jobs due to the 2026 budget cuts, which could have long-term consequences.
dailyhive.com
February 9, 2026 at 7:35 PM
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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
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.
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February 6, 2026 at 3:53 PM
“The London Drugs was actually essential to the community.”

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DTES community wants more retail after London Drugs closure, not police | Urbanized
A group of Downtown Eastside community partners have penned an open letter, calling for more retail, not police, in the DTES.
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February 7, 2026 at 1:51 AM
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The Militant Mothers of Raymur overpass is an essential piece of pedestrian infrastructure in the neighbourhood. Hope to see this resolved quickly!
Vancouver's historic Raymur overpass closed after safety inspection | CBC News
The Militant Mothers of Raymur pedestrian overpass, a historic crossing built after local mothers fought for their children’s safe passage over a railway line, has been closed indefinitely because of ...
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February 6, 2026 at 11:07 PM
WATCH: Councillor @seanorr.bsky.social was on CBC yesterday explaining an upcoming Council motion to keep ICE out of Vancouver.

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Should Vancouver kick ICE out of the 2026 FIFA World Cup?
Vancouver councillors Pete Fry and Sean Orr have introduced a motion to ban U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) from participating in security for the 2026 FIFA World Cup to prevent potenti...
www.cbc.ca
February 6, 2026 at 9:47 PM
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Yeah this is pretty intriguing ngl
@wazaroff.bsky.social @ptfry.bsky.social @seanorr.bsky.social @copevancouver.bsky.social @rebeccaleebligh.bsky.social @lucymaloney.bsky.social The case for a public, Translink integrated bike share system is compelling. I hope to see this in ALL of your election platforms! Agreed? #vanpoli
NEW VIDEO: The Bikeshare Dilemma

Bikeshares and scootershares (also known as “Shared Micromobility) is one of the fastest growing forms of transportation on the planet today, but cities appear deeply divided on how to manage them. youtu.be/qfz6AsYycA8
February 5, 2026 at 5:56 PM
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Wowww this is the asset that Ken Sim wanted to put the city's money into. I mean it's easy to joke but can you imagine where we'd be if he had his way?
February 5, 2026 at 6:47 PM
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Ken Sim announcing his reelection campaign with the slogan Fight for Vancouver is peak vanpoli
February 5, 2026 at 7:00 PM
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An inquiry by B.C.’s Office of the Human Rights Commissioner has found news media faced numerous problems accessing the scene of a decampment operation in 2023, despite the Vancouver Police Department’s continued claim that there were no restrictions.

@jenstden.bsky.social reports. #vanpoli
Press Restrictions During Vancouver Decampment Violated Human Rights: Report | The Tyee
A BC human rights inquiry also found that the police board ‘abdicated its legal responsibility’ when investigating complaints.
thetyee.ca
February 5, 2026 at 2:16 PM
NOW: Councillor @seanorr.bsky.social is on CBC's The Early Edition to talk about keeping ICE out of Vancouver this summer during the World Cup.

LISTEN LIVE: www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...
The Early Edition with Stephen Quinn | Live Radio | CBC Listen
The Early Edition is Vancouver's connection to the latest breaking local news, interviews that cut through the spin, and community stories and personalities that surprise and delight.
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February 5, 2026 at 2:54 PM
"The Trump administration has crossed a line that democracies are not supposed to. And so the protests are powerfully symbolic about ICE’s activities.”

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ICE is already in Vancouver. But some city councillors want officers banned from the World Cup
Pete Fry and Sean Orr are calling for ICE to be banned from any FIFA-related events during this summer's Cup in Vancouver.
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February 5, 2026 at 2:11 PM
ICE agents should be banned from FIFA World Cup events in Vancouver.

Especially given everything taking place right now, this should be a no brainer.

We hope all parties on Council will agree, and pass this motion.

www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar... #vanpoli
Vancouver councillors want ICE agents banned from FIFA World Cup events
Two Vancouver city councillors are pushing to ban U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers from local FIFA World Cup events this year.
www.ctvnews.ca
February 5, 2026 at 4:46 AM
NEW today at Council: ABC voted against several common sense measures aiming to increase voter turnout.

Last general election only 36% of eligible voters cast a ballot.

The next general election is October 17th.
February 5, 2026 at 1:34 AM