🎙️ Journalism is changing fast, and so is the way people consume the news. Jody and George discuss how the media landscape has evolved, what it means for journalists today, and why independent journalism matters more than ever. Watch the conversation ⬇️

The Seymour Street safe injection site is moving a block and a half up the road, right by St. Paul's. George says the "four pillars" model only works if all four legs actually get funded. Watch George & @Jody's latest episode of UnSpun ⬇️

#WATCH: Trump says Greenland should be US land, then somehow invents an "Islamic Republic of Japan." Meanwhile Canada just locked US firms out of a new submarine deal and a $4.9B army vehicle contract. Jody & George break it down! 👇

🤖 A majority of Canadians worry AI will deepen inequality, with many saying not everyone has an equal chance to benefit from the technology. Do you agree? Read more: https://loom.ly/2U4sB1g

The legal battle over Burrard Inlet dredging is underway. Tsleil-Waututh Nation has filed a judicial review seeking to overturn approvals for the project, saying key concerns about consultation, environmental impacts and Indigenous rights were not properly addressed. 👀👉: https://loom.ly/FhqzGFU

Is antisemitism being overlooked in BC's anti-racism efforts? In her latest opinion piece, former cabinet minister Selina Robinson argues the province's anti-racism committee is missing the mark when it comes to protecting Jewish British Columbians. Read more: https://loom.ly/K7HeaUE #bcpoli

🚨 BC nurses are escalating job action. Healthcare workers gathered outside Surrey Memorial Hospital Thursday as the BC Nurses' Union expanded picket lines amid an ongoing contract dispute with the province. Read more: https://loom.ly/HbpxrG8 #bcpoli #bchealth

🌲 Are BC's recent park closures an exception, or a sign of what's ahead? In her latest column, Laurisa Dohm reflects on what recent BC park closures could mean for the future of public access, and why clearer governance matters. Read more: https://loom.ly/mGFGpt4

DOHM: BC's park closures could be a preview, not an anomaly www.sitkamedia.ca/dohm-bcs-par...

EXCLUSIVE: MP doubles down on 'bailout' criticism after housing minister blames 'misinformation' www.sitkamedia.ca/exclusive-mp...

Click here to watch the first episode of Unruly with Adam Zivo on YouTube — or listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts 🔽 www.sitkamedia.ca/unruly-episo...

WATCH: Nurses picket at VGH as fight for fair contract, better working conditions escalates www.sitkamedia.ca/watch-nurses...

🎙️Unruly with Adam Zivo is live! In his inaugural episode, Adam sits down with filmmaker-turned MP Aaron Gunn to discuss the shift in Canada's drug policy, how to bring about change, what things might look like going forward — and much, much more. Watch now ⬇️ https://youtu.be/O73yf0U8gy4

Unruly with Adam Zivo is launching July 7 exclusively on Sitka Media — but who will be the guest on his inaugural episode? 👀 Visit sitkamedia.ca/adam-zivo-podcast/ to sign up and be the first to find out!

⚽️ Hosting the World Cup has shown just how football-crazy Vancouver really is. Jody Vance hopes the experience will motivate all levels of government to invest in youth sport across the city. Watch ⬇️

Massey Tunnel replacement to cost $8.5 billion, open in 2031 https://www.sitkamedia.ca/massey-tunnel-replacement-to-cost-8-5-billion-open-in-2031/

🏗️ A new Sitka poll is live. Do you support or oppose plans to use federal tax-dollars to build a new oil pipeline from Alberta to Canada's west coast? Cast your vote at http://SitkaMedia.ca and let us know why in the comments ⬇️

📊 The votes are in. Sitka readers weighed in on last week's poll about whether they're more or less likely this year to fly a Canadian flag on Canada Day: 🔼 69% — More likely 🔽 0% — Less likely ↔️ 31% — No change #bcpoli#cdnpoli

RUSS: Vancouver's transit system is not made for a walkable city https://www.sitkamedia.ca/russ-vancouvers-transit-system-is-not-made-for-a-walkable-city/

🎙️ Unruly with Adam Zivo is almost here. A new podcast featuring honest conversations on politics, culture, current events, and the stories shaping BC and Canada. 📅 Premieres Tuesday, July 7 at 10am PT. Subscribe now at https://loom.ly/4D--30A and be the first to watch & listen.

🏠 Where is BC's housing plan? Former BC housing minister Selina Robinson argues the province needs more than piecemeal announcements & short-term fixes. She says it's time for a comprehensive strategy to tackle the housing crisis. Read her latest column: https://loom.ly/dIGQgwQ #bcpoli #cdnpoli

Premier David Eby and Prime Minister Mark Carney are defending their proposal to purchase unsold condos, saying the plan would help deliver more affordable housing while keeping construction moving. ➡️ Read the latest: https://loom.ly/_LCGZwU #bcpoli #cdnpoli #Housing

🚨 BREAKING: Independent MLA Amelia Boultbee is joining the BC NDP. Boultbee, who left the BC Conservative caucus last year to sit as an Independent, announced Friday she is crossing the floor to Premier David Eby's government. Read more: https://loom.ly/84mG17A #bcpoli

🚨 BREAKING: Alberta has unveiled a proposed southern pipeline route to the BC coast — along with a private-sector proponent. The announcement marks a major step in the province's push for a new west coast export pipeline. Read the full story: https://loom.ly/djAHsIE #bcpoli #abpoli #cdnpoli

BREAKING: Alberta unveils southern route, private proponent for BC pipeline www.sitkamedia.ca/breaking-alb...

🚶 Granville Street will remain car-free through Labour Day. City council has voted to extend the pedestrian zone, keeping vehicles off the entertainment district for the rest of the summer after its World Cup debut. Do you support making it permanent? Read more: https://loom.ly/hIcI3wU #vanpoli

Vancouver city council votes to keep Granville Street car-free until Labour Day www.sitkamedia.ca/vancouver-ci...

