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National Post

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Oct 19

Amy Hamm: Vancouver votes for more drug chaos and street disorder

Key FactsPete Fry Wins Vancouver Mayoral Election

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Pete Fry of the Green Party of Vancouver was elected mayor on Saturday, October 17, 2026.

ABC Vancouver lost its majority, leaving the party with only one politically weakened councillor.

A plebiscite on banning public drug use and treatment beds is expected to produce results by October 21.

Fry’s party promised diversion, outreach and services before enforcement, alongside 90 planned mental-health beds.

"free prescribed opiates"— Pete Fry, Vancouver mayor-elect, discussing his drug policy proposals during his campaign (as cited by Amy Hamm).

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The Globe and Mail Oct 19

Vancouver elects Canada’s first Green mayor: Pete Fry said dealing with community safety and homelessness are among his priorities

theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-vancouver-elects-canadas-first-green-mayor/

Key FactsPete Fry becomes Vancouver’s first Green mayor

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Pete Fry defeated incumbent Ken Sim in Vancouver’s municipal election.

Fry lists community safety and a thoughtful approach to helping people leave Vancouver’s streets among his priorities.

During the campaign, Fry pledged an office coordinating police, fire, community services and land use, plus a 24/7 non-police team for non-emergency calls.

Of 10 elected councillors, nine are left of centre: four Greens, four Coalition of Progressive Electors, and one OneCity member.

this sort of visible manifestation of poverty and homelessness on our streets. How do we fix that as a society and a city and get away from this really negative narrative.
— Pete Fry said in an interview Sunday.

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Vancouver Sun

B+

Oct 18

B.C. Municipal Election: 5 take-aways after a tough night for incumbent mayors

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National Post

B+

Oct 10

NP View: Vancouver must vote to end disorder on its streets

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Vancouver Sun

B+

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Doug McCallum may have big majority on Surrey council, but will lead a city 'deeply divided'

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CBC

C−

Oct 13

More than $4B worth of condos sitting empty in Vancouver: Vancouver's unsold condo stock hit a record high of roughly 5,400 units in June ...

cbc.ca/player/play/video/9.7378310

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Times Colonist

B+

Oct 18

Vancouver Island votes: New mayors in Highlands, Qualicum Beach: Results in the 2026 municipal elections for southern Vancouver Island.

timescolonist.com/2026-civic-election/vancouver-island-votes-results-in-the-2026-municipal-elections-12906348

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Vancouver Sun

B+

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Canucks: Manny Malhotra says 'the quicker we get to our identity, the better things are going to look'

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Vancouver Sun

B+

Oct 16

B.C. Conservatives cut ties with another candidate over social media controversy

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Vancouver Sun

B+

Oct 18

ABC Vancouver vastly outspent rivals on social media ads in this election

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Vancouver Sun

B+

Oct 18

Langley Election Results: Newcomer Jay Lundgren is voted mayor of Langley Township; Eric Woodward loses seat

vancouversun.com/news/municipal-election-jay-lundgren-langley-results-2026

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CP24

A−

Oct 16

Maple Leafs acquire Raty from Canucks for forwards Buhr and Quillan: The Toronto Maple Leafs have acquired Finnish forward Aatu Raty from the Vancouver Canucks ...

cp24.com/news/sports/2026/10/15/maple-leafs-acquire-raty-from-canucks-for-forwards-buhr-and-quillan/

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Vancouver Sun

B+

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Canucks: Emergence of big-hitting blueliner Elias Pettersson no surprise

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Vancouver Sun

B+

Oct 19

Metro Vancouver voted for change, rejecting incumbent mayors in search of affordability solutions

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Vancouver Sun

B+

Oct 19

Whitecaps: Back in MLS driver's seat thanks to Yadaly Diaby wonder goal

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Vancouver Sun

B+

Oct 16

Michael Bublé and Property Brothers' Drew Scott stop by Langley to launch hockey TV series

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Sportsnet

C

Oct 16

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Vancouver Sun

B+

Oct 14

Incumbent mayor Brenda Locke under renewed scrutiny over termination of Surrey police chief

