Tom Digby
@tomdigby1.bsky.social
Mad scientist. Park Board Commissioner. Green Party of Vancouver. All about our urban tree canopy. Side hustle as US/Canadian attorney.
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SCOOP: Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim is planning to eliminate the city's sustainability and climate department under the guise of a push to prevent increases to property taxes in his proposed 2026 budget.
Great source work by Marc Fawcett-Atkinson to uncover this
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/11/n...
Great source work by Marc Fawcett-Atkinson to uncover this
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/11/n...
Vancouver mayor plans to eliminate city's climate and sustainability department
Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim is planning to eliminate the city's sustainability and climate department under the guise of a push to prevent increases to property taxes. Canada's National Observer learned a...
www.nationalobserver.com
November 11, 2025 at 2:53 AM
SCOOP: Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim is planning to eliminate the city's sustainability and climate department under the guise of a push to prevent increases to property taxes in his proposed 2026 budget.
Great source work by Marc Fawcett-Atkinson to uncover this
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/11/n...
Great source work by Marc Fawcett-Atkinson to uncover this
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/11/n...
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I’m disappointed to hear Commissioner Haer’s comments challenging the use of land acknowledgements. These acknowledgements are not performative to me. They are one small daily practice that flows from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action and from the principles of UNDRIP.
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November 4, 2025 at 4:53 AM
I’m disappointed to hear Commissioner Haer’s comments challenging the use of land acknowledgements. These acknowledgements are not performative to me. They are one small daily practice that flows from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action and from the principles of UNDRIP.
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Some breaking news: in a special Vancouver Police Board meeting only announced over the weekend, the police board has requested a $50 million increase to their budget for 2026.
This comes as other departments across the city are trying to cut staff to ensure a property tax freeze for next year.
This comes as other departments across the city are trying to cut staff to ensure a property tax freeze for next year.
November 3, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Some breaking news: in a special Vancouver Police Board meeting only announced over the weekend, the police board has requested a $50 million increase to their budget for 2026.
This comes as other departments across the city are trying to cut staff to ensure a property tax freeze for next year.
This comes as other departments across the city are trying to cut staff to ensure a property tax freeze for next year.
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Ken Sim and ABC are bringing ~$120m in cuts to community centres, parks, and public services.
On Thursday, City Council is voting on a $17m retroactive boost to the 2025 police budget.
Now the Police Board is asking for another extra $50 million in 2026.
#vanpoli #StopTheCuts #EvictABC
On Thursday, City Council is voting on a $17m retroactive boost to the 2025 police budget.
Now the Police Board is asking for another extra $50 million in 2026.
#vanpoli #StopTheCuts #EvictABC
#VancouverBC - Here’s how much the Vancouver police budget could increase in 2026 www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...
Here’s how much the Vancouver police budget could increase in 2026
The Vancouver Police Board is meeting Monday to vote on a 2026 budget just shy of half a billion dollars.
www.ctvnews.ca
November 4, 2025 at 6:40 AM
Ken Sim and ABC are bringing ~$120m in cuts to community centres, parks, and public services.
On Thursday, City Council is voting on a $17m retroactive boost to the 2025 police budget.
Now the Police Board is asking for another extra $50 million in 2026.
#vanpoli #StopTheCuts #EvictABC
On Thursday, City Council is voting on a $17m retroactive boost to the 2025 police budget.
Now the Police Board is asking for another extra $50 million in 2026.
#vanpoli #StopTheCuts #EvictABC
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“The optics are, oh, the police get everything they want.”
Here’s my story on the Vancouver Police Department asking for a $50 million increase to their 2026 budget while others city departments are facing challenges — and how at least one board member seemed aware of the conflict it would create.
Here’s my story on the Vancouver Police Department asking for a $50 million increase to their 2026 budget while others city departments are facing challenges — and how at least one board member seemed aware of the conflict it would create.
November 4, 2025 at 5:20 AM
“The optics are, oh, the police get everything they want.”
