Proud to be running as part of the OneCity Builders.

With the Progressive Victory Agreement in place, building a strong, aligned team matters more than ever.

Big news. OneCity, COPE, and the Greens have signed a Progressive Unity Agreement. We did the hard work, and we got it done. Here's what it means and why it matters.

It's been reported that rates of A Broken City Syndrome have been increasing over the last four years in Vancouver.

The antidote - a @onecityvan.bsky.social membership! Sign up by tomorrow using this link to vote in the upcoming OneCity nomination race: www.onecityvancouver.ca/iona_bonamis...

I'm practicing for our karaoke dance party this Saturday, 2-5pm!

If you haven't signed up yet, we still have space!

We'll also be talking about how we can better support arts and culture in the city.

📍Location: 151 W. 1st Ave

To register, go to simpli.events/e/karaoke-da...

Join me on Sat, Mar 28, 2-5pm for an epic Karaoke & Dance Party! Come sing, dance, socialize and enjoy conversations about how the City can better support arts and culture and make the city a more vibrant, connected, and inclusive place to live. 

RSVP here: simpli.events/e/karaoke-da...

We also talked about what is missing or insufficient in the neighbourhood, from water parks to covered public gathering spaces, community centres, public washrooms, and more.

I led a tour of South Van on Sat with @prabhi.bsky.social and it was so much fun! Here are some of the places that we visited that make this neighbourhood so special and welcoming for many people of diverse backgrounds.

@reddyforchange.bsky.social is a force to be reckoned with. Despite the many barriers other #VSB trustees have put up, she's continued to stand strong and fight for students & families' voices to be heard.

I'm honoured to be endorsed by her to be a @onecityvan.bsky.social Council candidate!

ICYMI - here's a snippet of a Fairchild Radio interview I did this past weekend about Lenny Zhou and Ken Sim's accusations towards non-ABC Councillors without fact-checking.

My heart is full from all the words and support and encouragement I received last night at our art-making event! A big thank you to everyone who showed up and for asking such engaging questions.

I couldn't have imagined a better event, and I think everyone left feeling more hopeful and more joyful!

We've asked Ken Sim for a response to this, along with a question as to why he said in a statement that Lenny Zhou was "taking responsibility for sharing information that was not accurate."

I'll let you know when or if we hear back.

This tour will be co-led by Iona and long-ime South Vancouver advocate Prabhi Deol.

On Mar 14, join me on a neighbourhood walking tour of South Vancouver!

We’ll be exploring what makes South Vancouver unique and a welcoming place for many, and how it can be even better with more services and infrastructure to support the community.

Register @ simpli.events/e/south-vanc...

這是我就ABC黨市議員周楠（Lenny Zhou）在其面向華人社區的市政系列短片中，對四位非華裔市議員（包括 @onecityvan.bsky.social 的 @lucymaloney.bsky.social）提出嚴重、虛假且惡意的指控所作出的回應。

My response to ABC Councilor Lenny Zhou making serious, false, and malicious accusations about the four non-ABC councillors, including @lucymaloney.bsky.social of @onecityvan.bsky.social, on his civic matters short video series targeted at the Chinese community.

（中文翻譯請見下帖）

Ken Sim won’t be defeated by posts, polls, or prayers. He’ll be defeated in a vote.

That takes conviction in a single progressive candidate who can unify this city. (1/3)

Thank you Amanda Burrows for running an amazing campaign, putting together a great policy platform, and being such a gracious person!

What an exhilarating night! @onecityvan.bsky.social just had our largest AGM ever and we nominated our first Mayoral candidate!

Congratulations to @wazaroff.bsky.social for winning the OneCity Mayoral nomination and thank you for tonight's inspiring speech!

More event details:

📍 3599 Commercial St, Vancouver
📅 Thursday, Feb. 26, 7-9pm

Join Iona Bonamis and neighbours for an evening of art‑making rooted in joy, because joy isn’t frivolous, it’s essential!

✨ All ages welcome
✨ Bring a friend or neighbour
🖌️ Free & open to the Cedar Cottage community and art lovers accross the city!
🎟️ RSVP through my website, link in bio.

Had a blast last night watching the @onecityvan.bsky.social mayoral candidates debate at the @cupescfp.bsky.social office! Both Amanda Burrows and @wazaroff.bsky.social did really well answering the questions. Can't wait to see who our mayoral candidate will be on Feb. 11th!

This is a festive celebration about community and family, and a chance for us to talk about how we can have a more inclusive city.

This special event will also feature an exciting announcement you won’t want to miss!

Join me on Saturday, February 21 to celebrate and Lunar New Year and welcome the Year of the 🐎 Horse – 马/馬(午)年!

🎟️ Regular Tickets: $30

🎟️ Community Access/Low-Barrier Tickets: $10

📍 Sun Bo Kong Vegetarian Restaurant (Kingsway at Knight Street)

Register at: simpli.events/e/lunar-new-...

2.0 FSR small single lot apartment building on a 50x122 lot amid single family homes. Viewed from above.

Density without displacement.
Accessibility as a standard feature.
No land assembly required.
Efficient and (more) affordable.
Light, Air and a Social Stair.

Fundraising drop from @onecityvan.bsky.social on IG 👀

That's 200k in four months - or 50k per month. Without any candidates locked in & fundraising like mad.

Those are ABC numbers

Both events will be held in the beautiful Kensington-Cedar Cottage Neighbourhood

More details on how to register to come. Stay tuned!

Save the dates for two community connection events I'm hosting in February!

𝗙𝗲𝗯 𝟮𝟭𝘀t: A ticketed dinner to celebrate Lunar New Year!
𝗙𝗲𝗯 𝟮𝟲𝘁𝗵: A FREE art-making event focused on joy

Pay City Workers a Living Wage — Iona Bonamis 陶思穎 City of Vancouver isn’t paying all of its workers a true living wage, despite rising costs in an already expensive city. City Council voted to drop its Living Wage Employer certification in 2023, and ...

For more information about the Living Wage motion and what it matters, as well as how to sign up to speak or comment: www.ionabonamis.ca/articles/cit...

City of Vancouver has not been paying all workers a living wage, which pushes rising costs onto its lower-paid workers. City Council should lead by example and pay workers enough to afford Vancouver. Sign up to support @lucymaloney.bsky.social and @ptfry.bsky.social ’s upcoming motion on Wednesday.

We are lucky to have art hubs and spaces like the @thecultch and the York Theatre, and it's important we provide more support to artists and arts and cultural organizations in this city