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Vancouver City Councillor - Lenny Zhou @lennynanzhou.bsky.social · 1d

Visited 20+ businesses in Chinatown last week — listening to owners & customers about challenges & opportunities.

Feedback was overwhelmingly positive. One owner said their revenue is up 20%!

We’ve made great progress, but we’re not stopping here: more to come for this historic neighbourhood.

Vancouver City Councillor - Lenny Zhou @lennynanzhou.bsky.social · 12d

VanStat will make Vancouver’s city government more transparent, accountable, and results-driven — breaking down silos so departments work together, not separately.

Residents should experience an integrated city, not 15 departments — and VanStat ensures we deliver services that way. 💪🏙️

Vancouver City Councillor - Lenny Zhou @lennynanzhou.bsky.social · 13d

Richie Jen’s concert in Vancouver — what a wave of nostalgia!

Smiled, laughed & even teared up. Every song brought back memories of a simpler, more innocent & happier time.

Thx Richie for reminding us how powerful music can be & how deeply it connects to our hearts. Great to see MP Wade Chang! ❤️

Vancouver City Councillor - Lenny Zhou @lennynanzhou.bsky.social · 14d

Great honour to attend the VPD Change of Command Ceremony with my Council colleagues, officially welcoming Steve Rai as Vancouver’s 32nd Chief Constable — and the first of South Asian descent in our city’s history.

Huge thanks to Adam Palmer for 10 years of dedicated leadership and service! 👏

Vancouver City Councillor - Lenny Zhou @lennynanzhou.bsky.social · 15d

The moon is full and hearts are together 🌕✨❤️

Celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival here in Vancouver — a time for family, community, and gratitude. 中秋快乐，万事如意！

Happy #MidAutumnFestival to everyone in Vancouver, sharing mooncakes and memories tonight! 🥮❤️

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Vancouver City Councillor - Lenny Zhou @lennynanzhou.bsky.social · 15d

Honored to support Pacific Immigrant Resources Society!

A wonderful afternoon celebrating immigrant voices, sharing personal journeys & fostering understanding across our diverse community

Grateful for inspiring stories, warm conversations & the opportunity to connect so many amazing individuals❤️

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Vancouver City Councillor - Lenny Zhou @lennynanzhou.bsky.social · 19d

Honored to attend the Korea National Day Reception!

A wonderful evening celebrating the strong friendship, shared values & vibrant ties between Korea & Canada.

heartfelt thanks to Consul General, Jongho Kyun, for his outstanding contributions & dedication to strengthening Korea-Canada relations!🇰🇷🇨🇦

Vancouver City Councillor - Lenny Zhou @lennynanzhou.bsky.social · 21d

Today, on National Day for Truth & Reconciliation, we pause to reflect on the painful history & lasting impacts of Canada’s Indian Residential Schools.

Every Child Matters & Survivors Flags are raised to honour Survivors, remember those who never returned home & remind us all the work is ongoing 🧡

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Vancouver City Councillor - Lenny Zhou @lennynanzhou.bsky.social · 25d

Crime, violence & public disorder touch every community in BC. At @UBCM #UBCM2025, I joined my fellow colleagues across the province at the Legislature to call for urgent, coordinated action. #SaveOurStreets

This is not a partisan issue—it’s about safer streets & healthier communities for all!

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Vancouver City Councillor - Lenny Zhou @lennynanzhou.bsky.social · 26d

Day 3 at UBCM, had a great meeting with minister farnworth. pushing hard for UBCX extension. Our students, workers & families deserve fast, reliable transit which will generate huge benefits for transportation, housing, environment, economy & reconciliation

The investment will shape a better future

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Vancouver City Councillor - Lenny Zhou @lennynanzhou.bsky.social · 27d

Took a lunch break from the busy @UBCM #UBCM2025 to visit Victoria’s Chinatown — the oldest Chinatown in Canada, established in 1858, even before the Confederation.

A living chapter of Chinese Canadian history, resilience & culture that continues to inspire today.🏮🇨🇦#Chinatown

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Vancouver City Councillor - Lenny Zhou @lennynanzhou.bsky.social · 28d

At the @UBCM 2025 annual convention, City of Vancouver is proud to showcase our amazing AI and analytics projects.

This is also my personal passion—and I’m glad to see the great progress we’re making toward a smarter, more connected and more efficient city. 🚀 #AI #UBCM2025

Vancouver City Councillor - Lenny Zhou @lennynanzhou.bsky.social · 29d

Honoured to join our Jewish community in Vancouver to celebrate Rosh Hashanah. A time for reflection, renewal, and hope for the year ahead.

