Lina Vargas, ABC Vancouver school trustee candidate, came to Canada in 2004 as a caregiver
A profile in the Philippine Canadian Inquirer reports on Lina Vargas, an ABC Vancouver candidate for Vancouver School Board trustee, covering her background, nonprofit work, and campaign priorities.
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Lina Vargas is running with ABC Vancouver for one of nine Vancouver School Board trustee seats in the October 17, 2026 municipal election, the Philippine Canadian Inquirer reported on October 10. Vargas is one of 32 candidates seeking those nine seats on the board that oversees elementary, secondary, community and specialized education in Vancouver, UBC Lands, and University Endowment Lands.
According to the outlet, Vargas came to Canada from the Philippines in 2004 as a caregiver, having previously worked as a midwife. Her family joined her in Canada in 2010.
From caregiver to nonprofit founder
The Philippine Canadian Inquirer reports that Vargas founded Care Cut Mobile Salon, a mobile hairstyling service for seniors and people with disabilities. She is also the founding president of the Diversity and Inclusion Support Group of B.C. (DISG), a nonprofit. The outlet reports that DISG has partnered with Canadian Blood Services on blood-donation campaigns. Vargas has volunteered in initiatives involving seniors and vulnerable residents since 2016, according to the article.
The BC Children's Hospital Foundation's own records list Vargas among participants in its 2018 Balding for Dollars event, the outlet notes. She was also a board member of Filipino BC until 2025, according to the article.
Prior run for council
The Philippine Canadian Inquirer reports that Vargas ran as an independent candidate for Vancouver City Council in 2022, appearing on the city's official council ballot. In 2026 she is running with ABC Vancouver for a school board seat.
Her campaign priorities, as published by ABC Vancouver and reported by the outlet, include safe and inclusive schools, support for teachers, academic learning, and programs for arts, music, and sports.
Advance voting in the Vancouver municipal election ran on October 3, 7, 10, and 13. General voting day is Saturday, October 17. You can find your nearest voting place and confirm your registration on the where-to-vote page on this site.
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Who is Lina Vargas and what office is she running for?
Lina Vargas is an ABC Vancouver candidate for Vancouver School Board trustee in the October 17, 2026 municipal election. She is one of 32 candidates competing for nine trustee seats. The Vancouver School Board oversees elementary, secondary, community and specialized education in Vancouver, UBC Lands, and University Endowment Lands.
What is Lina Vargas's background before running for school trustee?
According to the Philippine Canadian Inquirer, Vargas came to Canada from the Philippines in 2004 as a caregiver, having previously worked as a midwife. Her family joined her in Canada in 2010. She founded Care Cut Mobile Salon, which provides mobile hairstyling to seniors and people with disabilities, and has volunteered in initiatives involving seniors and vulnerable residents since 2016.
What nonprofit did Lina Vargas found?
Vargas is the founding president of the Diversity and Inclusion Support Group of B.C. (DISG), a nonprofit organization. The Philippine Canadian Inquirer reports that DISG has partnered with Canadian Blood Services on blood-donation campaigns.
Has Lina Vargas run for office before?
Yes. According to the Philippine Canadian Inquirer, Vargas ran as an independent candidate for Vancouver City Council in 2022, appearing on the city's official council ballot. In 2026 she is running with the ABC Vancouver party for one of nine Vancouver School Board seats.
What are Lina Vargas's campaign priorities for the school board?
The Philippine Canadian Inquirer reports that her campaign priorities include safe and inclusive schools, support for teachers, academic learning, and programs for arts, music, and sports. These are the priorities ABC Vancouver published on her campaign profile, according to the article.
What is the Vancouver School Board responsible for?
The Vancouver School Board oversees elementary, secondary, community and specialized education in the City of Vancouver, UBC Lands, and University Endowment Lands. Vancouver voters elect nine trustees to the board, and 32 candidates are competing for those nine seats in the 2026 election.
How many candidates are running for Vancouver School Board in 2026?
The Philippine Canadian Inquirer reports that 32 candidates are running for the nine Vancouver School Board trustee seats in the October 17, 2026 election. Lina Vargas is one of them, running under the ABC Vancouver banner.
When and where is voting day for the Vancouver School Board election?
General voting day is Saturday, October 17, 2026. Advance voting was available on October 3, 7, 10, and 13. Voters can find their nearest voting place and check registration through the City of Vancouver's voter information page, or visit the where-to-vote page on this site.
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