Here’s my story on the Vancouver Police Department asking for a $50 million increase to their 2026 budget while others city departments are facing challenges — and how at least one board member seemed aware of the conflict it would create.
Here’s my story on the Vancouver Police Department asking for a $50 million increase to their 2026 budget while others city departments are facing challenges — and how at least one board member seemed aware of the conflict it would create.
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@tomdigby1.bsky.social's motion for Affirming the Park Board’s Commitment to Transgender Lives and Rights PASSED UNANIMOUSLY! Thanks all who came to speak for sharing your voices & supporting the motion.
Full discussion of the motion: www.youtube.com/live/dxYRKmj...
#VanPoli #VancouverParks
Full discussion of the motion: www.youtube.com/live/dxYRKmj...
#VanPoli #VancouverParks
October 8, 2025 at 8:56 PM
@tomdigby1.bsky.social's motion for Affirming the Park Board’s Commitment to Transgender Lives and Rights PASSED UNANIMOUSLY! Thanks all who came to speak for sharing your voices & supporting the motion.
Full discussion of the motion: www.youtube.com/live/dxYRKmj...
#VanPoli #VancouverParks
Full discussion of the motion: www.youtube.com/live/dxYRKmj...
#VanPoli #VancouverParks
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A big win for cyclists & safety! @parkboard.bsky.social votes 'YES' to bring back bike lane with buses on Stanley Park Drive! Thanks everyone who came to ride & added their voice to our calls to action!
Help @tomdigby1.bsky.social keep up the momentum! Donate: www.vangreens.ca/donate
#VanPoli
Help @tomdigby1.bsky.social keep up the momentum! Donate: www.vangreens.ca/donate
#VanPoli
September 16, 2025 at 6:36 PM
A big win for cyclists & safety! @parkboard.bsky.social votes 'YES' to bring back bike lane with buses on Stanley Park Drive! Thanks everyone who came to ride & added their voice to our calls to action!
Help @tomdigby1.bsky.social keep up the momentum! Donate: www.vangreens.ca/donate
#VanPoli
Help @tomdigby1.bsky.social keep up the momentum! Donate: www.vangreens.ca/donate
#VanPoli
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Bike lane. Stanley Park. Passed. EPIC. 🌲🚲
Thank you @tomdigby1.bsky.social and his fellow supportive commissioners for righting a wrong!
#vanpoli
Thank you @tomdigby1.bsky.social and his fellow supportive commissioners for righting a wrong!
#vanpoli
❗❗BREAKING: The future of transit in Stanley Park is on the agenda.
We need YOUR help to make sure cyclists aren’t left behind.
Sign our petition to tell the Vancouver Park Board you want the bike lane back: win.newmode.net/greenpartyof...
#VanPoli #BikeVancouver
We need YOUR help to make sure cyclists aren’t left behind.
Sign our petition to tell the Vancouver Park Board you want the bike lane back: win.newmode.net/greenpartyof...
#VanPoli #BikeVancouver
September 16, 2025 at 6:16 AM
Bike lane. Stanley Park. Passed. EPIC. 🌲🚲
Thank you @tomdigby1.bsky.social and his fellow supportive commissioners for righting a wrong!
#vanpoli
Thank you @tomdigby1.bsky.social and his fellow supportive commissioners for righting a wrong!
#vanpoli
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(2/5) The good news is @tomdigby1.bsky.social is calling for a bike lane around prospect point and down the hill, for the safety of cyclists, active mobility and micromobility users. To help this pass, we really need people to email in support and call in to the meeting.
September 9, 2025 at 10:38 PM
(2/5) The good news is @tomdigby1.bsky.social is calling for a bike lane around prospect point and down the hill, for the safety of cyclists, active mobility and micromobility users. To help this pass, we really need people to email in support and call in to the meeting.
