Powers that Be
Powers that be: We deserve better from BC politics
Eby's snap election is a clear power grab from an unpopular premier. Yet his challengers from the right are somehow less competent.
Editorials
Editorial: No single party can take down ABC
COPE, OneCity, and the Greens can work together to build a better Vancouver.
2026 Municipal Elections
Election explainers
How to vote in Oct. 17's municipal election
With two elections on the horizon, it may be a bit confusing to figure out what you need …
Vancouver's plebiscite, explained
The two questions, proposed by ABC Vancouver, carry no legal force. Opponents say the vote is unnecessary, while …
Who does what in Vancouver?
On Oct. 17, Vancouverites will pick a mayor, 10 city councillors, seven park board commissioners, and nine school …
THE RACE FOR MAYOR OF VANCOUVER
VANCOUVER CITY COUNCIL AND PARK BOARD
COPE's pitch for city council and park board
OneCity's pitch for city council and park board
Vote Vancouver's pitch for city council and park board
The Vancouver Greens' pitch for city council and park board
The Vancouver Liberals' pitch for city council and park board
TEAM's pitch for city council and park board
ABC's pitch for city council and park board
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Editorials
Editorial: Fry's vision for Vancouver is what we need
Incumbent Mayor Ken Sim has only two relevant challengers: Kareem Allam and Pete Fry. Only Fry represents a meaningful change in Vancouver's direction.
Music
Meet VanJazz, the new festival in town
Vancouver's newest jazz festival doesn't have a lineup built to fill arenas — it will, however, fill a void in the city's cultural identity.
2026 Municipal Elections
Delta's race for mayor
Incumbent George Harvie faces a challenger from his own former party and a newcomer.
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the-vilest-rag
A student's guide to the Vancouver municipal election
This week, host Sophie Clark speaks to Juan Pablo Sastoque Vega and Saba Majd about how to vote, municipal governance, party and candidate platforms, and why your vote matters.
2026 Municipal Elections
Langley's race for mayor
Incumbent Nathan Pachal and Councillor Delaney Mack disagree on property taxes, policing, and a merger with the Township.
2026 Municipal Elections
Richmond's race for mayor
Seven candidates are running to replace Mayor Malcolm Brodie, who is retiring after 24 years.
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2026 Municipal Elections
North Vancouver's race for mayor
Incumbent Linda Buchanan faces three challengers as the cost of the North Shore wastewater plant climbs. The Ubyssey interviewed Oliver King and Dave Kurvers.
2026 Municipal Elections
Surrey's race for mayor
Six challengers and incumbent Brenda Locke, are running for mayor, and four of them promise no tax increase.
2026 Municipal Elections
Coquitlam's race for mayor
Three candidates are running to replace mayor Richard Stewart, who is retiring after nearly 18 years.
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2026 Municipal Elections
West Vancouver's race for mayor
Incumbent Mark Sager faces three challengers, including Councillor Sharon Thompson. The Ubyssey interviewed Sager and two other candidates.
2026 Municipal Elections
Burnaby's race for mayor
Incumbent Mike Hurley, acclaimed in 2022, faces five challengers. The Ubyssey interviewed Hurley and two other candidates.
Film
At VQFF, film is a passage to queer utopia
At Vancouver Queer Film Festival, queer artists don't just get a seat at the table — they're building a whole new room.
