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Harry Potter attraction under review in Vancouver as park commissioner weighs contract cancellation

• Kellan Hartford
• September 11, 2025
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A Harry Potter-themed event planned for Stanley Park is under review after a Vancouver Park Board commissioner raised concerns about reputational risk tied to J.K. Rowling’s views on transgender rights. Commissioner Tom Digby says he didn’t grasp the implications when he approved the contract in a closed meeting. The board is weighing options as community backlash grows. No final decision has been made.