🎙️ UnSpun Episode 327 is live! From Carney's landmark BC deal and a new pipeline compromise to the condo bailout backlash, nurses on the brink of strike action, and the growing revolt over Kits Pool. Jody Vance and George Affleck break it all down. Watch now ⬇️ youtu.be/oqaC9LTPKyk

🤝 A new agreement between BC and Ottawa could reshape the pipeline debate. The multibillion-dollar MOU keeps the province's northern tanker ban in place while outlining how BC could benefit if a new pipeline is ever approved. ➡️ Read more: https://loom.ly/zdg1BTw #bcpoli #cdnpoli

BC's multibillion-dollar MOU with Ottawa upholds tanker ban, secures benefits if new pipeline built www.sitkamedia.ca/bcs-multibil...

🚨 BREAKING: The BC Nurses' Union has begun targeted job action as contract negotiations with health employers remain at an impasse. The union says essential services will continue, but warns further action could follow if a deal isn't reached. 👀👉: https://loom.ly/BEzUVqM #bcpoli #HealthCare

BREAKING: BC Nurses' Union begins 'targeted' job action as negotiations stall www.sitkamedia.ca/breaking-bc-...

🏛️ Is Vancouver City Hall becoming less transparent? Harry Cockell argues recent changes to public hearings, council meetings and civic engagement risk weakening the public's voice in local democracy. 👉 Read his latest opinion piece: https://loom.ly/0fImrdg #vanpoli #Vancouver

COCKELL: Vancouver’s democratic drift — the erosion of transparency and public engagement www.sitkamedia.ca/cockell-vanc...

🏙️ Condo "bailout" or housing solution? Ottawa moves to buy up unsold condo stock as the market deflates. Is this housing policy or a developer rescue? George argues the real fix is funding the homes five years out, not buying the units already sitting empty. Watch 👇 #cdnpoli #bcpoli

🚢 Why has the Burrard Inlet dredging project flown under the radar? Tankers off the twin pipeline can only fill to 80% because the water's too shallow under the Second Narrows. Approval to dredge has reportedly cleared all levels with almost no protest or coverage. Why so quiet?

🏛️ From Washington's Reflecting Pool to Vancouver's Kits Pool. Jody shares her thoughts with George on the arrests at the reflecting pool before turning to Kits Pool, where her viral video highlighting empty lanes despite sold-out reservations continues to spark conversation. Watch ⬇️

BROOKS: Be proud of Canada's story — not because it's good or bad, but because it's ours www.sitkamedia.ca/brooks-be-pr...

Happy Canada Day! 🇨🇦 Whether you're celebrating with family, catching fireworks, or enjoying the outdoors, we hope you have a wonderful and safe day. Thank you for supporting independent Canadian journalism and trusting Sitka Media to keep you informed. #HappyCanadaDay

Several BC MPs are taking on key roles in Pierre Poilievre's new Conservative "Affordability Team." 👀 See which MPs are taking on major critic portfolios in the Official Opposition: https://loom.ly/rAxekO8 #cdnpoli #bcpoli

BC Conservative Leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay has unveiled her new shadow cabinet and caucus leadership team. 👀👉 See who's taking on key critic roles ahead of the legislature's return this fall: https://loom.ly/y0wtx7c #bcpoli

🏘️ Is buying unsold condos the right way to tackle BC's housing crisis? In his latest column, Carson Binda argues governments should focus on lowering the cost of building homes instead of purchasing unsold units with taxpayer dollars. Read more: https://loom.ly/C58rl24 #bcpoli #cdnpoli #vanre

Hundreds gathered in downtown Vancouver this weekend to protest proposed AI data centres in BC, raising concerns over water use, electricity demand, and environmental impacts. Read more: https://loom.ly/JVVZtJ0 #bcpoli #Vancouver #AI

🩺 The BC Nurses' Union have issued a 72-hour strike notice after rejecting a tentative agreement with health employers. The union says members are pushing for meaningful improvements to wages, staffing, and working conditions. Read more: https://loom.ly/b0kNHhI #bcpoli #bchealth

🚢 Dredging of Burrard Inlet is set to begin this September after receiving federal regulatory approval. The project is expected to improve shipping efficiency through the Port of Vancouver by allowing larger vessels to carry heavier loads. Read more: https://loom.ly/jxSG5ig #bcpoli #Vancouver

🏒 Surrey is getting a new home for hockey and live entertainment. City council has approved plans for a 10,000-seat arena, with the Vancouver Giants set to become the anchor tenant as part of a new entertainment district in Surrey City Centre. Read more: https://loom.ly/4QweO9c #SurreyBC

WATCH: Tourism minister maintains hosting World Cup 'absolutely' worth it https://www.sitkamedia.ca/watch-tourism-minister-maintains-hosting-world-cup-absolutely-worth-it/

🇨🇦 A new Sitka poll is live. Are you more likely or less likely to fly a Canadian flag this Canada Day? Cast your vote at SitkaMedia.ca and let us know why in the comments. ⬇️ #CanadaDay

📊 The votes are in. Sitka readers weighed in on last week's poll about Ottawa's plan to purchase unsold condos in Metro Vancouver: 🏗️ 81.6% — Bailing out property developers 🏠 10.5% — Helping provide affordable housing 🤔 7.9% — Unsure Do you agree with the results? #bcpoli #cdnpoli #vanre

Iranian-Canadians are urging Prime Minister Mark Carney not to restore diplomatic relations with the Islamic Republic, citing safety concerns and the regime's human rights record. ➡️ Read more: https://loom.ly/b7Rsa4M #cdnpoli