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Vancouver Public Space Network @vpsn.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

After 7 intense rounds, a field of 33 contestants was winnowed down to just one #LastCandidateStanding. Ladies and gentlemen, put your hands together for the winner of the 6th edition of our municipal debate mixer: 🎉 FRANCES BULA!! 🎉 A big thank you to everyone that took part. Congrats Frances!

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Vancouver Public Space Network @vpsn.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Set 2.6 Q: On development proposals from developers with poor track records. Kasiama: We should build up smaller innovative developers. Clemens: We need to hold these developers accountable or there will be penalties. Hagglund: We need to go after developers who let properties sit empty.

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Vancouver Public Space Network @vpsn.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Set 2.4 Q: How do you plan to protect against climate-related hazards? Bula: We need to incorporate cooling building designs. Sauriol: We need to make sure that we expand green corridors across the city. Bonamis: We need to start retrofitting our most vulnerable homes with cooling devices.

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Vancouver Public Space Network @vpsn.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Set 2.3 Q: Should anything change about how Vancouver Police handles public drug use? Reilly: Cops taking drugs away is not going to fix addiction. Fry: Confiscating drugs will exacerbate survival-based crimes. Boychuk: We need to create programs to help people get off the streets.

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Vancouver Public Space Network @vpsn.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

We're excited to be moving on to Round 2 for Last Candidate Standing. We have 22 out of 38 candidates advancing to the next round. Keep an eye out to see who survives this next round of questions!

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Vancouver Public Space Network @vpsn.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

RUSH TICKETS AVAILABLE We've just released a few additional tickets for tonight's Last Candidate Standing debate mixer. Join us for Vancouver's most unique municipal election event! Doors 6pm | Start 7pm York Theatre, 639 Commercial Drive thecultch.com/event/last-c...

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Last Candidate Standing

Who says local politics needs to be boring? Join us for Last Candidate Standing - Vancouver's only ALL candidates’ debate! A contest for the future of the city. Thurs, Oct 1 at the York Theatre.

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Vancouver Public Space Network @vpsn.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

RESOURCES Indian Residential School Survivor Society: www.irsss.ca Orange Shirt Day: orangeshirtday.org City of Vancouver 2026 UNDRIP progress video: bit.ly/4qJtByM Vancouver Public Library Learn & Discover resources: www.vpl.ca/programs/nat...

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IRSSS | Indian Residential School Survivors Society

The Indian Residential School Survivors Society (IRSSS) is a non-profit organization and registered Canadian charity dedicated to helping Survivors and their families heal from the lasting impacts of ...

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Vancouver Public Space Network @vpsn.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

UBC Intergenerational March to Commemorate Orange Shirt Day: forestry.ubc.ca/events/2026-... MONOVA (North Vancouver) Events: culturedays.ca/en/events/e0...

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Vancouver Public Space Network @vpsn.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

EVENTS Britannia CC Truth and Reconciliation Day Events: britanniacentre.org/events/natio... Arts Umbrella (Granville Island) Events: www.artsumbrella.com/event/nation...

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Vancouver Public Space Network @vpsn.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

There are a number of important events taking place today, and some useful resources for further reading. We’re sharing some of them here and encourage you to engage with them where and when you can.

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Vancouver Public Space Network @vpsn.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

We recommit to doing what we can to support reconciliation in our work, to challenge residential school denialism and anti-Indigenous racism, and to seek ways to work in right relation with Indigenous peoples and organizations.

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Vancouver Public Space Network @vpsn.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

We honour the survivors of residential schools and reflect on the fact that many children never made it home to their families and communities. We think of the pain and intergenerational trauma that the system has perpetuated, and the essential work of healing that needs to take place.

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Vancouver Public Space Network @vpsn.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Residential schools were designed to erase cultures, traditions, languages, economies, spiritual systems and ways of relating to one another and the earth.

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Vancouver Public Space Network @vpsn.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

At the VPSN we’re spending time today reflecting on the impact of the residential school system on Indigenous peoples, and its role as part of a larger, systematic effort to colonize the lands and territories we now call Canada. 🧵

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Vancouver Public Space Network @vpsn.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Two days to go! Last Candidate Standing Thurs Oct 1 York Theatre, Commercial Drive Part Survivor, part Price is Right... 100% in service of local democracy. Every candidate for mayor/council invited. Dozens to attend! Get your tickets today: thecultch.com/event/last-c...

