BREAKING: Azaroff drops out of Vancouver mayoral race

September 8, 2026 | Jarryd Jäger

OneCity's William Azaroff has ended his mayoral campaign, paving the way for the Greens' Pete Fry to run as the sole progressive candidate taking on Mayor Ken Sim.

Azaroff made the announcement during a press conference outside City Hall on Tuesday following days of back and forth between his team and Fry's.

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