E3-128 The credulous mayor
<p>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!</p>
<p>In Surrey, the police chief was fired. The mayor of Port Moody faces challenges from the left and right. And Richmond schools debate ribbons.</p>
<p><strong>Links</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/cope-stephanie-allen-vancouver-mayor-election-9.7186047" rel="noopener noreferrer">Stephanie Allen named COPE candidate in crowded Vancouver mayoral race | CBC News</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1452930786637833&set=a.532045868726334" rel="noopener noreferrer">VDLC endorses Azaroff and OneCity slate</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.straight.com/city-culture/former-onecity-council-candidate-armor-valor-joins-vancouver-liberals" rel="noopener noreferrer">Former OneCity council candidate Armor Valor joins Vancouver Liberals</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/vancouver-mayor-building-codes-emissions-natural-gas-9.7208260" rel="noopener noreferrer">Vancouver passes mayor’s motion to pause emissions tracking, ban on natural gas heating in new homes | CBC News</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/vancouver-council-vision-zero-speed-reduction-9.7231135" rel="noopener noreferrer">Vancouver council backs away from reducing speed limits on major roads | CBC News</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/ken-sim-11-ai-agents-9.7199081" rel="noopener noreferrer">Vancouver mayor decries ‘misinformation’ after saying he uses 11 AI agents to do work | CBC News</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/yaletown-overdose-prevention-site-9.7214552" rel="noopener noreferrer">Overdose prevention site in Vancouver’s downtown core not reopening: minister | CBC News</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/article/vancouver-mayor-wont-be-sanctioned-for-harassing-personally-attacking-councillor/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Vancouver mayor won’t be sanctioned for harassing, personally attacking councillor</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/fifa-world-cup-benefits-vancouver-bc-9.7225612" rel="noopener noreferrer">B.C. government modelling predicts hosting FIFA will produce lasting benefits. History tells a different story | CBC News</a></p>
<p><a href="https://mapleridgenews.com/2026/06/10/doug-mccallum-calls-for-investigation-into-surrey-police-chief-firing/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Doug McCallum calls for investigation into Surrey police chief firing | Maple Ridge News</a></p>
<p><a href="https://tricitiesdispatch.com/lambert-candidate-mayor-port-moody/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Paul Lambert launches bid to become Port Moody mayor</a></p>
<p><a href="https://globalnews.ca/news/11895241/metro-vancouver-stage-3-water-restriction/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Metro Vancouver enters Stage 3 water restrictions as snowpack melts a month early – BC | Globalnews.ca</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/article/elementary-school-track-meet-changes-spark-backlash-in-richmond-bc/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Elementary school track meet changes spark backlash in Richmond, B.C.</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.richmond-news.com/local-news/richmond-bc-school-district-seeks-feedback-on-gender-neutral-no-ribbon-track-meet-12300378" rel="noopener noreferrer">Richmond school district seeks feedback on gender-neutral, no-ribbon track meet</a></p>
<p>Vancouveratta <a href="https://thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/vancouver-international-festival" rel="noopener noreferrer">Vancouver International Festival | The Canadian Encyclopedia</a></p>
