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Iona Bonamis | 陶思穎 (she/her)

@ionabonamis.bsky.social
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OneCity Vancouver City Council Candidate. Urban planner, community leader, small business owner, and a mom. All views expressed are my own.

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Bryn Davidson - Lanefab @lanefab.com · 14/09/2026
Carfree day! Thanks @seanorr.bsky.social and @lucymaloney.bsky.social for saving this great event. Nice to see the @onecityvan.bsky.social team out in force. Also - Interesting to see the new security barriers.
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Lucy Maloney @lucymaloney.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Car Free Day on Main Street was a huge success today! Vote for OneCity Vancouver in October for more vibrant public spaces.
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Iona Bonamis | 陶思穎 (she/her) @ionabonamis.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
It shouldn't require a lawyer to run for office with your given name. We're fighting for the right to use my given Chinese name 陶思穎 on the ballot. If you agree that candidates should be able to use their given names on the ballot, donate to my campaign so I can fight for fairer representation.
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Lucy Maloney @lucymaloney.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
I'm very proud of the Labour Manifesto released by @onecityvan.bsky.social today. We are committed to supporting every worker and creating good job opportunities, beginning with strong training programs for our youth, and procurement policies that serve Vancouverites.
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Iona Bonamis | 陶思穎 (she/her) @ionabonamis.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
We need to make sure the city is supporting working people. Over the past four years, Ken Sim and ABC have been doing everything but that. Check out @onecityvan.bsky.social's plan released today to reverse Ken Sim's harmful actions.
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William Azaroff @wazaroff.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
My mom worked as a nurse here in Vancouver for 31 years & while it wasn’t always easy, she was able to raise my sister & me on her own and provide us a good life. Her union made that possible. #VanPoli #LabourDay2026 1/10🧵
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BIV News @bivnews.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
dlvr.it
OneCity councillor pushes Ken Sim to call ‘special’ meeting to discuss escalation in U.S. tariffs
Mayor cites work of business growth task force, says meeting not “necessary at this time”
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Iona Bonamis | 陶思穎 (she/her) @ionabonamis.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Let's make it easier for small artist venues to be successful and the decision on who gets a grant be politically-neutral.
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Iona Bonamis | 陶思穎 (she/her) @ionabonamis.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Here's just one of our many volunteers who are excited about @wazaroff.bsky.social running for Vancouver mayor with @onecityvan.bsky.social!
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William Azaroff @wazaroff.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
I deeply appreciate the support of climate activist, author, and friend @sethdklein.bsky.social I’ve long admired his activism and enjoyed working together to advocate to keep fossil fuels out of buildings in Vancouver. 1/4
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Iona Bonamis | 陶思穎 (she/her) @ionabonamis.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
As a parent, I know going out as a family to visit local attractions is often not cheap. That's why @onecityvan.bsky.social has announced our Library Card+ proposal, which will give families the opportunity to pre-load their library cards with discounted passes to a range of places across the city.
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Iona Bonamis | 陶思穎 (she/her) @ionabonamis.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
I can't wait to have William as our mayor! He has the experience needed to govern a large organization and to work well with other cities and the Province and Feds, and to get affordable housing and community services built.
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Iona Bonamis | 陶思穎 (she/her) @ionabonamis.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Here's the truth behind Ken Sim and ABC's public safety plebiscite - it will waste up to $560k to ask voters' opinion on two non-binding questions on matters that are in the provincial and federal governments' jurisdiction, not the city's.
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Iona Bonamis | 陶思穎 (she/her) @ionabonamis.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
During the 2021 heat dome, many struggled with the intense temperatures in our homes and we ended up losing 619 British Columbians to the heat. While Ken Sim and ABC don't care about protecting residents from climate events, @onecityvan.bsky.social knows it's a vital step we must take.
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William Azaroff @wazaroff.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
619 British Columbians died in the 2021 heat dome. It's our duty to never let it happen again. Today, OneCity is announcing Built to Last: our plan to make homes and public spaces safer in extreme heat, cheaper to run, and built for a long-term climate-resilient future. 🧵 1/12
OneCity Vancouver Policy Announcement
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Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
“OneCity Vancouver is promising to make it cheaper to install heat pumps, provide cooling systems to hundreds of vulnerable residents, and reverse building-related climate policy changes made under Mayor Ken Sim...” Vancouver must be a climate action leader again. dailyhive.com/vancouver/on...
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William Azaroff @wazaroff.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Vancouver has some of the worst air quality in the world right now. So today, we're announcing the Cool, Clean Air, and Safe Spaces Strategy. One standard, applied to every school, every library, every community centre in Vancouver, whether it's run by Council, Park Board, or School Board. 🧵 1/11
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Iona Bonamis | 陶思穎 (she/her) @ionabonamis.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
City staff were briefing Council on the progress of the Villages Plan for months leading up to the public hearing, so it's ridiculous for ABC to blame this on staff.
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Iona Bonamis | 陶思穎 (she/her) @ionabonamis.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
@onecityvan.bsky.social's Youth Jobs Vancouver policy wouldn't only benefit our youth. It would have broader benefits for our residents and community organizations. Here's an example of how that can happen.
