Georgia Straight to interview Mayor Ken Sim on October 13
The Georgia Straight is hosting a public event on October 13 where editor-in-chief Nathan Caddell will question Mayor Ken Sim on housing, public safety, the budget, and his 2022 promises.
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The Georgia Straight is hosting a public event on October 13 where editor-in-chief Nathan Caddell will interview Mayor Ken Sim, four days before Vancouver votes on October 17.
The event, called Straight Talks: Vancouver Before the Vote, takes place at And-Co Offices at 1575 West Georgia Street in Coal Harbour. Doors open at 1 pm and the program ends at 3 pm. Tickets cost $20 and space is limited.
According to the Georgia Straight's announcement, the interview will cover housing, public safety, the city budget, and the promises Ken Sim made during the 2022 campaign. The paper says the event is "not affiliated with, organized by, or endorsed by any candidate, party, or campaign."
What happens before the Ken Sim interview
The program starts with a panel discussion moderated by William Johnson, VP of strategy at Overstory Media Group. Three panelists will speak: Jane Talbot, president and CEO of Downtown Van; Ian Tostenson, president and CEO of the BC Restaurant and Foodservices Association; and Max Mitchell, owner of BOOM! Pro Wrestling and a local arts organizer.
The panel covers affordability and what the next council should do for the businesses, workers, and cultural organizations in the city, according to the Georgia Straight.
What will be covered in the Ken Sim interview
The Georgia Straight says the interview gives the mayor an opportunity to defend his record on housing, public safety, the budget, and his 2022 commitments. The paper described the interview as "on-the-record conversation."
Sim has served as Vancouver mayor since late 2022, when ABC Vancouver won a majority on city council. ABC's current platform includes positions on involuntary care, housing, and public safety that have been central to debate in this election.
What voters can do
Tickets to attend are $20 at the Luma event page linked in the Georgia Straight's announcement. Advance voting is open now at several locations across the city through October 15. See where to vote for locations and hours.
Questions this story answers
What is Straight Talks: Vancouver Before the Vote?
It is a public event hosted by the Georgia Straight on October 13, 2026, at And-Co Offices at 1575 West Georgia Street in Coal Harbour. The program starts at 1 pm with a panel discussion and ends at 3 pm. The main portion is a one-on-one interview between Georgia Straight editor-in-chief Nathan Caddell and Mayor Ken Sim. The Georgia Straight says the event is independent of any candidate, party, or campaign.
When and where is the Georgia Straight event?
The event is on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at And-Co Offices located at 1575 West Georgia Street in Coal Harbour, Vancouver. Doors open at 1 pm and the program ends at 3 pm. That is four days before election day on October 17.
How do I get tickets to attend the Ken Sim interview?
Tickets cost $20 and are available at luma.com/gwksnch8. The Georgia Straight says space is limited, so tickets may sell out before October 13. You can visit /where-to-vote on this site to find information about voting locations and advance polling if you would also like to vote before the event.
What will the Georgia Straight ask Mayor Ken Sim about?
According to the Georgia Straight's own announcement, the interview will cover housing, public safety, the city budget, and the promises Mayor Ken Sim made when he ran in 2022. The interview is described as a chance for the mayor to defend his record after four years in office. The Georgia Straight says it will ask hard questions.
Who is taking part in the panel before the Ken Sim interview?
The panel before the Ken Sim interview includes Jane Talbot, president and CEO of Downtown Van; Ian Tostenson, president and CEO of the BC Restaurant and Foodservices Association; and Max Mitchell, owner of BOOM! Pro Wrestling and a local arts organizer. William Johnson, VP of strategy at Overstory Media Group, will moderate the panel.
Is Ken Sim the only candidate at the event?
Based on the Georgia Straight's announcement, Ken Sim is the only candidate who will be interviewed at this event. The program as described includes a business and community panel followed by the one-on-one interview with the mayor. The Georgia Straight says it is independent of any candidate, party, or campaign.
Is Ken Sim still on the ballot for mayor?
Yes. Ken Sim is the incumbent Vancouver mayor and is running for re-election in 2026 under ABC Vancouver. He can be found at /candidates/ken-sim on this site, along with his background and any published positions. Voting takes place on October 17, 2026.
What other forums have happened in this election?
Several forums have already taken place, including a Greater Vancouver Board of Trade event on October 2 and a Vancouver Sun Conversations Live debate on October 8. Advance voting is open now and continues until October 15. See /where-to-vote for locations and hours.
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- Georgia Straight event announcementstraight.com
- Luma event page (tickets)luma.com
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