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AMS Council meets amidst provincial and civic elections
The student union's annual lobbying efforts are on pause while the polls are open.
Vancouver's plebiscite, explained
The two questions, proposed by ABC Vancouver, carry no legal force. Opponents say the vote is unnecessary, while ABC says it will give the next council a mandate.
Rebecca Bligh wants to be Vancouver's mayor
She has been a city councillor for the past eight years. After being expelled from Mayor Sim's ABC, she is running to be Vancouver's first woman mayor with her own party, Vote Vancouver.
COPE's pitch for city council and park board
COPE’s mayoral candidate withdrew in September, but the party still has eight candidates for council and park board. It wants to reopen the Renter Office and fully fund the library.
Delta's race for mayor
Incumbent George Harvie faces a challenger from his own former party and a newcomer.
ABC's pitch for city council and park board
Mayor Ken Sim’s party promises a second tax freeze, a ban on public drug use, and free beach parking. It spent nearly three years trying to abolish the board that sets the parking fees.
Vote Vancouver's pitch for city council and park board
Rebecca Bligh was removed from Mayor Ken Sim’s caucus in 2025 after breaking with ABC on key votes. Her new party is campaigning on middle-income housing, free youth transit and small-business support.
Ken Sim wants to be Vancouver's mayor again
After four years in power Mayor Ken Sim says there is still work for him to do at City Hall. His reelection campaign is focused on "public safety," "affordability," and improving economic opportunities in Vancouver.
Pete Fry wants to be Vancouver's mayor
Fry has been a city councillor for the Vancouver Greens for eight years. He is running for mayor to bring "good government" he believes has been lacking under Mayor Sim and ABC.
TEAM's pitch for city council and park board
TEAM would replace Vancouver’s citywide and area plans with neighbourhood-based planning. The party holds no seats on the current council.
The Vancouver Liberals' pitch for city council and park board
A party built by Mayor Ken Sim’s former chief of staff and former ABC members promises to cancel what it calls an $800 million second city hall.
OneCity's pitch for city council and park board
OneCity has five council candidates and no candidate for mayor. Even a clean sweep would leave it short of a council majority.
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 to know before getting to the polls. Here is a guide to voting at this year's civic …
The Vancouver Greens' pitch for city council and park board
Pete Fry is the only progressive candidate for mayor, but the Greens have four council candidates. A clean sweep would still leave them short of a majority.
Colleen Hardwick wants to be Vancouver's mayor
Colleen Hardwick says council never gave her the housing data she asked for. As mayor, she’d start with an audit of city-owned land.
Kareem Allam wants to be Vancouver's mayor
Kareem Allam ran Mayor Ken Sim’s 2022 campaign and served as his chief of staff. He now wants to unseat him, with the SkyTrain to UBC as his top transit priority.
Langley's race for mayor
Incumbent Nathan Pachal and Councillor Delaney Mack disagree on property taxes, policing, and a merger with the Township.
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.
Richmond's race for mayor
Seven candidates are running to replace Mayor Malcolm Brodie, who is retiring after 24 years.