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Iona Bonamis | 陶思穎 (she/her) @ionabonamis.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
I'm excited to be running alongside @wazaroff.bsky.social who's been endorsed by VDLC to be their mayoral candidate of choice! William and our entire @onecityvan.bsky.social team are focused on ensuring all Vancouver residents get the support they need and deserve to live and thrive in this city.
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Iona Bonamis | 陶思穎 (she/her) @ionabonamis.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
I'm honoured to be nominated to be a @onecityvan.bsky.social City Council candidate for this year's municipal election! A huge thank you to all those who supported me over the past 5+ months. I couldn't have done this without you. And thank you to all of the nominees. You are all amazing people!
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Iona Bonamis | 陶思穎 (she/her) @ionabonamis.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
OneCity members, it's time to vote! We're asking you to rank all four OneCity Builders - me, @fabulavancouver.bsky.social, Jarrett Hagglund, and Mike Tan - at the top of your ballot. Check your email for voting instructions! 🗳️ It takes just two minutes to make your voice heard.
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Iona Bonamis | 陶思穎 (she/her) @ionabonamis.bsky.social · 03/05/2026
Voting for @onecityvancouver candidates starts today! I believe the OneCity Builders team, which includes me, @jagglund.bsky.social, @fabulavancouver.bsky.social, and Mike Tan, has what it takes to deliver real results for the city. Please rank us at the top of your ballot!
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Iona Bonamis | 陶思穎 (she/her) @ionabonamis.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
Thanks to everyone who tuned in to last night’s @onecityvan.bsky.social all-candidates debate. And a big thank you to @willshelling.bsky.social for chairing, and to Emily Gorham, Alison Atkinson, and Flossie Baker for hosting and keeping everything running smoothly behind the scenes.
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Iona Bonamis | 陶思穎 (she/her) @ionabonamis.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
Proud to have the support of Maria Fe Infante. With more than three decades as a healthcare worker and labour leader, Maria has helped lead some of the most important fights for workers and immigrant communities in this province. Her support reflects the kind of leadership we believe in.
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Iona Bonamis | 陶思穎 (she/her) @ionabonamis.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
I, alongside Mike Tan, @jagglund.bsky.social, and @fabulavancouver.bsky.social, am very excited to be endorsed by former Mayor of Vancouver and Premier of BC Mike Harcourt to be a @onecityvan.bsky.social Council candidate! I have long admired his work in championing urbanist and social issues.
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Iona Bonamis | 陶思穎 (she/her) @ionabonamis.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
Proud to be running as part of the OneCity Builders. With the Progressive Victory Agreement in place, building a strong, aligned team matters more than ever.
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OneCity Vancouver @onecityvan.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
Big news. OneCity, COPE, and the Greens have signed a Progressive Unity Agreement. We did the hard work, and we got it done. Here's what it means and why it matters.
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Iona Bonamis | 陶思穎 (she/her) @ionabonamis.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
It's been reported that rates of A Broken City Syndrome have been increasing over the last four years in Vancouver. The antidote - a @onecityvan.bsky.social membership! Sign up by tomorrow using this link to vote in the upcoming OneCity nomination race: www.onecityvancouver.ca/iona_bonamis...
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Iona Bonamis | 陶思穎 (she/her) @ionabonamis.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
I'm practicing for our karaoke dance party this Saturday, 2-5pm! If you haven't signed up yet, we still have space! We'll also be talking about how we can better support arts and culture in the city. 📍Location: 151 W. 1st Ave To register, go to simpli.events/e/karaoke-da...
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Iona Bonamis | 陶思穎 (she/her) @ionabonamis.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
Join me on Sat, Mar 28, 2-5pm for an epic Karaoke & Dance Party! Come sing, dance, socialize and enjoy conversations about how the City can better support arts and culture and make the city a more vibrant, connected, and inclusive place to live.  RSVP here: simpli.events/e/karaoke-da...
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Iona Bonamis | 陶思穎 (she/her) @ionabonamis.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
I led a tour of South Van on Sat with @prabhi.bsky.social and it was so much fun! Here are some of the places that we visited that make this neighbourhood so special and welcoming for many people of diverse backgrounds.
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Iona Bonamis | 陶思穎 (she/her) @ionabonamis.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
@reddyforchange.bsky.social is a force to be reckoned with. Despite the many barriers other #VSB trustees have put up, she's continued to stand strong and fight for students & families' voices to be heard. I'm honoured to be endorsed by her to be a @onecityvan.bsky.social Council candidate!
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Iona Bonamis | 陶思穎 (she/her) @ionabonamis.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
ICYMI - here's a snippet of a Fairchild Radio interview I did this past weekend about Lenny Zhou and Ken Sim's accusations towards non-ABC Councillors without fact-checking.
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Iona Bonamis | 陶思穎 (she/her) @ionabonamis.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
My heart is full from all the words and support and encouragement I received last night at our art-making event! A big thank you to everyone who showed up and for asking such engaging questions. I couldn't have imagined a better event, and I think everyone left feeling more hopeful and more joyful!