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Last Candidate Standing

Who says local politics needs to be boring? Join us for Last Candidate Standing - Vancouver's only ALL candidates’ debate! A contest for the future of the city. Thurs, Oct 1 at the York Theatre.

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Vancouver Public Space Network @vpsn.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

The VPSN 20206 Park Board Candidate Survey is now live. We've invited all 35 candidates for Park Commisioner to share their take on 10 topical questions. We've just published the first five responses and more are on the way! #vanpoli vancouverpublicspace.ca/our-work/202...

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2026 Park Board Candidate Survey

We reached out to all 35 candidates running for Park Board in the 2026 election, and asked for their thoughts on the following 10 questions. We are publishing responses as we receive them. For ease...

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Vancouver Public Space Network @vpsn.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Join us this coming Thurs Oct 1 for Last Candidate Standing. All candidates for Mayor & Council have been invited & several dozen have already signed up! Get your tickets & join us for a fun, fast-paced debate mixer. Tix - via the York Theatre: thecultch.com/event/last-c... Bursary tix avail.

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Vancouver Public Space Network @vpsn.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Hi Pete, In Last Candidate questions are crafted and posed by the Panel of Inquisition, a group of local journalists who will be on stage with the candidates.

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Vancouver Public Space Network @vpsn.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

One week to go!! Join us for a very special election event on Thurs Oct 1 at the amazing York Theatre. Last Candidate Standing is a unique 'debate mixer' that is open to each and every candidate running for mayor or council. #KnowYourBallot #VanElxn #VanPoli Tix: thecultch.com/event/last-c...

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Last Candidate Standing

Who says local politics needs to be boring? Join us for Last Candidate Standing - Vancouver's only ALL candidates’ debate! A contest for the future of the city. Thurs, Oct 1 at the York Theatre.

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Andy Yan @ayan604.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Please share widely. "Last Candidate Standing" is now open! @vpsn.bsky.social X Creative Morning Vancouver X @sfucity.bsky.social X @thetyee.ca present #Vancouver’s only ALL candidates’ exchange Thurs, Oct 1 | 7pm | York Theatre | $25 thecultch.com/event/last-c... #bcpoli #vanpoli #vanre

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Last Candidate Standing

Who says local politics needs to be boring? Join us for Last Candidate Standing - Vancouver's only ALL candidates’ debate! A contest for the future of the city. Thurs, Oct 1 at the York Theatre.

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Vancouver Public Space Network @vpsn.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

This coming Oct 17, Vancouver goes to the ballots. 64 people are running for Mayor and Council. On Oct 1, we're holding an event so that you can meet all these folks and see them in action. Join us! It's going to be epic. Tix: thecultch.com/event/last-c...

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Last Candidate Standing

Who says local politics needs to be boring? Join us for Last Candidate Standing - Vancouver's only ALL candidates’ debate! A contest for the future of the city. Thurs, Oct 1 at the York Theatre.

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Vancouver Public Space Network @vpsn.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

One month to go until the 2026 Vancouver municipal election! Two weeks to go until #LastCandidateStanding! Join us for a very exciting - and very unique - election debate. We've invited ALL the candidates. Let's see what happens! Thu Oct 1, 7pm, York Theatre Tix: thecultch.com/event/last-c...

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Vancouver Public Space Network @vpsn.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Help Needed! Last Candidate Standing is coming up on October 1! We've sent invitations to almost all of the 64 candidates running for Council, but are still trying to get in touch with John Jones Job Zhao If anyone knows these folks, please have them email us at vpsn.election.team [at] gmail

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Vancouver Public Space Network @vpsn.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

There are 64 people running for Mayor/Council in the upcoming Vancouver election. Why settle for a debate where you only hear from a handful? Join us for #LastCandidateStanding - we invite EVERYONE running. Tix: thecultch.com/event/last-c... @sfucity.bsky.social @thetyee.ca CreativeMorningsVan

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Vancouver Public Space Network @vpsn.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Checking out the #CarFreeMainStreet festival? Be sure to pop by the VPSN table and say hi! Our team is out talking with folks about the future of Kingsway. Lots of ideas being shared!

