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SEAN ORR
@seanorr.bsky.social
· Mar 3
It's official! Sean Orr's on the ballot April 5th.
“I can’t wait to be at City Council to be a thorn in Ken Sim’s side every day – fighting for the housing we need, demanding real climate action like better public transit, & working to restore integrity to City Hall.” @seanorr.bsky.social #vanpoli
“I can’t wait to be at City Council to be a thorn in Ken Sim’s side every day – fighting for the housing we need, demanding real climate action like better public transit, & working to restore integrity to City Hall.” @seanorr.bsky.social #vanpoli
We got this
It me
The Georgia Straight decided to rank City Councillors based on how much they’ve each distanced themselves from the mayor and his billionaire-backed party.
Not hard to guess who they ranked as most distant from Ken Sim.
www.straight.com/city-culture...
#vanpoli #EvictKenSim @seanorr.bsky.social
Not hard to guess who they ranked as most distant from Ken Sim.
www.straight.com/city-culture...
#vanpoli #EvictKenSim @seanorr.bsky.social
Ranking how much Vancouver councillors have distanced themselves from Mayor Ken Sim
The ruling ABC party was shown the door in the byelection and it’s unclear whether it’s improved its position.
www.straight.com
January 27, 2026 at 10:29 PM
It me
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Today, on International Holocaust Remembrance Day, we honor the six million Jewish lives — and the millions of others — senselessly murdered by the Nazi regime. We remember not only the unimaginable loss, but the warning history leaves us.
January 27, 2026 at 5:33 PM
Today, on International Holocaust Remembrance Day, we honor the six million Jewish lives — and the millions of others — senselessly murdered by the Nazi regime. We remember not only the unimaginable loss, but the warning history leaves us.
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Join Democracy Rising in a protest against Hootsuite's involvement with #ICE. @Hootsuite.com is a #Vancouver tech company providing social media services. Their customers include the Department of Homeland Security and ICE.
January 24, 2026 at 5:43 PM
Join Democracy Rising in a protest against Hootsuite's involvement with #ICE. @Hootsuite.com is a #Vancouver tech company providing social media services. Their customers include the Department of Homeland Security and ICE.
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America’s unions mourn the senseless killing by federal agents of our AFGE Local 3669 union brother and VA nurse Alex Jeffrey Pretti.
We reiterate our call for ICE to immediately leave Minnesota before anyone else is hurt or killed.
https://bit.ly/4pVTpFO
We reiterate our call for ICE to immediately leave Minnesota before anyone else is hurt or killed.
https://bit.ly/4pVTpFO
January 25, 2026 at 12:22 AM
America’s unions mourn the senseless killing by federal agents of our AFGE Local 3669 union brother and VA nurse Alex Jeffrey Pretti.
We reiterate our call for ICE to immediately leave Minnesota before anyone else is hurt or killed.
https://bit.ly/4pVTpFO
We reiterate our call for ICE to immediately leave Minnesota before anyone else is hurt or killed.
https://bit.ly/4pVTpFO
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Not sure it's been sold yet. I just emailed Jim Pattison urging him not to sell.
Contact:
604-688-6764
admin@jp-group.com
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604-688-6764
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Jim Pattison Developments just sold a warehouse to ICE to turn into a processing centre. Apparently already having $11.8 billion wasn’t enough.
www.wric.com/news/local-n...
www.wric.com/news/local-n...
ICE to turn Hanover warehouse into processing center, here’s what we know about the facility
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has confirmed its plans to turn a warehouse into a processing facility in Hanover County.
www.wric.com
January 24, 2026 at 1:50 AM
Not sure it's been sold yet. I just emailed Jim Pattison urging him not to sell.
Contact:
604-688-6764
admin@jp-group.com
@seanorr.bsky.social comments?