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Justin McElroy 🇨🇦 @jmcelroy.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
We've asked Ken Sim for a response to this, along with a question as to why he said in a statement that Lenny Zhou was "taking responsibility for sharing information that was not accurate." I'll let you know when or if we hear back.
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Iona Bonamis | 陶思穎 (she/her) @ionabonamis.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
On Mar 14, join me on a neighbourhood walking tour of South Vancouver! We’ll be exploring what makes South Vancouver unique and a welcoming place for many, and how it can be even better with more services and infrastructure to support the community. Register @ simpli.events/e/south-vanc...
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Iona Bonamis | 陶思穎 (she/her) @ionabonamis.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
My response to ABC Councilor Lenny Zhou making serious, false, and malicious accusations about the four non-ABC councillors, including @lucymaloney.bsky.social of @onecityvan.bsky.social, on his civic matters short video series targeted at the Chinese community. (中文翻譯請見下帖)
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OneCity Vancouver @onecityvan.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
Ken Sim won’t be defeated by posts, polls, or prayers. He’ll be defeated in a vote. That takes conviction in a single progressive candidate who can unify this city. (1/3)
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Iona Bonamis | 陶思穎 (she/her) @ionabonamis.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
What an exhilarating night! @onecityvan.bsky.social just had our largest AGM ever and we nominated our first Mayoral candidate! Congratulations to @wazaroff.bsky.social for winning the OneCity Mayoral nomination and thank you for tonight's inspiring speech!
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Iona Bonamis | 陶思穎 (she/her) @ionabonamis.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
Join Iona Bonamis and neighbours for an evening of art‑making rooted in joy, because joy isn’t frivolous, it’s essential! ✨ All ages welcome ✨ Bring a friend or neighbour 🖌️ Free & open to the Cedar Cottage community and art lovers accross the city! 🎟️ RSVP through my website, link in bio.
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Iona Bonamis | 陶思穎 (she/her) @ionabonamis.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
Had a blast last night watching the @onecityvan.bsky.social mayoral candidates debate at the @cupescfp.bsky.social office! Both Amanda Burrows and @wazaroff.bsky.social did really well answering the questions. Can't wait to see who our mayoral candidate will be on Feb. 11th!
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Iona Bonamis | 陶思穎 (she/her) @ionabonamis.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
Join me on Saturday, February 21 to celebrate and Lunar New Year and welcome the Year of the 🐎 Horse – 马/馬(午)年! 🎟️ Regular Tickets: $30 🎟️ Community Access/Low-Barrier Tickets: $10 📍 Sun Bo Kong Vegetarian Restaurant (Kingsway at Knight Street) Register at: simpli.events/e/lunar-new-...
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Bryn Davidson - Lanefab @lanefab.com · 29/01/2026
Density without displacement. Accessibility as a standard feature. No land assembly required. Efficient and (more) affordable. Light, Air and a Social Stair.
2.0 FSR small single lot apartment building on a 50x122 lot amid single family homes. Viewed from above.
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Iona Bonamis | 陶思穎 (she/her) @ionabonamis.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
Save the dates for two community connection events I'm hosting in February! 𝗙𝗲𝗯 𝟮𝟭𝘀t: A ticketed dinner to celebrate Lunar New Year! 𝗙𝗲𝗯 𝟮𝟲𝘁𝗵: A FREE art-making event focused on joy
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Iona Bonamis | 陶思穎 (she/her) @ionabonamis.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
City of Vancouver has not been paying all workers a living wage, which pushes rising costs onto its lower-paid workers. City Council should lead by example and pay workers enough to afford Vancouver. Sign up to support @lucymaloney.bsky.social and @ptfry.bsky.social ’s upcoming motion on Wednesday.
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Iona Bonamis | 陶思穎 (she/her) @ionabonamis.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
This past weekend we watched the #eastvanpanto, which is a family tradition for us. We always love their productions and this year was no exception! This Romeo-and-Juliet-inspired story titled "East Van Panto: West Van Story" was both hilarious and timely.
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Iona Bonamis | 陶思穎 (she/her) @ionabonamis.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
Register as a @onecityvan.bsky.social member before end-of-day tomorrow (Jan 12th, Monday) so that you can vote early next month for one of the two incredible OneCity mayoral candidates that have stepped forward! For more information, check out www.ionabonamis.ca/articles/oc-...
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Register by Monday to Vote in OneCity’s Mayoral Nomination! — Iona Bonamis 陶思穎
In early February, OneCity members will get a very unique opportunity that no other Vancouver political party members do: voting for the person that will be nominated as the OneCity mayoral candidate...
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Iona Bonamis | 陶思穎 (she/her) @ionabonamis.bsky.social · 10/01/2026
Love our city? Love sustainability? Come hang out and enjoy urbanism-themed games, snacks, good people, and great conversations about building a better Vancouver. 📅 Friday, Jan. 23, 2026 🕖 6pm-8pm 📍 151 W 1st Ave, Vancouver 🎟️ Capacity limited & RSVP required. For more info: www.ionabonamis.ca
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