With apple and honey, wishing everyone a sweet, healthy, and peaceful New Year. 🍎🍯 #RoshHashanah

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Vancouver City Councillor - Lenny Zhou @lennynanzhou.bsky.social · Sep 20

Attended A Night to Inspire 2025 gala in support of @InspireHealthBC to raise $760k!

We all know someone who has faced cancer. I’m honoured to stand with the community to support compassionate care for cancer patients & their families.

Inspired by the powerful stories shared by patients❤️!

Vancouver City Councillor - Lenny Zhou @lennynanzhou.bsky.social · Sep 14

Honoured to join the Canada Youth Visual Art Contest Award Ceremony hosted in Vancouver — 600+ submissions from 15 countries 🌏🎨

Art has no borders — it is a language that connects us all, no matter where we come from. It's a great way to heal the division and bring people together!

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Vancouver City Councillor - Lenny Zhou @lennynanzhou.bsky.social · Sep 12

Proud to celebrate 3 new much-needed housing projects which received support from Council:

$5.3M CHIP grant: Adanac
$5.8M land equity: McHardy
$2.2M DCL exemption: Rosemont

➡️ $13M+ invested, delivering ~300 much needed affordable homes

Together we’re building stronger, more affordable communities

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Vancouver City Councillor - Lenny Zhou @lennynanzhou.bsky.social · Aug 27

🎶 Had a wonderful time at the Vancouver International Music Festival Gala Concert! Music has the power to connect cultures, build community, and make our city sing.

Thx all incredible musicians from diverse cultural groups—reminding us how music connects communities and bridges cultures. Thx all

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Vancouver City Councillor - Lenny Zhou @lennynanzhou.bsky.social · Aug 17

Honoured to kick off the 5th annual #LightUpChinatown! Festival — celebrating heritage, culture & resilience.

Enjoy the music, food & festivities this weekend, and don’t forget to support our amazing local businesses in the historic Chinatown!

Huge thanks to the Vancouver Chinatown Foundation!

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Vancouver City Councillor - Lenny Zhou @lennynanzhou.bsky.social · Aug 4

🏳️‍🌈 Attended the Pride Parade in Vancouver today — a powerful celebration of love, freedom, and inclusion. This is more than a parade — it’s a movement for human rights and dignity.

Proud to stand march alongside a city that embraces diversity and stands up for 2SLGBTQIA+ rights. #VanPride

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Vancouver City Councillor - Lenny Zhou @lennynanzhou.bsky.social · Jul 28

🏳️‍🌈 Happy Pride Week, Vancouver!
Today we raised the Pride flag in front of City Hall — a powerful symbol of love, inclusion, and the fight for equality.

Proud to stand with our 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Everyone belongs. Love wins and hate loses. #VanPride #PrideWeek🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

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Vancouver City Councillor - Lenny Zhou @lennynanzhou.bsky.social · Jul 27

Excited to join the 40th Anniversary of #WalkWithTheDragon at Stanley Park.

Proud to walk alongside community members in support of SUCCESS for newcomers, youth seniors & families.

Led by the longest dragon in North America, the iconic event raised $350K+ to build a stronger, more inclusive Van

Vancouver City Councillor - Lenny Zhou @lennynanzhou.bsky.social · Jul 27

Honoured to join Korean War Veterans Day.

We remember & pay tribute to those who fought for freedom & democracy & stand with all continue to defend values around world.

Their courage & sacrifice help defend freedom & build the strong friendship between Canada & Korea that continues to this day.🇨🇦🇰🇷

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Vancouver City Councillor - Lenny Zhou @lennynanzhou.bsky.social · Jul 22

Honoured to attend the 9th Annual Lotus Light Community Caring Day in the heart of DTES.

It’s truly moving to see so many come together to support our most vulnerable neighbours with kindness, dignity & hope.

A huge thank you to @Lotuslight_Van & all the volunteers for making this event possible.

Vancouver City Councillor - Lenny Zhou @lennynanzhou.bsky.social · Jul 12

The sun was blazing, but the vibes were even hotter at the 23rd #ChinatownFestival in the historic Chinatown

From performances to food & rich cultural traditions, vibrant celebration showed the heart & resilience of our community. With your support, the historic neighbourhood keeps getting better!

Vancouver City Councillor - Lenny Zhou @lennynanzhou.bsky.social · Jul 1

Happy birthday Canada! 🎉 Today and everyday, we celebrate our differences!

Let's celebrate our diverse and inclusive nation where every voice is heard and valued. Together, we will build a stronger, united Canada. 🇨🇦

#CanadaDay158

See you at all the amazing events in Vancouver throughout the day!

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