Ken Sim

• Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim files defamation lawsuit against 2 men

  The suit states that sometime around November 2023, Allam told Tsakumis that Sim had driven his car while intoxicated and had been stopped by Vancouver police officers.

  Crime

  May 23
  
• Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim, police, cleared of ‘baseless’ DUI allegation

  Global News has learned that the Vancouver police became aware of social media posts from developer and ex-political commentator Alex Tsakumis in late 2023.

  Politics

  Feb 21
  
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• Vancouver mayor to boycott Metro Vancouver meetings over ‘broken’ governance

  On Wednesday, the mayor of the largest city in the region announced he would boycott Metro Vancouver meetings.

  Politics

  Jan 29
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• ‘Incredibly troubling’: Critics push back on Vancouver mayor’s supportive housing freeze

  Mayor Ken Sim laid out a plan Thursday to transform the Downtown Eastside, including decentralizing social services and freezing new supportive housing construction.

  Politics

  Jan 24
• City of Vancouver to probe investing in Bitcoin, accepting it as payment

  The motion won't mean the city is investing or accepting payment in cryptocurrency any time soon, but will instead direct staff to look into those possibilities. 

  Politics

  Dec 11, 2024
• Mayor pitches making Vancouver a ‘Bitcoin-friendly city’

  The motion would direct city staff to look into how to integrate the cryptocurrency into the city's financial strategies, including potentially accepting taxes and fees in Bitcoin.

  Politics

  Dec 9, 2024
• Scrapping Vancouver Park Board could save $7M a year, report finds

  The Parks and Recreation Transition Group's final report suggests the savings would come from efficiencies, streamlined processes and reduced duplication.

  Politics

  Nov 21, 2024
• Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim’s home targeted with ‘hateful’ graffiti

  Some threatening messages spray-painted at Mayor Ken Sim's home roughly translate to 'cover the family with a shovel' and 'F*** your ancestors for 18 generations'.

  Crime

  Nov 1, 2024
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• Mayor’s ‘mojo dojo’ private gym? Ken Sim blasted over repurposed city hall boardroom

  A Vancouver city councillor is blasting the mayor for converting a former boardroom into a private gym. The mayor, who paid for the equipment, says exercise keeps him focused.

  Politics

  Jun 26, 2024
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• Oilers flag raised outside Vancouver City Hall after Round 2 Playoff bet

  Vancouver mayor Ken Sim has made good on his bet with Edmonton mayor Amarjeet Sohi by flying an Edmonton Oilers flag at Vancouver City Hall.

  Sports

  May 25, 2024