Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim apologizes to councillor for drug distribution comments

Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim has apologized to Councillor Sean Orr after falsely claiming Orr distributed illegal drugs on Christmas Day, a statement Orr has vehemently denied. Sim, who repeated his apology during a media scrum, faced criticism for making unverified claims and not addressing where he obtained this information. Orr described the allegations as defamatory, urging fellow councillors to publicly denounce Sim’s comments and emphasizing the need for a collaborative city council.

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