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Vancouver Public Space Network @vpsn.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Mark your calendars and get ready to rumble - Last Candidate Standing is back! Thurs, Oct 1 - 7pm York Theatre, 639 Commercial Dr This is Vancouver's only ALL candidates’ exchange. Everyone running for Mayor or Council is invited to join. Tix: thecultch.com/event/last-candidate-standing/ #vanpoli

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Last Candidate Standing

Who says local politics needs to be boring? Join us for Last Candidate Standing - Vancouver's only ALL candidates’ debate! A contest for the future of the city. Thurs, Oct 1 at the York Theatre.

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Vancouver Public Space Network @vpsn.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Today (Sept 7) is the final day to enjoy the Granville St Pedestrian Zone. Be sure to check it out one last time! It's also the last day to share your thoughts on the transformation of the street. Please take a few minutes to complete the questionnaire: www.shapeyourcity.ca/granville-st...

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Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

IMPORTANT: If you support how GRANVILLE STREET in downtown Vancouver was transformed this summer into a PEDESTRIAN STREET & PEOPLE-PLACE, THEN TELL CITY HALL! They have a short survey below going on until Monday Sept 7th asking how u felt about it. The survey will be open until Monday September 7th!

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Granville Street Pedestrian Zone

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Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Given the unusual timing & challenges, Vancouver’s Granville Street pedestrian zone 7-Week extension since the World Cup ended is one of the most important street transformation pilots in North America. The public support for the street has been remarkable. This week/weekend is the last. Come see.

People walking along the pedestrian Granville Street in Downtown Vancouver this past weekend during the Dutch Street Market.

All sorts of activities on Granville Street, including simple games like cornhole toss. Constantly in use. Simple things like games and chalk work very well, especially with kids and families, but also with adults!

Area assigned for kids to play mini-soccer on the street.

The ability of the street to attract kids and families was a specific goal for the extension, and a specific success that we’ve seen realized.

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Vancouver Public Space Network @vpsn.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Early evening improvisation in the #WestEnd. The Friday night open jazz jam at Jim Deva Plaza.

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Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

WATCH: If you’re interested in turning streets for cars into places for people, aka “pedestrian streets” (a VERY limiting term), watch my new podcast interview with @downtownvan.bsky.social. Discusses Vancouver’s pedestrianized Granville Street that I’ve been helping with, but relevant to ANY city.

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Brent Toderian: Could Granville Street Stay Pedestrianized?

YouTube video by Hey, Downtown Van!

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Vancouver Public Space Network @vpsn.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

This weekend also marks the 50th edition of the Powell St. Festival - with events celebrating Japanese Canadian art and culture taking place at Paueru Gai (Powell St and surrounding area).

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Vancouver Public Space Network @vpsn.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

Happy Pride everyone! There's a rainbow-coloured spectrum of activities taking place today as part of the 'unapologetically queer'-themed event. Parade at 1-3:30pm, Pride Party at Davie St and Nelson Park, and lots more! Details: www.vancouverpride.ca/events

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Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

LISTEN: If you’re interested in our Vancouver Granville Street Pedestrian Zone running until the end of the summer after its huge World Cup success, I’ll be talking about it with @cbcstephenquinn.bsky.social on CBC Radio bright and early tomorrow morning at 6:40am. Subjects include the thread below!

Clouds of people on the Granville Street pedestrian zone in downtown Vancouver today, around 3pm on a Wednesday afternoon.

Kids and families playing with the newly installed guitar slide, and you can crank it to produce music as well. It’s been popular since it first arrived, one of many street activations still to arrive. A particular goal for the street is to be more magnetic for kids and families, including on weekdays.

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Vancouver Public Space Network @vpsn.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

A jazzy little number to lighten the evening. Bill Curtis Square in #Yaletown adopts a livelier step courtesy of the Vancouver Hot Jazz Society.