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🚨 Important call to action! (1/5) 🚨
A vote on Stanley Park is coming to the Park Board on Sept 15. The staff report calls for working with TransLink to bring bus service around the park (great!!) but no bike lane, despite it being the favourite option among respondents. Report linked here:
A vote on Stanley Park is coming to the Park Board on Sept 15. The staff report calls for working with TransLink to bring bus service around the park (great!!) but no bike lane, despite it being the favourite option among respondents. Report linked here:
![A survey showing that the vast majority of respondents said that a Dedicated Bike Lane in Stanley Park would "make [the park] much better." It was the number one choice.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:hirrgj3gs4mkftk5oopdeekc/bafkreiacemsts6nt2xtzmbswcwpdmrzxz2thddm5xanjvquvxtipylh7sm@jpeg)
September 9, 2025 at 10:38 PM
🚨 Important call to action! (1/5) 🚨
A vote on Stanley Park is coming to the Park Board on Sept 15. The staff report calls for working with TransLink to bring bus service around the park (great!!) but no bike lane, despite it being the favourite option among respondents. Report linked here:
A vote on Stanley Park is coming to the Park Board on Sept 15. The staff report calls for working with TransLink to bring bus service around the park (great!!) but no bike lane, despite it being the favourite option among respondents. Report linked here:
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❗❗BREAKING: The future of transit in Stanley Park is on the agenda.
We need YOUR help to make sure cyclists aren’t left behind.
Sign our petition to tell the Vancouver Park Board you want the bike lane back: win.newmode.net/greenpartyof...
#VanPoli #BikeVancouver
We need YOUR help to make sure cyclists aren’t left behind.
Sign our petition to tell the Vancouver Park Board you want the bike lane back: win.newmode.net/greenpartyof...
#VanPoli #BikeVancouver
September 9, 2025 at 6:39 PM
❗❗BREAKING: The future of transit in Stanley Park is on the agenda.
We need YOUR help to make sure cyclists aren’t left behind.
Sign our petition to tell the Vancouver Park Board you want the bike lane back: win.newmode.net/greenpartyof...
#VanPoli #BikeVancouver
We need YOUR help to make sure cyclists aren’t left behind.
Sign our petition to tell the Vancouver Park Board you want the bike lane back: win.newmode.net/greenpartyof...
#VanPoli #BikeVancouver
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Sim says bitcoin mining is great for environment.
August 18, 2025 at 12:51 AM
Sim says bitcoin mining is great for environment.
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Great news from the Park Board’s Recreational Services director:
Outdoor pool update:
✅ 50% off drop-in for last 45 min of swim sessions (excl. length swims & reservations).
⏱ Kits Pool now open 3–8:30pm (merged sessions).
👥 20% of spots for drop-ins, adjusted daily.
🛟 Trout Lake staff reallocated.
Outdoor pool update:
✅ 50% off drop-in for last 45 min of swim sessions (excl. length swims & reservations).
⏱ Kits Pool now open 3–8:30pm (merged sessions).
👥 20% of spots for drop-ins, adjusted daily.
🛟 Trout Lake staff reallocated.
July 31, 2025 at 2:36 AM
Great news from the Park Board’s Recreational Services director:
Outdoor pool update:
✅ 50% off drop-in for last 45 min of swim sessions (excl. length swims & reservations).
⏱ Kits Pool now open 3–8:30pm (merged sessions).
👥 20% of spots for drop-ins, adjusted daily.
🛟 Trout Lake staff reallocated.
Outdoor pool update:
✅ 50% off drop-in for last 45 min of swim sessions (excl. length swims & reservations).
⏱ Kits Pool now open 3–8:30pm (merged sessions).
👥 20% of spots for drop-ins, adjusted daily.
🛟 Trout Lake staff reallocated.
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The only thing Marie-Claire Howard has consistently done on the Park Board…
…is not show up.
📉 60% absentee rate
💨 0 in-person appearances in a year
🤫 Secret emails to dismantle the board
🔥 “Let the trees burn” in Stanley Park
This is ABC’s idea of leadership? #vanpoli
…is not show up.