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Vancouver Sun

B+

Oct 17

Murder charges laid in 2022 double homicide of Coquitlam couple

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Vancouver Sun

B+

Oct 18

Burnaby Election Results: Incumbent Mayor Mike Hurley beats 5 challengers, BCA sweeps council seats

vancouversun.com/news/municipal-election-burnaby-results-2026

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Vancouver Sun

B+

Oct 19

Canucks Prospects: Adam Novotny's five-point outburst propels Peterborough to victory

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Vancouver Sun

B+

Oct 02

Reconciliation Day crash killed two Tsawwassen First Nation elders

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Vancouver Sun

B+

Oct 18

Tri-Cities Election Results: Brad West wins again in Port Coquitlam, Craig Hodge declared mayor of Coquitlam, close race in Port Moody

vancouversun.com/news/municipal-election-coquitlam-port-coquitlam-port-moody-tri-cities-results-2026

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Vancouver Sun

B+

Oct 18

Lightning 4, Canucks 2: Tough finish to a tough road trip

Key FactsTampa Bay Lightning Beat Canucks Despite Lankinen’s Strong Performance

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Kevin Lankinen made several brilliant first-period saves, helping Vancouver establish a 2-0 lead.

Tampa Bay scored early in the third period to take the lead, then added another goal for a 4-2 finish.

Despite sustained offensive pressure, Vancouver managed only two shots on goal during the third period.

The loss was Vancouver’s seventh straight; the team returns home Tuesday to face a very tough opponent.

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Vancouver Sun

B+

Oct 17

By the numbers, the Whitecaps are the best. Why aren't they talked about that way?

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N-tv

C+

Oct 12

Report on a radical proposal: Will CDU members of parliament leave the plenary hall during the Siegmund election?

n-tv.de/politik/Verlassen-CDU-Abgeordnete-bei-Siegmund-Wahl-den-Plenarsaal-id31409814.html

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National Post

B+

Oct 06

FIRST READING: David Eby's pledge to make B.C. the highest taxed jurisdiction on earth

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Vancouver Sun

B+

Sep 29

Whitecaps re-sign Thomas Müller for 2027 'sprint' season

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Vancouver Sun

B+

Oct 12

Canucks Prospects: Braeden Cootes bags winner in Abbotsford's first victory of season

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Vancouver Sun

B+

Oct 11

Downtown Vancouver office vacancy recovery slower compared to other Canadian cities

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Vancouver Sun

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Oct 10

Video: Ken Sim talks zero per cent property taxes and business 'certainty'

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Vancouver Sun

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Oct 08

WATCH NOW: 5 Vancouver mayoral candidates debate the issues

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Sportsnet

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Oct 12

Goaltender Leevi Merilainen getting chance to showcase skills with Canucks: With Thatcher Demko still sidelined, and Kevin Lankinen struggling ...

sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/goaltender-leevi-merilainen-getting-chance-to-showcase-skills-with-canucks/

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Vancouver Sun

B+

Oct 16

North Vancouver mayoral candidate with criminal record facing new firearms charges

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Sportsnet

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Oct 12

Great snipe from Elias Pettersson 🤩

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Vancouver Sun

B+

Oct 14

Islanders 3, Canucks 2: Leevi Merilainen nearly saves the day for motivated teammates

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Vancouver Sun

B+

Oct 14

Bruno Mars takes the mic at Vancouver SkyTrain station before concerts

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Vancouver Sun

B+

Oct 10

Vancouver election: New poll shows Ken Sim and Pete Fry battling for lead in mayoral race

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Vancouver Sun

B+

Oct 13

Langley Election: With SkyTrain on the horizon, voters will choose between continuity or change

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Vancouver Sun

B+

Oct 10

Conversations That Matter: Ken Sim of ABC Vancouver

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Vancouver Sun

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Oct 13

'Lives have been upended': New Westminster blaze leaves uncertain future for 24 households

