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Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim says his wife Teena received a threatening Instagram message amid ongoing harassment targeting his family ahead of the Oct. 17 election.
Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim says his wife received a threatening message on her social media account as part of ongoing harassment targeting his family. Sim, who is running for re-election on Oct. 17, made the statement in a video published on Sunday, according to a report by The Canadian Press first published on Sept. 26, 2026.
Threatening Messages Target Mayor's Family
In the video, Sim says he and his wife Teena Sim had planned to film the video together on Sunday to discuss their experiences during his time as mayor. However, they decided she should remain out of the spotlight after she received a threatening message on Instagram days before filming.
The video displays a series of threatening messages. One message says the recipient has an ugly family and refers to skin colour, while another proposes removing his head from his body. Sim says his family receives many threats, with some people sending online direct messages and others going to their house.
Harassment Incidents Include Bomb Threat
Sim says that while he has a pretty thick skin, his family did not ask for this treatment. He states that he and his family have been targeted by multiple threatening incidents and hate-fuelled attacks.
These incidents include a bomb threat and their home being defaced with hateful graffiti on Halloween night in 2024. The video highlights the ongoing nature of the harassment, which has persisted during his time in office.
Vancouver Mayoral Race Has Eight Candidates
There are eight candidates running for mayor in Vancouver, including Sim, who has held the office since 2022. The election is scheduled for Oct. 17, with Sim seeking re-election.
The threatening message to his wife is the latest in a series of incidents that Sim says have targeted his family. He has publicly shared these experiences as part of his re-election campaign, emphasizing the personal toll of the harassment.
Sim's video statement comes amid a broader conversation about the safety of public officials and their families. The mayor has not specified any additional security measures taken in response to the threats.
The Canadian Press report was first published on Sept. 26, 2026, and provides these details based on Sim's video and public statements. The Vancouver mayoral election is set for Oct. 17, with eight candidates vying for the position.
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