Ken Sim
Ken Sim is the mayor of Vancouver, known for his proactive approach to addressing urban challenges, particularly in the Downtown Eastside. He has prioritized public safety and community well-being, recently announcing a task force aimed at tackling organized crime and improving living conditions in one of the city's most vulnerable neighborhoods. Sim advocates for a comprehensive strategy that combines policing with community support, emphasizing the need for a long-term solution to the humanitarian crisis in the area.
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Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim defends his budget after the vote.
Vancouver passes budget that promises no tax increases, cuts millions from arts, parks and more
Canada· 2025-11-30
Mayor Ken Sim received a letter from housing advocates regarding affordability concerns.
Housing advocates protest as Vancouver doubles down on densification planCanada· 2025-09-29
Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim shared his support for the Anglo American and Teck Resources merger.
How Anglo and Teck rewrote the takeover playbook and wooed Canadian officials to back their dealCanada· 2025-09-21
Vancouver mayor Ken Sim has also supported the proposal.
Teck Resources justified its takeover to shareholders – but not to CanadiansCanada· 2025-09-14
Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim said that the city will use the lessons from Task Force Barrage for a new model of policing in the Downtown Eastside.
Police blitz in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside helped curb crime, but lasting change needed, locals sayCanada· 2025-09-12
Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim says Task Force Barrage is 'only the beginning.'
Vancouver Mayor credits seven-month police ‘surge’ in Downtown Eastside for declining crime ratesCanada· 2025-09-09Ken Sim is the Mayor of Vancouver and the leader of the ABC party.
In B.C., candidates making early bids at mayoral jobsCanada· 2025-09-06
Mayor Ken Sim’s ABC has a majority on city council and on the parks board.
B.C. Insider: Integrity commissioner criticizes Mayor Sim’s partyCanada· 2025-08-26
Ken Sim is the Mayor of Vancouver and a member of the ABC municipal party.
Vancouver ethics watchdog criticizes Mayor Ken Sim’s party’s secret meetingsCanada· 2025-08-26
Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim has proposed re-examining five key industrial zones or sites in the city with a view to allowing other uses on that land, particularly residential.
Vancouver’s plan to rezone industrial land risks shrinking areas for businesses, advocates warnCanada· 2025-08-23
Mayor Ken Sim had introduced the motion as focusing on 'exceptional sites.'
Rezoning Vancouver industrial lands will cost jobs and economy, planners sayCanada· 2025-08-03
Ken Sim is the Mayor of Vancouver.
Vancouver paid just over $2-million in severance to 34 non-union workers since late 2022Canada· 2025-08-02
Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim told The Globe that the city is trying to work with B.C. on finding alternative sites for supportive housing.
B.C. Housing Minister expresses concern after Vancouver abandons controversial supportive-housing projectCanada· 2025-05-30
Mayor Ken Sim supports Chief Rai and is involved in discussions about the city's policing resources.
Training large cohort of young officers top challenge for Vancouver’s new police chiefCanada· 2025-05-24
Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim earlier on Wednesday bristled at the coming inquiries, saying they may be important, but that more concrete action is needed now.
B.C. Premier Eby says province will overhaul Mental Health Act after Lapu-Lapu Day festival attackCanada· 2025-05-01
Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim said he was 'shocked and deeply saddened' by the tragedy.
Eleven dead as vehicle ploughs into Vancouver festival crowd - World
Pakistan· 2025-04-28
Vancouver's mayor Ken Sim emphasized that the protection of Vancouver's residents is the top priority.
Vancouver: Mord-Anklage nach tödlicher Auto-Attacke - Panorama
Germany· 2025-04-28Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim has promised more security for future events.
Opinion: Vancouver’s Filipino community will not let fear win, despite the Lapu-Lapu festival attackCanada· 2025-04-28
Ken Sim is the mayor of Vancouver who addressed the media regarding the tragedy.
Festival Lapu Lapu | Vancouver: La Policía canadiense identifica a supuesto autor del mortal atropello masivo | Últimas | MUNDO
Peru· 2025-04-28Ken Sim, the mayor of Vancouver, indicated that mental health was a key factor in the tragic event.
Τι γνωρίζουμε έως τώρα για την επίθεση στο Βανκούβερ
Greece· 2025-04-28
Vancouver's mayor Ken Sim emphasized that the protection of Vancouver's residents is the top priority.
Vancouver: Mord-Anklage nach tödlicher Auto-Attacke - PanoramaGermany· 2025-04-28Vancouver's mayor Ken Sim said that the security concept of the Canadian metropolis should be fundamentally reviewed.
Fahrt in Menschenmenge in Vancouver: Mord-Anklage gegen 30-Jährigen
Luxembourg· 2025-04-28
Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim stressed that Vancouver 'is still a safe city' after the attack.
Vancouver car attack: What happened in Canada at Lapu Lapu festival and who is suspect Kai-ji Adam Lo?
United States· 2025-04-28
Ken Sim is the mayor of Vancouver who addressed the media regarding the tragedy.
La Policía canadiense identifica a supuesto autor del mortal atropello masivo en Vancouver
Panama· 2025-04-28Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim said 'our thoughts are with all those affected and with Vancouver’s Filipino community during this incredibly difficult time.'
Car drives into Vancouver party crowd
Taiwan· 2025-04-28
Ken Sim is the mayor of Vancouver who expressed shock and condolences regarding the incident.
Mindst 11 er dræbt, efter at bilist torpederede gadefestival i Canada
Denmark· 2025-04-28Ken Sim is the mayor of Vancouver who commented on the mental health issues related to the suspect in the attack.
What we know about the Vancouver car ramming attack
United Kingdom· 2025-04-28
Ken Sim, the Mayor of Vancouver, expressed shock and sorrow over the tragic event at the festival.
Bil kjørte inn i menneskemengde i Vancouver
Norway· 2025-04-27
Ken Sim, Vancouver’s mayor, directed a full review of the city’s event safety measures following the attack.
PM says Canada ‘heartbroken’ after at least 11 killed in Vancouver car-ramming | CanadaUnited Kingdom· 2025-04-27
The Mayor of Vancouver expressed shock and sadness over the tragic incident.
Auto fährt in Menge – Tote und Verletzte in Vancouver
Switzerland· 2025-04-27