📉 60% absentee rate
💨 0 in-person appearances in a year
🤫 Secret emails to dismantle the board
🔥 “Let the trees burn” in Stanley Park
This is ABC’s idea of leadership? #vanpoli
July 17, 2025 at 6:38 PM
The only thing Marie-Claire Howard has consistently done on the Park Board…
…is not show up.
📉 60% absentee rate
💨 0 in-person appearances in a year
🤫 Secret emails to dismantle the board
🔥 “Let the trees burn” in Stanley Park
This is ABC’s idea of leadership? #vanpoli
…is not show up.
📉 60% absentee rate
💨 0 in-person appearances in a year
🤫 Secret emails to dismantle the board
🔥 “Let the trees burn” in Stanley Park
This is ABC’s idea of leadership? #vanpoli
Batch has expanded at Kits pool concession. Cool new deck. DownLow chicken. Congrats to Britt and Johnny for making it happen with your favourite @parkboard.bsky.social @parkboardscott.bsky.social
June 19, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Batch has expanded at Kits pool concession. Cool new deck. DownLow chicken. Congrats to Britt and Johnny for making it happen with your favourite @parkboard.bsky.social @parkboardscott.bsky.social
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No one should dispute the National Energy Program’s devastating impact on Alberta’s conventional oil and gas sector 40 years ago.
But the oilsands, not conventional oil, propelled Canada to its position as the world’s fourth-largest oil producer. @ianurquhart.bsky.social writes.
But the oilsands, not conventional oil, propelled Canada to its position as the world’s fourth-largest oil producer. @ianurquhart.bsky.social writes.
Busting the Myth That Ottawa Has Hurt Alberta’s Oil Industry | The Tyee
In fact, federal governments have promoted and protected it. Especially the oilsands.
thetyee.ca
May 15, 2025 at 2:08 PM
No one should dispute the National Energy Program’s devastating impact on Alberta’s conventional oil and gas sector 40 years ago.
But the oilsands, not conventional oil, propelled Canada to its position as the world’s fourth-largest oil producer. @ianurquhart.bsky.social writes.
But the oilsands, not conventional oil, propelled Canada to its position as the world’s fourth-largest oil producer. @ianurquhart.bsky.social writes.
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Candidates for Vancouver Municipal Party Say They Attended Multiple Events with Conspiratorial Far-Right Groups By Accident
Two candidates for ‘TEAM Vancouver’ in upcoming by-election appeared at event with far-right groups
pressprogress.ca/candidates-f...
Two candidates for ‘TEAM Vancouver’ in upcoming by-election appeared at event with far-right groups
pressprogress.ca/candidates-f...
Candidates for Vancouver Municipal Party Say They Attended Multiple Events with Conspiratorial Far-Right Groups By Accident
Two candidates for ‘TEAM Vancouver’ in upcoming by-election appeared at event with far-right groups
pressprogress.ca
March 24, 2025 at 11:56 PM
Candidates for Vancouver Municipal Party Say They Attended Multiple Events with Conspiratorial Far-Right Groups By Accident
Two candidates for ‘TEAM Vancouver’ in upcoming by-election appeared at event with far-right groups
pressprogress.ca/candidates-f...
Two candidates for ‘TEAM Vancouver’ in upcoming by-election appeared at event with far-right groups
pressprogress.ca/candidates-f...
Honoured to announce today as the Green Party of Canada candidate for Vancouver Quadra. With local, national and international experience, I am ready to be your voice in Ottawa. Solid leadership under Elizabeth May and Jonathan Pednault.
March 6, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Honoured to announce today as the Green Party of Canada candidate for Vancouver Quadra. With local, national and international experience, I am ready to be your voice in Ottawa. Solid leadership under Elizabeth May and Jonathan Pednault.
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As the dad of a 9-year-old, I'm deeply concerned by the lack of headline puns.
I mean, this is a tariffying moment.
