Wine store uses mayor's stepping aside announcement to promote champagne sales

News of Mayor Gregor Robertson’s decision to not seek re-election has lit up social media to the point that the outgoing’s mayor’s name is now trending Canada-wide.

Here’s what people are saying:

I suspect this message will bring disappointment to many; joy to many more; and lots of uncertainty. I thank @MayorGregor for his public service. He made the right decision. https://t.co/FLrLYzajxl

— Michael Geller (@michaelgeller) January 10, 2018

Well into his third term as Mayor, Gregor Robertson finally does something positive for the city of Vancouver!

— Jill Bennett (@jillreports) January 10, 2018

Thanks, @MayorGregor, for your friendship, partnership, and years of service & work for people in Vancouver. Wishing you all the best. pic.twitter.com/u7Ghg5iZ3S

— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) January 10, 2018

@udibc thanks Mayor Gregor Robertson for his 10 years of public service. We look forward to working with him & his colleagues in the remaining months of this term to continue to address #housing #affordability & make progress on regional #transit priorities. https://t.co/BoMu8wqqvA

— UDI Pacific Region (@udibc) January 10, 2018

Congratulations on your successful tenure as mayor, @MayorGregor! Thanks for your decade of service to our community, good luck!

— Joyce Murray ??? (@joycemurray) January 10, 2018

Mayor Gregor Robertson is a colleague I have enjoyed collaborating with and a strong ally of the @CityofSurrey.

Thank you for your service, @MayorGregor, I will miss working together. https://t.co/9rs1ornSCO

— Office of the Mayor (@SurreyMayor) January 10, 2018

Premier John Horgan also issued the following statement:

“I have known Gregor Robertson for many years. He was a trusted colleague when we worked together as MLAs in Victoria, and he is a valued partner as we work with local governments to make life better for people.

“From transit and transportation, to housing and homelessness, Gregor has been a passionate advocate for people. He can be proud of the work he and council have done to make Vancouver the greenest city in the world.

“On behalf of British Columbians, I want to thank Gregor for his many years of public service and wish him well in his future endeavors.”

Get your champagne or sparkling wine from our cooler. Open till 11pm daily. https://t.co/FzU6LlM7qs

— St. Regis Fine Wines (@stregisfinewine) January 10, 2018