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Vancouver Sun

B+

Oct 12

Armed man shot by Burnaby RCMP, police say; IIO called in

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Vancouver Sun

B+

Oct 09

Conversations That Matter: Pete Fry of the Vancouver Greens

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Vancouver Sun

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Oct 09

'Problematic': VPD touts crime drop days before Vancouver election, raising questions about timing

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Vancouver Sun

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Oct 07

Canucks: How Filip Hronek's intensity, influence ramp up the rebuild

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Vancouver Sun

B+

Oct 12

Canucks Schedule: From frying pan into more fires to test the desire

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National Post

B+

Oct 13

On Saturday, Vancouverites will be presented with a non-binding plebiscite that purports to create a path toward cleansing the clients and clearing the ... Show more

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Vancouver Sun

B+

Oct 12

Pattullo Bridge arch removed over Thanksgiving long weekend

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Financial Post

B−

Oct 09

Vancouver's court-ordered property listings are nearing a 20-year high — and they're not selling

financialpost.com/real-estate/mortgages/vancouver-property-listings-20-year-high-not-selling

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Vancouver Sun

B+

Oct 09

Langley Cactus Club shooting victim was warned by police before his death

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National Post

B+

Oct 03

Anti-Israel Oct. 7 event to 'honour martyrs' will not proceed on U of T campus: university

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Vancouver Sun

B+

Oct 06

Canucks: Has inspired play changed the Elias Pettersson conversation?

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Vancouver Sun

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Oct 08

Who's running for mayor in the North Vancouvers and West Vancouver?

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Vancouver Sun

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Oct 08

Surrey mayoral candidates take aim at incumbent mayor Brenda Locke during lively debate

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Vancouver Sun

B+

Sep 29

Fugitive and alleged killer of Surrey Sikh leader added to FBI's Most Wanted list

vancouversun.com/news/crime/fugitive-and-alleged-surey-temple-killer-goldy-brar-added-to-fbis-most-wanted-list

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TSN Sep 26

The Whitecaps announced they have signed midfielder Valter Sedin, Henrik Sedin's son, to an MLS short-term agreement for their match against D.C. United ... Show more

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CP24

A−

Oct 05

B.C.'s Eby promises new tax on millionaires to help pay for health care

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Vancouver Sun

B+

Sep 29

Vaughn Palmer: Former B.C. Conservative leadership contender running in safe seat

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Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung

A−

Oct 07

Thomas Müller loses MLS duel against Robert Lewandowski

faz.net/aktuell/sport/fussball/thomas-mueller-verliert-mls-duell-gegen-robert-lewandowski-accg-201295629.html

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Vancouver Sun

B+

Sep 30

Canucks 6, Oilers 5 (OT): Plenty of desire, drama in stunning season-opening win

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Vancouver Sun

B+

Oct 08

Richmond mayoral race: Tight, three-way battle to replace popular longtime mayor

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Vancouver Sun

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Oct 04

Canucks: Caleb Malhotra helps Boston University to victory in collegiate debut

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Vancouver Sun

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Oct 06

Vancouver election: ABC reveals 100-day plan, derided by rivals as a 'to-do list for someone else'

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Vancouver Sun

B+

Oct 08

Canucks: Yes, D-Petey wants to be like Luke Schenn when he grows up

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Vancouver Sun

B+

Oct 07

B.C.'s longest-serving school trustee retires after serving 41 years on Surrey board

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Vancouver Sun

B+

Oct 05

Golden Knights 3, Canucks 2: Hard, fast, direct Vegas cashes winning ticket

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Sportsnet

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Oct 04

Tensions are high in Vancouver after Aatu Räty goes into the boards hard 😳

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stern.de

B−

Oct 06

Müller and new girlfriend on a double date with Hummels: Thomas Müller was last seen with his girlfriend Eve Rose Bitbol for the first time ...

stern.de/panorama/mueller-mit-neuer-freundin-auf-doppeldate-mit-hummels-38354952.html

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fcbinside.de Oct 05

Thomas Müller names his Ballon d'Or favorites - | and overlooks Harry Kane: Thomas Müller names Michael Olise and Kylian Mbappé as Ballon d'Or favorites ...

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