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Placemaking Canada @placemaking-canada.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

A global sporting final has a remarkable way of bringing people together. ⚽🌍 Across Canada, communities will be gathering in public squares, parks, civic plazas, waterfronts, streets and other shared spaces to experience the excitement together.🧵

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Placemaking Canada @placemaking-canada.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

Happy Parks Day, Canada! 🌿🍁 Parks are where communities connect, play, celebrate, and enjoy nature. They’re some of our most important public places... #ParksDay #PlacemakingCanada #Placemaking #Parks #PublicSpaces #Community #Nature #Canada

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Vancouver Public Space Network @vpsn.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

Thanks for the shout-out, Brent... and for all your great city-building work!

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Vancouver Public Space Network @vpsn.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

The VPSN crew has set up shop at the #CollingwoodDays Festival in Gaston Park. We're asking folks about their thoughts on Kingsway - places they love, areas they'd like to see change. All part of our #CelebrateKingsway project. Pop by and say hi. Share your vision for the future of the street.

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Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

The 7-WEEK EXTENSION of the Granville Street Pedestrian Zone in Downtown Vancouver starts MONDAY! Come check out what’s CHANGED. The #WorldCup is ending, but the GREAT STREET is just beginning! Remember, exploring and interacting with a people-place — just BEING there — helps the street succeed!

Image of the Granville Street pedestrian zone upcoming events, with people climbing on the banana-shaped bench in the background. For the period between July 18 and 24th, 2026, the week after the #FIFA World Cup ends.

List of events, everything that’s happening on Granville Street for that week, including a Mandala painting art workshop, live music, DJ set, baby rave, Country Sunday, salsa dancing, free flowers, free cotton candy, free ice cream, etc.

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Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Attention global city-lovers! Vancouver needs to up our game on magnetic, interactive, family-friendly ideas that will attract more people and keep them longer on transformed, pedestrianized streets! What’s some of the best creative ideas you’ve seen? Bonus points for simple, inexpensive, fun ideas!

Image of light-up see-saw, very popular day and night and with adults and kids alike in transformed street space in Montreal.

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Vancouver Public Space Network @vpsn.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

The annual Gastown Grand Prix brought colourful spandex and a blaze of cycling excitement the neighbourhood tonight.

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Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

To be clear, Vancouver wasn’t the host city for this Mexico game. Vancouver’s biggest success of the #WorldCup, even as a stand-out co-host city, isn’t in the stadium. It’s in the free civic space. It’s on Granville Street, and the many other watch-spots and people-places around the city & region.

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Vancouver Public Space Network @vpsn.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

The decision, made at a Special Council meeting, included a funding allocation of $4.75m. This includes $1.25m for the DVBIA (business assoc.), and (our napkin math) an estimated $2.1m for cleaning and $1.4m for policing. Text of the original motion is here: council.vancouver.ca/20260702/doc...

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Vancouver Public Space Network @vpsn.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Earlier today, Vancouver City Council voted to extend the Granville Street Pedestrian Pilot through to Labour Day. It's been a popular place over the past few weeks of World Cup fever. It will be interesting to see how it carries on after the games are over. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

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Vancouver to keep part of Granville St. car-free for 7 weeks post-FIFA with $4.75M | CBC News

Five blocks of Granville Street in downtown Vancouver will stay a hub of pedestrian activity for seven weeks after the FIFA World Cup leaves town, as city council voted to extend the car-free pilot Th...

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Vancouver Public Space Network @vpsn.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Vancouver Council will be holding a special session today (July 2) to discuss extending the Granville pedestrian zone pilot and expanded patios through to Labour Day. Agenda: council.vancouver.ca/20260702/spe...

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Special Council meeting – July 2, 2026

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Vancouver Public Space Network @vpsn.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Happy Canada Day 159+ everyone! For those of you looking to celebrate downtown, be sure to check out the Canada Together event, 11am-6pm at Canada Place. www.canadaplace.ca/canadatogether

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Vancouver Public Space Network @vpsn.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

#NIPD2026 artwork created by Daemon Elliott. As described on the City of Vancouver website, his design, Gathering of Nations, “features a whale, eagle, raven, wolf and grizzly bear, representing all the nations in celebration of unity, respect and the importance of standing together.”

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Vancouver Public Space Network @vpsn.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

You can also drop in to VAG Making Place between 11am- 4pm to create paper sculptures inspired by the work of renowned artist Brian Jungen of Dane-zaa and Swiss descent. At 2pm there’s also a tour of Indigenous artists on view in “Highlights from the Collection” on the 3rd Floor.

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