Local Politics
SFYou: Punk rocker in local politics Sean Orr
Yildiz Subuk July 24, 2025Sean Orr recently completed his bachelor of arts in geography and political science at SFU. After beginning his studies at UBC and dropping out, Orr pursued writing for local publication Scout Magazine. Orr — who is also a vocalist in Vancouver-based punk rock group, NEEDS — has been involved in politics since a young age. Until recently, he worked as a dishwasher at Published on Main, until he put in his two weeks as he found a new job — city councillor of Vancouver. Orr won in a 2025 byelection that saw a 40% turnout increase from 2017. So, how…
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Do not underestimate the power of local politics
Yildiz Subuk July 1, 2025The federal and provincial governments dominate political discourse in Canada. They tend to make the news highlights and generate the most engagement from the Canadian population. However, local politics also affect a person’s day-to-day life. For example, they are responsible…
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