Mike Klassen 麥嘉信 🇨🇦
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Vancouver city councillor, husband, dad, gardener, fitness enthusiast, optimist, podcaster. I ❤️ #cities
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It’s Remembrance Day in Canada. I will be attending ceremonies in several communities today on behalf of the City of Vancouver. Please take a moment to reflect upon the sacrifices of so many for the freedoms we enjoy today. #LestWeForget
November 11, 2025 at 5:20 PM
It’s Remembrance Day in Canada. I will be attending ceremonies in several communities today on behalf of the City of Vancouver. Please take a moment to reflect upon the sacrifices of so many for the freedoms we enjoy today. #LestWeForget
Thank you to the students, teachers and parent volunteers for adorning the front lawn at City Hall with Remembrance Day poppies. It is a beautiful tribute to those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice for Canada 🇨🇦
#LestWeForget
#RemembranceDay
#LestWeForget
#RemembranceDay
November 10, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Thank you to the students, teachers and parent volunteers for adorning the front lawn at City Hall with Remembrance Day poppies. It is a beautiful tribute to those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice for Canada 🇨🇦
#LestWeForget
#RemembranceDay
#LestWeForget
#RemembranceDay
Hard hat day at Brightside Homes’ Sunrise Village — a new affordable housing project at Renfrew & Venables for all ages. 👷♂️🏗️ Built to Passive House standards toward net-zero, it’s a model for sustainable, inclusive housing in #Vancouver. 🌇🌱 #AffordableHousing
November 1, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Hard hat day at Brightside Homes’ Sunrise Village — a new affordable housing project at Renfrew & Venables for all ages. 👷♂️🏗️ Built to Passive House standards toward net-zero, it’s a model for sustainable, inclusive housing in #Vancouver. 🌇🌱 #AffordableHousing
Loved visiting Ink Pad Print Shop in Strathcona — the powerhouse behind crests for the @Canucks and amazing local projects! 🎨👏 Lina & Andy’s creative energy and mentorship show how local businesses keep #Vancouver’s spirit thriving. 💙 #CreativeCommunity
October 29, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Loved visiting Ink Pad Print Shop in Strathcona — the powerhouse behind crests for the @Canucks and amazing local projects! 🎨👏 Lina & Andy’s creative energy and mentorship show how local businesses keep #Vancouver’s spirit thriving. 💙 #CreativeCommunity
A disappointing council vote last week stopped us from creating a Vancouver-owned housing corporation — a lost chance to build homes for working people. Councillors slammed the door on 4,000 modestly priced rental homes. Here’s why it mattered, and why I’m not giving up. 🎥
October 27, 2025 at 8:22 PM
A disappointing council vote last week stopped us from creating a Vancouver-owned housing corporation — a lost chance to build homes for working people. Councillors slammed the door on 4,000 modestly priced rental homes. Here’s why it mattered, and why I’m not giving up. 🎥
Delighted to attend the 2025 BC Restaurant Hall of Fame Awards alongside Sarah Kirby-Yung to celebrate BC’s culinary legends, rising stars & sustainability champions. 👏 Glen Korstrom was recognized as a true Friend of the Industry. Thanks to host Ian Tostenson for bringing us together. 🙏
October 26, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Delighted to attend the 2025 BC Restaurant Hall of Fame Awards alongside Sarah Kirby-Yung to celebrate BC’s culinary legends, rising stars & sustainability champions. 👏 Glen Korstrom was recognized as a true Friend of the Industry. Thanks to host Ian Tostenson for bringing us together. 🙏
Spoke at the 2025 #FrontierSummit — a powerful gathering of global tech leaders in Vancouver.
Proud to champion our city’s digital innovation sector and the bold thinkers shaping the future.
Huge thanks to Dan Burgar and Frontier Collective for curating such an intentional, inspiring experience.
Proud to champion our city’s digital innovation sector and the bold thinkers shaping the future.
Huge thanks to Dan Burgar and Frontier Collective for curating such an intentional, inspiring experience.
October 26, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Spoke at the 2025 #FrontierSummit — a powerful gathering of global tech leaders in Vancouver.
Proud to champion our city’s digital innovation sector and the bold thinkers shaping the future.
Huge thanks to Dan Burgar and Frontier Collective for curating such an intentional, inspiring experience.
Proud to champion our city’s digital innovation sector and the bold thinkers shaping the future.
Huge thanks to Dan Burgar and Frontier Collective for curating such an intentional, inspiring experience.
♻️ Great to join Encorp Pacific/Return-It BC & Councillor Lisa Dominato to open the new East Van Return-It Centre! We’re making recycling easier by supporting more depots citywide. Big thanks to Coastal Wolfpack for a powerful opening performance! 🌎💚
October 26, 2025 at 9:45 PM
♻️ Great to join Encorp Pacific/Return-It BC & Councillor Lisa Dominato to open the new East Van Return-It Centre! We’re making recycling easier by supporting more depots citywide. Big thanks to Coastal Wolfpack for a powerful opening performance! 🌎💚
Proud to join Mayor Ken Sim, MP Hedy Fry & colleagues to announce the False Creek NEU expansion 🌿⚙️ A big step toward cleaner energy—recycling wastewater heat to power more homes across False Creek, Mount Pleasant & the Flats. #Vancouver #ClimateAction
October 26, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Proud to join Mayor Ken Sim, MP Hedy Fry & colleagues to announce the False Creek NEU expansion 🌿⚙️ A big step toward cleaner energy—recycling wastewater heat to power more homes across False Creek, Mount Pleasant & the Flats. #Vancouver #ClimateAction
Wishing everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃🍁
October 12, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Wishing everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃🍁
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Cabernet Franc grapes from La Stella winery in the Okanagan ready to be destroyed and fermented.
October 9, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Cabernet Franc grapes from La Stella winery in the Okanagan ready to be destroyed and fermented.
Reposted by Mike Klassen 麥嘉信 🇨🇦
Dr. Jane Goodall filmed an interview with Netflix in March 2025 that she understood would only be released after her death.
October 5, 2025 at 9:08 AM
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
October 2, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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
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
October 2, 2025 at 12:51 PM
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
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
#TruthAndReconciliation #OrangeShirtDay
September 30, 2025 at 8:50 AM
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
#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. 🏘️🏙️🚓
September 26, 2025 at 1:30 AM
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. ✡️✨
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. ✡️✨
September 22, 2025 at 1:38 PM
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. ✡️✨
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
September 19, 2025 at 3:01 AM
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.
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.
September 17, 2025 at 8:24 PM
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.
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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“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
September 16, 2025 at 11:12 PM
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”
dailyhive.com/vancouver/so...
@DailHiveVan @iamkennethchan
“New 9-km-long South Vancouver walking and cycling paths on railway corridor to be considered by City Council”
dailyhive.com/vancouver/so...
@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
September 16, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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. 💙
September 13, 2025 at 3:22 AM
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
September 12, 2025 at 5:26 AM
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
September 12, 2025 at 4:45 AM
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
September 9, 2025 at 3:49 PM
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