Come on, free press.
I mean, this is a tariffying moment.
Come on, free press.
March 4, 2025 at 2:17 AM
As the dad of a 9-year-old, I'm deeply concerned by the lack of headline puns.
I mean, this is a tariffying moment.
Come on, free press.
I mean, this is a tariffying moment.
Come on, free press.
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Someone in Kitsilano has a very funny sense of humour. Apparently this isn’t their first installation either 😂
February 15, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Someone in Kitsilano has a very funny sense of humour. Apparently this isn’t their first installation either 😂
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I keep getting questions about the “toxic environment” in city hall. It seems to me like it might be a toxic environment within a certain party and if not kept in check, the whole of Vancouver will feel it.
ABC Vancouver has narrowed its majority in Vancouver City Council by expelling councillor Rebecca Bligh from the party. #vanpoli
dailyhive.com/vancouver/va...
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Vancouver city councillor Rebbeca Bligh booted from ABC | Urbanized
A press release from ABC on Friday afternoon confirmed that Rebecca Bligh was no longer part of its caucus.
dailyhive.com
February 15, 2025 at 7:08 AM
I keep getting questions about the “toxic environment” in city hall. It seems to me like it might be a toxic environment within a certain party and if not kept in check, the whole of Vancouver will feel it.
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This week’s edition includes child welfare, self-governance, education, Aboriginal title litigation and more @ https://buff.ly/4gutWP2
February 11, 2025 at 2:00 PM
This week’s edition includes child welfare, self-governance, education, Aboriginal title litigation and more @ https://buff.ly/4gutWP2
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I am so proud and honoured to be running as the Green Party of Vancouver candidate in the upcoming by-election. I have incredible mentors in @ptfry.bsky.social and @adrianecarr.bsky.social . I am eager to join Pete in fighting for transparency on city council.
February 7, 2025 at 12:51 AM
I am so proud and honoured to be running as the Green Party of Vancouver candidate in the upcoming by-election. I have incredible mentors in @ptfry.bsky.social and @adrianecarr.bsky.social . I am eager to join Pete in fighting for transparency on city council.
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We got rid of our last gas appliance recently, & just got this letter from FortisBC urging us to ‘reconsider’ gas. Wild to see a fossil fuel company this desperate to keep people hooked on methane. Fossil gas is terrible for climate & health—especially for kids. This is straight-up propaganda.
February 7, 2025 at 1:19 AM
We got rid of our last gas appliance recently, & just got this letter from FortisBC urging us to ‘reconsider’ gas. Wild to see a fossil fuel company this desperate to keep people hooked on methane. Fossil gas is terrible for climate & health—especially for kids. This is straight-up propaganda.
My friend, the narcissistic abuse recovery therapist says:
You don’t fight a narc. You give them ideas. You agree to do things that benefit you too. Border controls is good for Canada too! You ignore their statements (ie. 51st State) - you don’t even acknowledge it. OMG so predictable.
You don’t fight a narc. You give them ideas. You agree to do things that benefit you too. Border controls is good for Canada too! You ignore their statements (ie. 51st State) - you don’t even acknowledge it. OMG so predictable.
U.S. tariffs on hold 30 days after Canada commits to beef up border security
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U.S. tariffs on hold 30 days after Canada commits to beef up border security
Canada has agreed to deploy its $1.3-billion border plan and nearly 10,000 frontline personnel in exchange for the reprieve.
vancouversun.com
February 4, 2025 at 4:20 PM
My friend, the narcissistic abuse recovery therapist says:
You don’t fight a narc. You give them ideas. You agree to do things that benefit you too. Border controls is good for Canada too! You ignore their statements (ie. 51st State) - you don’t even acknowledge it. OMG so predictable.
You don’t fight a narc. You give them ideas. You agree to do things that benefit you too. Border controls is good for Canada too! You ignore their statements (ie. 51st State) - you don’t even acknowledge it. OMG so predictable.