Contact:
604-688-6764
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Fascinating symposium by Hogans Alley Society on expo lands/viaducts where we discussed Market challenges, speculation,historic and ongoing displacement, culturally informed housing, reducing barriers, spaces of belonging, community care, cultural redress and how delaying this magnifies inequities
January 24, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Fascinating symposium by Hogans Alley Society on expo lands/viaducts where we discussed Market challenges, speculation,historic and ongoing displacement, culturally informed housing, reducing barriers, spaces of belonging, community care, cultural redress and how delaying this magnifies inequities
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Thanks to @ianhanomansing.bsky.social and the folks at CBC for having us on yesterday to talk about blindingly bright headlights! We were glad to see @seanorr.bsky.social's motion on this topic get unanimous support at Vancouver Council this week
Vision Zero Vancouver on CBC - Blindingly Bright Headlights
YouTube video by Vision Zero Vancouver
www.youtube.com
January 23, 2026 at 8:41 PM
Thanks to @ianhanomansing.bsky.social and the folks at CBC for having us on yesterday to talk about blindingly bright headlights! We were glad to see @seanorr.bsky.social's motion on this topic get unanimous support at Vancouver Council this week
Remember when our mayor retweeted residential school denier David Brett?
January 23, 2026 at 4:28 PM
Remember when our mayor retweeted residential school denier David Brett?
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@kwardvancouver.bsky.social has become houseless in the past week. she is an incredible and badass human who has given so much life to movements rooted in care especially in the dtes. she could really use some financial support while she’s in this volatile spot.
etransfer: thefool.ward@gmail.com
etransfer: thefool.ward@gmail.com
January 23, 2026 at 2:11 AM
@kwardvancouver.bsky.social has become houseless in the past week. she is an incredible and badass human who has given so much life to movements rooted in care especially in the dtes. she could really use some financial support while she’s in this volatile spot.
etransfer: thefool.ward@gmail.com
etransfer: thefool.ward@gmail.com
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COPE Councillor Sean Orr’s motion to Improve Public Safety by Looking at Headlight Glare was passed unanimously by City Council today.
www.votecope.ca/news/council...
#vanpoli @seanorr.bsky.social
www.votecope.ca/news/council...
#vanpoli @seanorr.bsky.social
Councillor Orr’s Motion Passes Unanimously: A Win for Common Sense and Public Safety — COPE Vancouver
VANCOUVER, BC – COPE Councillor Sean Orr’s motion to “Improve Public Safety by Looking at Headlight Glare” was passed unanimously by City Council today. This advocacy motion will go forward with the a...
www.votecope.ca
January 21, 2026 at 9:51 PM
COPE Councillor Sean Orr’s motion to Improve Public Safety by Looking at Headlight Glare was passed unanimously by City Council today.
www.votecope.ca/news/council...
#vanpoli @seanorr.bsky.social
www.votecope.ca/news/council...
#vanpoli @seanorr.bsky.social
Sad to see that ABC once again voted against being a Living Wage certified employer
January 21, 2026 at 7:26 PM
Sad to see that ABC once again voted against being a Living Wage certified employer
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Here's the first ORR REPORT of 2026, a preview of this week's Council agenda and plans for the year ahead.
#EvictKenSim #FightForVancouver #vanpoli
#EvictKenSim #FightForVancouver #vanpoli
THE ORR REPORT: 2026 is the Year We Evict Ken Sim — COPE Vancouver
Well after a nice break to rest and recharge we are back at it. December was a bit disheartening following the budget vote, ABC voting against social housing, the DTES area plan, an emotional vote on...
www.votecope.ca
January 19, 2026 at 10:07 PM
Here's the first ORR REPORT of 2026, a preview of this week's Council agenda and plans for the year ahead.
#EvictKenSim #FightForVancouver #vanpoli
#EvictKenSim #FightForVancouver #vanpoli
Very troubling
Hootsuite has been pursuing business with Immigration and Customs Enforcement in the United States, more than five years after employee backlash forced the Vancouver tech company to cancel a contract to provide social-media management services to the agency.
www.theglobeandmail.com/business/art...
www.theglobeandmail.com/business/art...
Vancouver company Hootsuite seeks business with ICE amid financial pressures
Company has secured a project with ICE that involves ‘social listening’ after cancelling a contract in 2020 over employee backlash
www.theglobeandmail.com
January 21, 2026 at 1:00 AM
Very troubling
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Reminder to all Metro Vancouver residents that access to The Globe and Mail is free online with a library card.
