E3-204 We called Councilor Orr and Apologized

About this episode

The episode discusses the controversy surrounding Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim's comments about Councilor Sean Orr and the upcoming election candidates.

Ken Sim maybe told people Sean Orr is a drug dealer based on a dodgy photo but he’s really sorry. Candidates are announcing their intention to run for election. Some housing is going ahead, some isn’t and Vancouver impedes on Maritime Law. Links Matthew on Global BC Today Vancouver councillor calls his opponents drug users and dealers in social media video | CBC News Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim says comments about councillor Sean Orr came from an unverified photo – BC | Globalnews.ca COPE Councillor Considering Next Steps After Mayor’s False Drug Accusations | The Tyee Vancouver Coun. Sean Orr sues Mayor Ken Sim for defamation | CBC News Sean Orr is Suing Ken Sim – Help Fund the Fight 2026 Candidates for Nomination – OneCity Vancouver Vancouver Green Candidates Andy Lin alleges Green disqualification Candidates & Caucus – Vancouver Liberals Vote Vancouver candidates Post by @anjaliappadurai.bsky.social Burnaby’s ruling party announces council candidates for October election – Freshet News Annis reveals 4 Surrey First candidates for councillor, for 2026 election Surrey First council candidate withdraws UPDATE: Doug McCallum doesn’t want a…

Topics covered

• defamation
• local politics
• election candidates
• housing issues
• social media controversy

Keywords

• Ken Sim
• Sean Orr
• defamation
• Vancouver politics
• election candidates
• housing
• social media

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Global BC, CBC News, Globalnews.ca, The Tyee, Imagine Surrey, Surrey Now-Leader, OneCity Vancouver, Vancouver Liberals

Places: Vancouver, Burnaby, Surrey

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