The left remains fractured as the VDLC backs William Azaroff and OneCity. Ken Sim and ABC face scrutiny over reversing the natural gas ban, blocking Vision Zero speed reductions, dismissing code of conduct violations and shuttering a proposed Yaletown overdoe prevention site. But at least we have the World Cup coming to town!

In Surrey, the police chief was fired. The mayor of Port Moody faces challenges from the left and right. And Richmond schools debate ribbons.

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Stephanie Allen named COPE candidate in crowded Vancouver mayoral race | CBC News

VDLC endorses Azaroff and OneCity slate

Former OneCity council candidate Armor Valor joins Vancouver Liberals

Vancouver passes mayor’s motion to pause emissions tracking, ban on natural gas heating in new homes | CBC News

Vancouver council backs away from reducing speed limits on major roads | CBC News

Vancouver mayor decries ‘misinformation’ after saying he uses 11 AI agents to do work | CBC News

Overdose prevention site in Vancouver’s downtown core not reopening: minister | CBC News

Vancouver mayor won’t be sanctioned for harassing, personally attacking councillor

B.C. government modelling predicts hosting FIFA will produce lasting benefits. History tells a different story | CBC News

Doug McCallum calls for investigation into Surrey police chief firing | Maple Ridge News

Paul Lambert launches bid to become Port Moody mayor

Metro Vancouver enters Stage 3 water restrictions as snowpack melts a month early – BC | Globalnews.ca

Elementary school track meet changes spark backlash in Richmond, B.C.

Richmond school district seeks feedback on gender-neutral, no-ribbon track meet

Vancouveratta Vancouver International Festival | The Canadian Encyclopedia