This is a trial VPL program until April 2026 - so the more we use it, the better. #vanpoli
This is a trial VPL program until April 2026 - so the more we use it, the better. #vanpoli
January 20, 2026 at 7:08 PM
Reminder to all Metro Vancouver residents that access to The Globe and Mail is free online with a library card.
This is a trial VPL program until April 2026 - so the more we use it, the better. #vanpoli
This is a trial VPL program until April 2026 - so the more we use it, the better. #vanpoli
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Have you noticed headlights getting brighter? It's not just in your head. We're excited to see @seanorr.bsky.social's motion at Council this week to take action on this issue.
LED and HID headlights are increasingly popular, not to mention oversized vehicles with high nose heights...
LED and HID headlights are increasingly popular, not to mention oversized vehicles with high nose heights...
January 19, 2026 at 10:49 PM
Have you noticed headlights getting brighter? It's not just in your head. We're excited to see @seanorr.bsky.social's motion at Council this week to take action on this issue.
LED and HID headlights are increasingly popular, not to mention oversized vehicles with high nose heights...
LED and HID headlights are increasingly popular, not to mention oversized vehicles with high nose heights...
Justice for Myles Gray
Public hearing into 2015 death of Myles Gray starts today vancouversun.com/news/myles-g...
January 19, 2026 at 5:41 PM
Justice for Myles Gray
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Public hearing into 2015 death of Myles Gray starts today vancouversun.com/news/myles-g...
January 19, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Public hearing into 2015 death of Myles Gray starts today vancouversun.com/news/myles-g...
Awesome night, awesome show, and an absolute honour to meet Beverly Glenn Copeland on his 82nd birthday
January 17, 2026 at 4:45 PM
Awesome night, awesome show, and an absolute honour to meet Beverly Glenn Copeland on his 82nd birthday
Saw one of my favourite post hardcore bands By a Thread last night! Still remember the words. If you’re looking for something to do this weekend check out Unreal City Fest unrealcity.rocks
January 17, 2026 at 1:13 AM
Saw one of my favourite post hardcore bands By a Thread last night! Still remember the words. If you’re looking for something to do this weekend check out Unreal City Fest unrealcity.rocks
Remember when our mayor flew to DC to watch Trump accept the FIFA peace prize?
January 16, 2026 at 5:31 PM
Remember when our mayor flew to DC to watch Trump accept the FIFA peace prize?
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I regret B.C.’s decision to end its decriminalization pilot and am disappointed the province has not released an independent evaluation. When governments change course on life-and-death issues, Canadians deserve to see the evidence. See more 👇
January 16, 2026 at 4:19 AM
I regret B.C.’s decision to end its decriminalization pilot and am disappointed the province has not released an independent evaluation. When governments change course on life-and-death issues, Canadians deserve to see the evidence. See more 👇
Wow! Met Queen Bey herself (Kendall Gender) at the rugby sevens launch!
January 15, 2026 at 9:10 PM
Wow! Met Queen Bey herself (Kendall Gender) at the rugby sevens launch!
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The Toronto Sun is owned by U.S.-based hedge fund Chatham Asset Management. Who also own PostMedia, making the largest national news chain in Canada an American entity.
Postmedia has suspended Bryan Passifiume, a Toronto Sun bureau chief, for a tweet after the killing of a Minneapolis woman by ICE, reports @lukelebrun.ca @pressprogress.ca
“In this case, the far left ended up catching a few well-deserved bullets for their miscalculation,” he had tweeted.
“In this case, the far left ended up catching a few well-deserved bullets for their miscalculation,” he had tweeted.
Postmedia Suspends Toronto Sun Parliamentary Bureau Chief After Tweet Applauding ICE Killing Minneapolis Woman
Postmedia says Bryan Passifiume’s tweet about ICE killing of Renee Good was ‘regrettable and insensitive’
pressprogress.ca
January 14, 2026 at 6:05 PM
The Toronto Sun is owned by U.S.-based hedge fund Chatham Asset Management. Who also own PostMedia, making the largest national news chain in Canada an American entity.